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**Udog** · 03-20-2021, 09:22 AM

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**Udog** · 03-20-2021, 09:22 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Since 2000, biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history:
+21.5— Norfolk State over Missouri, 2012
+20.5— Md-Baltimore County over Virginia, 2018
+17.5— Hampton over Iowa State, 2001
+16.5— Middle Tennessee State over Michigan State
+15— Oral Roberts over Ohio State, 2021
+14— Bucknell over Kansas, 2005

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 540,430
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

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Armadillo: Saturday's Den: Wrapping up the first full day of March Madness

West Virginia 84, Morehead State 67:
— Bob Huggins wins his 900th game as a head coach.
— Morehead State made 10-19 on the arc, still didn’t cover as 12-point dogs.
— Sunday will be like a 2012 Big East reunion- West Virginia-Syracuse.

North Texas 78, Purdue 69, OT:
— Mean Green won its last five games, giving up 57 ppg.
— This was Mean Green’s first NCAA Tournament win in school history.
— Purdue is now 3-3 in their last six first round games.

Oral Roberts 75, Ohio State 72, OT:
— Four Oral Roberts starters played 42:00+
— Buckeyes shot 5-23 on arc, 9-18 on foul line. No bueno.
— If you care about such things, #15-seeds are 1-7 SU in next round, 2-5-1 ATS

Oregon State 70, Tennessee 56:
— Tennessee’s center Fulkerson (eye injury) didn’t play; Beavers’ 7-1 Silva was 8-8 from floor.
— Oregon State wins NCAA Tournament game for first time since 1982.
— Since 1987, #12-seeds are 31-18 ATS in 2nd round, 3-6 since 2014.

Florida 75, Virginia Tech 70, OT:
— Tech led by 10 early, by 8 with 15:03 left, let it slip away.
— Hokies sent game to OT with 3-pointer with 0:01 left.
— Florida G Appleby needed stitches for cut to forehead, played only 22:00.

Oklahoma State 69, Liberty 60:
— Liberty led by 3 at half; OSU outscored them 42-30 in second half.
— Cunningham was 3-14 from floor; he tends to coast in first half of games.
— Cunningham is obviously going to the NBA next year; how long does his brother keep his six-figure job as an assistant coach?

Arkansas 85, Colgate 68:
— Colgate played their butts off, led 31-17 early.
— Colgate made 12-27 on arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-12)
— Razorbacks won 12 of their last 14 games.

Loyola Chi 71, Georgia Tech 60:
— Tech got up 13-3 quickly, but missed Moses Wright, ACC player of year.
— Loyola was 11-27 on arc, outscored Tech 10-3 on foul line.
— Since 2013, MVC teams are 11-1 SU, 10-2 ATS in NCAA games.

Rutgers 60, Clemson 56:
— Clemson led by 5 early in 2nd half;
— Rutgers held Tigers to 35.6% from floor, outrebounded them 41-32.
— Favorites went 10-6 ATS in Friday’s games.

Villanova 73, Winthrop 63
— Villanova shot 57.7% inside arc, win for only 2nd time in last five games.
— Winthrop finishes season 23-2; they were in NCAA for only 2nd time in last decade.
— Villanova plays #13-seed North Texas Sunday.

Syracuse 78, San Diego State 62
— Syracuse made 15-27 on the arc; its easier shooting outside the dome.
— Buddy Boeheim had 30 points; he’ll be in the NBA in two years.
— San Diego State started four seniors; will their coach bolt for Minnesota?

Wisconsin 85, North Carolina 62:
— Only time Badgers scored more points this year? November 27, vs Ark-Pine Bluff.
— Wisconsin made 13-27 on arc, scored 1.29 points/possession.
— North Carolina was 2-5 this year when they rebounded 33.3% or less of their own missed shots; they grabbed 30% of their misses in this game.

Texas Tech 65, Utah State 53:
— Aggies shot 58% inside arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-14)
— Texas Tech forces turnovers 24.1% of time (#6).
— Arkansas-Texas Tech is a matchup from the old Southwest Conference.

Illinois 78, Drexel 49:
— This looked a 1-16 game; not competitive.
— Dragons have to be proud of making NCAAs for first time since 1996.
— Illinois took only eight foul shots, seven 3-pointers; they steamrolled Drexel.

Baylor 79, Hartford 55:
— This was a stress-free win for Baylor; they play Wisconsin-UNC winner Sunday.
— Baylor is shooting 41.4% on arc this season, best in country.
— America East teams are now 6-2 ATS in last eight tournament games; Hartford was +26.

