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    Armadillo's Write-Up

    Friday, March 30


    Bulls won six of last seven games with the Magic; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Last ten series games stayed under the total. Chicago lost its last seven games; they’re 2-11 vs spread in last 13 games as road underdogs. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Orlando lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 1-9 as home favorites this season. Four of their last five games stayed under.

    Embiid (orbital fracture) is out. Hawks won seven of last eight games with Philly, six of which went over total. 76ers are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Atlanta. Sixers won their last eight games, covered last six; they’re 3-7 in last ten games as road favorites. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Atlanta lost nine of its last ten games; they’re 4-7 in last 11 games as home dogs. Six of their last nine games went over.

    Home side won last seven New Orleans-Cleveland games; Pelicans are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games. New Orleans split its last eight games; they’re 4-2 in last six games as road underdogs. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Cavaliers won six of their last seven games; they covered last three tries as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.

    Thunder lost three of last four games with Denver; under is 4-1 in last five series games. Nuggets covered three of last four visits to Oklahoma. Denver lost four of its last six games; they’re 5-3 in last eight games as road underdogs. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. OKC lost three of its last four games; they’re 4-7 in last 11 games as home favorites, 5-6 if they played night before. Last four Thunder games stayed under.

    Rockets won their last seven games with Phoenix (5-2 vs spread); over is 7-2 in last nine series games. Suns are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Houston. Phoenix lost its last ten games; they are 5-8 in last 13 games as road underdogs. Suns’ last five games stayed under. Houston won its last ten games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in their last six home games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

    Minnesota won its last four games with Dallas; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Dallas. Under is 8-1-1 in last ten series games. Timberwolves are 3-4 in last seven games; they’re 1-6 in last seven games as road favorites. Six of their last eight games went over total. Mavericks lost six of their last seven games; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as home underdogs. Last three Dallas games stayed under.

    Utah/Memphis split their last ten meetings; Grizzlies are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Utah. Seven of last nine series games stayed under. Memphis won its last two games after a 1-22 skid; Grizzlies are 2-4 vs spread in last six games as road underdog. Six of their last nine games went over total. Jazz lost three of last five games; they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three games as a home favorite. Three of their last four games went over.

    Bucks won three of last four games with the Lakers; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four series tilts played here. Three of last four series games stayed under. Milwaukee won three of its last four games; they’re 1-5 vs spread in last six games as road underdogs. Nine of their last ten games went over the total. Los Angeles lost five of its last seven games; they’re 8-5 as home favorites this year. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

    Portland is 6-4 in its last ten games with the Clippers; over is 5-3 in last eight series games. LA is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Oregon. Clippers won four of their last five games; they’re 2-4 in last six games as a road underdog. Last four Clipper games stayed under. Trailblazers are 2-3 in their last five games; they’re 7-1 vs spread in last eight games as home favorites. Four of their last six games went over.
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • NBA

      Friday, March 30


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      Trend Report
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      CHICAGO @ ORLANDO
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Orlando
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Chicago

      PHILADELPHIA @ ATLANTA
      Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
      Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
      Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
      Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia

      NEW ORLEANS @ CLEVELAND
      New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
      New Orleans is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
      Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
      Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

      DENVER @ OKLAHOMA CITY
      Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
      Oklahoma City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Denver
      Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

      PHOENIX @ HOUSTON
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
      Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
      Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix

      MINNESOTA @ DALLAS
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Dallas
      Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
      Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

      MEMPHIS @ UTAH
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Utah
      Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Memphis

      MILWAUKEE @ LA LAKERS
      The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
      The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
      LA Lakers is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
      LA Lakers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee

      LA CLIPPERS @ PORTLAND
      LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
      LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
      Portland is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
      Portland is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • NBA
        Long Sheet

        Friday, March 30


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        CHICAGO (24 - 51) at ORLANDO (22 - 52) - 3/30/2018, 7:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
        ORLANDO is 66-87 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        ORLANDO is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
        ORLANDO is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
        ORLANDO is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
        ORLANDO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
        ORLANDO is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        ORLANDO is 5-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
        CHICAGO is 7-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
        10 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        PHILADELPHIA (44 - 30) at ATLANTA (21 - 54) - 3/30/2018, 7:35 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        ATLANTA is 7-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
        ATLANTA is 7-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
        6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        NEW ORLEANS (43 - 32) at CLEVELAND (45 - 30) - 3/30/2018, 8:05 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
        NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
        3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        DENVER (40 - 35) at OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 32) - 3/30/2018, 8:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        DENVER is 44-66 ATS (-28.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
        DENVER is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-44 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games this season.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 since 1996.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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        PHOENIX (19 - 57) at HOUSTON (61 - 14) - 3/30/2018, 8:05 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        HOUSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
        HOUSTON is 9-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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        MINNESOTA (43 - 33) at DALLAS (23 - 52) - 3/30/2018, 8:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MINNESOTA is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 368-434 ATS (-109.4 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
        MINNESOTA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
        MINNESOTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
        DALLAS is 409-335 ATS (+40.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
        DALLAS is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
        DALLAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
        DALLAS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
        DALLAS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        DALLAS is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
        DALLAS is 5-5 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
        8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        MEMPHIS (21 - 54) at UTAH (42 - 33) - 3/30/2018, 9:05 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
        UTAH is 5-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
        7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        MILWAUKEE (40 - 35) at LA LAKERS (33 - 41) - 3/30/2018, 10:35 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        LA LAKERS is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
        MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
        3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        LA CLIPPERS (41 - 34) at PORTLAND (46 - 29) - 3/30/2018, 10:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        LA CLIPPERS are 220-274 ATS (-81.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
        PORTLAND is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
        PORTLAND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
        PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in March games this season.
        PORTLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
        PORTLAND is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
        PORTLAND is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
        PORTLAND is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
        PORTLAND is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
        LA CLIPPERS are 41-33 ATS (+4.7 Units) in all games this season.
        LA CLIPPERS are 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
        LA CLIPPERS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a division game this season.
        LA CLIPPERS are 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
        LA CLIPPERS are 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
        LA CLIPPERS are 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        PORTLAND is 8-8 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
        LA CLIPPERS is 9-7 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
        10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • Hoop Trends - Friday
          March 30, 2018

          ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

          -- The Bucks are 11-0 ATS (11.09 ppg) with no rest after they shot over 50% from the field last game.


