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**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 08:57 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Odds to win this year’s World Series:

19-5— Chicago Cubs

7-1— Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers

8-1— Boston Red Sox

12-1— Houston Astros, New York Mets, Washington Nationals

14-1— San Francisco Giants

30-1— Detroit, Bronx, Seattle, St Louis, Texas, Toronto

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……..

13) Gonzaga 83, Xavier 59— Would be a fun night to be in Spokane, with Gonzaga making the Final Four for the first time. Clock struck midnight for Xavier, which went further than they should have, considering their point guard last played on January 29. Gonzaga made 12-24 on the arc, and when the favorite makes their 3’s, they often win big.

This is first time since 2002 a double digit seed made regional finals and didn’t cover the spread; they’re now 3-3 SU, 5-1 vs spread in last six tries.

12) Oregon 74, Kansas 60— Wherever Bill Walton watched this game, he had to be gushing; the Ducks were up 11 at the half- they made 11-25 on the arc, Kansas was 5-25. Jordan Bell blocked eight shots, was dominant inside. Jayhawks played only six guys (a 7th guy played 4:00)- this was the fewest points they scored in a game all season.

Must be fun to play for Oregon; tons of free sneakers when your #1 booster is Phil Knight.

11) It bothers me to type this because the guy is one of the best coaches ever, but Bill Self is now 2-7 in Elite 8 games; he’s been a #1-seed in the tournament seven times, and made the Final Four once in those seven years. He’s also won the Big X regular season 13 years in a row, which no other coach has ever done in any league, not even John Wooden.

When you don’t win the national championship there will always be naysayers, and Kansas has won “only” one national title under Self, but for the love of God, Kansas is lucky to have him.

10) Devin Booker scored 70 points Friday night in the Suns’ loss in Boston, their 7th loss in a row and first of the seven losses where they even covered the spread. They’re a very young NBA team that is obviously looking forward to the season ending.

After the game, the team took a pic in the locker room, celebrating Booker’s 70-point night, which is one of the best scoring nights in NBA history, but did all the players have to look so damn happy? Does winning/losing even matter? They’re all young, they’re all rich- I’m just wondering what veteran NBA people think about all that. The pic just didn’t look right. Winning and losing should always matter.

9) I’m curious when NBA scouts are watching a game like Kentucky-UCLA Friday night, and De’Aaron Fox scores 36, how much (if at all) does that one game move the needle as far as their opinion of that player, or the players they were playing against?

8) Indiana hired Dayton’s Archie Miller as its new basketball coach; looks like the AD is trying really hard to distance the Hoosiers from their past, if he didn’t hire Steve Alford, who is beloved in Indiana. Reality is that Alford isn’t as good a coach as Archie Miller.

7) Michael Porter Jr makes the expected move and signs with Missouri, because they hired his father as an assistant coach. My questions are these:

When Michael Jr jumps to the NBA after next season, does Michael Sr get to keep his job?
Why sign with Cuonzo Martin? He had an NBA player in Leon Rabb this year and didn’t make the NCAA’s; he had Rabb and Jaylen Brown last year and lost to Hawai’i in the first round- what makes you think he is the best guy to coach your son?

6) Rough couple of days on the Las Vegas Strip; some genius robbed a jewelry store at Bellagio last night; he actually parked in the parking garage and was nabbed. Then Saturday, there was a shooting on a bus. Get the nonsense out of your system— I’ll be out there soon!!!

5) Minnesota Timberwolves have lost nine games this year that they led by 15+ points, the most in the NBA this season.

4) Apparently TV networks are now in the race to sign Tony Romo, who if he keeps this up much longer might become a candidate for the 2020 Presidential race- everyone seems to want the guy, but not enough to trade a draft pick for him.

3) When ESPN broadcast a Gonzaga game this season, ESPN’s Jay Bilas told Gonzaga big man Przemek Karnowski that he would grow a beard if the Zags made the Final Four, so now he has to grow a beard. Hopefully during next season, not during the summer, when he isn’t on TV.

2) Foul or defend? When your team is up 3 in last 0:15 of a game, this is a genuine gray area of coaching. Some of the best coaches in the country differ on this- there is no right answer.

People say Florida messed up when they didn’t foul Wisconsin when they were up 3 Friday- the Badgers hit a 3-pointer, sent the game to OT, but Florida won, so how did they mess up? Not everyone believes fouling there is the correct play.

What if you foul, and they miss the free throw and get the rebound? It has happened. If you believe in fouling, it has to be practiced. I’ll be very curious to see what Florida does in these situations next season.

There used to be a guy on Twitter, Steve Finamore, a high school coach in Michigan, who tracked as many of these situations as he could. Reaction was mixed on what proper strategy is.

