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**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 08:07 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Early look at some Super Bowl props:

— Will team that scores first win? Yes -$155, No, +$135

— Team with more offensive plays: Patriots, -$140, Eagles +$120

— Will there be a TD on defense/special teams? No -$160, Yes +$140

— Will there be a lead change in second half? No, -$170, Yes, +$150

— Team with longest made field goal: Patriots, -$130, Eagles +$110

— Team with longest scoring drive: Patriots -$120, Eagles, even

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind…….

13) Miami Marlins had the best outfield in baseball last year; now they’re all gone. Christian Yelich got dealt to Milwaukee Thursday, for OF Lewis Brinson and three minor leaguers.

Marlins might as well fire all their ushers; ain’t going to be lot of fans in their home ballpark this year. Looking forward to seeing what the Marlins’ over/under win total will be.

12) Vince McMahon is bringing the XFL back in January 2020; eight teams, 10-game schedule. Sounds like it is going to be more mainstream this time around, unlike 2001, when there were lot of gimmicks involved.

There are rumors on the Interweb that McMahon is using this as a way to tell NFL owners he wouldn’t mind buying the Carolina Panthers when Jerry Richardson sells them.

Some college basketball thoughts from the past few nights:
11) Penn State 82, Ohio State 79— Tony Carr scored 28 points, nailed a 40-footer at the buzzer to hand the Buckeyes their first conference loss. Penn State is much-improved.

10) Wyoming 104, Nevada 103, 2OT— Great game late Wednesday night; high altitude got the Nevada kids in the overtimes- they don’t have a lot of depth because they have several transfers sitting out for next season. First conference loss for the Wolf Pack.

9) Oklahoma 85, Kansas 80— Lon Kruger made sure the shots were more spread around for this game; Trey Young only took nine shots, had nine assists, playing the whole 40:00.

8) Fresno State 69, UNLV 63— Very bad beat if you took the Rebels, +4.5; they fouled a Fresno player with 0:03.5 left, down 2- the kid made both foul shots. UNLV then threw a pass to mid-court, but the passer stepped over the line before he threw the pass, Fresno got the ball under the hoop and UNLV fouled again, wound up losing by six.

7) South Carolina 77, Florida 72— When an SEC team beats Kentucky, there is a hangover; Gators actually had a revenge motive over South Carolina here after losing to Gamecocks in Elite 8 last year, but they lost to Carolina at home.

6) Miami 78, Louisville 75 OT— Two really good teams here; Louisville is little underrated because Pitino is gone, but they’ve still got really good players.

5) USC 69, Stanford 64— Trojans avenged their loss in Palo Alto when Stanford nailed a shot from half-court at the buzzer. Cardinal started season 6-8, but they’re healthier now and aren’t an easy out in the Pac-12.

4) Loyola, Chi 80, Drake 57— Ramblers take over first place in the Missouri Valley.

3) Richmond 77, Duquesne 73 OT— Spiders won their last four games after starting season 3-13.

2) Santa Barbara 70, Cal State-Fullerton 65— Titans lost by 18 in the Thunderdome eight nights ago, but jumped out to a 14-point lead in this game before the Gauchos stormed back late and swept the season series. Max Heidegger scored 28 for UCSB— he was 12-12 on foul line.

1) Bad Beat of the Night— Towson State (-7) 96, William & Mary 82 OT— Tribe led by 10 at the half, by 6 with 3:39 left, but got outscored 17-3 in overtime- they were 16-37 on arc but they did not cover. Tigers shot 64.6% inside the arc- they’re 15-7 now.

**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 08:19 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 26

Charlotte won four of last five games with Atlanta; last ten series games all stayed under the total. Hawks are 0-4-1 vs spread in last five visits here. Atlanta is 4-3 in its last seven games; they’re 9-3 vs spread in last 12 tries as road underdogs. Last five Atlanta games stayed under the total. Hornets split their last eight games; they’re 4-8 in last dozen tries as home favorites. Four of last five Charlotte games went over.

Indiana won its last three games with Cleveland; Pacers covered their last four visits to Ohio. Three of last four series games stayed under the total. Indiana won five of its last seven games; they’re 9-8 as road underdogs. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total. Cavaliers lost six of their last seven games; they’re 3-18-1 vs spread at home. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Raptors won eight of last nine games with Utah; over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Jazz is 0-4 vs spread in last four visits to Canada. Utah is 4-6 in its last ten games; they’re 7-12 as road underdogs. Three of their last four road games stayed under total. Toronto won three of its last four games; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four tries as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Rockets won eight of last ten games with New Orleans; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Bourbon Street. Four of last six series games stayed under total. Houston won seven of its last eight games; they’re 12-8 as road favorites. Last six Houston games stayed under. New Orleans won six of its last seven games; they’re 3-1 as home underdogs. Five of their last seven games went over the total.

