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**Udog** · 11-15-2017, 08:24 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

— Duke 88, Michigan State 81— Blue Devils started four freshmen in this game.

— Kansas 65, Kentucky 61— Are young Wildcats better than people think?

— Wake Forest is already 0-2, losing to Georgia Southern and Liberty. Pitt lost its first two games, to Navy/Montana- they’re going to drag the ACC’s rating down a little bit.

— Eastern Washington 67, Stanford 61— Big Sky’s Eagles were a 16-point dog.

— Celtics 109, Nets 102— Boston won its last 13 game after an 0-2 start.

— Lemon pound cake at Starbucks is………tremendous!!!!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) Carolina Panthers are on their bye week; injured TE Greg Olsen is going to Minnesota on Sunday to work the Rams-Vikings game on FOX TV. The Vikings aren’t happy about it.

Carolina plays Minnesota in three weeks; Olsen is likely to be playing by then. FOX has said Olsen won’t be in production meetings or meet with the coaches during the week, but he will be in the booth with Kevin Burkhardt-Charles Davis Sunday.

I’m not sure what to think of this; I’d have a bigger problem about a production meeting with Jon Gruden if my team had a Monday night game with Washington, seeing how his brother coaches the Redskins, but no one seems to have an issue with that.

12) The three nitwits from UCLA’s basketball team who got caught stealing from stores in China were sent home Tuesday. Next step is up to UCLA’s administration; how long do these geniuses get suspended for? They embarrassed their families, the school, our country; they’re lucky they aren’t stuck in a Chinese jail for a year to two- it could’ve happened.

11) Duke-Michigan State game Tuesday; five freshman starters, four sophomore starters. Part of why November games are a handicapping minefield- so many players/teams you just don’t know a lot about.

10) Duke’s freshman Marvin Bagley got poked in his eye by a teammate in the first half Tuesday and sat out the rest of the game. I’m thinking the next time we see Bagley play, he’ll be wearing goggles.

9) Kid named Geno Crandall from North Dakota scored 41 points in a game vs Troy over the weekend; he only had four points at halftime— he scored 37 in the second half!!!

8) Bad news for Central Florida’s hoop team; BJ Taylor is out 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot. He is UCF’s best player.

7) Common sense scored a rare win Tuesday when NC State’s Braxton Beverly was declared eligible by the NCAA. Beverly was taking summer classes at Ohio State when Thad Matta was fired by the Buckeyes- young Beverly then bolted to NC State.

6) So much money goes into scouting in pro sports; then you remember that Jimmer Fredette was taken one spot before Klay Thompson and you realize it is still an inexact science, and always will be.

5) New Mexico is favored over UNLV in football Saturday, the first time they’ve been favored over the Rebels since 2008. Hard to believe UNLV’s football team has been favored over anyone six times in a row.

4) Washington Nationals hired Chip Hale as their bench coach, bad news for my A’s, who now have to find a new third base coach. I’m not sure why the Nationals didn’t just hire Hale as their manager; they hired Dave Martinez, who has never managed in the big leagues.

3) Milwaukee 74, Iowa State 56— Stunning score from earlier this week; Cyclones are in a total rebuild, but losing by 18 at home to Milwaukee? Oy.

2) How did Joe Girardi get fired as manager in New York, wth no replacement immediately hired? They still haven’t hired anyone— managing a team in New York isn’t an entry-level job.

1) If you think Roger Goodell is overpaid as NFL commish, here are four CEO’s who are also breaking the bank— why do these people make so much money?
a) Thomas Rutledge. Charter Communications $98M in 2016
b) Les Moonves, CBS $68.6M
c) David O’Connor, Madison Square Garden $54M
d) Fabrizio Freda, Estee Lauder $47.7M

**Udog** · 11-15-2017, 08:43 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, November 15

Miami won its last five games with Washington (4-1 vs spread); over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Wizards are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Miami. Washington won four of its last five games; they’re 4-1 vs spread on road, 3-0 as a road underdog- their last five games stayed under the total. Heat are off a 3-3 road trip; they’re 0-2-1 as a home favorite. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Utah won five of last six games with the Knicks, who are 7-3 vs spread in last ten series games, last three of which went over the total. Jazz lost five of their last six games; they’re 1-2 as a road underdog. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. New York won seven of its last ten games; they’re 7-2 vs spread at home, 3-0 as a home favorite. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Kings/Hawks are a combined 5-22. Home side won five of last six King-Hawk games, with Sacramento going 0-5 vs spread in last five visits here. Under is 3-1 in last four series games. Kings lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 1-5-1 as a road underdog. Four of their last six games went over total. Atlanta lost four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re favored here for first time this year. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Spurs won their last ten games with Minnesota (7-3 vs spread); they’re 5-0 vs spread in last five visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. San Antonio won five of their last six games; they’re 0-2 vs spread as an underdog this year. This is Spurs’ first road game this month- under is 3-2 in their road tilts. Minnesota won six of last eight games; they’re 2-2 as a home favorite. Wolves’ last six games stayed under the total.