          OU TREND OF THE DAY:

          -- The Clippers are 15-0-2 OU (12.85 ppg) as a dog off a 10+ point win as a road favorite.

          PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

          -- The Pelicans are 0-10-1 OU (-10.86 ppg) off a game as a dog in which Jrue Holiday had at least 5 turnovers.

          CHOICE TREND:

          -- The Trail Blazers are 0-12-1 OU (-11.27 ppg) as a favorite after a loss in which they led by double digits.

          ACTIVE TRENDS:

          -- The Suns are 10-0 OU (15.70 ppg) on the road off a loss as a dog in which they had more than 12 steals.

          -- The Rockets are 0-8 ATS (-8.69 ppg) after Chris Paul played fewer than 30 minutes last game.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • Dinero Tracker - March 30
            March 30, 2018
            By Tony Mejia


            Read the Dinero Tracker's mission statement here
            Last night's ATS Records
            NBA: 1-6 | NCAA BB: 1-1 | MLB: 3-4

            The baseball was exciting on Day 1. The basketball left much to be desired, from silly refs who think people come to games to watch them throw out superstars to unfortunate injuries to Otto Porter, unsuccessful hero ball out of OKC and the sad reality that the best game of the night ended up being Pacers-Kings. There's plenty of venting to do. I saw that Flavor Flav is still rocking that clock. Here's Thursday's recap, complete with some of the highlights (and lowlights):

            FRIDAY'S FREE SELECTION

            The pick: Dodgers/Giants UNDER 7.5 -115
            Johnny Cueto is looking to bounce back, but isn't likely to get much run support since the new-look Giants aren't likely to do a whole lot better against the talented Alex Wood than they did against Clayton Kershaw. Of course, the Dodgers can't be trusted since apparently Justin Turner's injury and subsequent absence has sapped all of their abilities at the plate. Ride the under.


            THURSDAY'S FREE SELECTION

            The pick: Indians RL -1.5 +100
            Felix Hernandez is only 31 years old as he takes the mound tonight, so this is isn't about him being over the hill. He's lost more than a step, but that's no reason he can't bounce back this season. I just don't think he's ready to make this Opening Day start after missing so much of spring training after catching a line drive to his forearm this time last month. He returned to start against the Cubs a week ago and hasn't faced any adversity. It makes a great story that he's making an MLB-best 10th straight start and Safeco provides a great backdrop, but he was just 4-3 there last year and is matched up with Corey Kluber, whose beard is in midseason form. He won four Cactus League games and has looked great, so let's not reinvent the wheel on the first day. Ride Cleveland to get 2018 off to a great start with a comfortable win over Seattle, laying 1.5 on the run line at even money.

            Result: Hernandez got in a groove early, got run support from Nelson Cruz's early 2-run homer and then got Edwin Diaz to close the door after more trouble than he'll likely run into on most saves. He's a great one and I didn't expect to see him to end the night. Freebie lost. Kluber did his thing, throwing seven scoreless after his mistake, but the Tribe had very little and didn't get the big hit we needed in the 7th and 9th.

            THURSDAY'S LOCK

            The pick: Penn State -4
            The Nittany Lions will look to wrap up a season where they felt they had done in enough to get into the NCAAs by claiming the NIT at Madison Square Garden with another great performance. Justin Bibbins hasn't been shooting the ball well as it is, isn't going to get to the line 12 times, and can't be counted on to deliver in a second game in three nights, especially after 40 exhausting minutes. Here's your fun fact, on the second of either a back-to-back or two-game-three-night situation, Bibbins has shot 14-for-50 from beyond the arc. That's 28 percent and simply not worth banking on. Ride Penn State to win the NIT, guaranteed.  

            Result: Bibbins had a decent night, scoring 15, while Sedrick Barefield helped keep the Utes in this game by draining his first four 3s, helping set a faster pace I didn't prefer since I double-dipped on the under. The Nittany Lions tightened up the defense and ran away, winning 82-66. Penn State was dominant in New York. After losing Mike Watkins, everybody took it upon themselves to do more.

            LOCK THAT DIDN'T CLICK

            The pick: Kings/Pacers UNDER 203.5
            The Pacers were impressive in locking up the Warriors the other night, getting a key stretch where they'll play six of seven on the road off of a fantastic note. The Kings have only topped the century mark once in their last six games, have no homecourt advantage whatsoever due to the current protests and probably won't have Indiana native Zach Randolph playing too large a role after sitting him out entirely the other night after finally getting over a bout with the stomach flu. Ride the under, guaranteed.

            Result: The Kings got a great first half from Willie Cauley-Stein and were only down 59-56 at the break, so this game got away quickly. The game finally slowed down to what I expected in the second half, but Victor Oladipo was too effective down the stretch and the Kings got really solid shot-making out of Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Frank Mason to foil the guaranteed winner and the cover. With three minutes left, the Pacers led 99-91 and it looked like knocking down both side and total had a chance with a few more stops, but it wasn't meant to be. Thad Young missed a pair of key free throws and the Kings caught life as a result, killing this bet.

            BAD BEAT BULLETIN

            The pick: Heat -13
            All hands are on deck for the Heat tonight with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Johnson have been ruled in and Hassan Whiteside will in fact return. The Bulls have ruled out Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen, Paul Zipser and Cristiano Felicio and weren't planning on utilizing Zach LaVine, so this is really a game that the home team should and will control. Lay the points and ride Miami.

            Result: This was incredibly annoying. Miami finally took this by the throat to open the fourth, leading 91-72 with 8:27 left. The Heat could never shake the Bulls, but took a 103-90 lead with 1:05 left, got the ball back immediately after a miss and a turnover and sat on both possessions. They didn't even attempt to run offense despite a few back cuts that would've scored, then gave up an uncontested layup at the buzzer. Bobby Portis put it in to make it 103-92. Hideous.

            TOTAL RECALL

            The pick: Astros/Rangers UNDER 9.5
            Historically, Justin Verlander's least effective month is April, but as you get older, you tend to be more diligent in getting your body ready. He's owned some of the hitters he'll face today (Odor/Gallo are a combined 1-for-27) and had a great spring, while Cole Hamels has really fared well against George Springer and Carlos Correa (3-for-36) and has fared well in Arlington, so we'll take a shot that the pitching will hold up on Opening Day despite the power in both lineups. Ride the under.

