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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:11 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Six most popular picks and six least popular picks in LVH handicapping contest, which has 700+ contestants, all of whom who pick five NFL games a week against the spread. They put up $1,500 each, so these are serious handicappers........

6) Minnesota Vikings, 154
5) Baltimore Ravens, 158
T3) Cleveland Browns, 159
T3) New England Patriots, 159
2) Cincinnati Bengals, 185
1) Carolina Panthers, 202

25) Miami Dolphins, 83
26) New Jersey Giants, 82
27) Kansas City Chiefs, 78
28) Jacksonville Jaguars, 75
29) Seattle Seahawks, 63
31) San Diego Chargers, 40

Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Random stuff on a quiet weekend...........

13) Zack Greinke signed a $147M contract with the Dodgers; this is a guy who suffers from social anxiety and depression. Can buy a lot of medication with $147M. The Dodgers are the new Bronx Bombers, free spenders.

12) Dodgers are paying Crawford-Kemp-Gonzalez-Greinke around $87M next year; Tampa Bay/Kansas City have never had payrolls for their whole team over $75M.

11) Bill DeWitt Jr. bought the Cardinals for $150 million in 1995; thats an entire franchise. Dodgers just paid $3M less for one guy.

10) Sad to see Brandon McCarthy leave Oakland for the Diamondbacks, but fact of matter is, he was taking extra days in between starts before he got hit in the head and fractured his skull last September; was fairly obvious he had some kind of an arm problem, but was pitching through it.

9) Luol Deng is first Chicago Bull to play 40+ minutes in all four games of a 4-in-5-night stretch since Michael Jordan in December 1986.

8) Two caddies got into a fight by the putting green before the first round of the Australian Open Thursday; why do I always miss the good stuff?

7) Atlanta Falcons have best record in NFC, but #1 FOX broadcast team, Joe Buck/Troy Aikman, hasn't called one of their games yet. People are slow to realize that Atlanta-Houston are the two best teams in the NFL.

6) Listed attendance for UCLA-Texas at Reliant Stadium was 2,797; is that possibly correct? High school games draw more than that.

5) USC has played eight lined games this year, they're 0-8 vs spread in first halves. Kevin O'Neill and Ben Howland both have to be on thin ice in LA.

4) Villanova beat Penn 68-55 Saturday night; four Wildcats took seven shots, no one on Penn took more than six. Can't remember seeing a boxscore where no players took more than seven shots from floor, though there were 71 foul shots in the game.

3) Tennessee hired Butch Jones to replace Derek Dooley; Cincinnati hired Tommy Tuberville to replace Jones, so it would make sense if Tech hired Dooley to replace Tuberville, right?

2) Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez said the Big Dozen added Rutgers/Maryland as a deterrent to Penn State bolting for another league. When does all of this stop? It will stop, right?

1) Best story of the week is a mom taking her 3-year old to see Santa Claus at a store in Toronto; little kid is wearing a Maple Leafs' hat. Santa decides to bust the kid's balls, asks him why is he wearing Leafs' gear, because the Leafs suck. Kid left store crying, mom wasn't very happy. Store fired Santa; he's lucky the mom didn't wait in the parking lot to kick his butt.

Happy holidays, everyone!!!!

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:12 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Fresno State at Washington State
The Cougars look to build on their 13-3 ATS record in their last 16 home games. Washington State is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Cougars favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-7). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Game 813-814: Akron at Creighton (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 59.591; Creighton 75.182
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-10 1/2)

Game 815-816: Kent State at Xavier (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 58.086; Xavier 62.863
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 5
Vegas Line: Xavier by 10
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (+10)

Game 817-818: WI-Milwaukee at DePaul (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 47.625; DePaul 60.394
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 13
Vegas Line: DePaul by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (-11 1/2)

Game 819-820: UNLV at California (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 66.969; California 68.425
Dunkel Line: California by 1 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Pick; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California; Under

Game 821-822: Fresno State at Washington State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 55.694; Washington State 65.769
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 10
Vegas Line: Washington State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-7)

Game 823-824: Fairfield at Rider (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 54.851; Rider 57.842
Dunkel Line: Rider by 3
Vegas Line: Rider by 5
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+5)

Game 825-826: Siena at Manhattan (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 46.767; Manhattan 51.728
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 5
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (+6 1/2)

Game 827-828: Canisius at Marist (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 52.296; Marist 44.693
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 4
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-4)

Game 829-830: North Dakota at North Dakota State (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 45.789; North Dakota State 60.532
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota (+15 1/2)

Game 831-832: NE-Omaha at Iowa State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NE-Omaha 34.710; Iowa State 70.439
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 35 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 30 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-30 1/2)

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:12 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 9

