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[Udog]

NBA

Thursday, January 30

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

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

Boston Celtics
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Boston is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against Golden State
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Boston
Golden State is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Boston
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston

Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 8 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Sacramento is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 9 games
Sacramento is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Sacramento is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Sacramento is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Denver is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Denver is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Utah
Denver is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver's last 17 games when playing Utah
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 13-4-1 ATS in its last 18 games
Utah is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games
Utah is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Denver
Utah is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Utah's last 17 games when playing Denver
Utah is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, January 30


Toronto @ Cleveland

Game 569-570
January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
123.993
Cleveland
109.001
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 15
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 10
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-10); Over

Charlotte @ Washington

Game 571-572
January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
106.658
Washington
113.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 7
251
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 4
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-4); Over

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 573-574
January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
118.227
Atlanta
114.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 4
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7 1/2
228
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+7 1/2); Under

Golden State @ Boston

Game 575-576
January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
111.121
Boston
121.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 10 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 12 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+12 1/2); Under

Sacramento @ LA Clippers

Game 577-578
January 30, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
108.884
LA Clippers
124.935
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 16
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 13 1/2
228
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-13 1/2); Over

Utah @ Denver

Game 579-580
January 30, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.479
Denver
122.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 4
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 1 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-1 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 30

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TORONTO (33 - 14) at CLEVELAND (13 - 35) - 1/30/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-71 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 225-274 ATS (-76.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-80 ATS (-29.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-56 ATS (-19.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-6 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (16 - 31) at WASHINGTON (15 - 31) - 1/30/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (31 - 17) at ATLANTA (12 - 36) - 1/30/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 159-122 ATS (+24.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (10 - 38) at BOSTON (31 - 15) - 1/30/2020, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 66-83 ATS (-25.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 142-183 ATS (-59.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 30) at LA CLIPPERS (33 - 14) - 1/30/2020, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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UTAH (32 - 15) at DENVER (32 - 15) - 1/30/2020, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

Hoop Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Clippers are 11-0-1 ATS (9.25 ppg) as a home favorite off a road win in which they had at least 30% of their points from threes.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Nuggets are 0-10 ATS (-12.20 ppg) at home with less than two days rest off a road loss in which they never led.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Wizards are 13-0-1 OU (12.75 ppg) at home with rest off a loss as a dog in which they never led.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Warriors are 0-14 OU (-14.75 ppg) off a loss as a road dog in which they had less than 15% of their points from free throws.

[Udog]

By: Monique Vág


TRUSTING THE MORE RELIABLE OFFENSE

Charlotte finally snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 97-92 victory Tuesday night against the Knicks. This was the Hornets fifth game over their last seven they were held under 100 points, and the third straight game they have shot below 40 percent from the field.

The Wizards give up the most points per game in the Association at 121.3 but they also light it up from the field. They're averaging a league-high 129.3 points per game over their last three contests. Take the Wizards on the 4-point spread.


HAVE DEFENSE - WILL TRAVEL

The Raptors are 10-point road favorites as they take on the Cavaliers. The Raptors have won eight straight contests overall and seven in a row on the road.

The last time these two teams met up on December 31st, the Raptors held the Cavaliers to 42.5 percent shooting from the floor and only 97 points. Expect much the same out of the Raptors who surrender the second fewest points per game to opponents on the road at 105. Bet Under the Cavaliers team total of 106.5.


BACKING THE HEALTHIER OPTION

The 76ers are 7-point road favorites as they travel to Atlanta. The Hawks have split the most recent 10 games in the head-to-head, and have covered the spread in seven of the last eight home games versus the 76ers.

The Hawks have been shooting the ball well over their most recent three games, averaging 125.7 ppg throughout that stretch. With Philadelphia's lengthy injury report, and a lot of uncertainties on the offensive end, expect the Hawks to keep things close and take Atlanta and the points.


PG 3 BACK IN ACTION

The Kings are on the tail end of a back-to-back as 13.5-point underdogs as they travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers.

Sacramento has lost 10 straight in the head-to-head versus Los Angeles. Over the last three meetings, the Kings have been outscored 114-101 while being held under 42 percent shooting from the floor. With Paul George and Patrick Beverely back in the lineup, look for the Clippers to become even more dominant defensively and hold the Kings Under their team total of 106.5.


