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**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 09:01 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

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

13) 12-2pm:
— Indiana 63, Michigan State 62— Indiana is 15-14; they swept the Spartans. Go figure.
— Kansas 72, Oklahoma State 67— OSU is 3-13 in Big X; bit of a red flag for Kansas.
— Florida State 78, NC State 73— Wolfpack still has work to do to make NCAAs.

12) 2-4pm:
— Tennessee 71, Kentucky 52— Worst game Wildcats played since November.
— Texas 86, Iowa State 69— Cyclones are stumbling, losing four of last six games.
— Wofford 85, Samford 64— Terriers could be in NCAAs even if they lose in SoCon tourney.

11) 4-6pm:
— Central Florida 69, Houston 64— Cougars’ first loss since January 9th.
— St Bonaventure 64, George Washington 58— Bonnies have won six in a row.
— Drake 73, Missouri State 62— Bulldogs lost five of top six scorers from LY, but are 23-8, 12-6 in Valley, with their third head coach in three seasons.

10) 6-8pm:
— North Carolina 81, Clemson 79— Roy Williams collapsed in last minute of first half, didn’t coach the second half. He has had previous problems with vertigo.
— California 76, Washington State 69— Golden Bears started this weekend 0-13 in Pac-12, then swept the Washington schools.
— Air Force 80, Wyoming 72— Falcons are 8-8 in Mountain West; Pilipovich is a good coach.

9) 8-10pm
— Georgetown 77, Seton Hall 71, 2OT— This game was fun to watch, but fact of matter is that neither team is very good. Teams combined to make 9-50 3-point shots. 9 for 50.
— Utah State 81, Nevada 76— Aggies are going to win the Mountain West; they were picked 9th in the preseason poll.
— Cincinnati 71, Memphis 69— Chippy, physical game; Bearcats’ PG Jenifer got tossed after leaving the bench after a scuffle almost broke out.

8) 10pm-midnight:
— Utah State 81, Nevada 76— Aggies’ first win over a top 25 team since 2007. Seven players fouled out; a guy on Utah State drew four charges.
— Oregon 73, Arizona 47— Wildcats lost eight of their last 11 games.
— Orlando 20, Salt Lake City 11— AAF’s first-ever snow game.

7) Upsets of the Day:
— Ohio U (+10.5) 73, Akron 49
— LMU (+8.5) 74, San Francisco 69
— Rutgers (+8.5) 86, Iowa 72
— Central Florida (+8) 69, Houston 64
— Indiana (+8) 63, Michigan State 62
— Coastal Carolina (+6.5) 97, UL-Monroe 91
— Elon (+5.5) 86, Towson State 66

6) Conference tournaments start Monday, when the Atlantic Sun event tips off; Lipscomb and Liberty tied for first place during the regular season, so if someone other than those two wins this tournament, it’ll be off to Dayton for a play-in game.

Three tournaments start on Tuesday:
5) Radford and Campbell tied for first in the Big South, with Gardner-Webb and Winthrop a couple games behind. Last four years, four different schools won this tournament.

4) Horizon League has dipped a lot since Butler/Valparaiso left; Wright State and Northern Kentucky tied for regular season title- home team won both meetings this season.

3) Patriot League tourney looks like a 3-horse race between Colgate, Bucknell, Lehigh; Bucknell won this tournament the last two years.

2) Shortest guy that started for the Milwaukee Bucks last night was 6-8 Khris Middleton; other four guys are 6-11, 6-10, 6-10, 7-0. Someone on Twitter posted that the last time there was a taller lineup than this was in 2002, when the Dallas Mavericks had 7-6 Shawn Bradley, Raef LaFrentz, Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Finley and (surprisingly) Steve Nash.

1) There was an incident after the Nevada-Utah State game; Nevada’s Jordan Caroline was VERY upset about something that happened after the game, and police had to keep him away from whomever he was mad at in the bowels of the arena. Not sure if a fan grabbed him or one of the Utah State staff said something to him, but he was very, very unhappy.

**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 09:16 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 3

Trailblazers won five of their last six games (6-0 vs spread); they covered their last five road games. Over is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. Charlotte lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five home games. Five of their last six games went over. Portland won/covered its last four games with the Hornets; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Charlotte. Under is 6-0-1 in last seven series games.

