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**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 08:41 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

— South Dakota State 80, Iowa 72— Rough week for Iowa in the Cayman Islands.

— Alabama 77, Tex-Arlington 76— Most fun game of the season for me so far.

— Chargers are playing on Thanksgiving for the first time since 1969.

— Oakland Raiders are first team in 83 years with zero INTs in their first ten games.

— Paxton Lynch will start at QB for the Broncos in Oakland Sunday- he will be the 48th QB to start an NFL game this year. Last year, 54 QB’s started games.

— Baylor 65, Creighton 59— Bluejays scored 100 Monday, 59 here. Baylor can defend.

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

Occasionally I take some grief from readers for not picking enough college basketball games on this site, but to me, this time of year has almost become like spring training in baseball; there is no way to gauge teams anymore without seeing them a play a little bit first. Have to study before you begin taking tests…….

Cal has a whole new team? There were up 18 on Wichita State, when they were a 19-point dog. Stuff happens this month that makes no sense, but I’m doing my best to sit here and make some sense of it, so when the picks do start showing up, they’re successful.

13) UNLV was 47-51 the last three years, but they’re 4-0 this season, with 15 points their closest win. Rebels haven’t been in NCAA’s since 2013- they play Utah tonight at T-Mobile Arena, a big game in Las Vegas, a big step up in class for the Rebels. Interesting game.

12) Missouri Valley Conference lost Creighton/Wichita State the last few years, and it has hurt them nationally. Right now, four teams are tightly bunched as the top-rated team in the Valley, but they’re all ranked between 92nd and 105th nationally.

Looks like a one-bid league, which will make their conference tournament— Arch Madness, the most important weekend of the season.

11) Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown Hoyas are 3-0 this season, against teams ranked 324-280-332. Hoyas have eight games left before Big East play starts- they host Richmond Saturday, play Syracuse Dec 16, but their other six pre-conference games are all against teams outside the top 300 in the country. Very, very soft pre-conference schedule for Georgetown.

10) Best 3-point shooting teams so far this young season:
Providence 54.4%, Tex-Arlington 51.1%, Arizona 50.9%, Portland 50%

9) Sun Belt Conference is on the rise; currently ranked as the #13 league, Sun Belt hasn’t finished a season this high since 2003, when they were ranked #11 in America. Lot of good teams, lot of really good athletes.

8) Siena lost 115-92 to 0-4 Bucknell Monday; Siena fans aren’t happy about this, but a closer look at Bucknell’s schedule explains some stuff:

Bucknell has played the #26 schedule in the country- they lost 93-81 at North Carolina, 80-78 at Maryland- they can play, and will be a big favorite to win the Patriot League this season. Bison are also the #64 team in America in terms of experience.

7) Similarly, Vermont lost 73-69 at Kentucky, an impressive loss for an America East team. two of Catamounts’ three wins are against teams in top 125, both on a neutral floor. Vermont, Albany figure to battle it out for the America East championship.

6) Wake Forest/Pitt figure to trail the field in the ACC— Deacons are 1-4, with losses to Liberty and Drake. Pittsburgh is 1-4 with losses to Navy/Montana.

5) VCU has two players who were there when Shaka Smart was coach of the Rams three years ago; they’re on their third coach in four years, after Will Wade bolted to LSU last spring.

Has to be a little awkward in Maui this week, with VCU/LSU both there, and Wade coaching the Tigers now. VCU’s kids helped Wade get a pretty steep pay increase.

4) Nation’s most inexperienced teams, of leagues that we follow:
Kentucky-Duke-Alabama-VMI-Bowling Green.

3) Nation’s most experienced teams, of leagues that we follow:
Tex-Arlington, Drake, Tennessee Tech, Idaho, Missouri State

2) DePaul is in Chicago, where there are a ton of really good high school players, but the Blue Demons haven’t been able to cash in on their location.

Over last ten years, DePaul is 27-153 in conference games. 27, and. 153. Not good. Prognosis for this season isn’t a whole lot better, but the Blue Demons have a new arena, which hopefully can help persuade some local kids stay at home for college.