DEFENSIVE BATTLE

The Jazz have won 14 of their most recent 17 games overall, but find themselves in a tricky matchup today as 1-point road underdogs versus The Nuggets. Denver has posted an 18-6 home record this season, but will still be shorthanded for today's contest with Paul Millsap, Mason Plumlee and Jamal Murray all listed as out.

Offensively the Jazz are clicking, shooting at least 50 percent from the floor in seven of their last 10 games. Today they take on a Denver team that is equally as good on the defensive end of the floor but is missing some key offensive weapons. With Utah playing on a back-to-back, and the Nuggets giving up only 103.9 ppg at home, bet Under the game total of 215.5.

[Udog]

Friday’s 6-pack
— Happy birthday to the great Gene Hackman, who turned 90 Thursday.
— Raptors 115, Cavaliers 109— Toronto has won nine games in a row.
— Hawks 127, 76ers 117— Philly lost eight of its last ten road games.
— Celtics 119, Warriors 104— Golden State is 10-39, worst record in NBA.
— Nuggets 106, Jazz 100— Denver had a 27-1 run in this game.
— Kings 124, Clippers 103— Sacramento outscored LA 36-14 in 2nd quarter.


Quote of the Day:
“It takes two to lie, Marge. One to lie and one to listen.”
Homer Simpson

Friday’s quiz
Which NBA team drafted Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft?

Thursday’s quiz
Central Michigan’s sports teams are known as the Chippewas.

Wednesday’s quiz
Super Bowl V was the first one with a single digit pointspread; Colts (+2.5) beat Dallas 16-13. Super Bowls III and IV were both won by double digit underdogs.

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

13) From ESPN Stats/Info, and Elias Sports:

Kansas City Chiefs have gone with a pass play 61.4% of the time this season, including playoffs. The only teams with higher % prior to playing in a Super Bowl were the 2008 Cardinals (63.1%) and the 2009 Colts (62.8%). Both teams lost in the Super Bowl.

12) Ohio State freshman D.J. Carton is stepping away from the basketball program to focus on his mental health. Carton, the Buckeyes’ 3rd-leading scorer, 2nd-leading assist guy, averaging 10.4 ppg and 3.0 apg.

Ohio State lost six of its last eight games, after starting the season 11-1.

11) Nevada sportsbooks had handle of $5.3B last year, a 6.1% increase over 2018, and a hold of $329.1M, a 9.5% increase over the year before.

10) SEC commissioner Greg Sankey announced that approximately $651M of total revenue was divided among the 14 schools of the SEC for the 2018-19 fiscal year (up from $627.1M distributed in 2017-18). That’s $44.6M per school. Lot of money.

9) Maryland 82, Iowa 72— Terrapins avenge an earlier loss, have won four games in a row, are 15-4, 7-3 in Big 14 games, 5-0 at home.

8) UCLA 72, Colorado 68— Buffs lose for only third time in 12 games, slip to 5-3 in Pac-12. UCLA will be a tough out in the Pac-12 tourney and the NIT.

7) Upsets:
— Louisiana (+12) 66, Tex-Arlington 65
— Weber State (+9.5) 75, Southern Utah 65
— High Point (+9) 62, Campbell 57
— Oregon State (+8.5) 68, Stanford 63
— UCLA (+5) 72, Colorado 68
— UAB (+4.5) 76, Texas-San Antonio 68
— Tennessee State (+4.5) 72, Jacksonville State 62

6) Arizona 75, Washington 72— Huskies lost for 4th time in row, and 8th time in last ten games; losing their point guard (grades) was a disaster- they fall apart at the end of close games.

— Washington led by 9 with 12:52 left after a dunk, but kid who dunked got a technical for yapping, giving the two points back.
— Huskies made 14-28 3-pointers, shot 35.5% inside arc.
— Washington was outscored 11-3 over final 4:45 of game.

5) Little Rock 96, Coastal Carolina 79— Trojans were 39-47 on foul line, a ridiculous amount of FT’s in a college game; Coastal was 22-33. Little Rock leads Sun Belt with a 10-2 mark.

4) Florida Atlantic 69, Western Kentucky 65— Hilltoppers fall into a tie for 2nd in C-USA; their bench played total of 21:00, a bad omen when the conference tourney rolls around.

