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**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 09:14 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Top six spending conferences by average budget/basketball team:

1. ACC- $11.2M/team

2. Big 14 $10.2M

3. SEC $10.1M

4. Big X $9.9M

5. Big East $9.5M

6. Pac-12 $7.5M

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

13) Looks like Denver Broncos are going to trade QB Case Keenum to the Redskins, which would put Keenum on his 4th NFL team in four years. Washington needs a QB because of Alex Smith’s broken leg. Keenum is expendable in Denver because they traded for Joe Flacco.

12) When NFL free agency starts next week, Indianapolis Colts will have the most cap room ($106.7M), followed by the Jets ($101.5M).

11) Bill Parcells and Joe Gibbs are the only two Hall of Fame coaches from the Super Bowl era who didn’t coach a Hall of Fame QB. Technically, Tony Dungy didn’t either, but only because Peyton Manning isn’t eligible yet. Obviously, Manning is a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

10) Oakland Raiders had only 13 sacks last year, least in NFL; next lowest were Giants/Patriots, with 30 sacks each. Chiefs/Steelers led the league, with 52.

9) Los Angeles Lakers mentioned something Thursday about scaling back Lebron James’ minutes over their last 17 games, seeing how they’re just about out of the playoff race.

8) Basketball budgets in the A-14:
1. Dayton $7.25M
2. Saint Louis $6.9M
3. VCU $6.15M
4. Rhode Island $5.45M
5. Duquesne $5.2M
6. Richmond $4.75M
7. Fordham $4.55M
8. UMass $4.35
9. St Joe’s $4.2M
10. George Mason $4.0M
11. St Bonaventure $3.8M
12. Davidson $3.35M
13. La Salle $3.27M
14. George Washington $3.2M

7) Cal Poly fired basketball coach Joe Callero after 10 years at the school; Callero was 65-95 in Big West games at Cal Poly, 6-24 the last two years. Mustangs won Big West tourney five years ago, after going 6-10 in regular season.

6) Oakland beat Youngstown State 88-84 in the Horizon tourney Wednesday; Grizzlies were 32-45 on the foul line, Youngstown was 6-10. Yikes.

5) Saint Peter’s 71, Marist 68 OT— John Dunne coached Saint Peter’s for 12 years, then bolted Jersey City last spring to coach at Marist. In his first year with the Red Foxes, Dunne went 0-3 against his old players- Marist led this game by 10 at the half.

4) Oregon State’s basketball games the last eight days:

— Feb 28, lost 74-72 at home to Arizona; led by 4 with 4:34 left.
— March 3, lost 74-71 at home to Arizona State; led by 4 with 8:08 left.
— March 6, lost 81-76 in OT at first-place Washington; tough week.

3) UCF 58, Cincinnati 55— These teams are likely to meet in AAC semi-finals. Cincinnati is now 10-2 this season in games decided by 5 or fewer points. Tacko Fall’s mom was at this game, visiting from Senegal; it was first time she has seen her son in seven years.

2) California 64, Stanford 59— Cardinal were favored by 11.5 in this rivalry game, but came out and quickly fell behind 19-2 to a lousy Cal team. Stanford PG Davis didn’t play, but he didn’t play in their last game either, when they damn near beat first-place Washington.

1) Easy to say spring training baseball doesn’t mean much, but Dodgers’ OF Joc Pederson went 1-21 in spring games, so he went and played in a “B” game to get some extra at-bats.

**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 09:42 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 8

Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers

Game 567-568
March 8, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
120.042
LA Clippers
118.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1 1/2
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 2
236 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+2); Under

Denver @ Golden State

Game 565-566
March 8, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
119.858
Golden State
115.049
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 5
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 6 1/2
234
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+6 1/2); Under

Detroit @ Chicago

Game 563-564
March 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
118.860
Chicago
118.015
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 4
218
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+4); Over

Philadelphia @ Houston

Game 561-562
March 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
117.746
Houston
126.958
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 9
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-7); N/A

Toronto @ New Orleans

Game 559-560
March 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
124.199
New Orleans
113.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 10
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6
232 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-6); Under

Cleveland @ Miami

Game 557-558
March 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
109.164
Miami
120.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 11
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 8 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-8 1/2); Over