Bucks won their last eight games with Brooklyn; Nets are 2-3 vs spread in last five games in this building. Under is 3-1 in their last four visits in Milwaukee. Brooklyn lost seven of its last ten games, but is 14-3 vs spread in last 17 games as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under total. Milwaukee lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-4-1 in last seven games as home favorites. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Clippers are 5-3 in their last eight games with Memphis; they’re 2-1-1 vs spread in last four visits to Tennessee. Last six series games went over the total. Clippers lost their last three games, by 12-8-11 points; they’re 12-9 vs spread on the road. Eight of their last ten games went over total. Memphis won four of its last six games; they’re 11-15 vs spread at home. Five of their last six games went over the total.

Lakers lost six of last nine games with Chicago; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to the Windy City. Four of last six series games went over total. Lakers won seven of their last nine games; they’re 10-9 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four road games stayed under total. Bulls lost three of their last four games; they’re 6-2 as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Spurs won nine of last ten games with Philly; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. 76ers are 2-2 vs spread in their last four visits to the Alamo. Sixers won eight of their last ten games; they’re 8-9 as road underdogs. Six of their last nine games went over total. San Antonio split their last ten games; they’re 8-2 vs spread in last ten home games. Six of Spurs’ last eight games stayed under the total.

Portland won four of its last six games with Dallas; they’re 1-3 vs spread in their last four games in this building. Six of last nine series games went over the total. Trailblazers won four of their last five games; they’re 12-8-1 vs spread on the road. Eight of their last ten games went over the total. Mavericks lost four of their last five games; they’re 12-14 vs spread at home. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Suns are 5-3 in their last eight games with New York; three of last four series games went over the total. Knicks are 1-3-1 vs spread in their last five visits to the desert. New York lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 2-5 vs spread on road if they played night before. Knicks’ last nine games went over the total. Phoenix lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 8-16 vs spread at home. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 08:23 AM

NBA

Friday, January 26

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Trend Report
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ATLANTA @ CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

INDIANA @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana
Cleveland is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

UTAH @ TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Utah's last 12 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Utah
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Utah

LA LAKERS @ CHICAGO
LA Lakers is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Lakers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games at home
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

LA CLIPPERS @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Memphis is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

BROOKLYN @ MILWAUKEE
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

HOUSTON @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 13 games at home
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

PORTLAND @ DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 11 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland

PHILADELPHIA @ SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

NEW YORK @ PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New York

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**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 10:19 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 26

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ATLANTA (14 - 33) at CHARLOTTE (19 - 27) - 1/26/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 53-68 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (26 - 22) at CLEVELAND (27 - 19) - 1/26/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 216-163 ATS (+36.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-33 ATS (-24.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-29 ATS (-25.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-18 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in January games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 11-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 10-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (20 - 28) at TORONTO (32 - 14) - 1/26/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 53-77 ATS (-31.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against UTAH 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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HOUSTON (34 - 12) at NEW ORLEANS (26 - 21) - 1/26/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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BROOKLYN (18 - 30) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 22) - 1/26/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
BROOKLYN is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
BROOKLYN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games this season.
BROOKLYN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 396-464 ATS (-114.4 Units) in home games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-0 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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LA CLIPPERS (23 - 24) at MEMPHIS (17 - 30) - 1/26/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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LA LAKERS (18 - 29) at CHICAGO (18 - 30) - 1/26/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 126-174 ATS (-65.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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PHILADELPHIA (23 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (32 - 18) - 1/26/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1030-899 ATS (+41.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 824-700 ATS (+54.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 345-283 ATS (+33.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 211-160 ATS (+35.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 289-240 ATS (+25.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 183-137 ATS (+32.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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PORTLAND (26 - 22) at DALLAS (16 - 32) - 1/26/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-4 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NEW YORK (21 - 28) at PHOENIX (17 - 31) - 1/26/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 03:59 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, January 26

Atlanta @ Charlotte

Game 801-802
January 26, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
112.375
Charlotte
121.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 9 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 6 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-6 1/2); Over

Indiana @ Cleveland

Game 803-804
January 26, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
116.734
Cleveland
125.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 9
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 5
221 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-5); Over

Utah @ Toronto

Game 805-806
January 26, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.202
Toronto
123.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 5 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 8
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+8); Under

Houston @ New Orleans

Game 807-808
January 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
122.452
New Orleans
123.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
229
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+3 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Milwaukee