Houston 87, Cleveland State 56:
— Cougars led by 8 at half, then coasted home; one of the day’s worst games.
— Last eight years, Horizon teams are 0-9 in NCAA’s (2-7 ATS)
— Houston has won 8 in a row, has #1 eFG% defense in country.

**Udog** · 03-20-2021, 09:33 AM

501ATLANTA -502 LA LAKERS
ATLANTA is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 in the last 3 seasons.

503SACRAMENTO -504 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games in the current season.

507SAN ANTONIO -508 MILWAUKEE
MILWAUKEE is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of 10 or more in the current season.

509CHARLOTTE -510 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 9-0 ATS (9 Units) after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, March 20

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 20

Atlanta @ LA Lakers
Hawks (21-20)
— Hawks are 7-0 SU since they fired their coach (5-1-1 ATS).
— Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
— 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 road games went over the total.

Lakers (28-13)
— Lakers won six of their last eight games.
— Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
— Under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

— Lakers won eight of last nine series games.
— Atlanta is 2-3 ATS in last five series games played here.
— Under is 4-1 in last five series games.

Sacramento @ Philadelphia
Kings (17-24)
— Sacramento split its last six games SU.
— Kings are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Under is 4-0 in Sacramento’s last four games

76ers (28-13)
— 76ers won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Sixers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Under is 3-1 in Philly’s last four games.

— 76ers won last four series games.
— Kings covered their last three visits to Philly.
— Under is 4-2 in last six series games.

Golden State @ Memphis
Warriors (22-20)
— Golden State won three of its last four games.
— Warriors are 2-4 ATS in last six road games.
— Under is 8-1 in their last eight road games.

Grizzlies (18-20)
— Memphis lost five of its last seven games.
— Grizzlies are 6-3 ATS in last nine games overall.
— Under is 12-2 in their last 14 games.

— Warriors won 116-103 here last night.
— Teams split last six series games.
— Golden State is 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Memphis.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

San Antonio @ Milwaukee
Spurs (22-16)
— San Antonio won four of its last five games.
— Spurs are 12-6 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 5-2 in Spurs’ last seven games.

Bucks (26-14)
— Milwaukee won 10 of its last 11 games
— Bucks are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games.
— Over is 4-2 in Milwaukee’s last six home games

— Milwaukee won five of last seven series games.
— San Antonio covered last four series games.
— Last five series games went over.

Charlotte @ LA Clippers
Hornets (20-20)
— Charlotte lost three of its last four road games SU.
— Hornets are 3-6 ATS in their last nine road games.
— Over is 10-1 in Charlotte’s last 11 road games.

Clippers (26-16)
— Clippers are 5-8 in their last 13 games overall.
— Clippers are 5-2 ATS in last seven home games.
— Over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

— Clippers won nine of last ten series games.
— Hornets are 3-3 ATS in last six series games played here.
— Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

NBA

Saturday, March 20

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Trend Report
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Atlanta @ LA Lakers
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta

Sacramento @ Philadelphia
Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Golden State @ Memphis
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis's last 12 games

San Antonio @ Milwaukee
San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing San Antonio

Charlotte @ LA Clippers
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Charlotte's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
LA Clippers is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Charlotte

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**Udog** · 03-20-2021, 09:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 20

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ATLANTA (21 - 20) at LA LAKERS (28 - 13) - 3/20/2021, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 24-48 ATS (-28.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 24) at PHILADELPHIA (28 - 13) - 3/20/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 171-134 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (22 - 20) at MEMPHIS (18 - 20) - 3/20/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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SAN ANTONIO (22 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (26 - 14) - 3/20/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1145-1015 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 388-307 ATS (+50.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 302-364 ATS (-98.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 90-142 ATS (-66.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

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

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 20) at LA CLIPPERS (26 - 16) - 3/20/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 209-260 ATS (-77.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 85-63 ATS (+15.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season.
CHARLOTTE is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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** · 03-20-2021, 10:13 AM

**Udog** · 03-20-2021, 11:08 AM

Hoop Trends for Saturday March 20
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Sacramento at Philadelphia (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The 76ers are 10-0 ATS (9.70 ppg) at home after they shot under 40% from the field.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Golden State at Memphis (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Warriors are 0-10-1 ATS (-13.45 ppg) with no rest off a win in which they had less than 15% of their points from free throws.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Sacramento at Philadelphia (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The 76ers are 11-0 OU (11.27 ppg) as a home favorite coming off a game as a dog.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Golden State at Memphis (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Grizzlies are 0-9-1 OU (-10.65 ppg) off a game as a favorite in which Ja Morant was their high scorer.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

**CheCheBoFumbe** · 03-21-2021, 01:30 AM

Looking forward to more of this information

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