3) William & Mary 59, Northeastern 58— Tribe takes over first place in CAA, which doesn’t mean that much, since conference tourney is at a neutral site- only the tournament winner will go to the NCAA’s- W&M has never been to the NCAA tournament.

2) Illinois 59, Minnesota 51— Illini wins its seventh game in a row; they’re 8-2 in Big 14.

1) Oregon State 68, Stanford 63— Cardinal has now lost three games in a row after starting season 15-2, and the Oregon Ducks come calling next.

[Udog]

501TORONTO -502 DETROIT
DETROIT is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) when the total >=220 in the last 3 seasons.

503CHICAGO -504 BROOKLYN
CHICAGO is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) versus up-tempo teams averaging 88 or more shots/game in the last 3 seasons.

505DALLAS -506 HOUSTON
DALLAS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite in the current season.

507MEMPHIS -508 NEW ORLEANS
MEMPHIS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better over the last 2 seasons.

509OKLAHOMA CITY -510 PHOENIX
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games when the total >=220 in the current season.

511DENVER -512 MILWAUKEE
DENVER is 32-14 ATS (16.6 Units) in road games versus excellent teams - shooting >=46% with a defense of <=43% since 1996.

513PORTLAND -514 LA LAKERS
LA LAKERS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) versus teams who average 7 or less steals/game on the season in the current season.

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 31

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TORONTO (33 - 14) at DETROIT (17 - 32) - 1/31/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
DETROIT is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DETROIT is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
DETROIT is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against DETROIT 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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CHICAGO (19 - 31) at BROOKLYN (20 - 26) - 1/31/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 58-72 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 43-56 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 96-62 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 7-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (29 - 18) at HOUSTON (29 - 18) - 1/31/2020, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (24 - 24) at NEW ORLEANS (19 - 29) - 1/31/2020, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 153-118 ATS (+23.2 Units) in January games since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 179-132 ATS (+33.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (29 - 20) at PHOENIX (20 - 27) - 1/31/2020, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in January games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-45 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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DENVER (32 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 6) - 1/31/2020, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 straight up against DENVER 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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PORTLAND (21 - 27) at LA LAKERS (36 - 10) - 1/31/2020, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 177-221 ATS (-66.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS 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]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 31

Raptors-Pistons
Toronto won its last nine games; they’re 1-3 ATS in last four road games. Seven of their last eight road games went over. Detroit lost its last four games; they’re 2-10 ATS in last dozen home games. Over is 15-5 in their last 20 games.

Raptors won seven of last ten games with the Pistons; they’re 3-3 ATS in last six trips to Detroit. Three of last four series games went over.

Bulls-Nets
Chicago split its last 12 games; they’re 2-6-1 ATS in last nine road games. Four of their last five games went over. Brooklyn lost six of its last eight games; they lost four of last five home games. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Bulls lost seven of last eight games with the Nets; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Brooklyn. Last four series games went over.

Mavericks-Rockets
Doncic got hurt at practice (check status) Dallas won six of last nine games; they’re 11-4-1 ATS in last 16 road games. Under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Houston lost six of its last nine games; they lost three of last four home games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Mavericks lost seven of last ten games with the Rockets; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Houston. Under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games.

Grizzlies-Pelicans
Memphis won four in row, 11 of last 13 games; they’re 8-3-1 ATS in last dozen road games. Over is 6-1 in their last seven road games. New Orleans won 12 of its last 18 games; they’re 7-2 ATS in last nine home games. Over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Grizzlies lost five of last seven games with New Orleans; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Thunder-Suns
OKC won six of its last seven games; they covered their last six road games. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Phoenix split its last 12 games; they’re 1-4-1 ATS in last six home games. Four of their last five home games stayed under.

Thunder won their last seven games with the Suns (6-1 ATS); they covered their last three trips to the desert. Four of last five series games played here stayed under.

Nuggets-Bucks
Check status of Milwaukee star Antetokounmpo. Denver won five of its last seven road games; they’re 2-5-1 ATS if they played the night before. Under is 5-1 in their last six road games. Milwaukee won its last nine games; they’re 11-4 ATS in last 15 home games. Bucks’ last four home games went over.