            Result: Verlander was fantastic in surrendering just four hits over six innings and the bullpen held down the Rangers, limiting them to one run in the ninth in a 4-1 win.



            UPSET CITY

            The pick: Dodgers -1.5 RL -135
            Clayton Kershaw hasn't allowed a run all spring and his career ERA vs Giants is 1.60, so you take your chances that the Dodgers are going to be able to scratch together enough runs to win this comfortably. Giants lefty Ty Blach's career ERA vs Dodgers is 2.23 over 7 games and even better if you consider he's surrendered just five runs over 30 innings in his last five outings, all starts. Ride the Dodgers on the run line -1.5.

            Result: This result knocked off most money-line parlays since the game's top pitcher is so reliable. The Dodgers couldn't buy a clutch hit in losing 1-0 because Kershaw gave up a fluke homer to Joe Panik.

            CARDIAC ATTACK

            The pick: Orioles ML -118
            Dylan Bundy showed off a fantastic fastball to close out the spring in order to secure this Opening Day start, so he should be in good shape in this matchup against former Tampa Rays starter Jake Odorizzi. This looks like the best bet for the price on Thursday, so it rides as the first 2018 MLB guarantee. The Orioles should see Manny Machado, Trey Mancini and Jonathan Schoop string together hits in playing rude host against the Twins. Back Baltimore.

            Result: Odorizzi pitched a great game, stranding Manny Machado a couple of times, but the Birds got a clutch two-run double from Caleb Joseph and were in a position to cash easily before blowing the save. I wished great relief pitiching on all of you and immediately caught a Brad Brach bad break. Fortunately, despite a really uncomfortable few innings that included Jonathan Schoop hitting into a bases-loaded double play, Adam Jones came to the rescue in the bottom of the 11th with a walk-off blast off Francisco Rodney. Hallelujah.

            SWING AND A MISS

            The pick: Wizards +1
            This was supposed to be Blake Griffin's first run against the Wizards all season since he missed the one meeting when with the Clips and hasn't faced them since putting on a Pistons uniform. It looks like he'll miss out against the Wiz all season after being ruled out with an ankle injury. Although they won't have John Wall back until the weekend, this is a great situation for guys to step up and ensure they stay in Scott Brooks' rotation when the team is back intact. Ride Washington.

            Result: Although Washington took advantage of Griffin's absence early, Detroit hung around thanks to Andre Drummond's work and simply took over once Otto Porter left the floor unable to put weight on his leg. The Pistons won handily 103-92.

            PROOF OF CLAIRVOYANCE

            The pick: Cubs RL -1.5 -119
            The Marlins will open at home, but given how disgruntled the fan base is, the odds of Fish backers outnumbering Cubs fans aren't great. With JT Realmuto and Cameron Maybin not in the lineup, a gutted squad takes the field against Jon Lester, who should get support against Jose Urena. Ride Chicago -1.5 on the run line in Opening Day's first offering.

            Result: Jay Happ left the yard on the game's first at-bat and Chicago rallied after surrendering a 4-1 lead, ultimately doubling up the Fish 8-4.

            FURTHER PROOF OF CLAIRVOYANCE

            The pick: Spurs/Thunder UNDER 208
            With LaMarcus Aldridge in, there's likely to be less ball movement than what would've been the case with a lineup featuring Rudy Gay and Kyle Anderson up front, which I believe will bog this game down. Gregg Popovich should be able to keep Russell Westbrook from attacking how he'd like to, which should lead to a lower-scoring affair than expected. Ride the under.

            Result: Aldridge looked much sharper than I expected him to as he dominated the first half with 19 points, but the game did slow down in the second half, allowing us to overcome a 115-point first half in pulling this out thanks to Russell Westbrook failing to share down the stretch. The Spurs won 103-99.
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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            • Friday's Essentials
              March 30, 2018
              By Tony Mejia


              Game of the Night - L.A. Clippers at Portland (-6, 218), ESPN 10:35 ET

              The top two seeds in the Western Conference were decided when Houston and Golden State became locked into their spots but figuring out the remaining six positions requires a wild ride that continues tonight with two head-to-head duels between four of the eight teams battling for the vacancies.

              Denver, currently 10th, visits Oklahoma City, which fell from its fourth-place perch with a loss to San Antonio last night. For the Nuggets, it feels like an elimination game.

              Capping the night will be the current No. 3 seed, Portland, hosting the Clippers, who have crept up to ninth thanks to a three-game winning streak that sees them open the night one game behind Utah for the eighth final berth.

              The sense of urgency should be high for both teams since the Trail Blazers come off a loss and are only 2.5 games up on the Thunder, though they have now secured the tie-breaker if the teams end up even atop the Northwest Division thanks to Sunday’s immense 108-105 road win at OKC.


              What this becomes for the Western Conference’s biggest surprise is a test of just how much they have left in the tank. The Blazers are playing their fifth game in eight days and fell on the second night of a back-to-back without Damian Lillard in Memphis on Wednesday. They lost despite C.J. McCollum scoring 42 points after missing only nine of 25 shots.

              Portland isn't sure if it will gets its All-Star back for this one after he left the team to witness the berth of his first son since he's now questionable after news broke that his 20-year-old half-brother was shot at a lmall late last night.

              Paternity leave is no picnic given the mental grind of how hectic a birth can be, not to mention having to worry about a family member, so we'll see what frame of mind he's in if he plays, but Lillard should have his legs under him if he does go.

              We’ll see whether the same can be said for his teammates since Jusuf Nurkic’s back has been an issue and Mo Harkless’ Wednesday knee surgery has significantly trimmed depth on the wing.

              Since defeating the Clippers at Staples on March 18, the Blazers are just 2-3. They come off their longest road trip since the All-Star break and go right back out following Sunday’s rematch with the Grizzlies, squaring off with all three Texas-based teams before finishing up in Denver on April 9. Portland would love for its season finale on the 11th against Utah to mean absolutely nothing, but it can only gain such security by holding up over a taxing final stretch.

