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**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 09:41 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Five NFL teams who started season 0-3 and still made playoffs:

— 1992 Chargers started out 0-4 and got to the Super Bowl.

— 1981 Jets lost the Wild Card game at home to Buffalo.

— 1995 Lions lost Wild Card game 58-37 to Philadelphia.

— 1998 Bills (with Doug Flutie at QB) lost Wild Card game 24-17 to Miami.

— 1982 Buccaneers made playoffs in strike-shortened season.

— 2018 Texans started season 0-3, look like a good bet to make playoffs.

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

13) Planning way too far ahead: NFL announced that the 2020 NFL Draft will be held in Las Vegas, and I’ve already penciled that week in for a visit to the desert- thats going to be fun.

I’ve always wanted to go to the draft so that will get checked off the list next year; plus, the A’s AAA team plays in Vegas suburb Summerlin now so that could be a very busy week.

12) Speaking of Las Vegas, the Raiders are moving there in 2020, but it looks like they don’t have a home for 2019, with the city of Oakland suing the team.

My pick for where the NFL goes is San Antonio’s domed stadium, there is no NFL tenant there now- thats where the Saints played their home games when the Superdome was damaged after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

11) Odd baseball stat: Over last two years, Texas Rangers’ DH Joey Gallo has hit 81 home runs but only 70 singles. That doesn’t seem possible, but it is true.

10) Kawhi Leonard is a great basketball player, but the Toronto Raptors are 7-1 in games he’s missed this season; they just beat Clippers/Warriors without him on back/back nights.

9) This is Finals Week for most colleges, so hardly any college basketball this week, so credit to MLB Network for saving the TV week at the Winter Meetings, even though there wasn’t a lot of action as far as free agent signings or trades- lot of good conversation, though.

8) Word of the Day: Quisling- a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force.

Learned this word from watching Billions on Showtime, which is a great series that is well worth your time. When they used the word on Billions, had to go online and look it up, had never heard it before. Neither did one of the characters on the show.

7) This from Chris Fallica: Last 20 times an SEC team has been a 6+ point underdog in a bowl, (this goes back to 1999), the SEC team is 16-4 vs spread with 11 SU wins. Kentucky, Florida are both getting more than six points in their bowl games this month.

6) ESPN’s Jeff Van Gundy is one of us, a sports junkie- the guy is ESPN’s #1 NBA analyst but he went to two high school basketball games last week, and was complaining that high school hoop games (in most states) don’t have shot clocks (they do here in NY).

There was a Duke-North Carolina basketball game in the late 70’s that was 7-0 Duke at halftime; this was just before ESPN started and six years before the shot clock came to college ball, but I was in college back then and basketball without the shot clock was a game that coaches could strangle and they often did. Much better game now, way better.

5) Chargers 29, Chiefs 28— Wow, Chargers scored with 0:04 left to make it 28-27, then went for 2 and the win and ran a play that was totally wide open for the score. Bolts led this game only :04, but it was the right :04.

Teams are tied at 11-3, but Chargers have one more divisional loss, so Chiefs’ game in Seattle next week becomes a huge game in the AFC West.

4) Charlie Morton gets $30M for two years from the Tampa Bay Rays that makes Morton the highest-paid Ray (or Devil Ray) ever, at $15M a year.

3) There was a 3-way trade in baseball:
Indians get: Carlos Santana and Jake Bauers.
Mariners get: Edwin Encarnacion and a competitive balance draft pick.
Rays get: Yandy Diaz and a player to be named later

2) Not only is Carson Wentz highly doubtful for Sunday night against the Rams, he could easily be done for the season. Wentz has a broken vertebrae in his back.

1) Best wishes to Seattle Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto, who was hospitalized this week with blood clots near his lung. Get well soon, sir.

**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 09:53 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 14

Atlanta @ Boston

Game 567-568
December 14, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
109.172
Boston
125.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 16
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 12 1/2
224
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-12 1/2); Over

New York @ Charlotte

Game 569-570
December 14, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.044
Charlotte
117.530
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 6 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 11
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+11); Under

Milwaukee @ Cleveland

Game 571-572
December 14, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
121.041
Cleveland
113.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 8
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 10 1/2
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+10 1/2); Under

Indiana @ Philadelphia

Game 573-574
December 14, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
118.712
Philadelphia
127.625
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 9
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 4 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-4 1/2); Over

Washington @ Brooklyn

Game 575-576
December 14, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
110.999
Brooklyn
114.550
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 3 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 1 1/2
226
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-1 1/2); Under