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AKRON (4 - 2) at CREIGHTON (8 - 1) - 12/9/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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KENT ST (5 - 4) at XAVIER (6 - 2) - 12/9/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 155-120 ATS (+23.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
KENT ST is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
XAVIER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WI-MILWAUKEE (3 - 6) at DEPAUL (5 - 3) - 12/9/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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UNLV (6 - 1) at CALIFORNIA (6 - 1) - 12/9/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
UNLV is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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FRESNO ST (5 - 3) at WASHINGTON ST (5 - 4) - 12/9/2012, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FAIRFIELD (4 - 5) at RIDER (6 - 4) - 12/9/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
RIDER is 61-89 ATS (-36.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 6-26 ATS (-22.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
RIDER is 53-81 ATS (-36.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 53-81 ATS (-36.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 4-1 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 straight up against RIDER 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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SIENA (2 - 8) at MANHATTAN (2 - 5) - 12/9/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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CANISIUS (5 - 1) at MARIST (3 - 5) - 12/9/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 2-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 2-2 straight up against CANISIUS 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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N DAKOTA (1 - 5) at N DAKOTA ST (7 - 2) - 12/9/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 1-1 straight up against N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons

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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (2 - 8) at IOWA ST (6 - 3) - 12/9/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MAINE (3 - 5) at FLORIDA ST (4 - 4) - 12/9/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MAINE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MAINE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 140 to 144.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:12 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 9

-- 3-2 Akron has already played three OT games, losing to Oklahoma St. on neutral floor; they upset Middle Tennessee in OT last game. Zips are shooting 39% behind arc, but lost only road game, at Coastal Carolina. Creighton won last two games by 29-22 points after Boise State upset them at home; Bluejays are shooting 59% inside arc, 42% outside it.
-- Xavier is 6-2, with two losses by total of 5 points; Musketeers lost at home in OT to Vanderbilt last game- their last four wins are all by six or less points. Kent State is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with three losses by 12+ points; they've got road wins at Nebraska/Youngstown, but lost by 16 at Bucknell last time out. MAC single digit road underdogs are 9-10.
-- Milwaukee/DePaul split pair of games last two years; Panthers won by 14 LY, lost by 11 year before. Milwaukee lost five of last six games since upsetting Davidson at home- they're 0-3 on road, losing by 7-16-11 points. Blue Demons scored 74+ points in its five wins, 59-62-61 in three losses. Horizon League road underdogs are 13-9 against spread.

-- UNLV is underdog for first time this year; Moser (hip) is expected to play after missing Portland game, Rebels' first road game of year. Cal is 6-1 after 81-56 loss at Wisconsin week ago; they lost at UNLV by 17 in LY's meeting. Bears' best win so far is over #86 Ga Tech. #20 UNLV is holding teams to 22.8% behind arc, but Cal doesn't use the 3 much.
-- Fresno State is 4-3 vs D-I teams, with five of seven games away from home; Bulldogs lost by hoop by Texas, only top 130 team they played. Washington State lost tough home game (71-69) to Gonzaga last time out; four of Coogs' five wins are by 12+ points. Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 11-4 vs spread; MWC road dogs are also 11-4.
-- Rider is 8-5 in last 13 games vs Fairfield, but lost two of three LY to Stags, including 65-63 in MAAC tourney; Stags won two of last three in this gym (road teams won four of last six in series). Fairfield lost four of five road games, with only win at #290 Austin Peay; they're 3-5 in last eight games overall. Rider won last two games on road (Drexel/Siena).
-- Siena lost last six games, scoring 57.3 ppg; three of last four losses were at home- they lost last three road games, by 17-6-15 points. Siena won 14 of last 17 games with Manhattan, beating Jaspers in OT in each of last two MAAC tourneys, but Saints lost last two visits here, by 3-19 points. Jaspers are 2-5, with wins over teams ranked #308/252.

-- Canisius is 5-1 this year after being 5-25 all of LY, they won seven of last nine games vs Marist; home teams won last five regular season tilts. Griffins lost last two visits to McCann Center, by 10-11 points. Marist upset Manhattan last game after losing by 34 at Army; Red Foxes shoot 39% inside arc, 61.7% from line. Dogs are 5-2 vs spread in MAAC.
-- North Dakota State won five of last six games, winning both games vs teams not in top 200, by 22-44 points; home teams won their last two meetings with North Dakota. Sioux lost 81-55 here two years ago. Bison are shooting 42.6% from arc. UND is 0-5 vs D-I teams, but last three losses were all by five or less points; top 100 losses were by 33-25.
-- Iowa State lost by 9 at Iowa Friday, its third loss in last five games; Cyclones are 4-0 vs teams not in the top 200, winning by 23-58-20-29 points. Omaha just lost by 46 at Wisconsin; they lost to Nebraska by 13 last month, and haven't played at home since Nov 11. Big X home faves of 20+ points are 2-4. Summit road underdogs of 15+ points are 6-0.