1— One of my favorite parts of Saturday’s regional finals? Mark Few and Dana Altman were the winning coaches; neither one of them played Division I college basketball. Playing and coaching are different things that require different skills. Non-players can be excellent coaches.

**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 09:15 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 26

Nets won two of last three games, are 4-1 vs spread in last five road games. Over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Atlanta lost its last six games; they’re 1-8 vs spread in last nine home games. Hawks’ last five games stayed under the total. Hawks won six of last seven games with Brooklyn; last six series games stayed under. Nets lost their last five visits to Atlanta (1-3 vs spread in last four).

Phoenix lost its last seven games (1-6 vs spread); they’re 3-7 vs spread in last ten road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Hornets won three of last four games; they’re 4-11 vs spread in last 15 home games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten home games. Suns won eight of last ten games with Charlotte (7-3 vs spread); they won three of last four visits here. Last four series games went over total.

Kings lost their last four games (1-3 vs spread); they’re 4-6 vs spread in last ten road games. Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Clippers won four of last five games, are 5-8 vs spread in last 13 games at Staples. Under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games. Clippers won eight of last nine games with Sacramento; Kings covered three of last five- teams split last four series games played here. Over is 7-2 in last nine series games.

Houston won six of last seven games; they’re 4-5 vs spread in last nine home games. Four of their last five games went over. Thunder won six of last seven games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Rockets won three of last four games with Oklahoma City; Thunder lost last three visits here, by 5-8-2 points. Over is 3-1 in last four games played here.

Milwaukee won 11 of its last 13 games; they covered five of last six home games. Under is 13-2-1 in their last 16 games. Bulls lost nine of last 12 games; they covered three of last four road games. Four of their last five games went over the total. Bucks won/covered last three games with Chicago; four of last five series games stayed under total. Teams split last four series games played here.

Miami won seven of last ten games; they’re 7-3-1 vs spread in last 11 road games. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Boston won six of its last seven games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six home games. Three of their last four home games went over. Celtics won their last six games with Miami (5-1 vs spread); under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Heat lost three visits to Beantown, by 12-10-3 points.

Sixers won three of last five games; they’re 8-1 vs spread in last nine games, 10-2 in last 12 road tilts- their last three games went over total. Indiana lost three of last four games; they’ve won five of last six home games (4-1-1 vs spread). Last four Indiana games went over. Pacers won eight of last ten games with Philly, covering six of last nine. 76ers lost last five games here (2-3 vs spread). Four of last five series games went over.

Memphis lost its last two games but covered five of last six; they covered three of last four road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Golden State won its last six games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven home games- their last nine games stayed under. Warriors won eight of last ten games with Memphis, but Grizzlies covered three of last five. Memphis lost three of last four visits to Oakland (1-3 vs spread). Three of last four series games went over.

New Orleans won three of last four games; they’re 3-4 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 13-5 in their last 18 games. Nuggets won six of last eight games; they covered four of last five at home. Over is 4-1 in their last five games. Denver won six of last nine games with New Orleans; four of last five series games went over total. Road team won six of last seven series games; Pelicans won by 7-5 points in last couple visits to Denver.

Trailblazers won five of its last six games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Lakers lost 14 of last 16 games; they covered three of last four home games. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Portland won its last ten games with the Lakers, covering eight of last nine; Trailblazers won/covered last four series games in Staples Center. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games.

**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 09:15 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 26

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CHARLOTTE
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Charlotte is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Phoenix

1:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Brooklyn is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn

3:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Oklahoma City is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. MILWAUKEE
Chicago is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Chicago
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing LA Clippers
Sacramento is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Clippers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games at home

6:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Boston
Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

6:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. INDIANA
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana's last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
New Orleans is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Denver
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing New Orleans

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Memphis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games when playing Memphis

9:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. LA LAKERS
Portland is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
LA Lakers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Portland

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**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 09:59 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, March 26

Portland @ LA Lakers

Game 719-720
March 26, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
121.013
LA Lakers
111.615
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 9 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 6
222
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-6); Over

New Orleans @ Denver

Game 717-718
March 26, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
117.945
Denver
115.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 2
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 5 1/2
226 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+5 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Golden State

Game 715-716
March 26, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
118.575
Golden State
131.092
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 12 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 9 1/2
208
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-9 1/2); Over

Philadelphia @ Indiana

Game 713-714
March 26, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
115.502
Indiana
121.042
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 5 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 8 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+8 1/2); Over

Miami @ Boston

Game 711-712
March 26, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
119.581
Boston
123.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Chicago @ Milwaukee

Game 709-710
March 26, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
106.909
Milwaukee
124.745
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 18
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 6
204
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-6); Under

Oklahoma City @ Houston

Game 707-708
March 26, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
119.756
Houston
131.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 12
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
233
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-5 1/2); Under

