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**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 09:27 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Odds to win the college basketball championship (non-favorites):

50-1– Baylor, Miami, Alabama

60-1– USC, Wisconsin

75-1— Syracuse, South Carolina, Notre Dame

100-1— UConn, Marquette, Virginia Tech

125-1— Nevada

150-1— Missouri, Georgetown

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend……

13) Cliche of the Day: “There is no clock in baseball”.

Angels 10, Mariners 9— Halos scored seven runs in the bottom of the 9th inning, as Seattle ended the first week of the season 1-6. This has to be a tough loss to swallow.

12) Imagine if you have Hisashi Iwakuma on your fantasy team and needed that win to win your week in your league. Iwakuma allowed five baserunners in six IP, throwing 89 pitches in his season debut; he deserved better.

11) Thunder 106, Nuggets 105— Russell Westbrook tore Denver’s hearts out with a 35-footer at the buzzer, eliminating the Nuggets from the playoff picture. NBA is a 6-month regular season; this was a very tough way for it to end.

10) Hawks 126, Cavaliers 125 OT— Atlanta was down 26 after the third quarter; this was a brutal loss for Cleveland, which played Lebron James 47:00, Kyrie Irving 45:00- now they play the Heat in Miami tonight. Can’t blame Cleveland if they rest their better guys tonight.

9) Astros 5, Royals 4 (12)— Kansas City batters had zero walks, 17 strikeouts. Don’t see that every day, especially with no Nolan Ryan or Randy Johnson on the mound.

8) Most pitches thrown by any starting pitcher this past week: 114, by Madison Bumgarner, Chris Archer in their starts Saturday night.

7) First round NHL playoff matchups:
Ottawa-Toronto
Pittsburgh-Columbus
Montreal-NY Rangers
Ottawa-Boston

West
Chicago-Nashville
Minnesota-St Louis
Anaheim-Calgary
Edmonton-San Jose

6) SF Giants’ left fielders started the season 0-20 with 10 strikeouts, which is why Melvin Upton Jr (the former BJ Upton) was brought in for a trial run.

5) Akron junior PG Noah Robotham is bolting the Zips; kid is from Las Vegas, but will he follow his old coach Keith Dambrot to Duquesne? He would help UNLV if he chose to come home.

4) Sergio Garcia’s fiancee is Angela Akins, a reporter for the Golf Channel- her father is Marty Akins, who was a wishbone QB for the Texas Longhorns in the 70’s. Ms Akins played college golf at TCU.

3) Clayton Kershaw pitched 1,772.1 major league innings before he allowed back/back home runs, which he did on Saturday night.

2) Twins-Arizona are in first place; its only one week out of 26, but it is interesting.

TV ratings for the World Series have to go down this year, because the Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years LY— a rating decline is inevitable. Imagine if this carried on into May? An Arizona-Minnesota World Series would be both fun and a ratings disaster.

1— I’m sitting in the SouthPoint sports book watching the Cleveland-Atlanta game; guy near me has the Hawks, but apparently he also just lost his cellphone, ATM card and something else. Then he whips out a pint bottle of Jameson to wash down his lunch. You get a little bit away from the Strip and there are some very interesting humans in sports books.

**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 09:59 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 10

Indiana won its last three games, covered its last four; they’re 2-7 vs spread in last nine away games. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. 76ers lost their last six games, are 0-4 vs spread in last four home games. Under is 6-1 in their last seven home games. Pacers won seven of last eight games with Philly (6-2 vs spread); Indiana won/covered three of its last four visits here. Three of last four series games went over.

Cavaliers blew 26-point lead in 4th quarter in loss at Atlanta Sunday; they’re 6-7 in last 13 games, 2-6 vs spread in last eight road games. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Heat is 4-3 in last seven games, 1-4 vs spread in last five at home. Under is 7-3 in last 10 games. Miami won four of last five games with Cavs; home side won nine of last ten series games. Cavaliers lost their last five games here (0-5 vs spread). Four of last six series games stayed under total.

