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**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:37 AM

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**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:37 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Major league leaders in on-base %age (minimum 30 AB’s):
.521— Mike Trout, LAA
.492— Brandon Nimmo, NYM
.482— Vladimir Guerrero, Tor
.469— Bryce Harper, Phil
.465— Yermin Mercedes, CWS
.461— Ronald Acuna, Atl

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 570,987
PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.

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Armadillo: Sunday's Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday

13) College football teams are having their spring practices now, which traditionally end with an intrasquad game- the question is this:

Will coaches be hesitant to name a starting QB for the fall, for fear that the guy who isn’t named the starter will transfer? Naming a starter on August 25 instead of April 25 makes it more likely that you’ll have both guys for this coming season.

12) Jacob deGrom has started four games this season; opponents swung at 225 of his pitches, whiffing on 100 of them. He’s given up 13 hits, 80 foul balls, had 32 outs on batted balls.

11) Astros 16, Angels 2— Houston starter Jake Odorizzi left this game after 5 pitches with an arm problem; they brought Kent Emanuel to make his major league debut. Little did they know that Emanuel would finish the game, giving up five hits, two runs, throwing 90 pitches.

28-year old rookies aren’t generally big prospects; he’s the first pitcher to throw 8.2+ innings in his MLB debut since Jesse Litsch in 2007.

10) As of 9pm Saturday, there were 184 major leaguers on the IL, 6.1 guys per team.

9) Mariners 8, Red Sox 2— Couple guys on Seattle hit balls 410-415 feet to centerfield, but that is the deepest part of Fenway Park- they got doubles instead.

Long time ago, some radio wise guys snuck into Fenway and and measured 287 feet from home plate to the left field foul pole on the Green Monster. Unusual ballpark.

8) Orel Hershiser was telling a story on TV last night about when the Dodgers started using videos to study trends of opponents, 30-35 years ago. Dodgers gave them $10,000 to put together a video room, with two 24-inch TV’s and two VCR’s.

Technology has come a very long way since then; everyone has I-Pads in the dugout now to study what just happened.

7) Dodgers 5, Padres 4:
— Season series is now 3-3 between these division rivals.
— 26th straight start that Blake Snell pitched less than six innings.
— Fernando Tatis Jr hit two homers, has four in his last two games. I’m playing against his team in fantasy this week- no bueno.

6) Phillies 7, Rockies 5— Good night to have Rhys Hoskins on your fantasy team; he hit a couple homers, knocked in five runs.

5) Cardinals 2, Reds 0— Cincinnati has lost six in a row since starting season 8-5.

4) Minnesota 101, Utah 96:
— In each of their last three games, Timberwolves allowed 40+ points in the first quarter.
— Jazz scored 40 points in first quarter, a combined 34 in 2nd/3rd quarters.

3) Only 34% of active NFL players last year were picked in rounds 1-3 of the draft; thats how important a team’s GM/scouts are. It is also a big part of why the NFL Draft is so interesting.

2) Cleveland Browns re-joined the NFL in 1999, after the original Browns bolted to Baltimore; this fall, Baker Mayfield will be the first Browns QB to start in Week 1, three years in a row.

1) I’ll finish today with a quick story; long time ago, maybe 1985-86, something like that, I was on the first down chain gang at a semi-pro football game at Bleecker Stadium in Albany— Metro Mallers were hosting a team from Massachusetts.

Some of the Mallers had played college football at UAlbany, where I had been the basketball manager; we go on the field for a measurement, one of the linebackers says to me, “What the hell are you doing here?” We just laughed.

Chains were on the visiting team’s sideline; they had the ball around midfield and it turns out I am standing next to the head coach, who is calling plays.

He has his play chart in his left hand, studying it carefully; he has an open can of Pabst Blue Ribbon in his right hand, taking a swig now and then. Welcome to semi-pro football!!!

**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:39 AM

517BOSTON -518 CHARLOTTE
BOSTON is 36-17 ATS (17.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

519PHOENIX -520 BROOKLYN
PHOENIX is 13-1 ATS (11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%) over the last 2 seasons.

521MEMPHIS -522 PORTLAND
MEMPHIS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game - 2nd half of the season in the current season.

523CLEVELAND -524 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season in the current season.

525MILWAUKEE -526 ATLANTA
MILWAUKEE is 232-288 ATS (-84.8 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days since 1996.

527INDIANA -528 ORLANDO
ORLANDO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

529SACRAMENTO -530 GOLDEN STATE
SACRAMENTO is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games after a win by 6 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:43 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, April 25

**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:45 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 25

Boston @ Charlotte
Celtics (32-28)
— Boston won seven of its last nine games.
— Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
— Under is 11-4 in their last 15 games

Hornets (29-30)
— Charlotte lost six of its last eight games SU.
— Hornets are 2-3 ATS in their last five home games.
— Under is 19-5 in Charlotte’s last 24 games.

