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**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 09:10 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Top 6 picks for Week 17 of Westgate SuperBook NFL handicapping contest:

1) Colts, -3 (972)

2) Browns, +6 (904)

3) Bills, -3.5 (847)

4) Eagles, -6.5 (800)

5) Vikings, -4.5 (758)

6) Texans, -6.5 (670)

Season record: 51-44-3

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……

13) Clemson 30, Notre Dame 3— Oversimplification: the players in the orange uniforms ran a lot faster than the players in the white jerseys.

Clemson DC Brent Venables makes $2.2M a year, the 2nd-highest paid assistant in the country. LSU’s DC Dave Aranda makes $2.5M a year. To be an assistant coach.

ABC had 50 cameras covering this game; thats a lot of cameras and people working those cameras. Funny how ESPN did Mack Brown a huge favor by having him host Coaches’ Film Room— Brown is the coach at North Carolina now. Good exposure for his recruiting.

12) Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34— Back-door cover by the Sooners, who trailed 28-0 two minutes into the 2nd quarter. Game wasn’t as close as final score indicates; Alabama averaged 11.7 yds/pass attempt and converted 7-10 on third down.

11) Clemson-Alabama will play for the national title in Santa Clara, CA, of all places; if you care about such things, Crimson Tide opened as 6.5-point favorites.

10) Kentucky 71, Louisville 58— These teams are both really young. Interesting when Jay Bilas was saying how a Kentucky player transferring to Washington helped the Wildcats, because it opened the door for another player to step in and now he is more comfortable in that role. It is possible for a team to have too many talented players- it squelches team chemistry.

9) Florida 41, Michigan 15— Wolverines lost 62-39 to Ohio State, then got drubbed here, not the best ending to Jim Harbaugh’s season. When four starters sit a bowl game out to preserve their health for the next level, thats a death knell for that team.

In four years under Harbaugh, Michigan is 3-9 vs Michigan State, Ohio State and in bowls.

8) New Jersey Giants’ WR Jawill Davis dislocated his kneecap while dancing in the Giants’ locker room this week. Seriously, he did.

7) Baseball doings:
— Angels signed C Jonathan Lucroy to a 1-year, $3.35M deal.
— Yasmani Grandal turned down a 4-year, $60M deal with the Mets.

6) North Carolina 82, Davidson 60— Davidson has players from seven countries, including this one; is it tougher to have good team chemistry with players from such diverse backgrounds?

Nationally, Maine has most international players (12); Saint Mary’s has 10.

5) Wizards’ G John Wall is expected to have surgery on his left heel soon and will miss 6-8 months, which is obviously bad news for coach Scott Brooks’ job security.

4) Upsets of the Day:
— Texas Southern (+16.5) 88, Texas A&M 73
— Princeton (+14.5) 67, Arizona State 66
— Florida Atlantic (+14) 73, Illinois 71 OT
— Longwood (+11.5) 110, Citadel 94
— Brown (+10) 82, San Diego State 61- Aztecs were down 28 at the half.
— Santa Clara (+8) 79, Washington State 71
— Western Kentucky (+7.5) 83, Wisconsin 76
— Liberty (+7.5) 73, UCLA 58— Bruins lost last two home games, to Belmont/Liberty. No bueno.
— Montana State (+7) 92, Southern Utah 62
— Gardner-Webb (+6.5) 73, Wake Forest 69

3) Rick Pitino won his debut coaching in Greece, leading Panathinaikos to a 96-84 win over CSKA Moscow Friday night. If you think I typed out “Panathinaikos”, no way. Copy/paste.

2) Dumbest college football rule: 15-yard penalty for taking your helmet off on the field- if you do it twice, you’re out of the damn game. Just a ludicrous rule.

1) If you’re in Las Vegas and like betting NFL props, the Westgate SuperBook is by far the best place to go; lot of different wagering options for you there.