Miami @ Memphis

Game 577-578
December 14, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
116.694
Memphis
120.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 4
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 5 1/2
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+5 1/2); Under

Toronto @ Portland

Game 579-580
December 14, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.138
Portland
109.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 3
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-3); Under

Golden State @ Sacramento

Game 581-582
December 14, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
126.269
Sacramento
122.824
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 3 1/2
238
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 8 1/2
234 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+8 1/2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Denver

Game 583-584
December 14, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
118.298
Denver
119.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 1 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+2); Over

**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 09:53 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 14

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ATLANTA (6 - 21) at BOSTON (17 - 10) - 12/14/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA 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 (8 - 21) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 13) - 12/14/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 233-180 ATS (+35.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-4 straight up against NEW YORK 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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MILWAUKEE (18 - 9) at CLEVELAND (7 - 21) - 12/14/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 55-75 ATS (-27.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (18 - 10) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 10) - 12/14/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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WASHINGTON (11 - 17) at BROOKLYN (11 - 18) - 12/14/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 48-65 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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MIAMI (11 - 16) at MEMPHIS (16 - 11) - 12/14/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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 (23 - 7) at PORTLAND (15 - 13) - 12/14/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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GOLDEN STATE (19 - 10) at SACRAMENTO (15 - 12) - 12/14/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
SACRAMENTO is 61-88 ATS (-35.8 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 9) at DENVER (18 - 9) - 12/14/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-51 ATS (-19.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 09:54 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 14

Hawks lost five of their last six games; they’re 6-3 vs spread in last nine road games (under 6-3). Boston won/covered its last seven games; they’re they won/covered last three home games. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Celtics won four of last five games with Atlanta; five of last six series games went over the total. Road team won seven of last nine series games; Hawks covered three of their last four visits to Boston.

New York lost its last five games and seven of last eight; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four away games. Three of their last four games went over. Charlotte won its last three games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as HF. Three of their last four games went over. Home side won seven of last eight Knick-Hornet games; New York is 2-2 vs spread in its last four visits to Charlotte. Eight of last nine series games went over total.

Bucks are 10-10 since a 7-0 start; they’re 1-6 vs spread as a AF this season. Milwaukee’s last five games stayed under the total. Cavaliers split their last six games; they’re 6-3 vs spread in last nine home games. Four of their last five games went over. Home side won six of last seven Milwaukee-Cleveland games; Bucks are 1-2-1 vs spread in last four visits to Ohio. Seven of last nine series games went over.

Pacers won their last five games, covered last four; they’re 7-7 vs spread on road this season. Indiana’s last eight games stayed under the total. Philly won 10 of its last 13 games; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five home games. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Indiana won seven of last ten games with the 76ers; last three series games stayed under total. Pacers are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Philly.

Washington lost its last three games; they’re 4-11 vs spread on road this season. Three of their last four games went over the total. Brooklyn won its last three games, covered last four; they’re 5-9 vs spread at home this season. Four of their last six games stayed under. Wizards won seven of their last ten games against the Nets; they’re 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to Brooklyn. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.

Heat split its last ten games; they’re 5-2 vs spread in last seven road games. 10 of their last 13 games stayed under the total. Grizzlies are 4-6 in their last ten games, 9-4 vs spread at home this season. Five of their last six games stayed under. Miami won four of its last six games with Memphis; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games.

Toronto won its last two games by 24-20 points (without Leonard); they’re 8-6-1 vs spread on road this season. Six of their last seven games stayed under. Portland lost eight of its last 11 games; they’re 9-5 vs spread at home this season. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Raptors won their last six games with Portland; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon. Seven of last ten series games went over total.

Warriors won four of their last five games; they’re 4-6 vs spread as AF this season, 3-6 vs spread off a loss— their last three games stayed under. Sacramento won five of its last six games; they’re 8-3-1 vs spread at home this season. Over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Golden State is 7-3 in its last ten games with the Kings; they’re 3-2 vs spread in their last five trips to Sacramento. Seven of last nine series games stayed under.

Thunder won five of their last seven games; they’re 3-4 vs spread as road favorites. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Denver won eight of its last ten games; they’re 10-3 SU at home this season, 1-0 as HU. Three of their last four games went over. Nuggets won five of last six games with Oklahoma City; under is 5-2 in last seven series games. Thunder is 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Denver.