Boston won seven of its last ten games; they’re 0-5 against the spread in last five home games. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Nets won four of last five games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine road games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight ames. Celtics won last four games with Brooklyn; teams split last four series games played here. Four of last five series games stayed under total.

Wizards lost four of last six games; they’re 2-7 vs spread in last nine road games. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Pistons are 3-2 in their last five games they’re 2-4 vs spread in their last six home games. Under is 12-4 in their last 16 games. Home side won eight of last nine Detroit-Washington games; Wizards lost three of last four visits here (2-2 vs spread). Last three series games went over the total.

Orlando lost six of last seven games, is 2-6 vs spread in last eight road games. Over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Build won five of last seven games; they’re 3-5 vs spread in last eight home games. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Home side won six of last seven Orlando-Chicago games; Magic lost three of last four games in the Windy City (3-1 vs spread). Last six series games stayed under total.

Hornets lost their last three games; they’re 9-5 vs spread in last 14 road games. Over is 9-1 in his last ten games. Milwaukee lost three of last four games; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four home games. Bucks’ last three games stayed under the total. Road team won eight of last ten Charlotte-Milwaukee games; Hornets won/covered their last four games here. Last three series games went over the total.

San Antonio is 4-3 in its last seven games; they won/covered their last three road tilts. Under is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Trailblazers won/covered its last seven home games; they’re 12-2 vs spread in last 14 games overall. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Spurs won five of last six games with Portland (4-2 vs spread); they won by 12-20 points in last two visits here. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Jazz lost six of last seven road games (1-6 vs spread); they won five of last seven games overall. Four of their last six games stayed under. Warriors won its last 14 games; their last loss was March 11- they’re 7-0-1 vs spread in last eight games. Last four Golden State games went over. Golden State won nine of last ten games with Utah (7-3 vs spread); Jazz lost their last five visits to Oakland (0-5 vs spread). Under is 4-0-1 in last five series games.

Houston won three of last four games but is 0-7 vs spread in last seven games, 1-5 in last six road games. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Clippers won heir last five games, are 3-5-1 vs spread in last nine home games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Clippers lost seven of last nine games with Houston (1-8 vs spread); Rockets won/covered three of last four series games in Staples. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 09:59 AM

NBA

Monday, April 10

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 8-15-2 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against Indiana
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. BOSTON
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Boston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games at home
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. DETROIT
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 21 games
Detroit is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MILWAUKEE
Charlotte is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. PORTLAND
San Antonio is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio

10:30 PM
UTAH vs. GOLDEN STATE
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Clippers are 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games

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**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 10:21 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, April 10

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INDIANA (40 - 40) at PHILADELPHIA (28 - 52) - 4/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
INDIANA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (51 - 29) at MIAMI (39 - 41) - 4/10/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BROOKLYN (20 - 60) at BOSTON (51 - 29) - 4/10/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 54-82 ATS (-36.2 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
BOSTON is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-5 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (48 - 32) at DETROIT (37 - 43) - 4/10/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (28 - 52) at CHICAGO (39 - 41) - 4/10/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-5 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (36 - 44) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 39) - 4/10/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SAN ANTONIO (61 - 19) at PORTLAND (40 - 40) - 4/10/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (49 - 31) at GOLDEN STATE (66 - 14) - 4/10/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (54 - 26) at LA CLIPPERS (49 - 31) - 4/10/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 206-259 ATS (-78.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-8 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 10-7 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 12:12 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, April 10

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 919-920
April 10, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 14.200
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 15.174
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-145); Over

Houston @ Seattle

Game 917-918
April 10, 2017 @ 5:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 14.815
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.954
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-130); Under

Oakland @ Kansas City

Game 915-916
April 10, 2017 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cotton) 14.188
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 14.951
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over

Boston @ Detroit

Game 913-914
April 10, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 13.489
Detroit
(Vrlander) 16.074
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-105); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 911-912
April 10, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cosart) 14.875
Colorado
(Chtwood) 13.688
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-175
11
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+155); Over

LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 909-910
April 10, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 15.730
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 17.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-155
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-155); N/A

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 907-908
April 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Fnnegan) 14.532
Pittsburgh
(Glasnow) 16.043
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-145); Over

St. Louis @ Washington

Game 905-906
April 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 16.903
Washington
(Roark) 15.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+110); Under

NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
April 10, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 13.910
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 14.832
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+125); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 901-902
April 10, 2017 @ 4:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Walker) 14.268
San Francisco
(Moore) 15.469
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-145); Over

**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 12:17 PM

NBA Betting Road Map: Battle for East's top seed coming down to the wire

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are now back to square one, as each has a 51-29 record with two games left to play.

The Golden State Warriors have won 14 games in a row, and are the clear favorite to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season. What isn't clear is what teams the Warriors will vanquish on their way to the title. Will we finally get a Warriors/Spurs match-up in the Conference Finals? Will LeBron James earn his 7th straight trip to the Finals?

Al McMordie takes a look at the upcoming week of NBA action and breaks down the betting angles of all the moving pieces.

Spread Watch

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a five-game ATS win streak (and have won their last four games straight-up). Their competition has included some very good teams, as the first three ATS victories were against the Clippers, Grizzlies and Spurs. Clearly, the Lakers were not concerned about maximizing their chances to retain their 1st Round Draft Pick (which will be shipped to the Philadelphia 76ers, should it land outside the top 3). Los Angeles is now likely to finish 28th in the NBA standings, which would mean (roughly) a 47% chance to retain its Draft Pick.

This week, the Lakers will close out their schedule with a home game vs. New Orleans and a road game at Golden State. It's quite possible that both the Pelicans and Warriors will rest their stars in those games, and that Los Angeles will end its season on a seven-game ATS win streak.

Totals Watch

The Charlotte Hornets have completely packed it in on defense. They've allowed more than 100 points in each of their last 10 games, and have gone Over the total in each of those 10 games. They gave up 121 points on Saturday to Boston and that defeat officially eliminated the Hornets from playoff contention.

This week, Charlotte will close out its schedule with road games vs. Milwaukee and Atlanta, both of whom are still jockeying for playoff positions. Monday's game vs. the Bucks has all the earmarks of another high-scoring game, as the last three meetings between these teams have sailed Over the total (by an average of 13.3 ppg).

Schedule Watch

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to have wrapped up the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed last Wednesday when they upset the Celtics, 114-91, as a 4-point underdog. But Cleveland decided to inject some drama into the NBA's final week, and immediately lost back-to-back games to the Atlanta Hawks (as 15.5 and 5-point favorites).

The Cavaliers and Celtics are now back to square one, as each has a 51-29 record with two games left to play.

Boston's schedule is decidedly easier, as it has home dates with Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Cleveland, meanwhile, has a road game on Monday in Miami, and then finishes with a home tilt vs. Toronto. The game on Monday vs. the Heat is especially problematic, as Cleveland is a horrid 8-20 SU and 7-20-1 ATS on the road when playing without rest. Moreover, Miami needs to win to remain alive for a playoff berth, and has won 12 straight home games vs. Cleveland - including a perfect 5-0 SU/ATS since LeBron James returned to the Cavs.

Injury Watch

The Houston Rockets are on a seven-game ATS losing streak and the reason is obvious: James Harden's left wrist isn't fully healed. He initially jammed it in Houston's March 18 victory vs. Denver, and then exacerbated the injury in Houston's 137-125 victory over Oklahoma City on March 26.

Since that game, the Rockets have gone 0-7 ATS. Harden played in six of those games (he missed the April 2 game with the flu), and has not shot .500 or better in any of those games (47-for-133 combined). Clearly, Harden should have been given some time off since Houston has been locked into the No. 3 seed, but the Rockets organization (Harden, included) desperately wants him to win the MVP award.

Both Daryl Morey, Houston's GM, and Harden lobbied for votes through various media this weekend. This is, from my perspective, a misplaced sense of priorities. Indeed, Houston may very well lose its playoff series to Oklahoma City if Harden is not completely healthy.