              If misery loves company, the right partner is in town. The Clippers are playing for the 10th time in 16 days, eight of which will have been on the road by the time they finally head back to L.A. to finish with five of six at home. They’ve played in Houston, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Toronto. All of the teams that play in those cities are likely to be playoff bound. Portland too.

              Of the Clippers’ remaining opponents, only the Lakers, who they finish up with April 11, are currently under .500. Getting back home with a fourth straight win would be provide a huge boost. Head coach Doc Rivers will be pulling out all the stops, which could include the return of wing Danilo Gallinari, who last played in the first game after the All-Star break. He fractured his hand on Feb. 22.

              Point guard Milos Teodosic will remain out with a foot injury, so 23-year-old former G-League standout Tyrone Wallace will continue to receive a boost in minutes as a starter filling a role next to either Austin Rivers or Lou Williams. Rookies Sindarius Thornwell and C.J. Williams would continue to see time behind Wesley Johnson on the wing if Gallinari can’t return, which is why the Italian’s experience would be a major upgrade against a team that can fill it up from the perimeter.

              The Clippers won the first meeting against the Blazers at the Moda Center 104-103, but have dropped the two more recent meetings at home. Harkless was instrumental in the March 18 win, so Portland will have to replace his production and has to be worried that he was part of a starting unit that score 98 of the team’s 122 points. Williams outscored Portland’s bench by himself, so it’s vital that Evan Tucker and Pat Connaughton produce on the wing.

              L.A. has seen the under prevail in four straight games, while the low-side is 8-6 in Blazers games this month. The under is 2-1 in this season’s encounters. Portland has shot 29.3 percent from beyond the arc over its last five but shot 14-for-29 in the win at the Clips less than two weeks ago. Keeping that from happening again is likely the Clippers’ biggest concern, especially on the road.

              The Trail Blazers have lost two straight at Moda Center after winning nine consecutive home games between Feb. 14-Mar. 17. The Clippers have the 10th-best road record in the NBA and have won in each of their last two visits to Portland.

              The Celtics are playing only their second back-to-back since the All-Star break -- their first this entire month. They won a road back-to-back at Detroit and New York on Feb. 23-24 to improve to 7-4 on the second night of such situations this season. They've got two more remaining in April, with the next one coming in Milwaukee and Toronto next week, making it the most important of the season.

              Injury Report

              The 76ers will open life without Joel Embiid, who they're expected to be with until at least the beginning of the playoffs after orbital surgery on a fracture suffered when he collided with rookie Markell Fultz. Amir Johnson, who would likely see some extended time due to Embiid's absence, is questionable with the flu. We'll see who steps up for Philadelphia without the big man available. This could be where Ben Simmons wins or loses his Rookie of the Year Award.

              Philly won't have to square off against Hawks point guards Dennis Schroder and Malcolm Delaney due to ankle injuries, which means athletic second-year guard Isaiah Taylor should get the bulk of the minutes at the controls.

              Kevin Love is in concussion protocol after the nasty injury he suffered earlier this week, but the Cavs should get Kyle Korver back after he's been away from the team mourning his brother's death.

              New Orleans hosts Cleveland in the first half of ESPN's nationally televised doubleheader but won't know if it will have guard Rajon Rondo back to help run the show since he's missed the last two games due to an injured wrist. The Pelicans do know they'll have Anthony Davis in there after he practiced and declared himself ready to go following an ankle sprain. Forward Solomon Hill, out most of the season, is back and should see time against LeBron James.

              The Nuggets again won't have shooting guard Gary Harris for the huge clash with the Thunder, which is a major blow since he was targeting a Friday return from a knee injury that's cost him the last few games. Denver will miss his presence against Russell Westbrook and Paul George.

              The Timberwolves are getting closer to getting Jimmy Bulter back from a knee injury, but will have to make due without him tonight against Memphis. Derrick Rose has provided a boost, but is dealing with an ankle issue and may not be available against Memphis.

              Phoenix is again unlikely to get back Devin Booker from his hand injury and has already ruled out T.J. Warren due to a sore knee. With centers Alex Len (ankle) and Tyson Chandler (neck) likely absent too, the kids will suit up in Houston, where we could see a 20-point spread if James Harden returns as expected following a rest day. Chris Paul (hip) could take his respite tonight, while Phoenix counterpart Elfrid Payton is also questionable due to a knee issue after not practicing on Thursday.

              The Grizzlies won't have Tyreke Evans available again and have also ruled out standout defender Andrew Harrison due to a wrist issue. Chandler Parsons will be available against Utah, which is deep, loaded and desperate for a win. There's no number here at the time of this writing, but it's likely to be heavy lumber too.

              Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton each tweaked ankles in Thursday night's rout of Golden State, but are expected to play against the Lakers. Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with only a knee contusion after an MRI following Wednesday's win over Dallas, but he may rest for L.A., which could give some of his minutes to returning guard Josh Hart (hand).
              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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              • 2017-18 NBA CONFERENCE STANDINGS

                EASTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT GB HOME ROAD CONF DIV STREAK L10

                1 x-Toronto 55 20 0.733 - 31-7 24-13 36-9 11-3 W1 7-3

                2 x-Boston 52 23 0.693 3 24-13 28-10 30-15 10-3 W5 7-3

                3 x-Cleveland 45 30 0.600 10 25-11 20-19 32-15 11-5 W1 7-3

                4 x-Philadelphia 44 30 0.595 10½ 26-11 18-19 27-18 8-7 W8 9-1

                5 x-Indiana 45 31 0.592 10½ 26-13 19-18 31-18 10-6 W4 7-3

                6 Washington 41 34 0.547 14 21-17 20-17 26-20 7-6 L1 4-6

                7 Miami 41 35 0.539 14½ 24-13 17-22 28-19 9-5 W2 6-4

                8 Milwaukee 40 35 0.533 15 23-15 17-20 24-23 6-10 W1 6-4

                Detroit 35 40 0.467 20 24-14 11-26 21-26 8-7 W3 6-4

                Charlotte 34 42 0.447 21½ 21-18 13-24 20-26 10-4 L1 6-4

                o-New York 27 49 0.355 28½ 18-18 9-31 15-31 6-10 L2 3-7

                o-Brooklyn 24 51 0.320 31 14-25 10-26 15-30 1-13 W1 4-6

                o-Chicago 24 51 0.320 31 15-22 9-29 18-27 4-11 L7 2-8

                o-Orlando 22 52 0.297 32½ 15-22 7-30 13-32 4-9 L1 2-8

                o-Atlanta 21 54 0.280 34 15-22 6-32 9-36 3-9 L4 1-9



                WESTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT GB HOME ROAD CONF DIV STREAK L10