**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 09:56 AM

NBA

Friday, December 14

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Trend Report
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New York Knicks
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 10 games on the road
New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
New York is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 9 games when playing Charlotte
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New York
Charlotte is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing New York
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New York
Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against New York

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Boston
Atlanta is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Milwaukee's last 25 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Milwaukee is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cleveland is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Washington Wizards
Washington is 5-20 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Brooklyn is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Washington
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Indiana is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Indiana
Philadelphia is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana

Miami Heat
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Memphis
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 10 games when playing at home against Miami

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
Oklahoma City is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 14 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Oklahoma City is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Denver
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Denver
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Denver is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Denver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Toronto is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Portland
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Portland
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Portland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 10 games at home
Portland is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Portland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
Portland is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 12 games on the road
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Golden State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing Sacramento
Golden State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Sacramento's last 13 games
Sacramento is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Sacramento's last 24 games at home
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Sacramento is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing Golden State
Sacramento is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
Sacramento is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State

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**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 11:26 AM

Friday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Thunder at Nuggets – 10:05 PM EST

The top two teams in the Northwest division hook up at the Pepsi Center with first place on the line. Oklahoma City (17-9 SU, 15-11 ATS) has dropped two of its past three games since a 10-2 run, coming off Wednesday’s 118-112 setback at New Orleans as 2 ½-point favorites. Paul George continued a solid season for the Thunder by scoring 25 points and pulling down 11 rebounds, but OKC couldn’t slow down Anthony Davis, who led the Pelicans with 44 points.

The Nuggets (18-9 SU, 16-11 ATS) started their four-game homestand on a positive note by holding off the Grizzlies, 105-99 on Monday. Nikola Jokic posted a 27-point, 11-rebound effort for Denver, while former Iowa State standout Monte Morris scored 20 points off the bench, including knocking down 4-of-5 three-point attempts. Denver improved to 10-3 at Pepsi Center, while bouncing back after dropping the final two games of its road trip at Charlotte and Atlanta.

In the first matchup this season in Oklahoma City on November 24, the Nuggets jumped out to a 21-point halftime lead and didn’t look back in a 105-98 victory. Denver cashed as six-point underdogs, while holding Thunder guard Russell Westbrook to 6-of-23 shooting, including 1-of-12 from three-point range. Since the start of last season, the Nuggets have captured four of five meetings from the Thunder, as the lone OKC win came by one point last December.

Toronto Trio?

The Raptors (23-7 SU, 15-15 ATS) have looked dominant on the first two games of their west coast swing by picking up convincing victories over the Clippers and Warriors, both without Kawhi Leonard. In Wednesday’s 113-93 blowout of Golden State as 7 ½-point underdogs, Leonard sat out with a hip contusion, but Kyle Lowry led the way for Toronto with 23 points and 12 assists. Not only did the Raptors pull off the season sweep of the Warriors, but Toronto also improved to 7-0 this season on the road against Western Conference opponents.

Toronto travels to Portland to face a Blazers’ (15-13 SU, 13-15 ATS) squad coming off consecutive road losses at Houston and Memphis. The Blazers led the Grizzlies by 11 points after one quarter on Wednesday, but Portland’s offense fell apart in the final three quarters of a 92-83 setback as three-point underdogs. C.J. McCollum scored nearly half of Portland’s points with 40, but his backcourt mate Damian Lillard was limited to 14 points on 4-of-18 shooting.

Portland is riding a five-game UNDER streak, while knocking off Phoenix and Minnesota in its last two home contests. The Raptors have swept the Blazers in each of the past three seasons, including a 99-85 triumph at the Moda Center last October as four-point underdogs.

NoCal Showdown

The Warriors (19-10 SU, 13-16 ATS) haven’t lost this season coming off a home defeat, winning in both tries. Granted, it’s a small sample size, but Golden State saw its four-game winning streak end in a 20-point loss to Toronto on Wednesday. The 93-point output was Golden State’s lowest at Oracle Arena this season, while Stephen Curry was limited to 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting.

Golden State makes the short trip to Sacramento for its second matchup with the Kings (15-12 SU, 17-10 ATS) this season. The Warriors squeezed past the Kings at Oracle Arena last month, 117-116, but Sacramento covered as 6 ½-point underdogs for their fourth consecutive cover at Golden State. However, the Kings dropped both meetings with the Warriors at Golden 1 Center last season by double-digits each, as both matchups went UNDER the total.

The Kings continue to shoot the ball well as they won for the fourth time in the past five trips to the court in Wednesday’s 141-130 home victory over Minnesota. Sacramento drilled 19 three-pointers and shot 58% from the floor, as three Kings knocked down at least four treys. The Kings are currently on a 4-1 OVER run at home, but have allowed at least 130 points in three of the past four at Golden 1 Center.