Nuggets lost last two games with Milwaukee, after winning six of previous eight meetings; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Milwaukee. Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.

Trailblazers-Lakers
Figures to be an emotional night at Staples Center. Portland won three of its last four games; 3-9 ATS in last dozen road games. Five of their last six games went over. Lakers haven’t played since Saturday; they won 12 of last 14 games, are 5-6 ATS in last 11 home games. Over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Trailblazers lost four of last five games with the Lakers; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five series games played here. Three of last four series games went over.

[Udog]

NBA

Friday, January 31

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Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Toronto
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Brooklyn is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Brooklyn is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against Chicago
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Chicago is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn

Houston Rockets
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games at home
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Houston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 14 games when playing Dallas
Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 18-5-2 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Dallas is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dallas's last 14 games when playing Houston
Dallas is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Houston

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 14-3-1 ATS in its last 18 games
New Orleans is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 15 games
New Orleans is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
New Orleans is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games at home
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Memphis
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Memphis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Memphis is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Denver
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games on the road
Denver is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee

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

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Lakers is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 9 games
LA Lakers is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Lakers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
LA Lakers is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing Portland
LA Lakers is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Portland
LA Lakers is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing at home against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
Portland is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Portland is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland's last 14 games on the road
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Portland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, January 31


Toronto @ Detroit

Game 501-502
January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.003
Detroit
115.491
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 4 1/2
223
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4 1/2); Over

Chicago @ Brooklyn

Game 503-504
January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
112.906
Brooklyn
113.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 1
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 5 1/2
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+5 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Houston

Game 505-506
January 31, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
112.523
Houston
123.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 11
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 8 1/2
239 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-8 1/2); Under

Memphis @ New Orleans

Game 507-508
January 31, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
117.791
New Orleans
126.330
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 8 1/2
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 5 1/2
240
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-5 1/2); Under

Denver @ Milwaukee

Game 511-512
January 31, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
120.126
Milwaukee
126.082
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 6
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 9 1/2
223 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+9 1/2); Under

Oklahoma City @ Phoenix

Game 509-510
January 31, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
120.670
Phoenix
123.225
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 2 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+1 1/2); Under

Portland @ LA Lakers

Game 513-514
January 31, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
111.199
LA Lakers
125.506
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 14 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 12
230 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-12); Under

[Udog]

Saturday’s 6-pack
— Penn 75, Harvard 72 OT— Yale, Princeton lead Ivy League at 3-0 .
— Kent State 68, Akron 67— Both teams are 6-3 in MAC.
— Bowling Green 78, Buffalo 77— Falcons won their last eight games.
— Siena 87, Iona 64— Saints get their first road win in ten tries.
— Thunder 111, Suns 107— OKC won six of its last seven games.
— Portland 127, Lakers 119— Damian Lillard is the first player in NBA history to record 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ 3’s in five straight games.


Quote of the Day:
“That’s why I wanted out. I never felt like the organization was really trying to win a Super Bowl and really chasing the Super Bowl. Because that’s what today’s day and age is. The game today is you can’t just hope you draft well and not go after free agents and you just end up in the Super Bowl. You gotta go get it.”
Carson Palmer, talking about his time with the Bengals

Saturday’s quiz
Who was the 49ers’ quarterback last time they played in the Super Bowl?

Friday’s quiz
Golden State Warriors drafted Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft.

Thursday’s quiz
Central Michigan’s sports teams are known as the Chippewas.

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Saturday’s Den: Looking at mid-major college hoop leagues……

13) WCC— Gonzaga is 8-0; they’ll be in the NCAA’s, but will anyone else from this league get in? The middle of the WCC has gotten better, and Saint Mary’s/BYU have been upset by teams in the middle, putting them squarely on the NCAA’s bubble. The conference tournament in Las Vegas could wind up being very interesting, especially a BYU-Saint Mary’s semi-final.

12) MAAC— Weird league; every team has 3+ losses, and 3+ wins. The last place team is only 3.5 games out of first place. In other words, the conference tournament in Atlantic City figures to be a circus. Iona has been in the NCAAs the last four years, but they’re playing with an interim coach this season and are struggling at 5-11, 3-6 in MAAC.