                1 y-Houston 61 14 0.813 - 31-6 30-8 38-8 12-3 W10 10-0

                2 y-Golden St. 54 21 0.720 7 28-11 26-10 30-16 10-3 L3 3-7

                3 Portland 46 29 0.613 15 25-13 21-16 28-17 8-6 L1 7-3

                4 San Antonio 44 32 0.579 17½ 30-8 14-24 26-20 8-6 W1 7-3

                5 Oklahoma City 44 32 0.579 17½ 26-12 18-20 25-22 5-10 L2 7-3

                6 New Orleans 43 32 0.573 18 22-16 21-16 22-24 7-7 L2 5-5

                7 Minnesota 43 33 0.566 18½ 28-10 15-23 30-16 9-4 W1 5-5

                8 Utah 42 33 0.560 19 24-13 18-20 28-17 6-8 L1 7-3

                L.A. Clippers 41 34 0.547 20 21-15 20-19 23-23 12-3 W3 5-5

                Denver 40 35 0.533 21 27-10 13-25 24-23 6-6 L2 5-5

                o-L.A. Lakers 33 41 0.446 27½ 19-16 14-25 17-28 5-9 W1 4-6

                o-Sacramento 24 52 0.316 37½ 13-26 11-26 11-35 4-9 L3 3-7

                o-Dallas 23 52 0.307 38 14-24 9-28 13-36 5-11 L1 3-7

                o-Memphis 21 54 0.280 40 15-24 6-30 18-28 5-10 W2 3-7

                o-Phoenix 19 57 0.250 42½ 9-29 10-28 13-33 3-10 L13 0-10


                x-clinched playoff berth
                y-denotes division winner
                z-clinched top seed in conference
                o-eliminated from playoff contention
                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                • FRIDAY, MARCH 30
                  GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

                  CHI at ORL 07:00 PM
                  CHI +6.5
                  U 210.5

                  PHI at ATL 07:30 PM
                  ATL +7.5
                  U 218.5

                  DEN at OKC 08:00 PM
                  DEN +3.5
                  O 223.0

                  PHO at HOU 08:00 PM
                  PHO +17.5
                  O 217.0

                  NO at CLE 08:00 PM
                  NO +4.0
                  O 228.5

                  MIN at DAL 08:30 PM
                  MIN -5.5
                  U 216.5

                  MEM at UTA 09:00 PM
                  MEM +15.0
                  U 197.0

                  LAC at POR 10:30 PM
                  LAC +6.5
                  U 217.5

                  MIL at LAL 10:30 PM
                  LAL -1.5
                  U 220.0
                  Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                  Comment


                  • James sets double-figure scoring record, Cavs beat Pelicans
                    March 31, 2018


                    CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James scored in double digits in his 867th straight game, breaking the record he shared with Michael Jordan, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-102 on Friday night to avoid slipping in the standings.

                    James finished with 27 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, adding another stellar performance to his MVP-worthy 15th NBA season. He finally put the Pelicans away by scoring eight straight in the waning moments of the fourth quarter.

                    Jordan Clarkson added 23 points and Tristan Thompson had 14 rebounds in 21 minutes for the Cavs, who have won seven of eight. A loss would have dropped the three-time defending Eastern Conference champions from third to fifth with only a handful of games left in the regular season.

                    Jrue Holiday scored 25 and Nikola Mirotic 20 for New Orleans. Pelicans star Anthony Davis scored just 16 - 12 below his average - on 6-of-19 shooting as he was harassed by Thompson and Larry Nance Jr.

                    ROCKETS 104, SUNS 103

                    HOUSTON (AP) - Gerald Green made a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Houston rallied from a 21-point, second-half deficit to beat Phoenix.

                    The win was Houston's 11th straight and extended Phoenix's skid to 14 games.

                    Houston rested Chris Paul, Eric Gordon and Nene after clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Thursday with Golden State's loss to Milwaukee. The Rockets that did play looked uninspired early against the team with the NBA's worst record, and Houston trailed by 17 at halftime.

                    James Harden had 28 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. P.J. Tucker added 18 points and made a career-high five 3-pointers.

                    Josh Jackson had 27 points for the Suns, who haven't won since Feb. 28, and Troy Daniels added 23.

                    76ERS 101, HAWKS 91

                    ATLANTA (AP) - Ben Simmons had a triple-double in three quarters, Ersan Ilyasova scored 21 points and Philadelphia won its ninth straight game.

                    With 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Simmons has five triple-doubles in his last 10 games and 11 overall. The Rookie of the Year candidate did not play after leaving with 3:37 left in the third, giving Philadelphia the kind of performance it needed one game after All-Star center Joel Embiid suffered an orbital eye fracture and a concussion.

                    Philadelphia jumped out to an 11-point lead twice in the second quarter. The Hawks pulled within three in the first minute of the third, but the Sixers soon put away the game with a 39-15 run that made it 86-59 entering the fourth.

                    Damion Lee finished with a career-high 20 points and Taurean Prince and Isaiah Taylor each added 12 for Atlanta, the NBA's second-worst team.

                    NUGGETS 126, THUNDER 125, OT


                    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Paul Millsap scored a season-high 36 points to help Denver beat Oklahoma City.

                    Nikola Jokic had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Will Barton added 18 points for the Nuggets, who had lost two straight and desperately needed the win for the Western conference playoff race. Denver entered the night two games out of the No. 8 spot.

                    Russell Westbrook had 33 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, but he missed what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer at the end of regulation. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points and Jerami Grant added 16 for the Thunder, who have lost four of five. Those losses have been by a combined nine points, with none by more than four.

                    TRAIL BLAZERS 105, CLIPPERS 96

                    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Jusuf Nurkic had 21 points and 12 rebounds, new father Damian Lillard added 17 points and 11 assists, and Portland held off Los Angeles.