Back for Seconds

The 76ers and Pacers are both sitting in second place in their respective divisions as they meet up for the second time this season. Philadelphia (19-10 SU, 13-16 ATS) downed Indiana (18-10 SU, 15-13 ATS) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 100-94 as three-point underdogs on November 7 for its first road of the season. Now, the 76ers look to bounce back from only their second home loss of the season, which came in Wednesday’s 127-124 setback to the Nets as 5 ½-point favorites.

Jimmy Butler missed that defeat due to a groin injury and is questionable for tonight’s matchup. In spite of Wednesday’s loss, Philadelphia owns a 14-2 mark at Wells Fargo Center, while covering four of the past five at home. The Pacers are riding a five-game winning streak, as Indiana crushed Central leader Milwaukee, 113-97 as short underdogs on Wednesday. Victor Oladipo returned after an 11-game absence and scored 12 points for Indiana, who has now hit the UNDER in eight straight contests.

Heat Check

After a tough three-point loss to the Lakers on Monday, the Heat (11-16 SU, 13-14 ATS) didn’t show up in Wednesday’s 111-84 setback at Utah. Physically Miami was there, but it was hard to believe as the Jazz jumped out to a 40-15 lead after one quarter. The Heat have lost three consecutive games three times this season as Miami tries to avoid another skid of this magnitude with a trip to Memphis.

The Grizzlies (16-11 SU, 16-11 ATS) bounced back from a two-game skid by rallying past the Blazers, 92-83 on Wednesday. Memphis has scored less than 100 points in five of the past six games, resulting in five UNDERS. The Grizzlies dropped both matchups with the Heat last season, including a 25-point setback at FedEx Forum last December.

**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 02:23 PM

By: Monique Vág

Top ranked defense

The Pacers come in hot winning five straight but have a difficult matchup today versus a 76ers squad with a 14-2 record at home.

The 76ers have been one of the top scoring teams over their most recent three games averaging 119 points per game but take on a Pacers team ranked first in opponent points per game at 101.3. Additionally, the Pacers have held the opponents under 100 in four of their most recent five games. Back the Under in today's contest with a high total of 219.5.

Locking down the PF position

The Grizzlies have been one of the best at defending opposing power forwards' holding them to a league low of 16.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Opponents are connecting on 1.5 made 3-point shots a game and averaging 3.4 assists per game.

This matchup is problematic for the Heat's James Johnson who was held scoreless two games back and is shooting a career low 37 percent from the field this season. Look for the Grizzlies to keep him in check and take Under his point total.

Bounce back night

With the total for the game set at 235.5, lots of points are expected as the Warriors travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings. Sacramento are allowing opponents to score 115.5 points per game on 47.3 percent shooting. The Warriors points per game are down, but they are still third in the Association with 115.6 and first in shooting percentage at 49.2 percent.

Look for Klay Thompson to bounce back off a poor shooting performance where he only hit seven of 17 and went 0-5 from beyond the arc. With the Kings' are allowing opposing shooting guards to score 24.7 points, 3.5 made 3-point shots, 6.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Take the Over Thompson's points, rebounds, and assists total of 27.5.

Getting it done defensively

The Thunder have struggled in recent games versus the Nuggets winning only one of their most recent six contests. Both teams have excelled this year on their home court posting a 10-3 record.

The Nuggets come in tied for first in the West and have held opponents to only 103.7 points per game overall and 101 at home. Look for the Nuggets to make it two straight wins as they take care of business at home outright as small underdogs.

Keeping it close

Toronto have won two straight including a 113-93 victory on the road in their most recent versus Golden State. Unfortunately, they may be shorthanded today with Kawhi Leonard questionable, Jonas Valanciunas out for 4-6 weeks (thumb).

The Blazers have found success versus the Raptors posting a 12-6 ATS record over their most 18 contests and winning 11 of 15 outright at home. Although they have struggled to put points up recently scoring only 100 over their most recent three contests, they are still managing to average 114.9 at home and should be able to keep things close today. Back the Blazers today as underdogs and grab the 4.5 points.

**Udog** · 12-14-2018, 06:36 PM

Hoop Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 15-0 ATS (+9.43 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest off a road win in which they scored a least 18 fast break points.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The 76ers are 0-13 ATS (-11.42 ppg) with rest off a home loss that was tied five-plus times and it is before the All-Star break.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Nuggets are 16-0 OU (+14.16 ppg) at home when the line is within three points of pick and they are facing a team with an assist-to-turnover ratio greater than 1.50 and it is before the All-Star break.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-15 OU (-12.80 ppg) as a dog with less than two days rest off a home win when they are facing a team that is averaging more than five blocks per game and it is before the All-Star break.

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