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**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 08:33 AM

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**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 08:33 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Updated odds to win The Masters:
4-1— Justin Rose
15-2— Jordan Spieth
12-1— Patrick Reed, Jon Rahm
14-1— Justin Thomas
16-1— Hideki Matsuyama
18-1— Webb Simpson

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 556,529
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

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Armadillo: Friday's Den: Random stuff with weekend here……..

13a) Least shocking story of the month: After two seasons with Oklahoma State, assistant coach Cannen Cunningham and the program have mutually agreed to part ways.

Cannen Cunningham is Cade Cunningham’s brother; hiring Cannen and paying him a quarter million bucks is how Oklahoma State landed the best recruit in the country (Cade) last year. Now he is going to go help manage his younger brother’s career in the NBA. Go figure.

Where does the NCAA draw the line on stuff like this: can a recruit’s mother be hired as a secretary and be paid a six-figure salary? Could a sibling be hired as a personal trainer, at $125K a year? What is legal and what isn’t? Inquiring minds would like to know.

13) Early Thursday morning I’m sound asleep when I hear these very loud noises just outside my bedroom window. Some kind of machinery, lot of people talking. Awesome.

Turns out the nice lady across the street was getting her driveway resurfaced. At 8:06am.

Three trucks, some kind of a steamroller, and 4-5 guys chopping away at the old driveway, before the new surface could get put down. Lot of loud noises, not a lot of sleep.

They finished around 3:00 in the afternoon. Driveway looks nice; just wish they had done it later in the day.

12) Wednesday, Washington Nationals intentionally walked Freddie Freeman in both the first and second inning of their 7-6 loss to the Braves. I wondered how often that happens.

So I asked the great researcher Doug Kern on Twitter; turns out the last time that happened was in 2009, when Detroit walked Albert Pujols intentionally in both the 1st/2nd innings.

11) Hello friends, must be quite a week for Jim Nantz; college basketball national title game on Monday night, then off to Augusta for The Masters all weekend. Pretty good week.

I am told his backyard has a par-3 hole in it, but when is the guy ever home? He does NFL in the fall, golf in spring/summer, college basketball all winter. Its good to be him.

10) Mets 3, Marlins 2— Mets had bases loaded, two outs in 2-2 game, bottom of 9th, Miami pitcher throws a strike, Michael Conforto sticks his elbow out, lets the ball hit it and the Mets walk off with a controversial win.

None of the umpires had the onions to say Conforto let the ball hit him; Mets’ TV guys Keith Hernandez/Ron Darling even said he did. Play isn’t reviewable, which is embarrassing. Rule needs to be changed.

9) White Sox 6, Royals 0— Complete game for Lance Lynn, on 111 pitches. First CG of the young season; Chicago’s bullpen has been dismal so far- Tony LaRussa had to be glad to see this.

8) Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next start Sunday against Toronto; he has a blister on his pitching hand. Ohtani went 1-5 as the Angels’ DH Thursday night; he is hitting .280.

7) In 1969, when MLB first went to divisional play, they also added four expansion teams that year- Padres, Royals, Expos, Seattle Pilots. All four expansion teams won their first game that season. Expos are the Washington Nationals now; Pilots are the Milwaukee Brewers.

6) Rory Mcilroy shot +4 (76) in the first round of The Masters Thursday; not only that, on the 7th hole, he hit a shot that struck his dad on the leg. Not good.

5) Read Thursday that actor Don Johnson is re-booting his old TV show Nash Bridges for a run on USA Network, not sure if it is one movie or if it’ll be a series again. Nash Bridges ran on CBS from 1996-2001; Johnson played a San Francisco cop whose partner was played by Cheech Marin, who is also returning for the re-boot.

4) G-League’s Erie BayHawks are moving to Birmingham, AL next season.

3) Arizona State has already poached transfers this spring from Toledo, Boston College, Robert Morris; the kid from Toledo is Marreon Jackson- he scored 18.1 ppg, grabbed 6.1 rpg and dished out 5.9 assists/game. He is expected to be a big help for the Sun Devils, who had four players transfer out of Tempe after the season.

2) UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin parlayed his Bruins’ run to the Final Four into a two-year contract extension.

1) Thursday would’ve been Catfish Hunter’s 75th birthday; he passed away in 1999, at age 53.

James Augustus Hunter was my boyhood hero; on his rookie baseball card, in 1965, they spelled his name wrong on the back (Tim, not Jim) and when 5-year old me saw that, I adopted him as my favorite player, prompting strange looks from my dad. In 1965, not many kids in upstate New York rooted for the Kansas City A’s.

Catfish Hunter won 233 career games, nine of them in the postseason; he threw a perfect game in 1968, and knocked in three of the four runs the A’s scored that game. He won five World Series rings and won inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 09:18 AM

501INDIANA -502 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games revenging a same season loss vs opponent in the current season.

503MEMPHIS -504 NEW YORK
NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (9.8 Units) after 2+ road games in the current season.

505CHICAGO -506 ATLANTA
CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 in the current season.

507MINNESOTA -508 BOSTON
MINNESOTA is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 55% or higher in the last 3 seasons.

509PHILADELPHIA -510 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game in the last 3 seasons.

517WASHINGTON -518 GOLDEN STATE
WASHINGTON is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the last 3 seasons.

519HOUSTON -520 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 92-65 ATS (20.5 Units) as a favorite in the last 3 seasons.