                    Rookie Zach Collins came off the bench with a career-high 15 points for the Blazers, who were hurt in the third quarter when Ed Davis rolled his right ankle and left the game.

                    The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Clippers, who were just outside the playoff picture in the West with six games left. Lou Williams led Los Angeles with 23 points.

                    BUCKS 124, LAKERS 122, OT

                    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eric Bledsoe scored 11 of his 39 points in overtime, and Milwaukee overcame a huge comeback by Los Angeles.

                    Khris Middleton added 28 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 for the Bucks, who won their third straight game and second in two nights. They beat the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

                    Bledsoe scored nine straight points to start the overtime period and give the Bucks a 121-112 lead with 2:35 remaining.

                    Kyle Kuzma had 27 points for the Lakers, who will finish with a losing record on the season. Brook Lopez added 20 points, while Julius Randle had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

                    TIMBERWOLVES 93, MAVERICKS 92

                    DALLAS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 20 rebounds, Jamal Crawford scored 24 points and Minnesota held off Dallas to gain ground in the tight Western Conference playoff race.

                    After shooting just 34 percent in the first half and trailing until midway through the third quarter, the Wolves turned to Crawford, who scored 15 points after halftime.

                    He hit three consecutive shots, including a 3 over a 1:14 stretch of the fourth quarter to give Minnesota a 74-68 lead. Nemanja Bjelica, scoreless for the first three quarters, hit two 3s to extend it to 85-73.

                    Harrison Barnes led Dallas with 19 points, and Dennis Smith Jr. had 17.

                    JAZZ 107, GRIZZLIES 97

                    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and Dante Exum had a season-high 21 to lead Utah over Memphis.

                    Exum played strong defense and was just one short of his career best as he shot 8 of 10 in the absence of Ricky Rubio.

                    Joe Ingles, playing the point, had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Royce O'Neale added 13 points for the Jazz, who are jockeying for playoff position in the Western Conference.

                    Marc Gasol missed just one shot - a long 3-pointer - in scoring 28 points, but didn't play in the fourth quarter when the Grizzlies may have needed him the most.

                    BULLS 90, MAGIC 82

                    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Rookie Lauri Markkanen and Sean Kilpatrick each scored 13 points, rookie Ryan Arcidiacono had all of his eight points in the fourth quarter, and Chicago snapped a seven-game losing streak.

                    Arcidiacono's 3-pointer started a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter for the Bulls, who took an 80-71 lead and held on to complete a four-game season sweep of the Magic.

                    Aaron Gordon scored 18 points for Orlando, which went scoreless for almost six minutes of the fourth quarter and shot 33 percent for the game. Nikola Vucevic had 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Magic (22-53).
                    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                    Comment


                    • SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 31, 2018
                      Time (ET) Away Home Site
                      3:00 PM Charlotte Hornets Washington Wizards Capital One Arena
                      5:00 PM Detroit Pistons New York Knicks Madison Square Garden
                      7:30 PM Toronto Raptors Boston Celtics TD Garden
                      8:00 PM Brooklyn Nets Miami Heat AmericanAirlines Arena
                      10:00 PM Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center


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                      DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

                      03/30/2018 9-9-0 50.00% -4.50
                      03/29/2018 7-3-0 70.00% +18.50
                      03/27/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -145.0
                      03/26/2018 5-5-0 50.00% -250
                      03/25/2018 5-12-1 29.41% -4100
                      03/24/2018 5-7-0 41.67% -1350
                      03/23/2018 4-15-1 21.05% -6250
                      03/22/2018 10-2-0 83.33% +3900
                      03/21/2018 8-7-1 53.33% +150
                      03/20/2018 9-5-0 64.29% +1750
                      03/19/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +1700
                      03/18/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
                      03/17/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
                      03/16/2018 4-8-0 33.33% -24.00
                      03/15/2018 5-13-0 27.78% -46.50
                      03/14/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
                      03/13/2018 13-8-0 61.90% +21.00
                      03/12/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
                      03/11/2018 10-8-0 55.56% +6.00
                      03/10/2018 7-3-0 70.00% +18.50
                      03/09/2018 13-7-0 65.00% +26.50
                      03/08/2018 4-6-0 40.00% -13.00
                      03/07/2018 4-10-0 28.57% -35.00
                      03/06/2018 7-7-1 50.00% -3.50
                      03/05/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50
                      03/04/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
                      03/03/2018 10-4-0 71.43% +28.00
                      03/02/2018 9-10-0 47.37% -10.00
                      03/01/2018 6-2-0 83.00% +19.00


                      Totals...........191 - 208......47.86%....- 99.00
                      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                      Comment


                      • Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

                        Highest opening day payrolls in major leagues:

                        1) Red Sox $223M

                        2) Giants $203M

                        3) Cubs $183M

                        T4) Dodgers, Nationals both $180M

                        6) Angels $170M

                        7) Bronx $167M

                        **********

                        Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here……

                        13) Aaron Calixte scored 17 ppg for a Maine basketball team that went 6-26, playing in a weak America East Conference, the #25 Division I conference (out of 32) in America.

                        Joe Cremo scored 18 ppg, David Nichols 14.5 ppg for an Albany team that went 22-10, but only 10-6 in America East- they lost in first round of AE tourney two of last three years, but the Great Danes have made the tournament five times since 2006.

                        All three of these players have bolted their schools before their senior years, looking for greener pastures. Maine fired their coach after the season; Calixte has been pursued by big-name schools such as Florida State.

                        Albany has had four players transfer in the last week; something is amiss. Great Danes have won 133 games the last six years; when four players bolt a winning program at the same time, there is stuff going on that the general public can’t see.

                        12) I’m an Albany graduate (yes, I graduated from college!!!); I put myself thru school as student manager of the basketball team, but we were D-3 back then. Very good team, but D-3 is worlds apart from D-1. To see the Great Danes become a successful team at the D-1 level has been fun- coach Will Brown is a good guy who has built a consistent, winning program, but this isn’t good.

                        When your two best returning players jump ship at the same time, its not a good sign.

                        11) 29% of major leaguers on Opening Day (254 players) weren’t born in this country.