11) Horizon— Wright State is 9-1 and leads by two games; Northern Kentucky is the only other team in the league over .500 in league play. Five teams (half the league) are currently 5-5 in Horizon games.

10) Big Sky— Another wide-open league; Eastern Washington is 6-2, Montana is 7-3, despite being only 11-10 overall. Conference tournament is in Boise this year, should be interesting. The two Idaho teams in the league are in last and second-to-last place.

9) CAA— William & Mary has never been in the NCAAs, but they’re in first place in CAA right now, and their coach’s name is Fischer, so he must be smart, right? �� Hofstra, Charleston and Towson are only a game behind the Tribe; Conference tournament is in Washington DC this year and as usual, should be solid entertainment.

8) Former NBA player Darrell Walker (10-year vet) has Little Rock at 10-2 in Sun Belt and in first place, four years after Chris Beard won 30 games with the Trojans. Rob Lanier has Georgia State at 7-3 in his first year with the Panthers. Sun Belt tourney starts out at campus sites; the semis/finals are in New Orleans. Having home court edge figures to be a powerful thing.

7) Southern— Bottom three teams in league are combined 3-25 in conference play, which means the other seven teams are all over .500 in league games. Semi-finals of their tournament figure to be excellent. This is an underrated league whose games should be on TV more.

6) Missouri Valley— Evansville won in Rupp Arena in November, but they’re 0-9 in Valley games. Northern Iowa leads league at 7-2; three teams are 6-3, so Arch Madness figures to be fun. UNI is 18-3 overall, with a win at Colorado; they’re the clear-cut favorite here.

5) Mountain West— San Diego State is jogging to a league title; doubtful they get another team in NCAA’s, unless Aztecs get upset in conference tourney. Not sure who second-best team is; Utah State has been a disappointment, UNLV isn’t deep enough, Colorado State won six of its last seven games. Steve Alford has done better than expected in his first year at Reno.

4) Atlantic 14— Dayton is in NCAA’s; VCU/Rhode Island are both bubble teams that will be a problem if they make the field of 68. Dayton is going to be a popular pick to make the Final Four, maybe too popular. St Joe’s is 0-8; why the hell did they fire Phil Martelli?

3) American— Any team where Memphis is in 6th place has to be pretty good; Tigers are #353 experience team, the youngest team in country. Kelvin Sampson has Houston in first place, Tulsa is a surprising second, Cincinnati/Wichita State are bubble teams. SMU split its last six games, as they try to stay on the bubble.

2) Conference USA— This league is weird; their schedule after Feb 15 is determined by where teams are in standings, to try and boost league’s power ratings. North Texas is in first place as I type this, followed by Louisiana Tech/Western Kentucky. Half the teams in the league are either 4-5 or 5-4 in conference games.

1) Big West— No teams in top 100, so their tournament in Anaheim will be late night fun during Champ Week. Cal-Irvine/Hawai’i lead the league right now; Riverside/Northridge are much-improved, while Santa Barbara has been a disappointment. Who improves the most between now and the conference tournament? League appears to be fairly wide open.

[Udog]

515MINNESOTA -516 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 54-37 ATS (13.3 Units) vs. losing teams in the last 3 seasons.

517MIAMI -518 ORLANDO
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (8.8 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

519NEW YORK -520 INDIANA
INDIANA is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

521BROOKLYN -522 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) in home games versus good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game in the current season.

523GOLDEN STATE -524 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 28-56 ATS (-33.6 Units) as a favorite in the last 3 seasons.

527ATLANTA -528 DALLAS
DALLAS are 269-221 ATS (25.9 Units) when playing 6 or less games in 14 days since 1996.

529CHARLOTTE -530 SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

531UTAH -532 PORTLAND
PORTLAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 110+ points/game in the current season.

533LA LAKERS -534 SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) revenging a same season loss vs opponent in the current season.

[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, February 1

Timberwolves-Clippers
Minnesota lost its last ten games; they’re 4-9-1 ATS in last 14 road games. Over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Clippers won eight of last 11 games; they’re 3-5 ATS in last eight home games. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.

Timberwolves lost three of last four games with the Clippers; they’re 3-1 ATS in last four series games played here. Over is 7-1 in last eight series games.