Utah @ Memphis

Game 555-556
March 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
124.791
Memphis
116.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 5
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-5); Under

Dallas @ Orlando

Game 553-554
March 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
112.671
Orlando
116.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 5
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 7
214
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+7); Under

Washington @ Charlotte

Game 551-552
March 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
116.893
Charlotte
114.828
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
239
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 5
234
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+5); Over

**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 09:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 8

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WASHINGTON (27 - 37) at CHARLOTTE (29 - 35) - 3/8/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 65-83 ATS (-26.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 62-78 ATS (-23.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (27 - 37) at ORLANDO (30 - 36) - 3/8/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 56-43 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 518-441 ATS (+32.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 193-145 ATS (+33.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 45-65 ATS (-26.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 121-160 ATS (-55.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ORLANDO is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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UTAH (37 - 27) at MEMPHIS (26 - 40) - 3/8/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 65-79 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 39-52 ATS (-18.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (16 - 49) at MIAMI (30 - 34) - 3/8/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 71-95 ATS (-33.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 93-125 ATS (-44.5 Units) in home games after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.

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

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TORONTO (46 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (30 - 37) - 3/8/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
TORONTO is 148-188 ATS (-58.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 19-29 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 86-70 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (41 - 24) at HOUSTON (39 - 25) - 3/8/2019, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (32 - 31) at CHICAGO (19 - 47) - 3/8/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 73-105 ATS (-42.5 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

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

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DENVER (43 - 21) at GOLDEN STATE (44 - 20) - 3/8/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-29 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 straight up against DENVER 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (40 - 25) at LA CLIPPERS (37 - 29) - 3/8/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a division game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-28 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) on Friday nights this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 171-214 ATS (-64.4 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 226-285 ATS (-87.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 09:49 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 8

Washington won three of its last four games; they’re 2-6 vs spread in last eight road games. 12 of their last 13 games went over. Charlotte lost nine of last 12 games; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four home games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Home side won six of last seven Wizard-Hornet games; Washington is 0-4 vs spread in its last five visits to Charlotte. Six of last seven series games went over.

Mavericks lost eight of their last nine games; they’re 1-6 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 20-8-3 in their last 31 games. Magic is 3-4 since All-Star break; they covered five of last seven home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Home side won last eight Dallas-Orlando games; Mavericks are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to central Florida. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Utah won five of its last six games; they covered their last five road games. Four of their last five games stayed under. Grizzlies are 3-2 in last five games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine home games. Six of their last nine games went over the total. Road side won eight of last ten Utah-Memphis games; Jazz is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Tennessee. Six of last nine series games stayed under.

Cavaliers are 5-4 in their last nine games; they’re 4-8 vs spread in last dozen road games. Six of their last nine games went over. Heat won four of its last five games; they’re 2-8 vs spread in last ten home games. Four of their last six games went over. Miami won seven of its last nine games with Cleveland; under is 4-2 in last six series games. Cavaliers 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to South Beach.

Raptors are 3-3 since the All-Star break; they’re 3-12 vs spread in last 15 road games. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. Pelicans won three of last four games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven home games. Last three New Orleans games stayed under the total. Toronto won six of last seven games with New Orleans; they covered four of last five visits to Bourbon Street.

Philly is 7-4 in its last 11 games; they covered five of their seven road games. 12 of their last 15 games stayed under the total. Houston won its last six games (4-2 vs spread); they’re 1-7 vs spread in last eight home games. Five of their last seven games stayed under. 76ers won last two games with the Rockets after losing previous eight; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Houston. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games.

Pistons won 10 of their last 12 games; they’re 6-4-1 vs spread in last 11 road games. Seven of their last ten games went over. Chicago won six of its last nine games; they’re 3-1-1 vs spread in last five home games. Over is 10-4 in their last 14 games (0-2 in last two). Detroit won its last five games with the Bulls (4-1 vs spread); they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Chicago. Over is 3-1 in last four series games played here.

Denver lost three of its last four games; they’re 2-8-1 vs spread in last 11 road games. Under is 9-0-1 in their last ten games. Golden State is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 1-10 vs spread in last 11 games, 0-5 in last five home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. Nuggets-Warriors split their last ten meetings; Denver is 2-0-1 vs spread in last three visits to Oakland. Seven of last ten series games went over.

