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**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 08:47 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— Virginia Tech 78, North Carolina 77 2OT— Tar Heels lost 9 of last 11 games.

— Tulsa 80, Memphis 40— Ugly road loss for the 14-4 Tigers.

— Southern Illinois 68, Northern Iowa 66— Upset win for the Salukis.

— Binghamton 83, Stony Brook 79— Bearcats were a 17-point underdog.

— Penn State 72, Michigan 63— Wolverines are 4-7 in their last 11 games.

— Sierra Canyon HS’s basketball team has flown over 38,000 miles this year; sons of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade are on that team.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud……

13) Dallas Cowboys hiring a new coach could help fast track Dak Prescott’s contract situation, because Prescott can’t participate in an off-season workout program unless he is under contract, which he isn’t right now.

When you have a new coach, the off-season program is more important than usual. Helps to have the quarterback there, ya think?

12) Suspensions after the Kansas/K-State fracas Tuesday:
Kansas: Silvio De Sousa 12 games, David McCormack 2 games
Kansas State: James Love 8 games, Antonio Gordon 3 games

11) New York Mets are expected to name Luis Rojas their next manager; Rojas was originally set to be the Mets quality control coach, same job he had last year. 38-year old Rojas is Felipe Alou’s son, so he has excellent bloodlines to be a major league skipper.

10) Disappointed that Showtime hasn’t committed to another season of the terrific show Ray Donovan; its very well done, good entertainment. If they’re smart, they’ll sign up for Season 8.

9) Phillies added four veterans to bolster their roster:
— P’s Francisco Liriano, Bud Norris, Drew Storen
— IF Neil Walker

8) Philadelphia police are investigating Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot Gritty for allegedly punching a 13-year-old kid at an event for season ticket holders. Seriously, they are.

7) Baseball stuff:
— Kansas City Royals re-signed LF Alex Gordon to a one-year, $4M deal. Gordon apparently waived his no-trade clause, which could become interesting in July.

6) Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald bought a small piece of the Phoenix Suns, joining Aaron Rodgers as NFL players who own part of an NBA franchise.

5) Hawai’i hired former Arizona State coach Todd Graham as its new football coach.

4) Eli Manning retired from the NFL Wednesday, with a career record of 117-117, 8-4 in playoff games, with two Super Bowl titles.

3) When LSU won the national title in college football, coach Ed Orgeron banked $1.775M in bonuses……..Oregon coach Mario Cristobal earned $1.175M in bonuses, and his Ducks didn’t even make it to the national playoff.

2) There have been 10 kickoff returns for TDs in the Super Bowl, no punt return TD’s.

1) Is it me, or does 397 people voting on the Hall of Fame seem excessive? If its not excessive, then I’d like a vote too— guaranteed I watch more baseball than most of the voters.

**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 08:52 AM

555WASHINGTON -556 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 28-54 ATS (-31.4 Units) as a favorite in the last 3 seasons.

557LA LAKERS -558 BROOKLYN
LA LAKERS are 9-0 ATS (9 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

559DALLAS -560 PORTLAND
PORTLAND is 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) in home games versus good passing teams, averaging >=23 assists/game in the current season.

559DALLAS -560 PORTLAND
DALLAS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the current season.

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 23

Wizards-Cavaliers
Washington lost at Miami in OT last nite; they lost four of last five games, are 1-4 ATS in last five road games. Over is 8-2 in their last ten road games. Cleveland lost its last five games; they lost last five home games SU, are 9-11 ATS at home. Five of their last six home games went over.

Wizards lost three of last four games with the Cavaliers; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Cleveland. Three of their last four games went over.

Lakers-Nets
Lakers won 11 of their last 13 games; they’re 4-2 ATS in last six road games, 4-1 ATS if they played night before. Six of LA’s last seven games went over. Brooklyn lost 11 of its last 13 games; they’re 1-4 ATS in last five games as a home underdog. Three of their last four games went over.

Lakers lost three of last five games with the Nets; they’re 2-2-1 ATS in last five visits to Brooklyn. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Mavericks-Trailblazers
Dallas won four of its last five games; they’re 9-3-1 ATS in last 13 road games. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games. Portland split its last ten games; they’re 0-6 ATS in last six home games. Four of their last five games went over.