Rockets won their last four games, are 4-2-1 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Celtics lost four of their last five games, are 2-3 vs spread in last five home games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Home side won last five Houston-Boston games; Rockets are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Beantown. Eight of last ten series games stayed under.

Hawks lost seven of their last ten games; they covered their last three road games. Over is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Chicago won five of its last six games (5-0-1 vs spread); they’re 2-0-1 vs spread in last three home games. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Road team won last five Atlanta-Chicago games; teams played a 4-OT classic in Atlanta Friday. Hawks covered three of their last four visits to the Windy City. Four of last six series games stayed under.

New York is 3-2 in its last five games after an 0-18 skid; they’re 6-3-2 vs spread in last 11 road games. Under is 12-5 in their last 17 games. Clippers won four of their last six games; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five games in Staples. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Clippers won nine of last ten games with the Knicks (7-3 vs spread); New York is 2-3 vs spread in last five series games played here. Three of last four series games went over.

Magic won eight of their last ten games; they’re 8-1 vs spread in last nine road games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Cleveland is 4-3 in its last seven games; they’re 6-4 vs spread in last ten home games. Six of their last seven games went over. Cavaliers won seven of last ten games with Orlando; four of last five series games stayed under. Magic is 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Cleveland.

Toronto won nine of its last ten games; they’re 1-6 vs spread in last seven games overall, 3-11 vs spread in last 14 road games. Four of their last six games went over. Detroit won eight of its last ten games; they covered their last four home games. Six of their last eight games went over. Raptors won six of last seven games with the Pistons; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Detroit. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games.

Minnesota lost three of its last four games; they’re 3-4 vs spread in last seven road games. Over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Washington lost five of its last six games; they’re 9-3 vs spread in last dozen home games. Ten of their last eleven games went over. Wolves/Wizards split last ten meetings; Minnesota is 2-3 vs spread in its last five visits to the nation’s capital. Four of last five series games went over.

Memphis lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four road games. Five of their last seven games went over. Thunder lost five of its last six games (0-6 vs spread); they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three home games. OKC’s last four games all stayed under. Oklahoma City won eight in a row agains the Grizzlies (6-2 vs spread); six of last seven series games went over. Memphis is 1-5 vs spread in its last six trips to Oklahoma.

**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 09:20 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 3

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Trend Report
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Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Portland's last 14 games
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Portland

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 15 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta

New York Knicks
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New York is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
New York is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New York's last 17 games
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 8 games on the road
New York is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
New York is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 12 games when playing LA Clippers
New York is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Clippers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
LA Clippers is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New York
LA Clippers is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Clippers's last 12 games when playing New York
LA Clippers is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against New York
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing at home against New York

Houston Rockets
Houston is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Boston
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games when playing Houston
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

Orlando Magic
Orlando is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Orlando is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Orlando is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 10 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 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Orlando
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Cleveland is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Cleveland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando
Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Orlando

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington
Minnesota is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Washington is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Washington is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Memphis is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Memphis is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games on the road
Memphis is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Memphis is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Oklahoma City is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

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**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 09:23 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 3

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PORTLAND (38 - 24) at CHARLOTTE (29 - 33) - 3/3/2019, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 36-26 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
PORTLAND is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PORTLAND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PORTLAND is 28-19 ATS (+7.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 62-76 ATS (-21.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 184-233 ATS (-72.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 48-67 ATS (-25.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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HOUSTON (37 - 25) at BOSTON (38 - 25) - 3/3/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 91-68 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-44 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 137-176 ATS (-56.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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ATLANTA (21 - 42) at CHICAGO (18 - 45) - 3/3/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (13 - 49) at LA CLIPPERS (35 - 29) - 3/3/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 170-214 ATS (-65.4 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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ORLANDO (30 - 34) at CLEVELAND (15 - 48) - 3/3/2019, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 77-105 ATS (-38.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-53 ATS (-27.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-3 straight up against ORLANDO 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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TORONTO (46 - 17) at DETROIT (30 - 31) - 3/3/2019, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 20-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 70-101 ATS (-41.1 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 117-165 ATS (-64.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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MINNESOTA (29 - 33) at WASHINGTON (25 - 37) - 3/3/2019, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 380-444 ATS (-108.4 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 57-82 ATS (-33.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 69-99 ATS (-39.9 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MINNESOTA is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-35 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-49 ATS (-21.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 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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MEMPHIS (25 - 39) at OKLAHOMA CITY (38 - 24) - 3/3/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 63-79 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 37-52 ATS (-20.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 172-127 ATS (+32.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-66 ATS (-21.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 09:41 AM