OKC won tough OT games in Portland last nite: they lost five of last seven games, are 1-8 vs spread in last nine games, 3-4-1 vs spread if they played night before. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Clippers won four of last five games; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last five home tilts. Four of their last six games stayed under. Home side won seven of last eight series games; over is 5-2 in last seven. Oklahoma City is 2-2 vs spread in last four series games played here.

**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 09:52 AM

NBA

Friday, March 8

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Trend Report
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Washington Wizards
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 13 games
Washington is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Washington
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Dallas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Orlando
Dallas is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dallas's last 16 games when playing Orlando
Dallas is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Dallas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Orlando is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games
Orlando is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Dallas
Orlando is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Orlando's last 16 games when playing Dallas
Orlando is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas
Orlando is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Detroit is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Chicago is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Detroit

Utah Jazz
Utah is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Utah's last 23 games when playing Memphis
Utah is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Utah
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Memphis's last 23 games when playing Utah
Memphis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Utah
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Cleveland is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Miami is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Philadelphia 76ers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Philadelphia is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Houston
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Toronto is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing New Orleans
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Toronto is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Toronto
New Orleans is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Oklahoma City is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Oklahoma City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 6 games
LA Clippers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Clippers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games at home
LA Clippers is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Clippers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Clippers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Denver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 10-3-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Denver's last 15 games when playing Golden State
Denver is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
Golden State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Golden State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Golden State's last 15 games when playing Denver
Golden State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver

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**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 11:45 AM

Friday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Denver at Golden State (-9, 219), 10:35 ET, ESPN

The Warriors are being doubted again.

We’ll see if they actually care considering it is still the regular season, but squaring off against the team that remains their top competition for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference should bring out the best in them. Golden State opens the night one game up on the Nuggets for the best record in the West and all the spoils that come with that, so we’ll see whether it has the goods to buckle down and take a two-game lead on the team closest to them in the standings.

By now, they’ve heard all the noise. Kevin Durant, who must decide whether to continue with the Warriors as they move to San Francisco or leave for another destination, has shot 5-for-24 from 3-point range over the last three games. The 18 points he scored in Tuesday’s blowout loss to Boston was his fourth-lowest scoring output of the season and lowest-scoring performance in a loss.

He’ll have redemption in mind. DeMarcus Cousins’ defensive shortcomings have been another reason the Warriors have struggled, so his matchup with All-Star Nikola Jokic will be one all eyes will be fixated upon.

Klay Thompson is returning from a two-game absence from knee soreness, so missing one of their five All-Star starters won’t be an excuse. While there are a lot of people tripping over themselves to pick someone else to come out of the West or anoint an East contender the favorite, there’s also a great chance Golden State is simply bored. The regular season still has over a month remaining and a team that has bent over backwards to get Cousins acclimated and ensure he’s in playing shape still has the best record in the league’s most loaded conference.

To write off the Warriors as some sort of washed-up group that Is suddenly vulnerable is the stupidest thing I’ve seen this year. Mind you, we’re only in March, but I have a feeling that I’ll continue feeling this way come December whether Durant is playing in New York alongside Kyrie Irving or with the Warriors as the face of the franchise as the team moves to San Francisco. Golden State remains the heavy betting favorite to win the NBA title later this month and should continue in that role the rest of the way despite all the nonsense currently being spouted by people who should know better.

No, Golden State hasn’t been sharp of late. Yes, they’re still the team that viewed the Nuggets as a viable threat on Jan. 15 and decided to send a message their way by posting a 142-111 rout in Denver. They ensured Nikola Jokic couldn’t feel comfortable by operating at 100 miles per hour and utilizing pace to ensure the Nuggets couldn’t slow the game and get comfortable in the halfcourt.

There’s no question that the Warriors are in better position to pull off an upset this time around, so it will be even more telling if Golden State is able to prove once again that it has bigger fish to fry. For anyone looking to take the points with the Nuggets tonight, the desire to prove that point has to be the motivation. With Will Barton and Paul Millsap back and playing at high level, Isaiah Thomas slowly playing his way into shape with the second unit and a team that legitimately goes 10-deep taking aim at some revenge, there is reason to think they’ll be able to rebound.