Sacramento @ LA Clippers

Game 705-706
March 26, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
111.756
LA Clippers
122.125
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 10 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 13 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+13 1/2); Under

Phoenix @ Charlotte

Game 703-704
March 26, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
107.123
Charlotte
121.353
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 14
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 11 1/2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-11 1/2); Over

Brooklyn @ Atlanta

Game 701-702
March 26, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
116.566
Atlanta
117.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 6 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+6 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 11:52 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 26

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BROOKLYN (15 - 57) at ATLANTA (37 - 35) - 3/26/2017, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-7 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 12-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (22 - 51) at CHARLOTTE (32 - 40) - 3/26/2017, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 150-108 ATS (+31.2 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 162-203 ATS (-61.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (27 - 45) at LA CLIPPERS (44 - 30) - 3/26/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (41 - 30) at HOUSTON (50 - 22) - 3/26/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-71 ATS (-27.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 41-31 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-30 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 174-126 ATS (+35.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (34 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (37 - 35) - 3/26/2017, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-40 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 356-427 ATS (-113.7 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 52-92 ATS (-49.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-7 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-7 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (35 - 37) at BOSTON (47 - 26) - 3/26/2017, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 45) at INDIANA (36 - 36) - 3/26/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-23 ATS (+20.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
INDIANA is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (40 - 32) at GOLDEN STATE (58 - 14) - 3/26/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
MEMPHIS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 148-124 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 138-114 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 79-58 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 84-61 ATS (+16.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 9-7 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 11-5 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (30 - 42) at DENVER (35 - 37) - 3/26/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 39-31 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-26-2017, 12:05 PM

NBA

Sunday, March 26

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Sunday’s NBA Game of the Day: Thunder at Rockets
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Westbrook needs six triple-doubles to match Oscar Robertson’s record for a season (47) and Harden is averaging a robust 39.5 pts and 12.3 assists the last four games.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets (-6, 232)

Two of the top candidates for league MVP lead their red-hot teams into battle when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Sunday in what could be a preview of a first-round playoff matchup. Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook needs six triple-doubles to match Oscar Robertson’s all-time record for a season (47) and Houston’s James Harden is averaging a robust 39.5 points and 12.3 assists the last four games.

Harden boasts four triple-doubles to go along with three double-doubles in his last seven games to make his MVP case as the Rockets won six times, and he is second only to Westbrook (31.2) in scoring at 29.5 while leading the lead in assists (11.3). “I think so, but I try not to think about it too much,” Harden told reporters when asked if he is making a strong run at the MVP. “I just try to do my job at a high level and win games. That’s all I can do.” Westbrook played reduced minutes for the second straight game, but still registered a triple-double with 18 points on 6-of-6 shooting, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in Wednesday’s win over Philadelphia. “I’ve been watching some film, trying to pick my spots better,” Westbrook told reporters. “I found ways to continue to get my teammates involved throughout the game and it just happened that way.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: The point spread for this one opened with the Rockets -6. After a brief stop at -5.5 the line returned to the opening number on Sunday morning. The total hit the board at 233 and was dropped a full point to 232.

INJURY REPORT:

Thunder - No injuries to report

Rockets - PF Ryan Anderson (Doubtful, ankle)

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-2.7) - Rockets (-9.6) + home court (-3) = Rockets -9.9

ABOUT THE THUNDER (41-30 SU, 40-30-1 ATS, 34-26-1 O/U): Westbrook should be well rested after averaging just 27.5 minutes the last two contests - seven below his season average – and has gotten strong support from Victor Oladipo during Oklahoma City’s 6-1 surge. Oladipo is averaging 18.3 points on 50 percent shooting – 60.6 from 3-point range – in eight games since returning from back spasms. Enes Kanter has also upped his production while averaging 15.5 points on 55.9 percent shooting in March and 16.8 on 55.6, respectively, in the last five contests while fellow center Steven Adams is shooting 66.7 percent from the field in the same span.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (50-22 SU, 41-31 ATS, 37-34-1 O/U): Harden drained 16 from 3-point range and 46-of-53 free throws in the last four games, making at least 11 field goals in each contest, and is averaging 9.5 boards in the same span. Eric Gordon (16.4) is second on the team in scoring, but some of the other top performers have been cold the last few games. Lou Williams, who is averaging 13.9 points in 14 games since being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers, is 0-for-12 from 3-point range the last four contests while Ryan Anderson is shooting 35.7 percent from the field the past five (8-of-29 from behind the arc) and is expected to miss this one with an ankle injury.

TRENDS:

* Thunder are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
* Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
* Over is 4-1-1 in Thunder last 6 road games.
* Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
* Thunder are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

CONSENSUS: 64 percent of the point spread wagers are siding with the home favorite Houston Rockets and 53 percent of the totals picks are on the Over.

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