1) Texas A&M and Florida figure to challenge Kentucky at the top of the SEC; Aggies play Kentucky Jan 9, Feb 10- they play Florida Jan 2. The two Kentucky-Florida games are Jan 20 and March 3rd. If you took the school’s names off the uniforms, A&M seems like the best team, as of right now.

**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 09:03 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, November 22

Home side won eight of last nine Wizard-Hornet games; Washington is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Wizards won five of their last seven games; they’re 5-1 vs spread as road underdogs. Last nine Washington games stayed under. Charlotte won three of its last four home games; they’re 5-0 as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over.

Cavaliers won six of last eight games with Brooklyn; under is 7-2 in last nine series games. Nets are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Ohio. Brooklyn lost seven of last ten games; they’re 4-3 as a road underdog- three of their last four games went over total. Cleveland won its last five games (3-2 vs spread); they’re 1-7 vs spread as a home favorite. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Home side won last five Portland-Philly games; Trailblazers are 0-3 vs spread in last three visits to Philly. Three of last four series games stayed under. Portland won four of its last five games; they’re 0-1-1 as road underdogs. Blazers’ last eight games stayed under the total. 76ers won three of last four games; they’re 5-1 vs spread at home, 3-1 if favored. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Clippers won three of last four games with Atlanta; road team won four of last five series games. LA is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here (over 4-1). Clippers lost their last nine games (1-8 vs spread); they’re 3-4 vs spread on road (0-0 as road favorite). Four of their last five games stayed under total. Hawks lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 3-2 as home underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Toronto won its last eight games with the Knicks (6-2 vs spread); under is 3-1 in last four series games. Raptors are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Manhattan. Toronto won its last four games; they’re 6-3 vs spread on road, 1-1 as a road favorite. Over is 4-1 in their last five games on road. Knicks won six of their last nine games; they’re 9-2 vs spread at home, 4-2 as a home dog. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Boston won its last 16 games after an 0-2 start; they’re 5-1 as a road favorite. Three of their last four games went over total. Celtics won their last eight games with Miami (6-2 vs spread); under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Boston covered its last five visits to South Beach. Heat lost three of last four games; they’re 0-2 vs spread as a home underdog. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Minnesota won its last two games with Orlando, after losing previous five; over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Magic covered their last four visits to the Twin Cities. Orlando lost its last five games; they’re 4-3-1 as a road underdog. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Timberwolves are 3-4 in their last seven games; they’re 3-3 as home favorites. Nine of last ten Minnesota games stayed under the total.

Warriors won/covered their last seven games with Oklahoma City; five of last six series games stayed under. Golden State is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Warriors won nine of last ten games; they’re 4-5 vs spread as road favorites. Under is 5-2 in last seven games. Thunder won lat three games but they’re 3-6 in last nine games overall. OKC is 4-2-1 vs spread at home. Four of their last five games went over total.

Houston won its last four games with Denver, but Nuggets covered five of last seven. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Denver is 3-1 vs spread in last four visits here. Nuggets won seven of their last ten games; they’re 2-6 vs spread on road, 0-2 as a road underdog. Four of last five Denver games went over total. Rockets won eight of its last nine games; they’re 3-4 as a home favorite. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Dallas won six of last nine games with Memphis; they’re 3-1 vs spread in last five visits to Beale Street. Over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. Mavericks lost five of their last six games; they’re 2-5 vs spread as a road underdog. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Grizzlies lost their last five games; they’re 2-4 vs spread as a home favorite. Under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Spurs won six of last seven games with New Orleans, but Pelicans are 7-3 vs spread in last ten series games. San Antonio is 0-5 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Spurs won seven of their last nine games; they’re 1-6 vs spread on road, 0-2 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under total. Pelicans won six of last nine games; they’re 1-4 as home favorites. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Bulls won their last three games with Utah; under is 9-1 in last ten series games. Chicago is 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to SLC. Bulls lost six of their last seven games; they’re 4-3-1 against spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over total. Jazz lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 4-4 as a home favorite (0-4 in last four). Three of their last four games went over total.

