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**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 08:23 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Week 1 NFL spreads (odds from SouthPoint casino):
Chiefs @ Patriots (-8)
Jets @ Bills (-6)
Falcons (-6) @ Bears
Jaguars @ Texans (-5.5)
Eagles @ Redskins (-2.5)
Cardinals @ Lions (-2.5)
Raiders @ Titans (even)
Buccaneers @ Dolphins (-1)
Ravens @ Bengals (-1.5)
Steelers (-10) @ Browns
Colts (-3.5) @ Rams
Seahawks @ Packers (-2.5)
Panthers (-5) @ 49ers
Giants @ Cowboys (-5.5)
Saints @ Vikings (-3)
Chargers @ Broncos (-4.5)

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13:Quick thoughts on the ’17 NFL schedule

13) 2017 NFL season opens on September 7, when the Chiefs visit New England. Giants are in Dallas for the Week 1 Sunday night game.

Monday night doubleheader in Week 1 is Saints @ Vikings, followed by the Chargers playing in Denver.

12) Falcons christen their new stadium with a Week 2 Sunday night game vs Green Bay; they visit Foxboro on October 22, the first of three consecutive road tilts (NE-NYJ-Carolina).

How did the Braves/Falcons get new stadiums in the same year? Economy in Georgia must be doing really well.

11) Three of Giants’ first six games are primetime games; three of their four primetime games are on the road. Big Blue has three west coast trips in the last eight games; SF in Week 10, Oakland in Week 13, Arizona in Week 16.

Three of their last four games are at home. Giants also play against four of the six rookie head coaches this season.

10) Eagles have three straight road games in December; Seattle-LA Rams-Giants; then they play the Raiders at home on Christmas nite and finish with the Cowboys on New Years’ Eve.

9) Same deal for New England, which has five road games in six weeks in Weeks 10-15, with three straight road dates, at Buffalo-Miami-Pittsburgh- they close with two home games.

8) Russell Wilson played his last year of college ball at Wisconsin; Seahawks play their opener in Green Bay, the FOX 4:25 game in Week 1. Solid QB matchup.

7) There are six divisional games in Week 1 this season, including Eagles-Redskins and Ravens-Bengals.

6) Vikings are in Green Bay for a Week 16 (Dec 23) Saturday night game that is also Minnesota’s 4th road game in a five-week stretch. Why does the NFL schedule nite games for late December in Green Bay? Do they care if fans freeze to death?

5) Rams’ coach Sean McVay faces his old team in Week 2, when the Redskins visit the LA Coliseum.

Rams go to Dallas in Week 4, with the Cowboys coming off a Week 3 Monday nighter in Arizona.

4) Rams/Chargers have three home games at the same time; where will the LA media go? Chargers are playing in a soccer stadium in Carson for the next two years- place seats 30,000.

3) Thanksgiving Day slate: Vikings @ Lions, Chargers @ Dallas, Giants @ Redskins.

2) NFL must think the Steelers are going to be really good (they almost always are); Pittsburgh is on in primetime four weeks in a row, in Weeks 11-14: Tennessee-Green Bay-@ Cincinnati-Baltimore. NFL’s TV mavens will be rooting for Big Ben to stay healthy all season.

1— Buffalo doesn’t play the Patriots until December, when they meet twice; Pats-Colts-Miami visit Buffalo in December. Bills finish with road games in Foxboro/Miami.

Indy opens in LA; I’m guessing they would’ve been happier opening in Buffalo and playing in LA in December.

**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 08:40 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, April 21

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BOSTON (53 - 31) at CHICAGO (43 - 41) - 4/21/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) on Friday nights this season.
BOSTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 60-95 ATS (-44.5 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-6 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-5 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (57 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (47 - 37) - 4/21/2017, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 46-37 ATS (+5.3 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 178-131 ATS (+33.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 10-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (52 - 32) at UTAH (52 - 32) - 4/21/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 207-261 ATS (-80.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 189-233 ATS (-67.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-6 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 10-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 21

Cleveland won first two games of series by 1-6 points; Indiana covered both of them. Cavaliers won their last five games with Indiana, with last three wins by total of 12 points.Teams split last four games played here. Indiana won five of its last seven games, covered last eight- over is 12-4 in their last 16 games. Cleveland was 24-59 on arc in first two games. Eight of Cavaliers’ last ten games went over the total- they shot 53.8/55.3% from floor in first two games. Indiana won/covered its last three home games.