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:13 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, December 9

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Trend Report
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2:00 PM
COLUMBIA vs. AMERICAN
Columbia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available

2:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. MARIST
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Canisius's last 7 games when playing on the road against Marist
Canisius is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Marist is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Canisius

2:00 PM
SIENA vs. MANHATTAN
Siena is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena's last 6 games when playing on the road against Manhattan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Manhattan's last 6 games when playing at home against Siena
Manhattan is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

2:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. STETSON
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

2:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. RIDER
Fairfield is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Fairfield is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Rider
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rider's last 5 games when playing Fairfield
Rider is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fairfield

2:05 PM
AKRON vs. CREIGHTON
Akron is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Creighton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Creighton is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

3:00 PM
PRESBYTERIAN vs. FURMAN
No trends available
Furman is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

3:00 PM
WARNER SOUTHERN vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
No trends available
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Florida Atlantic is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

3:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Fresno State is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Washington State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

4:00 PM
MAINE vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Florida State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

4:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. XAVIER
Kent State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Xavier is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Xavier is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

5:00 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
North Dakota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

5:00 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. DEPAUL
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
DePaul is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

6:00 PM
UNLV vs. CALIFORNIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games on the road
UNLV is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
California is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
NEBRASKA OMAHA vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Iowa State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:13 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 9

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won last five games (covered 3 of last 4 at home).
-- Pacers won/covered four of their last five away games. Thunder won last seven games (6-1 vs spread).
-- Knicks won five of last six games (5-1 as HF).

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost nine of last ten games (5-8 as AU).
-- Brooklyn lost last three games, by 13-6-7 points (3-2-2 as HF). Bucks lost last three road games by 10-21-11 points (4-2 as AU).
-- Nuggets lost four of last five road games (5-3 as AU).
-- Magic lost five of last seven games (6-3-1 as AU).
-- Phoenix lost last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Jazz lost nine of its 12 road games (0-6-1 as AU). Lakers lost six of last nine games overall (1-3 last four as HF).

Totals
-- Seven of last ten Toronto games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Six of last nine Indiana games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Denver games went over the total.
-- Six of Orlando's last nine road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Utah games went over the total.

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 09:14 AM

NBA

Sunday, December 9

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Trend Report
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3:30 PM
TORONTO vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Clippers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Toronto

6:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BROOKLYN
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 13 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Indiana

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. NEW YORK
Denver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Denver

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

9:30 PM
UTAH vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games
Utah is 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games when playing Utah
LA Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Utah

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 11:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 9

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TORONTO (4 - 16) at LA CLIPPERS (13 - 6) - 12/9/2012, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 9) at BROOKLYN (11 - 7) - 12/9/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-0 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-0 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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INDIANA (10 - 10) at OKLAHOMA CITY (16 - 4) - 12/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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DENVER (10 - 10) at NEW YORK (14 - 5) - 12/9/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 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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ORLANDO (7 - 12) at PHOENIX (7 - 14) - 12/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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UTAH (11 - 10) at LA LAKERS (9 - 11) - 12/9/2012, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 11:51 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Utah at LA Lakers
The Lakers look to take advantage of a Utah team that is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 road games against teams with a winning home record. LA is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Game 801-802: Toronto at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.074; LA Clippers 122.872
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 198
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 12; 203
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+12); Under

Game 803-804: Milwaukee at Brooklyn (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 113.968; Brooklyn 123.066
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 9; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 5 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-5 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Indiana at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.092; Oklahoma City 131.746
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 14 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-9 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Denver at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.315; New York 120.113
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 5 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+5 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: Orlando at Phoenix (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 114.832; Phoenix 116.002
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4); Under

Game 811-812: Utah at LA Lakers (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 116.872; LA Lakers 125.866
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 212
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-6 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 11:55 AM

NBA

Sunday, December 9

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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Each week, we look back on the NBA betting scene and give you the best –and worst – basketball bets, as well as some spots to keep an eye on with the upcoming schedule.

For the week of Dec. 2-Dec. 8

Hottest ATS team

San Antonio Spurs – This week: 3-0 ATS, Season: 14-6-1

San Antonio has covered in three straight and six of its last seven games. The Spurs rolled to convincing victories over the Bucks, Rockets and Bobcats this week to dethrone Oklahoma City as the best cover team in the league heading into action on Sunday. San Antonio continues its four-game road trip this week with stops in Houston, Utah and Portland.

Coldest ATS team

Cleveland Cavaliers – This week: 0-3 ATS, Season: 9-12

The Cavs have been failing miserably ATS since budding star Kyrie Irving (finger) was lost due to injury on Nov. 21. Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last five games and coach Byron Scott is hopeful that Irving and backcourt partner Dion Waiters (ankle) will be able to suit up for the team’s next game against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Hottest over bet

Los Angeles Clippers – This week: 3-0 over, Season: 13-6 O/U

The Clippers have played over the total in seven straight games, thanks to their high-powered offense. Los Angeles is averaging 110 points over its last five contests and is tied with Golden State for the best over mark in the league. The Clippers host Toronto on Sunday, before heading out for a four-game east coast road trip.

