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**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 09:26 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Wisconsin 80, Indiana 73, 2OT- Hoosiers have lost 18 straight in Madison.
— Gonzaga 86, BYU 68- Zags jumped out to a 23-2 lead.
— Illinois 81, Northwestern 56— Illini was down 43-28 at halftime.
— USC 87, Arizona 73— Trojans had lost 10 in a row in Tucson.
— Cincinnati 76, SMU 69— Bearcats snap a 5-game skid.
— UCLA 81, Arizona State 75 OT— Bruins improve to 4-0 in Pac-12.

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 361,106
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

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Armadillo: Friday's Den: Early season trends for each NBA team

It is early in the NBA season, but here are trends to consider for each team:

— Atlanta Hawks lost their last three games, all at home; their last four games stayed under the total. Hawks covered all four of their road games.

— Boston Celtics won three in row, five of last six games; underdogs covered seven of their nine games this season.

— Brooklyn Nets lost four of their last six games; three of their last four games went over.

— Charlotte Hornets lost three of last four games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games.

— Chicago Bulls covered six of last seven games overall, but lost three of four home games SU. Bulls’ last three home games went over the total.

— Cleveland Cavaliers lost four of their last five games; their last six games stayed under.

— Underdogs covered five of seven Dallas gams; four of their last five games stayed under the total.

— Denver Nuggets are 1-4 ATS at home; six of their seven games went over.

— Detroit Pistons are 1-7, but they covered three of last four games. Detroit’s last three games went over the total.

— Golden State Warriors are 4-4, with three losses by 24+ points; they’re 2-4 ATS as underdogs.

— Houston Rockets are 0-3 SU on road; their last three games overall stayed under the total.

— Indiana Pacers are off to a 6-2 start, both SU/ATS; three of their last four games stayed under.

— LA Clippers won/covered three of four road games; they’re 3-2 ATS at home.

— LA Lakers are 2-2 SU at home, 4-0 on road; they’re 4-4 ATS. Lakers’ last six games stayed under the total.

— Memphis Grizzlies lost five of their first seven games; they’re 1-3 SU at home. Five of their last six games stayed under.

— Miami Heat lost both its road games; six of their seven games stayed under the total.

— Milwaukee Bucks won all four home games (3-1 ATS); over is 6-2 in their games.

— Minnesota Timberwolves lost their last five games (1-4 ATS); their last three games went over.

— New Orleans Pelicans split their first eight games SU; last three went over the total, were decided by total of seven points.

— New York Knicks won/covered three in row, five of last six games; their last five games went under the total.

— Oklahoma City is 0-3 SU at home, 3-1 on road; under is 3-1 in their road games.

— Orlando Magic is off to a 6-2 start, 3-0 on road; their last four games stayed under total.

— Philadelphia 76ers won their last five games; they’re 5-3 ATS, 3-2 at home. Under is 3-0 in their road games.

— Phoenix Suns are 6-2 SU/ATS; all four of their road games stayed under total.

— Portland Trailblazers lost three of last four games; they’re 0-3 ATS at home. Blazers are 0-3 SU when they score fewer than 115 points.

— Sacramento Kings lost three of their last four games; four of their last five games went over.

— San Antonio Spurs lost four of their last five games; they’re 3-0 ATS at home.

— Toronto Raptors are 1-6 SU/ATS, 0-4 on road. Last three Toronto games went over.

— Utah Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. Three of their last four games went over.

— Washington Wizards are 0-4 ATS at home, 4-0 on road; their last four games went over.

**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 10:29 AM

543PHOENIX -544 DETROIT
PHOENIX is 12-1 ATS (10.9 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

545CHARLOTTE -546 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games after a game where they failed to cover the spread in the last 3 seasons.

547WASHINGTON -548 BOSTON
BOSTON is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) after 2+ road games over the last 2 seasons.

549OKLAHOMA CITY -550 NEW YORK
OKLAHOMA CITY is 277-227 ATS (27.3 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game since 1996.

551UTAH -552 MILWAUKEE
MILWAUKEE is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) after leading their last 2 games by 10+ points at the half over the last 2 seasons.

553ORLANDO -554 HOUSTON
ORLANDO is 15-4 ATS (10.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=46% over the last 2 seasons.

555BROOKLYN -556 MEMPHIS
BROOKLYN is 29-11 ATS (16.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points in the last 3 seasons.

557TORONTO -558 SACRAMENTO
TORONTO is 15-4 ATS (10.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games in the last 3 seasons.

557TORONTO -558 SACRAMENTO
Nick Nurse is 15-4 ATS (10.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games (Coach of TORONTO)

559LA CLIPPERS -560 GOLDEN STATE
GOLDEN STATE is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more 3 straight games in the last 3 seasons.

**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 10:29 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, January 8

**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 10:31 AM

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Long Sheet

Friday, January 8

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PHOENIX (6 - 2) at DETROIT (1 - 7) - 1/8/2021, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 234-284 ATS (-78.4 Units) after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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CHARLOTTE (3 - 5) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 4) - 1/8/2021, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 59-91 ATS (-41.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 201-251 ATS (-75.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WASHINGTON (2 - 6) at BOSTON (6 - 3) - 1/8/2021, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 55-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-39 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (3 - 4) at NEW YORK (5 - 3) - 1/8/2021, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-0 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-0 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (4 - 4) at MILWAUKEE (5 - 3) - 1/8/2021, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 103-81 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 91-71 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 296-354 ATS (-93.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 86-135 ATS (-62.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

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

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ORLANDO (6 - 2) at HOUSTON (2 - 4) - 1/8/2021, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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BROOKLYN (5 - 4) at MEMPHIS (2 - 6) - 1/8/2021, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 98-71 ATS (+19.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TORONTO (1 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (4 - 4) - 1/8/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (6 - 3) at GOLDEN STATE (4 - 4) - 1/8/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 73-49 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 8-6 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-7 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (4 - 5) at LA LAKERS (6 - 3) - 1/8/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 181-224 ATS (-65.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 1-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 10:33 AM

NBA

Friday, January 8

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Trend Report
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Phoenix @ Detroit
Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix

Oklahoma City @ New York
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City

Washington @ Boston
Washington
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington

Charlotte @ New Orleans
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games
New Orleans
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte

Orlando @ Houston
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Orlando's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games at home
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando

Brooklyn @ Memphis
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games

Utah @ Milwaukee
Utah
Utah is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

LA Clippers @ Golden State
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games at home

Chicago @ LA Lakers
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games

Toronto @ Sacramento
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-08-2021, 12:04 PM

Hoop Trends for Friday Jan. 8
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Brooklyn at Memphis (8:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Grizzlies are 10-0 ATS (11.45 ppg) as a home dog with no rest after outscoring their opponent in the paint by double digits last game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Charlotte at New Orleans (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Pelicans are 0-17 ATS (-9.91 ppg) at home after they shot worse than 26% from beyond the arc last game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Washington at Boston (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Wizards are 13-0 OU (18.69 ppg) on the road with rest off a road game.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oklahoma City at New York (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Knicks are 0-12 OU (-16.54 ppg) after Julius Randle had at least 5 turnovers last game.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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