— Boston won/covered 8 of last 10 series games.
— Celtics are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Charlotte.
— Under is 3-1 in last four series games.

Phoenix @ Brooklyn
Suns (42-17)
— Phoenix won 34 of its last 45 games (5-7-1 ATS last 13).
— Suns are 3-6-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Over is 10-4 in their last 14 games.

Nets (40-20)
— Brooklyn split its last eight games SU.
— Nets are 4-7 ATS in last 11 home games.
— Under is 3-1 in last four Brooklyn games.

— Nets won eight of last 10 series games.
— Suns are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Brooklyn.
— Four of last six series games stayed under.

Memphis @ Portland
Grizzlies (30-28)
— Memphis is 4-5 in its last nine games SU.
— Grizzlies are 16-4 ATS in last 20 games overall.
— Over is 9-2 in last 11 Memphis games.

Trailblazers (32-27)
— Portland lost last four games, last three by 1-1-2 points.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Blazers are 4-3 ATS in last seven home games.
— Under is 8-4 in Portland’s last 12 games.

— Memphis won 130-128 here Friday night.
— Teams split last ten series games.
— Grizzlies are 3-3 ATS in last six visits to Portland.
— Last three series games went over the total.

Cleveland @ Washington
Cavaliers (21-38)
— Cleveland lost six of its last eight games SU.
— Cavaliers are 5-9 ATS in last 14 road games.
— Over is 7-4 in last 11 Cleveland games.

Wizards (26-33)
— Wizards won 7 in row, eight of last 10 games SU (8-2 ATS).
— Wizards are 2-4 ATS in last six home games.
— Under is 6-0 in their last six home games

— Cleveland won five of last eight series games.
— Cavaliers are 3-2 ATS in last five visits here.
— Over is 4-2 in last six series games.

Milwaukee @ Atlanta
Bucks (37-22)
— Milwaukee won five of its last seven games SU.
— Bucks are 5-1 ATS in last six road games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Over is 15-8 in Milwaukee’s last 23 games.

Hawks (33-27)
— Hawks is 19-7 SU since they changed coaches.
— Hawks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games.
— Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

— Milwaukee won six in row, 9 of last 10 series games.
— Bucks are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Atlanta.
— Three of last four series games stayed under.

Indiana @ Orlando
Pacers (28-31)
— Indiana won its last six games after a 1-4 skid.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
— Over is 5-2 in Indiana’s last seven road games.

Magic (18-41)
— Orlando lost 10 of its last 11 games.
— Magic is 1-5 ATS in last six home games.
— Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games overall.
— Magic coach Clifford (COVID) may/may not coach today.

— Indiana won last five series games.
— Pacers are 2-2 ATS in last four visits to Orlando.
— Over is 6-1 in last seven series games.

Sacramento @ Golden State
Kings (24-35)
— Sacramento lost 10 of its last 12 games.
— Kings are 2-4 ATS in their last six road games.
— Under is 8-5 in Sacramento’s last 13 road games.

Warriors (30-30)
— Golden State won six of its last eight games SU.
— Warriors are 5-1 ATS in last six home games.
— Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

— Sacramento won four of last five series games.
— Kings are 4-1 ATS in last five visits to Oakland/SF.
— Over is 6-3 in last nine series games.

**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 08:47 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 25

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Trend Report
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Boston @ Charlotte
Boston
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Charlotte
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 games

Phoenix @ Brooklyn
Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Phoenix is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Memphis @ Portland
Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games on the road
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Portland
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland's last 10 games at home

Cleveland @ Washington
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Milwaukee @ Atlanta
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Atlanta is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

Indiana @ Orlando
Indiana
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games

Sacramento @ Golden State
Sacramento
Sacramento is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Golden State
Sacramento is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 09:21 AM

**Udog** · 04-25-2021, 10:59 AM

Hoop Trends for Sunday April 25
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:
Matchup: Phoenix at Brooklyn (3:40 p.m. ET)

-- The Suns are 11-0 ATS (10.91 ppg) after a game as a road favorite in which they scored at least 18 fast break points.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:
Matchup: Boston at Charlotte (1:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Hornets are 0-10 ATS (-7.60 ppg) off a win as a favorite where they allowed at least 50 points in the paint.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:
Matchup: Phoenix at Brooklyn (3:40 p.m. ET)

-- The Suns are 11-0 OU (16.68 ppg) off a game as a favorite where they scored 15+ points less than projected.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:
Matchup: Boston at Charlotte (1:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Celtics are 0-10 OU (-15.35 ppg) after Marcus Smart had at least 5 turnovers last game.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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