Hottest under bet

Chicago Bulls – This week: 3-1 under, Season: 6-13 O/U

The Bulls offense continues to struggle without Derrick Rose. To make matters worse, Chicago may be without Kirk Hinrich for a few games. The guard injured his left elbow during Saturday’s win over the Knicks and is considered day-to-day. The Bulls have a tough slate of games this week with dates against the Clippers, Sixers and Nets.

Scouting the schedule

-The Miami Heat play the third game of a six-game homestand Monday when they welcome the Hawks. Miami is 9-1 SU and 5-5 ATS at home this season.

-The Denver Nuggets have a jam-packed schedule this week. The Nuggets will play five games in seven nights, including four road contests at New York, Detroit, Minnesota and Sacramento. Denver is a respectable 7-7 ATS away from home this season.

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 12:28 PM

NBA

Sunday, December 9

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NBA game of the day: Jazz at Lakers
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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers (-6.5, 206)

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle and the Utah Jazz are coming off their largest victory margin of the season entering Sunday’s game. Host Los Angeles is two games under. 500 after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday and has yet to find a comfort zone under new coach Mike D’Antoni. Utah rolled to a 131-99 win over the Toronto Raptors, putting together a dominating effort despite center Al Jefferson being sidelined with back spasms.

Kobe Bryant scored 35 points and Dwight Howard had 23 points and 18 rebounds in the loss to Oklahoma City. Howard said afterward that people need to be more patient. “It’s 82 games. This team has just gotten together,” said Howard in reference to how long a season lasts. “It’s not like we’re going to get together and start winning right away. … We’re learning how to play together. We’re getting better. This is not on anybody’s timetable but ours.” The Jazz defeated the Lakers 95-86 on Nov. 7 in what proved to be Mike Brown’s final game as Los Angeles coach.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ROOT (Utah), Time Warner Cable SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (11-10): Jefferson is a game-time decision due to the injury he suffered in Wednesday’s victory over the Orlando Magic. Second-year center Enes Kanter made his first career start in Jefferson’s place and was solid with 18 points and eight rebounds against Toronto. “He made me feel like if I do have a little injury, I can sit out and he’ll step up and play well for me,” Jefferson said. Kanter had nine points in 13 minutes against the Lakers in the earlier meeting. Eight different players scored in double figures against the Raptors. Forward Derrick Favors (arch) could miss his fifth consecutive game.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (9-11): Los Angeles has struggled to effectively operate as an offense with point guards Steve Nash (leg) and Steve Blake (abdominal injury) both out and has turned to Chris Duhon. There have been mixed results in Duhon’s three starts. He looked good with 10 assists and zero turnovers in a victory against New Orleans and then was a complete nonfactor against Oklahoma City with just three assists in 36 minutes. The nine-year veteran is with his fourth different team. He has averaged close to 34 minutes over the last five contests.

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight Sunday games.
* Jazz are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 road games.
* Over is 6-1 in Lakers last seven vs. NBA Northwest foes.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Los Angeles is 20-5 against the Jazz at the Staples Center.

2. Utah connected on 13 3-pointers in the win over Toronto, two shy of the franchise record.

3. Lakers F Pau Gasol could miss his fourth straight contest due to tendinitis in both knees.

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**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 12:34 PM

NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Sunday, December 9

Akron at Creighton, 2:00 ET
Akron: 9-2 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Creighton: 1-8 ATS off ATS wins in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

UNLV at California, 6:00 ET ESPNU
UNLV: 1-11 ATS in road games
California: 11-2 ATS off a road loss by 20+ points

**Udog** · 12-09-2012, 12:47 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 9

Toronto at LA Clippers, 3:35 ET
Toronto: 2-11 ATS after losing 12+ of their last 15 games
LA Clippers: 15-2 ATS with a total of 200+ points

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 6:05 ET
Milwaukee: 26-12 ATS vs. Atlantic Division opponents
Brooklyn: 0-8 ATS at home off a combined score of 205+ points

Indiana at Oklahoma City, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 10-24 ATS off BB home games
Oklahoma City: 19-9 ATS off 3+ games scoring 100+ points

Denver at New York, 7:35 ET NBATV
Denver: 17-6 Over as a road underdog of 6 points or less
New York: 15-4 ATS at home off a road game

Orlando at Phoenix, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 8-0 Under off a road game
Phoenix: 6-22 ATS revenging a road loss

Utah at LA Lakers, 9:35 ET
Utah: 10-1 Over after having 30+ assists
LA Lakers: 6-16 ATS after scoring 105+ points

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