                        10) A 36-year old accountant who hadn’t played in anything but beer league hockey games in over a decade played the last 14:01 for the Blackhawks Thursday, after both Chicago goalies got hurt in the game, a 7-2 win over Winnipeg. Scott Foster stopped all seven shots he faced.

                        9) Oakland Raiders released P Marquette King, the 4th-highest paid punter in the NFL.

                        8) Temple basketball coach Fran Dunphy will step aside after next season and be succeeded by current assistant Aaron McKie, who played for the Owls.

                        7) Guy who owns a casino in Las Vegas has a $25,000 bet on Michigan to win the national title, which nets him $1,000,000 if the Wolverines win the championship. Derek Stevens owns the D Casino in Las Vegas and is a Michigan alum— he made the bet at the Golden Nugget.

                        Funny thing though, I know a guy who is a very knowledgeable sports bettor and Golden Nugget won’t let him bet more than $1,000 on a game. Go figure.

                        6) Makes no sense to me that Ron Gardenhire is a major league manager and Joe Girardi isn’t.

                        5) Cincinnati International Airport is actually located in Kentucky.

                        4) Rusty Staub is the only major leaguer who got 500+ hits for four different teams.

                        3) Houston Astros have used four outfielders on defense this spring, when lefty hitters Jay Bruce, Logan Morrison and Justin Bour were batting. This defense leaves the entire left side of the infield open- it apparently will only be used when the bases are empty.

                        2) Royals lost C Salvador Perez with a knee injury that he got while carrying luggage up stairs. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks

                        1) ESPN reported how the Las Vegas Raiders opened negotiations with a guy who owns the 7,000-yard Bali Hai golf course in Las Vegas, so they can convert the golf course into stadium parking for the new domed stadium in the desert. That guy is Billy Walters, who is currently in federal prison on insider trading charges. Complicated.
                        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                        Comment


                        • NBA
                          Long Sheet

                          Saturday, March 31


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                          CHARLOTTE (34 - 42) at WASHINGTON (41 - 34) - 3/31/2018, 3:05 PM
                          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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                          DETROIT (35 - 40) at NEW YORK (27 - 49) - 3/31/2018, 5:05 PM
                          Top Trends for this game.
                          DETROIT is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                          DETROIT is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                          DETROIT is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
                          NEW YORK is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

                          Head-to-Head Series History
                          NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
                          DETROIT is 5-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
                          5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                          TORONTO (55 - 20) at BOSTON (52 - 23) - 3/31/2018, 7:35 PM
                          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                          Head-to-Head Series History
                          TORONTO is 8-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                          TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against BOSTON 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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                          BROOKLYN (24 - 51) at MIAMI (41 - 35) - 3/31/2018, 8:05 PM
                          Top Trends for this game.
                          MIAMI is 88-66 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                          BROOKLYN is 42-32 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
                          BROOKLYN is 34-24 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
                          BROOKLYN is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games this season.
                          BROOKLYN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                          BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
                          BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
                          BROOKLYN is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                          BROOKLYN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                          MIAMI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.

                          Head-to-Head Series History
                          MIAMI is 7-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
                          MIAMI is 7-3 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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                          GOLDEN STATE (54 - 21) at SACRAMENTO (24 - 52) - 3/31/2018, 10:05 PM
                          Top Trends for this game.
                          GOLDEN STATE is 30-42 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games this season.
                          GOLDEN STATE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

                          Head-to-Head Series History
                          SACRAMENTO is 6-5 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
                          GOLDEN STATE is 8-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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                          NBA
                          Armadillo's Write-Up

                          Saturday, March 31


                          Hornets won their last three games with the Wizards; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Washington. Eight of last ten series games went over total. Charlotte won four of its last five games; they’re 4-2 vs spread in last six road games. Four of their last six games went over total. Wizards lost four of their last five games; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five home games. Four of their last five games stayed under.

                          Home side won eight of last nine Detroit-New York games; Pistons are 2-4 vs spread in last six visits to Manhattan, four of which went over total. Detroit won five of its last six games; they covered four of their last five road games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Knicks lost four of their last five games, but they covered their last four home games. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

                          Home side won eight of last nine Toronto-Boston games; Raptors are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Beantown. Under is 7-1 in last eight series games. Toronto won seven of last ten games; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five road games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Celtics won their last five games; they covered three of last four home games. Six of their last seven games stayed under the total.

                          Heat won seven of last nine games with the Nets, who are 2-1-1 vs spread in last four visits to South Beach. Last seven series games stayed under the total. Brooklyn lost six of its last nine games; they covered last six games as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games went over the total. Miami won five of its last seven games; they’re 7-2 in last nine tries as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.

                          Kings/Warriors split their last six meetings; Golden State is 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Sacramento. Six of last seven series games stayed under. Warriors lost seven of their last ten games; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four road games. Six of their last nine games stayed under the total. Sacramento lost five of its last six games; they’re 5-11 in last 16 games as home dogs. Four of their last five games stayed under.




                          NBA

                          Saturday, March 31


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                          Trend Report
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                          CHARLOTTE @ WASHINGTON
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
                          Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
                          Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
                          Charlotte Hornets
                          Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte's last 12 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
                          Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                          Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                          Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
                          Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Washington
                          Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
                          Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
                          Washington Wizards
                          Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
                          Washington is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
                          Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
                          Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
                          Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
                          Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
                          Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

                          DETROIT @ NEW YORK
                          Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
                          New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
                          New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
                          Detroit Pistons
                          Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
                          Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                          Detroit is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
                          Detroit is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
                          Detroit is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing New York
                          Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
                          Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
                          Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
                          New York Knicks
                          New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
                          New York is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
                          New York is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
                          New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
                          New York is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
                          New York is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games at home
                          New York is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Detroit
                          New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
                          New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
                          New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

                          TORONTO @ BOSTON
                          Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Boston
                          Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Toronto
                          Toronto Raptors
                          Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Toronto is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
                          Toronto is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
                          Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                          The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 22 games on the road
                          Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
                          Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Boston
                          Toronto is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston
                          Toronto is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Boston
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
                          Boston Celtics
                          Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home
                          Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
                          Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Toronto
                          Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Toronto
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