Bucks were 14-29 on arc in Game 2 win, after going 5-23 in Game 1 loss; Toronto shot 58 foul shots in first two games, Raptors 34. Toronto won three of last four visits to Milwaukee (favorites 4-0 vs spread)- they’re 8-2 overall in last ten games against the Bucks. Milwaukee is 0-6 in playoff series the last 15 years- their last first round series win was in 2001. Toronto is 4-2 vs Milwaukee this season. Under is 5-1-1 in Bucks’ last seven games, 6-5 in Toronto’s last 11. Raptors are 13-3 in their last 16 games. Milwaukee was -12 in the 6:00 Antetokounmpo was off the floor in Game 2, (+6 when he was on floor).

Home side won last six series tilts; San Antonio lost last two visits here, by 15-8 points. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Memphis was 13-15 on foul line in Game 2; Leonard was 19-19, by himself. What effect will Tizdale’s post-game tirade have on Game 3 refs? Grizzlies lost 11 of last 14 games (under 9-5) overall, after losing first two in this series, by 29-14 points (0-2 vs spread). Four of Spurs’ last six games went over total. Memphis subs are -98 in first two series games; starters are -67. Memphis lost three of its last four home games.

First round playoff series:
Boston-Chicago
Chi 106-102, +7, O207
Chi 111-97, +7.5, O206.5

Cleveland-Indiana
Clev 109-108, -9, O208.5
Clev 117-111, -9, O210

Toronto-Milwaukee
Mil 97-83, +7.5, U197.5
Tor 106-100, -8, O195

Washington-Atlanta
Wash 114-107, -5.5, O209.5
Wash 109-101, -6.5, U211.5

Golden State-Portland
GState 121-109, -15.5, O220
GState 110-81, –12, U219

San Antonio-Memphis
SA 111-82, -9.5, O190.5
SA 96-82, -10.5, U189

Houston-Oklahoma City
Hst 118-87 -7.5, U227.5
Hst 115-111, -7.5, O225.5

LA Clippers-Utah
Utah 97-95, +6, U198.5
LAC 99-91, -9, U200

Favorites: 6-10 vs spread

Over: 9-7

NBA

Friday, April 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games on the road
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Boston

9:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

10:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games on the road
Utah is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 08:44 AM

NBA

Friday, April 21

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Friday’s NBA Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds
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Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls (-2, 207.5)

Bulls lead series 2-0

ABOUT THE CELTICS (53-31 SU, 40-42-2 ATS, 41-39-4 O/U): Boston fixed some of its rebounding issues from Game 1 but it allowed the Bulls to shoot 51.1 percent and turned the ball over 16 times in a lackluster effort that had some on the Chicago side questioning the Celtics' commitment. "It's got to [motivate us]," Stevens said when asked about his team suddenly playing the part of the underdog. "It has to. That has to happen, and that's the charge for our team." There could be some rotation and lineup changes in Game 3, and starting forward Amir Johnson (nine points in 27 minutes in the series) may continue to see a reduced role, while starting guard Avery Bradley needs to find the range after shooting 10-of-28 from the floor in Boston.

ABOUT THE BULLS (43-41 SU, 44-40 ATS, 34-49-1 O/U): Point guard Rajon Rondo was the one who first hinted that Boston looked defeated in Game 2, and he has a pretty good grasp of what it takes to be successful this time of year. The former Celtics star fell a rebound shy of a triple-double in Game 2 (11 points, 14 assists) and chipped in five steals in an electric 40-minute performance, giving him averages of 14.4 points and 9.1 assists in his 96-game playoff career. Dwyane Wade had his best performance since coming back from an elbow injury in Tuesday's win with 22 points, while rookie forward Paul Zipser broke out with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting.

LINE HISTORY: The Bulls opened as 1.5-point home chalk over the struggling Celtics and that line has since been bet up to an even 2. The total hit the betting board at 207 went up slightly to 207.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Celtics - No injuries to report.

Bulls - No injuries to report.

TRENDS:

* Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games.

* Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

* Over is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 games following a straight up loss.