Game 809-810
January 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
113.452
Milwaukee
122.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 9
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 5 1/2
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-5 1/2); Over

LA Clippers @ Memphis

Game 811-812
January 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
121.523
Memphis
116.024
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 5 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
210
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-3); Over

LA Lakers @ Chicago

Game 813-814
January 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
117.224
Chicago
118.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 4
221
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+4); Under

Philadelphia @ San Antonio

Game 815-816
January 26, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
122.124
San Antonio
121.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 3 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+3 1/2); Under

Portland @ Dallas

Game 817-818
January 26, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
117.546
Dallas
118.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 1 1/2
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+1 1/2); Under

New York @ Phoenix

Game 819-820
January 26, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
115.310
Phoenix
116.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 1 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
221
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+2 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 04:07 PM

NBA

Friday, January 26

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NBA Game of the Day: Rockets at Pelicans betting preview and odds
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Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans (+3.5, 227)

The New Orleans Pelicans have been picking on some sub-.500 teams during their current winning streak, but they get a big step up in competition when the surging Houston Rockets come to town Friday night. Consecutive victories over Memphis, Chicago and Charlotte give the Pelicans six wins in their last seven games overall and lifted the team to a season-high five games over .500.

"We just have to keep it going especially Friday, you know (Houston is) a tough team," All-Star forward Anthony Davis told reporters after a 101-96 win in Charlotte on Wednesday. "This team scores well. We just have to lock in defensively." Any defensive game plan against the Rockets begins with trying to figure out how to slow down James Harden, who went for 25 points and 13 assists in a 104-97 victory at Dallas. After posting 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting in his first game back from a hamstring injury, Harden is averaging 25 points while making 16-of-32 3-pointers over the last three outings. The six-time All-Star recorded 26 points, a career high-tying 17 assists and a season-high six steals to lead Houston to a 130-123 win over New Orleans - which was without Davis - in the first meeting last month.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened as 3-point road chalk and early money coming in on the road team saw that number bumped to +3.5 at most books. The total hit the betting board at 228.5 and has been bet down 227.

INJURY REPORT:

Rockets - PF Zhou Qi (Out Indefinitely, Elbow)

Pelicans - PG Frank Jackson (Early February, Foot), SG Tony Allen (Early February, Leg), C Alexis Ajinca (Out For Season, Knee), SF Solomon Hill (Mid-February, Hamstring).

POWER RANKINGS: Rockets (-10.7) - Pelicans (-4.2) + home court (-3) = Rockets -3.5

MATCHUP CHART:

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (34-12 SU, 23-22-1 ATS, 21-24-1 O/U): While Harden was given another All-Star nod this week, he and others in the organization were puzzled by the omission of fellow guard Chris Paul, who was left off the Western Conference squad despite averaging 18.8 points, 8.8 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals. "People that should be watching games don't watch the games and see how important a guy is," coach Mike D'Antoni said prior to the win over Dallas. "It's perplexing." Paul posted 20 points, nine boards, six assists and three steals in the earlier win over New Orleans.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (26-21 SU, 24-22-1 ATS, 28-19 O/U): Jrue Holiday has led or tied for the team lead in scoring in three of the past four games, helping to take a load off of Davis and fellow All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. "(Hornets center Dwight Howard) wanted it to be a tough night for me offensively and we just kind of took advantage of it. I noticed it and I told Jrue the paint was wide-open," Cousins told reporters Wednesday. "Jrue is a big guard. I don't think anybody in the league can guard him one-on-one and I told him to just take advantage of it." Holiday is averaging 20.2 points and shooting 50.6 percent in January and had a season-high 37 points in the visit to Houston.

TRENDS:

* Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.

* Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

* Under is 6-0 in Rockets last 6 overall.

* Under is 7-1-1 in Rockets last 9 road games.

CONSENSUS: Users are backing the road favorite Rockets in this matchup, with 69 percent of pointspread picks. When it comes to the total, 64 percent of wagers are on the Over.

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**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 04:11 PM

Utah is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win & 0-9 ATS in the last 9 meetings with Toronto.
Raptors -8

Under is 5-0 in Hawks' last 5 overall
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
Under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings with Hornets.
Total: 210

**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 04:54 PM

Over is 7-0 in Clippers' last 7 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Grizzlies' last 6 overall.
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Total: 212

**Udog** · 01-26-2018, 07:02 PM

Nets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. Bucks are 0-7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Bucks -6

Over is 8-1 in Blazers' last 9 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 9-2 in Mavs' last 11 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Dallas. Total: 208.5

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