**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 09:32 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 30

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DETROIT (16 - 17) at ORLANDO (15 - 19) - 12/30/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (16 - 19) at MIAMI (17 - 17) - 12/30/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-80 ATS (-33.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 110-88 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games this season.
MIAMI is 138-188 ATS (-68.8 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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CHICAGO (10 - 26) at TORONTO (26 - 11) - 12/30/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 12) at DALLAS (16 - 18) - 12/30/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-55 ATS (-20.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 122-90 ATS (+23.0 Units) on Sunday games since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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PHILADELPHIA (23 - 13) at PORTLAND (20 - 16) - 12/30/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 119-90 ATS (+20.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 153-116 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-34 ATS (+21.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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SACRAMENTO (19 - 16) at LA LAKERS (20 - 16) - 12/30/2018, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-5 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 09:32 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 30

Pistons lost 10 of their last 13 games; they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Under is 11-4 in Detroit’s last 15 games. Magic lost four of its last five games; they’re 1-5 vs spread in last six home games. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen games. Home side won five of last six Detroit-Orlando games; Pistons are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to central Florida. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Minnesota lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 3-4 vs spread in last seven road games. Five of their last six games went over. Heat won six of its last seven games (7-0 vs spread); they covered six of their last seven home games. Five of their last seven games went over. Road team won five of last six Minnesota-Miami games; Timberwolves are 2-2-1 vs spread in last five visits to South Beach. Three of last four series games went over.

Chicago split its last six games; they’re 4-3 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 7-4 since they changed coaches. Raptors are 6-7 in their last 13 games, 0-5 vs spread in their last five road games. Three of their last four games went over. Toronto won its last six games with the Bulls (4-2 vs spread); Chicago covered three of its last four visits to Canada. Eight of last ten series games went over the total.

Thunder won five of their last seven games; they’re 3-1 vs spread in last four road games. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Mavericks lost seven of last eight games but covered last four; they’re 11-2 vs spread in last 13 home games. Six of their last seven games went over. Dallas won three of last four games with Oklahoma City; under is 4-1 in last five series games played here. Thunder is 0-5 vs spread in last five visits to Dallas.

Philly won three of its last four games; they’re 6-11 vs spread on road this year. Over is 15-9 in their last 24 games. Portland is 7-12 SU in its last 19 games, 0-3 vs spread in last three home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Home side won last seven 76er-Blazer games; four of last six series games stayed under total. Sixers are 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Oregon.

Sacramento won three of its last four games; they’re 6-3 vs spread in last nine road games. Over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games. Lakers lost five of their last seven games; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Kings/Lakers split their last 10 meetings; LA lost by point in Sac-town Thursday. Sacramento is 2-2 vs spread in last four series games played here. Under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games.

**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 09:36 AM

NBA

Sunday, December 30

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Trend Report
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Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 15 games
Detroit is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 9 games
Orlando is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Minnesota is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Miami
Minnesota is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home
Miami is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Miami is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
Miami is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Miami is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Toronto
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Chicago is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games on the road
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing Toronto
Chicago is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Toronto's last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Toronto is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Chicago
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing Chicago
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Oklahoma City is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Oklahoma City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games
Dallas is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Dallas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas's last 12 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 24 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Portland
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Portland's last 15 games at home
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Portland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 9 games
Sacramento is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Sacramento's last 13 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Sacramento's last 12 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games
LA Lakers is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 10 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
LA Lakers is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 12 games when playing Sacramento
LA Lakers is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Sacramento
LA Lakers is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Sacramento
LA Lakers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

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**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 10:09 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, December 30

Detroit @ Orlando

Game 549-550
December 30, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
116.080
Orlando
115.554
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 2 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+2 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Miami

Game 551-552
December 30, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
117.414
Miami
116.800
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 4
210
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+4); Over

Chicago @ Toronto

Game 553-554
December 30, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
113.451
Toronto
126.323
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 13
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 10
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-10); Under

Oklahoma City @ Dallas

Game 555-556
December 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
124.243
Dallas
118.341
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 6
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3
218
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-3); Over

Philadelphia @ Portland

Game 557-558
December 30, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
117.976
Portland
107.341
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 10 1/2
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
221
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-1); Over

Sacramento @ LA Lakers

Game 559-560
December 30, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.040
LA Lakers
118.491
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 2 1/2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
by 1 1/2
232
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+1 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 12-30-2018, 10:18 AM

Hoop Trends - Sunday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 13-0 ATS (+10.54 ppg) when the line is within three of pick and they are off a home game in which they outshot their opponent by ten-plus percentage points and it is before the All-Star break.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Kings are 0-14 ATS (-10.36 ppg) on the road off a game as a favorite when they are facing a team that is averaging more than 24 assists per game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Timberwolves are 14-0 OU (+14.32 ppg) off a home loss when the line is at least 10 points higher than their last game.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 0-13 OU (-11.77 ppg) on the road off a road game in which they scored fewer than ten fast break points.

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