Heat-Magic
Miami split its last six games; they’re 2-5 ATS in last seven road games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Orlando lost six of its last seven games; they’re 3-5 ATS in last eight home games. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Heat lost five of last seven games with the Magic; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five trips to Orlando. Five of last six series games stayed under.

Knicks-Pacers
New York lost seven of its last nine games, covered one of last five road games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Indiana won eight of its last nine games; they’re 7-3-1 ATS in last 11 home games. Five of their last six games went over.

Knicks lost their last seven games with the Pacers, but covered three of last four; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Indiana. Three of last four series games went under.

Nets-Wizards
Brooklyn won three of its last four games; they’re 1-7 ATS in last eight road games. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Washington split its last six games; they won/covered five of last six home games. Wizards’ last five games went over.

Nets lost six of last ten games with the Wizards; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Washington (under 3-2).

Warriors-Cavaliers
Golden State lost 15 of its last 16 games; they’re 6-5 ATS in last 11 road games. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Cleveland lost nine of its last ten games; they’re 2-7 ATS in last nine home games. Over is 7-3 in their last eight games.

Warriors won their last nine games with Cleveland (6-3 ATS); they’re 4-1 ATS in last five visits to Ohio. Four of their last six games went over.

76ers-Celtics
Philly won six of its last eight, but they’re 1-8-1 ATS in last ten road games. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Boston won five of its last six games; they’re 5-2 ATS in last seven home games. Celtics’ last five games stayed under the total.

76ers won their last four games with the Celtics; they’re 1-3 ATS in last four visits to Boston. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Hawks-Mavericks
Atlanta lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-5 ATS in last six road games. Eight of their last nine games went over. Dallas lost in Houston last nite, their third loss in last four games. Mavs are 3-9-1 ATS in last 13 home games. Over is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Hawks won nine of their last ten games with the Mavericks; they covered their last five visits to Dallas. Under is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Hornets-Spurs
Charlotte lost eight of its last nine games; 0-3-1 ATS in last four road games. Six of their last seven games stayed under. San Antonio lost three of its last four games; they’re 8-17 ATS at home. Four of their last six games went over.

Spurs won seven of last ten games with Charlotte; Hornets 2-3 ATS in last five visits to the Alamo. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games.

Jazz–Trailblazers
Utah lost its last three games; they’re 1-3 ATS in last four road games. Six of their last seven road games went over. Portland won four of its last five games; they’re 2-7 ATS in last nine home games. Six of their last seven games went over.

Jazz/Trailblazers split their last ten games; Utah is 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Portland. Five of last seven games stayed under.

Lakers-Kings
Lakers lost at home last night; they lost three of last five games, are 1-3 ATS in last four road games. Over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Sacramento won three of its last four games; they’re 2-11-1 ATS in last 14 home games. Over is 9-1 in their last ten games.

Lakers won six of last eight games with the Kings, with both losses by a point; they covered three of last four visits to Sacramento. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games.

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NBA

Saturday, February 1

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Trend Report
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Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
LA Clippers is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
LA Clippers is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
LA Clippers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Clippers's last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games
Indiana is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing New York
Indiana is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against New York
Indiana is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 8 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Indiana
New York is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Indiana
New York is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Indiana

Orlando Magic
Orlando is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Miami
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Orlando is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Orlando's last 16 games when playing at home against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Miami's last 25 games
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Miami is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games when playing on the road against Orlando

Washington Wizards
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Brooklyn
Washington is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Brooklyn is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Brooklyn is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Brooklyn is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
Brooklyn is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Washington
Brooklyn is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Golden State
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland

Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Boston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Boston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Philadelphia is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games at home
Dallas is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Atlanta's last 23 games on the road
Atlanta is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 12 games at home
San Antonio is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing Charlotte
San Antonio is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
San Antonio is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games when playing San Antonio
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Charlotte is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio

Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Sacramento is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento's last 10 games
Sacramento is 2-11-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games at home
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Sacramento's last 15 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 10 games
LA Lakers is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 8 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Lakers's last 15 games when playing Sacramento
LA Lakers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
LA Lakers is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games
Portland is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games when playing Utah
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Portland's last 22 games when playing at home against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games
Utah is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 10 games
Utah is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing Portland
Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
Utah is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Utah's last 22 games when playing on the road against Portland


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