Home side won six of last seven Dallas-Portland games; Mavericks covered two of their last three visits to Oregon. Four of last five series games went over.

NBA

Thursday, January 23

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 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 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Washington
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games on the road
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games when playing on the road against Cleveland

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games
Brooklyn is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Brooklyn is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Brooklyn is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 3-10-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Brooklyn is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Brooklyn's last 13 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
LA Lakers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
LA Lakers is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Lakers's last 13 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Portland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games at home
Portland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Portland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 16-5-1 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Dallas is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Portland
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

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**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 09:49 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 23

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WASHINGTON (14 - 29) at CLEVELAND (12 - 32) - 1/23/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games after allowing 130 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 40-61 ATS (-27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 97-127 ATS (-42.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-54 ATS (-31.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 224-272 ATS (-75.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 58-77 ATS (-26.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-54 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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LA LAKERS (35 - 9) at BROOKLYN (18 - 24) - 1/23/2020, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DALLAS (27 - 16) at PORTLAND (19 - 26) - 1/23/2020, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 10:24 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, January 23

Washington @ Cleveland

Game 555-556
January 23, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
111.874
Cleveland
106.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
231
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+1 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Brooklyn

Game 557-558
January 23, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
117.999
Brooklyn
114.348
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 3 1/2
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 5 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+5 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Portland

Game 559-560
January 23, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
121.651
Portland
114.974
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 6 1/2
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 2
229 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-2); Under

**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 04:49 PM

By: Monique Vág

SNAPPING A LOSING STREAK

The Cavaliers hope to snap their five-game losing streak as they host the Wizards as 2.5-point home favorites. The Wizards rank last in the league in scoring defense and surrender 122.7 points per game on the road. Over their last three games Washington has given up 134 or more points twice.

Look for Cleveland to capitalize off a porous Wizards defense and improve on their 6-15 home record. Take the Cavaliers on the spread laying 2.5-points.

BUILDING OFF A CAREER NIGHT

The Wizards allow 23.6 points and a league-high 17.6 rebounds per game to opposing centers. Cleveland's Tristan Thompson is coming off a game where he logged 22 rebounds through 35 minutes and has grabbed 13 or more boards in five of his last nine games.

Look for Thompson to continue to be active on the glass. Bet Over his rebounding total of 11.5.

GETTING BACK KEY PIECES

The Lakers are 5-point favorites on the road as they take on the Nets. Los Angeles has Kyle Kuzma, and Rajon Rondo listed as probable, and Anthony Davis questionable for Thursday's contest. For the Nets, DeAndre Jordan is questionable with a finger injury, and Kyrie Irving has been upgraded to probable.

Both the Lakers and Nets can put up points early, with L.A. averaging 28.7 first quarter ppg away from home, and the Nets averaging 27.9 ppg at Barclays Center. Both teams will be getting back key offensive weapons today and should have no problems scoring early. Bet Over the first quarter total of 58.

DOING IT THE HARDAWAY

The Blazers are 4-point underdogs as they host the Mavericks. Portland will likely have Trevor Ariza and Hassan Whiteside suit up for today's contest, but still have CJ McCollum listed as questionable.

Dallas' Tim Hardaway Jr. has been efficient from beyond the arc this season connecting on 39.2 percent of his shots from long range. He has hit three or more 3-pointers in six of the Mavs last eight games.

When these teams met earlier this season, Hardaway shot 11-of-23 from the floor for 20 points. Look for similar numbers today and bet Over his points total of 15.5.

LIGHTING IT UP

The Blazers have given up an average of 114.2 ppg at home. During their last three games overall they have surrendered 121 ppg.

The Mavs come in averaging a league-high 118.6 ppg in away contests and have won 10 of their last 13 games on the road. Look for Dallas to prove too strong offensively and lay the points with the Mavs.

**Udog** · 01-23-2020, 04:50 PM

Hoop Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Mavericks are 16-0 ATS (9.72 ppg) on the road off a home game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-11 ATS (-13.09 ppg) as a favorite off a loss in which they shot under 40% from the field.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Trailblazers are 11-0 OU (16.23 ppg) at home with rest after they scored at least 18 fast break points.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-8 OU (-14.56 ppg) as a favorite with rest after they had more than 8 times as` many field goal attempts as turnovers.

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