**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 09:22 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, April 9

**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 09:23 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 9

Indiana @ Orlando
Pacers (23-27)
— Indiana is 4-4 SU in its last eight games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Pacers are 4-2 ATS in their last six road games.
— Over is 6-2 in Indiana’s last eight road games.

Magic (17-34)
— Orlando lost 16 of its last 20 games.
— Magic is 6-2 ATS in last eight games overall.
— Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

— Indiana won last four series games.
— Pacers covered two of last three visits to Orlando.
— Last six series games went over the total.

Minnesota @ Boston
Timberwolves (13-39)
— Minnesota lost eight of its last 11 games.
— Wolves are 5-3 ATS in their last eight games overall.
— Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Celtics (26-26)
— Boston won three of its last four games.
— Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last ten home games.
— Under is 9-0 in their last nine home games.

— Celtics won/covered last seven series games.
— Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in last four visits to Boston.
— Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Memphis @ New York
Grizzlies (26-23)
— Memphis won its last four games SU.
— Grizzlies are 10-1 ATS in last 11 games overall.
— Over is 6-1 in last seven Memphis road games.

Knicks (25-27)
— New York lost five of their last six games.
— Knicks are 6-3 ATS in their last nine home games.
— Under is 9-3 in New York’s last 12 games.

— Memphis won three of last four series games.
— Grizzlies are 4-2 ATS in last six trips to Manhattan.
— Four of last six series games stayed under the total.

Chicago @ Atlanta
Bulls (22-28)
— Chicago lost seven of its last 11 games SU.
— Bulls are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Chicago is 5-4 ATS if it played the night before.
— Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Hawks (27-25)
— Hawks is 13-5 SU since they changed coaches.
— Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games.
— Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

— Chicago won seven of last ten series games.
— Bulls covered their last five trips to Atlanta.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Philadelphia @ New Orleans
76ers (35-16)
— 76ers won seven of their last ten games.
— Sixers are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
— Under is 9-3 in Philly’s last 12 games.

Pelicans (22-29)
— New Orleans lost four of its last five games.
— Pelicans are 1-3 ATS in their last four home games.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five games.

— Philly won last four series games.
— 76ers are 2-2-1 ATS in last five visits to New Orleans.
— Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Charlotte @ Milwaukee
Hornets (26-24)
— Charlotte won six of its last nine games SU.
— Hornets covered seven of their last nine games.
— Under is 12-3 in Charlotte’s last 15 games.

Bucks (32-19)
— Milwaukee is 3-5 SU in its last eight games.
— Bucks are 1-4 ATS in last five home games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Bucks are 3-4 ATS if they played the night before.
— Over is 10-5 in Milwaukee’s last 15 games.

— Bucks won seven of last eight series games.
— Hornets are 1-2-1 ATS in last four visits here.
— Over is 6-4 in last ten series games.

San Antonio @ Denver
Spurs (24-24)
— San Antonio lost four in row, nine of its last 11 games.
— Spurs are 4-1 ATS in last five road games.
— Over is 8-4 in Spurs’ last dozen games.

Nuggets (33-18)
— Denver won its last seven games (6-1 ATS)
— Nuggets are 4-2 ATS in last six home games.
— Over is 6-3 in Denver’s last nine home games.

— Spurs lost 106-96 here on Wednesday.
— Nuggets won six of last eight series games.
— Spurs are 1-4 ATS in last five visits to Denver.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Washington @ Golden State
Wizards (18-32)
— Wizards lost 12 of their last 16 games SU.
— Wizards are 3-4 ATS in last seven road games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Under is 6-2 in their last eight games

Warriors (24-27)
— Golden State lost seven of its last nine games SU.
— Warriors are 6-3 ATS in last nine home games.
— Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

— Golden State won six of last seven series games.
— Wizards are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to the Bay Area.
— Over is 6-1 in last seven series games.

Houston @ LA Clippers
Rockets (14-37)
— Houston lost 27 of its last 30 games (7-23 ATS).
— Rockets are 4-10 ATS in last 14 road games.
— Under is 5-1 in their last six road games.

Clippers (35-18)
— Clippers won nine of their last 11 games.
— Clippers are 12-4 ATS in last 16 games at Staples.
— Four of Clippers’ last five games stayed under the total.

— Teams split last ten series games.
— Rockets are 4-2 ATS in last six series games played here.
— Over is 5-2 in last seven series games.

**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 09:24 AM

NBA

Friday, April 9

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Trend Report
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Indiana @ Orlando
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games

Minnesota @ Boston
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road
Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Memphis @ New York
Memphis
Memphis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 8 games

Philadelphia @ New Orleans
Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 19 of New Orleans's last 25 games at home

Chicago @ Atlanta
Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

Charlotte @ Milwaukee
Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte

San Antonio @ Denver
San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

Washington @ Golden State
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Golden State
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Washington

Houston @ LA Clippers
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
LA Clippers is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 10:18 AM

**Udog** · 04-09-2021, 05:00 PM

Hoop Trends for Friday April 9
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Minnesota at Boston (7:40 p.m. ET)

-- The Celtics are 11-0 ATS (11.86 ppg) at home with rest after they had 3 or fewer double digit scorers.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Charlotte at Milwaukee (9:10 p.m. ET)

--The Hornets are 0-15 ATS (-12.07 ppg) as a road dog coming off a game as a favorite.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Washington at Golden State (10:10 p.m. ET)

--The Wizards are 13-0 OU (16.92 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest off a win as a road favorite.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Houston at LA Clippers (10:10 p.m. ET)

--The Rockets are 0-15-1 OU (-8.28 ppg) as a dog with rest after playing as a home dog.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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