                          BROOKLYN @ MIAMI
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Miami
                          Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
                          Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          Brooklyn Nets
                          Brooklyn is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 7 games
                          Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                          Brooklyn is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 8 games on the road
                          Brooklyn is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Miami
                          Brooklyn is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Miami
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Miami
                          Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
                          Brooklyn is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Miami
                          The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 14 games when playing on the road against Miami
                          Miami Heat
                          Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
                          Miami is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
                          Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          Miami is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Brooklyn
                          Miami is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Brooklyn
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
                          Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
                          Miami is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
                          The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 14 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

                          GOLDEN STATE @ SACRAMENTO
                          Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Golden State
                          Golden State Warriors
                          Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Golden State's last 14 games
                          Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                          Golden State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
                          Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
                          Golden State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Sacramento
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Sacramento
                          Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          Sacramento Kings
                          Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
                          Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games
                          Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
                          Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
                          Sacramento is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing Golden State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Golden State
                          Sacramento is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State
                          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                          • NBA
                            Dunkel

                            Saturday, March 31



                            Charlotte @ Washington

                            Game 801-802
                            March 31, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

                            Dunkel Rating:
                            Charlotte
                            115.312
                            Washington
                            122.786
                            Dunkel Team:
                            Dunkel Line:
                            Dunkel Total:
                            Washington
                            by 7 1/2
                            212
                            Vegas Team:
                            Vegas Line:
                            Vegas Total:
                            Washington
                            by 5
                            219 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick:
                            Washington
                            (-5); Under

                            Detroit @ New York


                            Game 803-804
                            March 31, 2018 @ 5:05 pm

                            Dunkel Rating:
                            Detroit
                            120.760
                            New York
                            113.207
                            Dunkel Team:
                            Dunkel Line:
                            Dunkel Total:
                            Detroit
                            by 7 1/2
                            215
                            Vegas Team:
                            Vegas Line:
                            Vegas Total:
                            Detroit
                            by 3 1/2
                            211
                            Dunkel Pick:
                            Detroit
                            (-3 1/2); Over

                            Toronto @ Boston


                            Game 805-806
                            March 31, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

                            Dunkel Rating:
                            Toronto
                            120.404
                            Boston
                            121.512
                            Dunkel Team:
                            Dunkel Line:
                            Dunkel Total:
                            Boston
                            by 1
                            216
                            Vegas Team:
                            Vegas Line:
                            Vegas Total:
                            Toronto
                            by 4
                            208
                            Dunkel Pick:
                            Boston
                            (+4); Over

                            Brooklyn @ Miami


                            Game 807-808
                            March 31, 2018 @ 8:04 pm

                            Dunkel Rating:
                            Brooklyn
                            114.512
                            Miami
                            118.980
                            Dunkel Team:
                            Dunkel Line:
                            Dunkel Total:
                            Miami
                            by 4 1/2
                            216
                            Vegas Team:
                            Vegas Line:
                            Vegas Total:
                            Miami
                            by 8
                            211 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick:
                            Brooklyn
                            (+8); Over

                            Golden State @ Sacramento


                            Game 809-810
                            March 31, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

                            Dunkel Rating:
                            Golden State
                            122.314
                            Sacramento
                            112.409
                            Dunkel Team:
                            Dunkel Line:
                            Dunkel Total:
                            Golden State
                            by 10
                            204
                            Vegas Team:
                            Vegas Line:
                            Vegas Total:
                            Golden State
                            by 8 1/2
                            211 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick:
                            Golden State
                            (-8 1/2); Under
                            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                            • SATURDAY, MARCH 31
                              GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


                              CHA at WAS 03:00 PM
                              WAS -5.5
                              O 218.5


                              DET at NY 05:00 PM
                              DET -4.5
                              O 210.5

                              TOR at BOS 07:30 PM
                              BOS +4.5
                              O 205.0

                              BK at MIA 08:00 PM
                              BK +7.5
                              O 211.5


                              GS at SAC 10:00 PM
                              SAC +8.5
                              O 210.0
                              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                              • SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018
                                Time (ET) Away Home Site
                                1:00 PM Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets Spectrum Center
                                3:30 PM Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center
                                3:30 PM Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center
                                3:30 PM Washington Wizards Chicago Bulls United Center
                                6:00 PM Dallas Mavericks Cleveland Cavaliers Quicken Loans Arena
                                6:00 PM Detroit Pistons Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center
                                6:00 PM Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans Smoothie King Center
                                6:00 PM Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks Philips Arena
                                7:00 PM Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves Target Center
                                8:00 PM Milwaukee Bucks Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center
                                8:30 PM Phoenix Suns Golden State Warriors ORACLE Arena
                                9:00 PM Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
                                9:30 PM Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center


                                *************************


                                DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

                                03/31/2018 7-3-0 70.00% +18.50
                                03/30/2018 9-9-0 50.00% -4.50
                                03/29/2018 7-3-0 70.00% +18.50
                                03/27/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -145.0
                                03/26/2018 5-5-0 50.00% -250
                                03/25/2018 5-12-1 29.41% -4100
                                03/24/2018 5-7-0 41.67% -1350
                                03/23/2018 4-15-1 21.05% -6250
                                03/22/2018 10-2-0 83.33% +3900
                                03/21/2018 8-7-1 53.33% +150
                                03/20/2018 9-5-0 64.29% +1750
                                03/19/2018 10-6-0 62.50% +1700
                                03/18/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
                                03/17/2018 9-13-0 40.91% -26.50
                                03/16/2018 4-8-0 33.33% -24.00
                                03/15/2018 5-13-0 27.78% -46.50
                                03/14/2018 3-5-0 37.50% -12.50
                                03/13/2018 13-8-0 61.90% +21.00
                                03/12/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -1.50
                                03/11/2018 10-8-0 55.56% +6.00
                                03/10/2018 7-3-0 70.00% +18.50
                                03/09/2018 13-7-0 65.00% +26.50
                                03/08/2018 4-6-0 40.00% -13.00
                                03/07/2018 4-10-0 28.57% -35.00
                                03/06/2018 7-7-1 50.00% -3.50
                                03/05/2018 7-7-0 50.00% -3.50
                                03/04/2018 5-9-0 35.71% -24.50
                                03/03/2018 10-4-0 71.43% +28.00
                                03/02/2018 9-10-0 47.37% -10.00
                                03/01/2018 6-2-0 83.00% +19.00


                                Totals...........198 - 211......48.41%....- 80.50
                                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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