Bucks won their last four games with Phoenix; road team won five of last seven series games. Milwaukee covered four of last five visits to the desert. Under is 5-1 in last six series games. Bucks lost four of their last five road games; they’re 3-4 vs spread on road, 1-0 as a road favorite. Five of their last six games stayed under. Suns are 3-2 in their last five games, 3-4 vs spread as a home underdog. Over is 5-2 in last seven Phoenix games.

Lakers lost eight of last ten games with Sacramento; last six series games stayed under total. LA is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to the state capital. Lakers lost four of their last five road tilts; they’re 3-4 vs spread on road, all as an underdog (2-5 SU). Last four Laker road games stayed under the total. Sacramento lost five of its last six games; they’re 4-2 as home underdogs. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games.

**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 09:07 AM

NBA

Wednesday, November 22

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Trend Report
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BROOKLYN @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

WASHINGTON @ CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

PORTLAND @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland

LA CLIPPERS @ ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Clippers's last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

TORONTO @ NEW YORK
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

BOSTON @ MIAMI
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Miami's last 24 games when playing at home against Boston

DALLAS @ MEMPHIS
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Dallas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games at home
Memphis is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Dallas

DENVER @ HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver

GOLDEN STATE @ OKLAHOMA CITY
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games

ORLANDO @ MINNESOTA
Orlando is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Orlando is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

SAN ANTONIO @ NEW ORLEANS
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
New Orleans is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing San Antonio

CHICAGO @ UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Utah's last 10 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Utah's last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

MILWAUKEE @ PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Phoenix is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

LA LAKERS @ SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

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**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 10:43 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 22

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WASHINGTON (10 - 7) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 9) - 11/22/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 111-154 ATS (-58.4 Units) in November games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (6 - 10) at CLEVELAND (10 - 7) - 11/22/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-2 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (10 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 7) - 11/22/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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LA CLIPPERS (5 - 11) at ATLANTA (3 - 14) - 11/22/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 219-270 ATS (-78.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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TORONTO (11 - 5) at NEW YORK (9 - 7) - 11/22/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in November games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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BOSTON (16 - 2) at MIAMI (7 - 9) - 11/22/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 79-60 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in November games this season.
BOSTON is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MIAMI is 123-160 ATS (-53.0 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 126-174 ATS (-65.4 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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ORLANDO (8 - 9) at MINNESOTA (10 - 7) - 11/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 41-56 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-51 ATS (-27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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GOLDEN STATE (13 - 4) at OKLAHOMA CITY (7 - 9) - 11/22/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 11-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (10 - 7) at HOUSTON (13 - 4) - 11/22/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (3 - 15) at MEMPHIS (7 - 9) - 11/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 384-321 ATS (+30.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 484-410 ATS (+33.0 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 245-200 ATS (+25.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 178-134 ATS (+30.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-4 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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SAN ANTONIO (11 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 8) - 11/22/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1013-886 ATS (+38.4 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 341-267 ATS (+47.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (3 - 12) at UTAH (7 - 11) - 11/22/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 263-320 ATS (-89.0 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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MILWAUKEE (8 - 8) at PHOENIX (7 - 11) - 11/22/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 255-312 ATS (-88.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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LA LAKERS (8 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (4 - 13) - 11/22/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=98 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 01:00 PM

NBA

Wednesday, November 22

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NBA Game of the Day: Warriors at Thunder betting preview and odds
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Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder (+5, 220.5)

Golden State engaged in some memorable battles with Oklahoma City last season - Kevin Durant's first after moving from the Thunder to the Warriors - and he may not be available in the first meeting of 2017-18. Durant is dealing with an ankle sprain and is questionable for Wednesday, when the Warriors visit the new-look Thunder.