Hoop Trends - Sunday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Celtics are 13-0 ATS (+10.81 ppg) at home off a double-digit win in which they has at least twice as many assists as turnovers.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 0-12 ATS (-7.83 ppg) as a dog with less than two days rest off a game as a favorite when they are off two games in which they had twice as many assists as turnovers.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Timberwolves are 16-0 OU (+11.69 ppg) as a road dog after a game as a road dog in which they had six-plus double digit scorers.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-13 OU (-10.69 ppg) as a home dog after a game in which they scored at least 25% of their points from free throws.

**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 10:32 AM

Sunday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Memphis at Oklahoma City (-9, 219), 7:05 ET, NBATV

The Grizzlies remain in last place in the Southwest Division, but it has become clear that they’re going to be one team you’re not going to want to play over the season’s final five weeks. On paper, squaring off against a team with no realistic shot at the playoffs is ideal in a league where over two-thirds of the teams remain in pursuit of a postseason berth, but new-look Memphis simply isn’t going to be any fun to play.

For starters, noted on-ball pest Avery Bradley, one of basketball’s top perimeter defenders, is now on board. He’s picked up his level offensively too, scoring in double-figures in six of eight contests since arriving from the Clippers in a deal that landed L.A. JaMychal Green and Garrett Temple. He’s averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists since arriving, shooting 16-for-37 (43 percent) from 3-point range and still defends at an extremely high level.

Jonas Valanciunas, the centerpiece in the deal that sent Marc Gasol to Toronto, has averaged 18.8 points and 9.7 rebounds since arriving. The 20 points and 10 boards he racked up over 28 minutes in Memphis 111-81 win in Dallas on Saturday night gave him his fourth double-double in six games since joining the team. Since he hadn’t played since Dec. 12 due to thumb surgery, he’s extremely fresh and has been dominant. Joakim Noah, who was waived by New York in a cost-cutting move, started playing in December but needed a few months to get into a rhythm and has been exceptional over the past six weeks, truly shining with more minutes available now that Gasol is gone and prized rookie Jaren Jackson, Jr. is sitting with a quad injury. Over his last eight games, he’s averaged 13.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 blocks despite playing 30 minutes only twice. He’s playing with an infectious energy and has provided reminders over how he was once one of basketball’s top defenders.

Delon Wright, an aggressive defender in his own right, was also targeted by the Grizzlies in the Gasol deal. Together with Bradley and starting point guard Mike Conley, the Griz now have tenacious guards who will make life miserable for opposing ball handlers out of habit, which is why neither Russell Westbrook or backup Dennis Schroder can be looking forward to bouncing back from a disappointing loss in San Antonio by seeing those guys arrive in Oklahoma City on the second night of a back-to-back for both.

Oklahoma City surrendered 38 first-quarter points against the Spurs on Saturday, losing 116-102 in a game that was never really close. While defense was the issue early, scoring just 15 in the third quarter ultimately doomed the Thunder to their fourth consecutive loss, matching their longest losing streak of the season. It’s easy to forget OKC opened 0-4. It will be a little more difficult to overlook them losing their fifth in a row if they come up empty tonight. Given the demands of the Western Conference, a skid can mean the difference between homecourt advantage in the first round and a much more difficult journey.

MVP candidate Paul George is dealing with a sore shoulder and has missed the last two games. Head coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that he doesn’t expect his small forward to participate in today’s home game against Memphis. Schroder has replaced him in the starting lineup and Abdel Nader and the newly acquired Markieff Morris have received increased minutes as a result. Schroder, a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year, has shot less than 31 percent from the field, which includes shooting just 6-for-29 from 3-point range. He couldn’t have picked a worse time to slump.

The Thunder and Grizzlies will get together one last time late this month and have only played once this season. OKC held Conley to 4-for-15 shooting on the heels of Memphis dealing Gasol to Toronto and won 117-95. Noah didn’t play and Jackson, Jr., who won’t play tonight, led the Grizzlies with 27 points. This will be a much different team for the Thunder to deal with. Conversely, George led the way with 27 points while Westbrook finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists.