* Over is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

* Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder (-3, 224.5)

Rockets lead series 2-0

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (57-27 SU, 43-41-0 ATS, 42-41-1 O/U): Houston averaged just 102.5 points - nearly 13 points below its average - in two regular-season visits to Oklahoma City and struggled in the fourth quarters with outputs of 13 in the loss and 16 in the win. The Rockets received 93 of their 115 points in Game 2 from the backcourt quartet of James Harden, Eric Gordon (22 points), Lou Williams (21) and Patrick Beverley (15). Primarily known for his defensive prowess, Beverley is averaging 18 points on 14-of-22 in the first two games.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (47-37 SU, 46-37-1 ATS, 38-45-1 O/U): Coach Billy Donovan questioned his decision not to have Russell Westbrook take his customary break on the bench to start the fourth quarter of Game 2 but Westbrook insisted afterward that he wasn't tired. But the final 12 minutes was full of errant shots from Westbrook as he finished 17-of-43 from the field and is just 19-of-66 in the series. Part of the problem in Game 2 was that nobody from the supporting class stepped up and shooting guard Victor Oladipo has been horrid in the series by averaging 8.5 points on 5-of-26 shooting.

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened OKC as 2.5-point home favorites for Game 3, and by Thursday afternoon that number was up to 3. The total opened at 224.5 and has held at that number

INJURY REPORT:

Rockets - SF Sam Dekker (Early May, hand).

Thunder - No injuries to report.

TRENDS:

* Rockets are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

* Under is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 games following a straight up win.

* Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 overall.

* Rockets are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

* Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Oklahoma City.

L.A. Clippers at Utah Jazz (+1.5, 197)

Series tied at 1-1

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (53-32 SU, 40-43-1 ATS, 44-39-1 O/U): Center DeAndre Jordan had his share of issues with Gobert and the Jazz during the regular season but took control of the shorthanded Jazz in Game 2, recording 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting and 15 rebounds. "We can't worry about one person, and I don't think my job changes if he's playing or if he's out," Jordan told the media. Point guard Chris Paul figures to be successful regardless of who is on the court and he is averaging 23 points, 10.5 assists and three steals while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor in the series.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (52-32 SU, 38-42-4 ATS, 42-42-0 O/U): Utah fell behind early in Game 1 and was outscored 29-18 in the first quarter in Tuesday's loss, a trend it wants to reverse at home. "The first quarter is what really got us, and they hit us a little bit, set us back in Game 1, as well," forward Gordon Hayward told reporters following a 20-point effort. "We definitely have to be better in the first quarter, but besides the first quarter we played them pretty even." Veteran swingman Joe Johnson, who hit the game-winner in Game 1, added 13 points off the bench and forward Derrick Favors also finished with 13 while starting in place of Gobert.

LINE HISTORY: The Jazz opened as 1-point home favorites and with news of Golbert's absence the line jumped the fence to LAC -1.5. Oddsmakers set the total at 197 and that has yet to move

INJURY REPORT:

Clippers - PG Austin Rivers (Out Friday, hamstring), C Diamond Stone (Out Indefinitely, knee).

Jazz - C Rudy Gobert (Out, knee).

TRENDS:

* Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.

* Jazz are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

* Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 overall.

* Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 overall.

* Under is 6-0 in Jazz last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.

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**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 10:19 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, April 21

LA Clippers @ Utah

Game 719-720
April 21, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
130.852
Utah
123.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 7
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 1
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-1); Over

Houston @ Oklahoma City

Game 717-718
April 21, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
121.358
Oklahoma City
118.816
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2 1/2
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+2 1/2); Under

Boston @ Chicago

Game 715-716
April 21, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
123.740
Chicago
122.206
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+2); Over

**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 10:51 AM

NBA

Friday, April 21

After Cavs' crazy comeback covers the -2, #NBAPlayoffs2017 betting numbers look like this:
Faves: 14-5 SU/8-11 ATS
Totals: 11-8 Over/Under

**Udog** · 04-21-2017, 03:56 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, April 21

Eastern Conference – Round 1 – Best of 7 – Game 3 – CHI Leads 2-0

Boston at Chicago, 7:00 PM ET
Boston: 41-27 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent
Chicago: 30-11 UNDER after scoring 105 points or more 3 straight games

Western Conference – Round 1 – Best of 7 – Game 3 – HOU Leads 1-0

Houston at Oklahoma City, 7:00 PM ET
Houston: 13-3 UNDER on the road when the line is +3 to -3
Oklahoma City: 22-10 ATS as a home favorite

Western Conference – Round 1 – Best of 7 – Game 3 – Series Tied At 1-1

LA Clippers at Utah, 10:00 PM ET
Los Angeles: 12-1 OVER in road games off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite
Utah: 73-48 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent

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