This week, Houston will play the Clippers in Los Angeles, and end its season with a home date vs. Minnesota. Notwithstanding the Rockets' long ATS losing streak, I would consider backing them on Wednesday. The Rockets are 9-3 ATS their last 12 home finales and they've also won 13 of the last 15 meetings vs. the T-Wolves (and the last eight in Houston).

**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 12:22 PM

NBA

Monday, April 10

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Monday’s NBA Game of the Day: Rockets at Clippers
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Houston has dominated the season series, averaging 131 points and winning a pair of meetings by a combined 43 as MVP candidate James Harden scored 28 per game.

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers (-6.5, 229.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers attempt to reach 50 victories for the fifth consecutive season and improve their chances at home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Clippers are tied with Utah for fourth place in the Western Conference with two games left after winning five consecutive contests.

Los Angeles point guard Chris Paul told reporters after a solid 98-87 victory over San Antonio on Saturday that his team had the right spirit and the right intensity, but it must find consistency if it is to make a run in the postseason. Houston has dominated the season series, averaging 131 points and winning a pair of meetings by a combined 43 as MVP candidate James Harden scored 28 per game. The Rockets snapped out of a 2-4 funk with a 135-128 victory at Sacramento on Sunday as Harden recorded his 21st triple-double of the season with 35 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. Houston, which is third in the West and locked into a first-round playoff matchup with Oklahoma City, is expected to rest Lou Williams after he scored 18 points in Sunday’s victory.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Clippers opened as six-point home favorites and that spread was bumped slightly to -6.5 on Monday morning. The total hit the board at 228.5 and currently sits at 229.5. Check out the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Rockets - SG L. Williams (Out, rest), SF S. Dekker (Early May, hand).

Clippers - PG A. Rivers (Mid April, hamstring), C D. Stone (Out Indefinitely, knee).

POWER RANKINGS: Rockets (-9) - Clippers (-6.7) + home court (-3) = Clippers -0.7

CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURES:

Rockets +1,500
Clippers +3,500

Futures odds provided by Sports Interaction.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (54-26 SU, 42-38 ATS, 40-39-1 O/U): Harden is averaging 33 points in three games since sitting out one contest to rest a sore wrist and has drained 16 shots from 3-point range in that span but did commit 10 turnovers Sunday. Houston rested second-leading scorer Eric Gordon (16.3) and Trevor Ariza (11.7) against Sacramento while big man Nene (hand) is expected to miss his second straight contest Monday. Ryan Anderson scored 21 points on Sunday, making 6-of-8 shots from 3-point range in his second game back since sitting out six with an ankle injury.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (49-31 SU, 38-41-1 ATS, 43-36-1 O/U): Los Angeles also hosts Sacramento on Wednesday while Utah takes on the top two teams in the West - Golden State and San Antonio - to end the regular season. Blake Griffin is on a roll heading into the playoffs, averaging 28.6 points over his last five games, and Paul has posted 25.2 and 10.8 assists in the same span. Center DeAndre Jordan (12.6 points, 13.8 rebounds) has recorded three straight double-doubles and needs one more to reach 40 on the season.

TRENDS:

* Rockets are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
* Clippers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
* Under is 6-0-1 in Rockets last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
* Under is 4-1-1 in Clippers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
* Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.

CONSENSUS: 86 percent of the spread wagers are on the road underdog Rockets while 67 percent of the totals selections are on the Over.

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**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 03:20 PM

NBA

Monday, April 10

LeBron, Kyrie, Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love all OUT Monday vs Heat.
Spread re-opened @PinnacleSports at Heat -12

**Udog** · 04-10-2017, 05:56 PM

NBA

Monday, April 10

More player updates for tonight:
- Nuggets: Nelson, Barton out.
- Blazers: Lillard, McCollum, Crabbe out.
- Warriors: Curry in, Thompson out

Announcement

Monday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 4/10

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