Guard Justin Holiday hurt his knee early in the win in Dallas and never returned, so he’s unlikely to participate. Jackson, Jr. and Kyle Anderson (shoulder), are also out.

Memphis is 2-7 SU and ATS on the second night of a back-to-back, while Oklahoma City has won five of eight outright in this situation, covering the number in four of those games. The Thunder have defeated the Griz eight straight times and have won seven in a row at home against them.

The ‘under’ has connected in seven of the last nine Oklahoma City games and has prevailed in the Grizzlies’ last three contests.

Best of the Rest

Portland at Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. ET: The Trail Blazers are putting a lot of pressure on all the teams struggling out of the All-Star break, entering Sunday’s action as the No. 4 seed in the West. They’ll get new backup center Enes Kanter back after he chose not to make the trip into Canada due to political pressure from the current regime in his native Turkey, so his “migraine” won’t be an issue in Charlotte. Evan Turner, who is dealing with a knee issue, is listed as questionable. Portland had its five-game winning streak snapped by Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beater in Friday night’s 119-117 Raptors’ win, but has now covered in six consecutive games. The Hornets snapped a season-worst three-game losing streak by trouncing the Nets in Brooklyn 123-112 but are still just 3-7 over their last 10 games. The Blazers won 127-96 in the only meeting between these teams back on Jan. 11 behind C.J. McCollum’s 30 points. The ‘over’ has prevailed in five of the last six contests involving Charlotte.

Houston at Boston, 3:35 p.m. ET, ABC: The Celtics snapped a season-long four-game winning streak by dumping the Wizards 107-96 on Friday night, taking advantage of a cold shooting night from the visitors. This will be their final home game until March 14 as a four-game West Coast road trip awaits this coming week against Golden State, Sacramento and both Staples Center residents. The Rockets come off a dramatic 121-118 comeback win over the Heat in Miami behind a 58-point, 10-assist game from James Harden, who was incredible in helping his team rally from a 21-point deficit. Houston is a season-best 12 games over .500 and is looking to sweep Boston after posting a 127-113 win over the Celtics on Dec. 27 in a game where they posted a 55-37 rebound advantage, led by 19 from Clint Capela. Harden scored 45 points to fuel the win. Eric Gordon, who missed the win over Miami, is expected to return from a knee issue, while backup forward Kenneth Faried (hip) has also been upgraded to probable. Gerald Green (illness) is questionable, while wing defender Iman Shumpert, who has been trying to overcome by a calf injury, is doubtful to play.

Toronto at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. ET: Detroit’s Dwane Casey will face the Raptors for the second time after being fired despite winning Coach of the Year honors last season and can only hope for a similar outcome as the first meeting, which was undoubtedly more emotional than this one will be. The Pistons got him a 106-104 win over former assistant Nick Nurse in Toronto in the only scheduled matchup between these neighbors to be played in Canada. Blake Griffin led the way with 30 points and will look to help Detroit get the better of the Raptors’ formidable frontcourt, which has led the team to victories in nine of the last 10 games. If the playoffs were to start today, this would be the East’s 2-7 matchup, adding to the intrigue here. The ‘over’ has prevailed in seven of eight games involving Detroit.

**Udog** · 03-03-2019, 10:52 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, March 3

Memphis @ Oklahoma City

Game 587-588
March 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
110.617
Oklahoma City
108.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 9 1/2
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+9 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Washington

Game 585-586
March 3, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
116.567
Washington
109.981
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6 1/2
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
238
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+1 1/2); Under

Toronto @ Detroit

Game 583-584
March 3, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
135.874
Detroit
124.093
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 12
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 4
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-4); Under

Orlando @ Cleveland

Game 581-582
March 3, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
125.965
Cleveland
108.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 17 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 6 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-6 1/2); Over

New York @ LA Clippers

Game 579-580
March 3, 2019 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
112.826
LA Clippers
117.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 4 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 10
229 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+10); Under

Atlanta @ Chicago

Game 577-578
March 3, 2019 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
115.015
Chicago
116.880
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 2
247
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 4 1/2
230
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+4 1/2); Over

Houston @ Boston

Game 575-576
March 3, 2019 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
119.111
Boston
128.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 9 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-2 1/2); Under

Portland @ Charlotte

Game 573-574
March 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
125.019
Charlotte
115.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 9 1/2
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
2 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-2 1/2); Over

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