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**Udog** · 03-01-2018, 08:07 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Six highest-paid college basketball coaches:

1) Mike Krzyzewski, Duke: $8,982,325

2) John Calipari, Kentucky: $7,994,147

3) Chris Holtmann, Ohio State: $7,149,849

4) Bill Self, Kansas: $4,954,877

5) Tom Izzo, Michigan State: $4,359,979

6) Sean Miller, Arizona: $4,054,853

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud…..

13) St Bonaventure 117, Davidson 113, 3OT— Probably the best college hoop game this season was played Tuesday night; five players scored 30+ points. Six players fouled out. These teams are lined up to meet again in the A-14 semi-finals next week in Washington, DC.

12) Speaking of which, this is a year where several conference tournaments are in unusual places; ACC is in Brooklyn, Big 14 is in Manhattan, A-14 is in Washington, SEC is in St Louis.

11) One of the things about college basketball is that once you beat a team, you need that team to do well, so it helps your power rating.

Case in point: Boise State will be a bubble team if they don’t win the Mountain West- they’ve got a win at Oregon, so it would greatly help the Broncos if Oregon could work its way into the top 60 or even higher.

10) NIT will have some experimental rules this season; games will be four quarters, and 3-point arc will be moved out a little bit. The four-quarter thing looks like it will happen at some point in men’s basketball, maybe 2019-20— the women’s game already plays four quarters.

9) All-time major league record for pinch-hit home runs:
Matt Stairs 23, Cliff Johnson 20, Jerry Lynch 18.

Stairs is the new hitting coach for San Diego- he was the Phillies’ hitting coach last year.

8) Shareef O’Neal (Shaq’s son) quickly moved on from Arizona to UCLA for his college choice.

4) Took the NFL about 90 minutes to move on from Papa John’s to Pizza Hut as official pizza of the league; best thing about this? Lot fewer Peyton Manning commercials.

7) Mark Few makes $1,934,104 a year at Gonzaga; he is happy where he is, and you can’t buy happy, but he is leaving a lot of money on the table. If Few let it be known that he wanted to be a much higher-paid coach, lot of the big-money schools would be lining up pretty quickly.

6) Chicago Bears will cut backup QB Mike Glennon after only one year and four starts; Glennon made $18.5M for his time in the Windy City, so hard to feel bad for the guy.

5) There were two upsets in the NEC tournament last night; #2-seed Mt St Mary lost to Robert Morris, and #3-seed St Francis PA lost to FDU, first time since 2003 that the #2-3 seeds both lost in the first round.

3) If you’re Sam Darnold, why wouldn’t you throw at the NFL Combine? Quarterbacks shouldn’t back away from any challenges/competition.

2) Random question: if UConn hired Geno Auriemma to be its men’s basketball coach next year, how would he do? Huskies will probably make a coaching change; their program is a mess right now, going 30-33 the last two years.

1— Someone ran a poll on Twitter the other day, asking who was the most influential teacher they have ever had. It got hundreds of responses, some of which were “none” but it was cool to see that most people were grateful to teachers who helped them when they were younger.

Lot of time kids graduate and go on their way and never thank the people who helped them.

**Udog** · 03-01-2018, 08:28 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 1

Home side won last five Laker-Miami games; Lakers are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Four of last six series games stayed under the total. LA won its last three games and seven of last ten; they’re 9-6 in last 15 games as road underdogs. Over is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Miami won its last three home games but is 3-7 in last ten games overall; they’re 3-5 in last eight games as home favorites. Seven of their last nine games went over.

Cleveland won its last ten games with Philly, covered last three; 76ers are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Ohio. Five of last seven series games stayed under. Philly lost its last two games after a 7-game win streak; they’re 1-5 in last six games as road underdogs. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Cavaliers won six of their last eight games; they’re 5-10 in last 15 games as home favorites. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Nets won five of last eight games with Sacramento; they covered their last three visits here. Five of last seven series games went over total. Brooklyn lost nine of its last ten games; they’re a road favorite for first time this year. Four of Nets’ last five games stayed under. Sacramento lost its last five games; they’re 1-7 in last eight games as home underdogs. Over is 6-2-1 in their last eight games.

Home side won last six Minnesota-Portland games; Wolves are 0-3 vs spread in last three visits to Oregon. Four of last five series games went over the total. Minnesota won three of its last four games; they’re 2-6 in last eight games as road underdogs. Eight of their last nine games went over the total. Trailblazers won six of its last seven games; they’re 6-4 in last ten games as home favorites. Four of their last six games went over.

NBA

Thursday, March 1

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Trend Report
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LA LAKERS @ MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Miami is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games

PHILADELPHIA @ CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

BROOKLYN @ SACRAMENTO
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games
Sacramento is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

MINNESOTA @ PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Portland
Portland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Portland is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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**Udog** · 03-01-2018, 10:28 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, March 1

LA Lakers @ Miami

Game 501-502
March 1, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
116.342
Miami
122.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 6 1/2
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 4
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-4); Under

Philadelphia @ Cleveland

Game 503-504
March 1, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
118.231
Cleveland
123.768
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 5 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-3 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Sacramento

Game 505-506
March 1, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
112.312
Sacramento
113.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 1
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 1
214
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+1); Over

Minnesota @ Portland

Game 507-508
March 1, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
121.345
Portland
122.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+4 1/2); Over

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 1

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LA LAKERS (26 - 34) at MIAMI (32 - 29) - 3/1/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 139-178 ATS (-56.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
MIAMI is 80-61 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 136-96 ATS (+30.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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PHILADELPHIA (32 - 27) at CLEVELAND (36 - 24) - 3/1/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-42 ATS (+15.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-35 ATS (-28.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 9-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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 (20 - 42) at SACRAMENTO (18 - 43) - 3/1/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 35-26 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
BROOKLYN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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MINNESOTA (38 - 26) at PORTLAND (35 - 26) - 3/1/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 364-426 ATS (-104.6 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 54-84 ATS (-38.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
PORTLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 8-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-01-2018, 02:35 PM

Eric Lewis is the NBA's top Over referee at 34-11 (75.56%) and the Over is 26-7 (78.79%) in his games with a betting total of 205 or higher.
Lewis is working tonight's game between #HereTheyCome and #AllForOne.
Spread: Cavs -3
Total: 222.5

**Udog** · 03-01-2018, 07:25 PM

JR Smith has been suspended by the team for one game for "detrimental conduct" and will miss tonight's game vs. 76ers.
Spread: Cavs -2.5
Total: 223

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