There’s also reason to think that the Warriors are simply a bad matchup for the Nuggets and should be avoided at all costs. We’ll see how the presence of Cousins affect things since he’ll be a larger part of the equation here, but Golden State utilized its team speed to blitz Denver in the most recent meeting between the teams and could employ the same approach.

Golden State is 1-9 ATS over its last 10 games and is averaging just 105.4 points on Friday games, which may be another reason you may want to fade the defending champs. They’re last in the NBA with a 25-38-1 against the spread and are just 6-13 ATS after a loss and 11-20-1 ATS at Oracle.

The Nuggets are just 13-18 ATS on the road and haven’t been great outside of Denver, so be wary of that as they face a Golden State that tops the NBA in scoring with 118.2 points per game. With Thompson, Shaun Livingston and Kevon Looney all available, it’s clear the Warriors are looking to send a message in this one. The Nugs are relatively healthy too, missing only power forward Trey Lyles.

**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 02:13 PM

Hoop Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Mavericks are 19-0 ATS (+8.39 ppg) as a dog with less than two days rest after playing as a road dog when they are facing a team that is averaging less than 20 fouls per game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Pistons are 0-16 ATS (-13.94 ppg) on the road off a 10+ win as a home favorite when they are facing a team that is getting less than 25 percent or their rebounds on the offensive end of the floor.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Wizards are 14-0 OU (+18.86 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest off a game as a favorite in which they scored a least 18 fast break points.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Rockets are 0-17 OU (-17.38 ppg) at home off a game as a dog when they are facing a team that is averaging more than five blocks per game.

**Udog** · 03-08-2019, 05:10 PM

By: Monique Vág

Trending towards the Over

The Wizards travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets as 4.5-point underdogs. The game total projects to be a shootout with a total set at 233.5, thanks in large part to the Wizards’ 114.3 points per game, good for sixth in the NBA.

The Over has hit in eight of Washington’s last nine road games, and six of the last eight overall for Charlotte. When these two teams meet up, the Over has hit in six of the last seven, with the average score in the most recent two games 124.5-120 in favor of Charlotte. Back the game total Over 233.5.

Scoring comes smooth vs Jazz

Mike Conley is coming off a big 40-point shooting night versus Oklahoma City, where he made six-of-seven from beyond the arc. Conley is on fire from deep, and that bodes well facing off today against a Utah team where opponents are shooting just shy of 36 percent from downtown.

In their prior three meetings this season, Conley logged 23, 28, and 24 points, and should be in for another good shooting night versus a Jazz defense surrendering 23.3 points per game to opposing point guards. Back Over his point total of 20.5.

Paint by numbers

The 76ers travel to Houston to take on the Rockets having won only two of their most recent eight games in the head-to-head meetings. The Sixers might have a difficult time once again versus the Rockets with Joel Embiid out for the eighth straight game.

With the 76ers already struggling versus opposing centers allowing 23.8 points on 53.7 percent shooting, while giving up 13.9 rebounds, look for Houston’s Clint Capela to find success inside without Embiid in the lineup. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 28.5.

Double-doubles to go

The Thunder travel to the Los Angeles to take on the Clippers, fresh off a big upset victory last night in Portland. Oklahoma City has won seven of the last 10 in the head-to-head versus the Clippers.

The Clippers have struggled defending opposing centers allowing 25.9 points on 54.5 percent shooting, and 16.8 rebounds. This bodes well for Steven Adams who has recorded eight straight double-digit scoring games, and a double-double in five contests throughout that stretch. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 24.5.

High scoring half by the Bay

Both the Warriors and Nuggets rank in the top 10 in first half points per game with Golden State averaging 59.9, while Denver is at 57.9 and is coming off putting up 66 early versus the Lakers.

In their most recent meeting in the head-to-head, the Warriors put up 79 first half points, and surrendered 60 on the road at Denver. Although numbers like that are unlikely this time around, the first half Over is a good play as both offenses are shooting at a decent rate, with Golden State at a 48.8 clip, while Denver shoots 46.8 percent from the floor. Back the first half Over 120.

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