Cavaliers won their last six games with Charlotte (5-0-1 vs spread); they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 6-1 in last seven series games. Cleveland won three of last four games; they’re 0-3-1 as a road favorite. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Hornets lost their last four games; they’re 3-5-1 as an underdog, 1-1 as a home dog. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Toronto won its last five games with New Orleans (4-1 vs spread); three of last four series games went over. Raptors are 3-1 vs spread in last four series games. Toronto won three of last four games; they’re 4-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Pelicans won five of their last six games; they’re 1-3 as home favorites. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Road team won last four Chicago-Oklahoma City games; under is 4-1 in last five series games. Bulls are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Chicago lost their last four games; they’re 4-2 as a road underdog. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Thunder won three of their last four home games; they’re 4-2 vs spread as a home favorite. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Memphis won/covered six of its last seven games with Indiana; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Pacers are 0-4 vs spread in last five visits here. Indiana lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-3 vs spread as a road underdog. Under is 6-4 in their last ten games. Grizzlies lost five of their last seven games; they’re 2-3 as a home favorite. Three of their last four home games stayed under the total.

Home side won eight of last ten Detroit-Milwaukee games; Pistons are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Wisconsin. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games. Detroit won five in row, eight of last nine games; they’re 3-0 vs spread as a road underdog. Pistons’ last four games went over total. Milwaukee won/covered its last three games; they’re 3-2-1 as home favorites. Under is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Orlando-Portland split their last ten games; home side won eight of the ten games. Magic is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Orlando lost four of its last six games; they’re 4-3 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Portland is 3-2 in its last five games, all at home; they’re 2-6 as home favorites. Blazers’ last four games stayed under the total.

Lakers won five of last seven games with 76ers; under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Sixers are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games played here. Philly won six of its last eight games; they’re 1-1 as a road favorite this season. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Lakers are off a 1-3 road trip; they’re 3-3 vs spread as a home underdog. LA’s last four games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 11-15-2017, 08:43 AM

NBA

Wednesday, November 15

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Trend Report
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SACRAMENTO @ ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Sacramento's last 16 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

UTAH @ NEW YORK
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New York is 21-3 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Utah

WASHINGTON @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

CLEVELAND @ CHARLOTTE
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

INDIANA @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Indiana
Memphis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Indiana

CHICAGO @ OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games

SAN ANTONIO @ MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

DETROIT @ MILWAUKEE
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

TORONTO @ NEW ORLEANS
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Toronto is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

ORLANDO @ PORTLAND
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games at home
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

PHILADELPHIA @ LA LAKERS
Philadelphia is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 11-15-2017, 09:45 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, November 15

Washington @ Miami

Game 701-702
November 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
121.021
Miami
120.964
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
Even
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+1 1/2); Over

Utah @ New York

Game 703-704
November 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
119.004
New York
116.020
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 3
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 4
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+4); Under

Sacramento @ Atlanta

Game 705-706
November 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
109.025
Atlanta
115.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 7
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-3 1/2); Under

San Antonio @ Minnesota

Game 707-708
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
116.145
Minnesota
126.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 10 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 4 1/2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-4 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Charlotte

Game 709-710
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
121.986
Charlotte
114.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 7 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
218
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-1 1/2); Over

Toronto @ New Orleans

Game 711-712
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
118.116
New Orleans
127.005
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 9
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3
218
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-3); Under

Chicago @ Oklahoma City

Game 713-714
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
115.538
Oklahoma City
119.041
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
N/A

Indiana @ Memphis

Game 715-716
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
121.167
Memphis
117.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 4 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+4 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Milwaukee

Game 717-718
November 15, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
120.762
Milwaukee
122.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 4
208
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4); Under

Orlando @ Portland

Game 719-720
November 15, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
122.409
Portland
119.925
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 2 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 5 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+5 1/2); Over

Philadelphia @ LA Lakers

Game 721-722
November 15, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
122.089
LA Lakers
114.992
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 7
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 11-15-2017, 09:54 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 15

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WASHINGTON (8 - 5) at MIAMI (6 - 7) - 11/15/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 109-152 ATS (-58.2 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 53-40 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 122-158 ATS (-51.8 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 126-172 ATS (-63.2 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (6 - 8) at NEW YORK (7 - 6) - 11/15/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (3 - 10) at ATLANTA (2 - 12) - 11/15/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 48-76 ATS (-35.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 158-202 ATS (-64.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (9 - 5) at MINNESOTA (8 - 5) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1011-885 ATS (+37.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (7 - 7) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 7) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TORONTO (8 - 5) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 6) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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CHICAGO (2 - 9) at OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 7) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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INDIANA (6 - 8) at MEMPHIS (7 - 6) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (10 - 3) at MILWAUKEE (7 - 6) - 11/15/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 52-94 ATS (-51.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

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

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ORLANDO (8 - 6) at PORTLAND (7 - 6) - 11/15/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 41-54 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 143-110 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less since 1996.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 6) at LA LAKERS (6 - 8) - 11/15/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 199-245 ATS (-70.5 Units) after a division game since 1996.

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

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