Durant put up 40 points while being jeered by the home crowd in his lone visit back to Oklahoma City last season and won't risk further injury to play on Wednesday, though did participate in a full practice on Tuesday. "It's just a regular game for me now," Durant told ESPN.com of returning to Oklahoma City. "I learned how to tune out the crowd, I learned how to tune out the (BS). I just try to block out all of the nonsense and all the BS and just got out there and play." The Thunder look a bit different from the team that Durant and the Warriors saw last season, and they are still fighting through some inconsistency while working Paul George and Carmelo Anthony into the lineup alongside reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. "There's just not enough consistency in terms of the offensive end and the defensive end," Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan told reporters after a 114-107 loss at New Orleans on Monday. "There's just not. We have to do things at a higher level or a consistency. We have to move the ball on offense at a higher consistency level. When we do that, we're really good."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCSN Bay Area (Golden State), FSN Oklahoma

LINE HISTORY: The line for this game was released late Wednesday morning with the Warriors installed as five-point road favorites. No announcement has been made regarding the Questionable status of Kevin Durant, so that's certainly something to keep an eye on. The total hit betting boards at 220.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SF Kevin Durant (Questionable, Ankle).

Thunder - No injuries to report.

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-19) - Thunder (-11.1) + home court (-3) = Warriors -4.9

CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURES:

Warriors -182
Thunder +2,000

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (13-4 SU, 7-10 ATS, 9-8 O/U): Golden State needed a big comeback to win in Philadelphia on Saturday and nearly squandered a 28-point lead before prevailing 118-111 at Brooklyn on Sunday, and the team knows it needs to improve its pace. "Not many teams can keep up with us running," forward Draymond Green told reporters after the Warriors assisted in slowing the pace for the Nets by committing 27 personal fouls. "So, slow the game down, I think you give them more of a shot. Something we always talk about is defending without fouling. We didn't do a good job of that today." Stephen Curry committed six of those fouls and was off the court for the final minutes after putting up 39 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (7-9 SU, 7-9 ATS, 6-10 O/U): Oklahoma City appeared to be figuring things out during a three-game winning streak but then dropped two straight on the road to fellow West playoff hopefuls San Antonio and New Orleans. "You can talk as long as you want to, but guys have to take personal pride and understand how important it is to go out and compete and not take it for granted," Westbrook told reporters after Monday's setback. "As players you sometimes go out on the floor and sometimes you take it for granted and don't realize how important it is to embrace the moment. Each individual guy has to do that every night." Westbrook delivered a triple-double with 22 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists on Monday but was just 6-of-19 from the floor and went a combined 11-of-41 from the floor in the last two contests.

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
* Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
* Under is 5-1 in Warriors' last 6 games following a straight up win.
* Under is 5-0 in Thunder's last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Warriors are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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**Udog** · 11-22-2017, 05:56 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, November 22

Washington @ Charlotte

Game 501-502
November 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
121.819
Charlotte
121.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 2 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+2 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Cleveland

Game 503-504
November 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
116.464
Cleveland
124.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 8 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 11
228
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+11); Under

Portland @ Philadelphia

Game 505-506
November 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
118.456
Philadelphia
124.900
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 6 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 4
209
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-4); Over

LA Clippers @ Atlanta

Game 507-508
November 22, 2017 @

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
112.566
Atlanta
113.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 5
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 2 1/2
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-2 1/2); Over

Toronto @ New York

Game 509-510
November 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
124.564
New York
122.471
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 4 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+4 1/2); Over

Boston @ Miami

Game 511-512
November 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
119.855
Miami
124.348
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
196
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+2 1/2); Over

Orlando @ Minnesota

Game 513-514
November 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
112.640
Minnesota
121.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 9 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 7
217
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-7); Under

Golden State @ Oklahoma City

Game 515-516
November 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
129.532
Oklahoma City
122.237
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5
220
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-5); Over

Denver @ Houston

Game 517-518
November 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
118.238
Houston
131.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 13
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 9 1/2
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-9 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Memphis

Game 519-520
November 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
109.578
Memphis
124.031
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 14 1/2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 5 1/2
197 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-5 1/2); Over

San Antonio @ New Orleans

Game 521-522
November 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
121.370
New Orleans
119.574
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+1 1/2); Over

Chicago @ Utah

Game 523-524
November 22, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
110.980
Utah
118.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 9
194 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+9); Over

Milwaukee @ Phoenix

Game 525-526
November 22, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
119.862
Phoenix
111.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 8 1/2
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 5
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-5); Over

LA Lakers @ Sacramento

Game 527-528
November 22, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
111.400
Sacramento
116.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 5
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 1
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(-1); Under

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