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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:14 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Matchups for the Sweet 16 this Thursday/Friday......

Thursday:
-- Indiana (-5.5) vs Syracuse
-- Miami (-5.5) vs Marquette
-- Wichita State (-4) vs LaSalle
-- Ohio State (-3.5) vs Arizona

Friday:
-- Louisville (-10) vs Oregon
-- Duke (NL) vs Michigan State
-- Florida (-12) vs Florida Gulf Coast
-- Kansas (-2) vs Michigan

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up the best weekend of the year.......

13) Florida Gulf Coast 81, San Diego State 71-- Eagles shot 55% from floor against solid defensive team, become first #15 seed ever to advance to Sweet 16. They're the talk of the tournament-- good for them.

12) This Comer kid is terrific PG who should be playing in a much better league than the Atlantic Sun; if UNLV had him, they'd be a favorite to go to the Final Four. What tremendous court vision he has.

11) Apparently the only reason Florida Gulf Coast went Division I in hoops is because a D-II league in Florida turned them down. Multiple people have confirmed that story, which is a little amazing.

10) Ohio State 78, Iowa State 75-- Terrific game that swung on a marginal charging call against the Cyclones when they were up a point; Craft's heel appeared to be on that arc under the basket. Iowa State made 12-25 from arc, rallied back from down 13-- this was a very tough loss. .

9) Had no idea that Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg needs a heart valve replacement in the near future, no one knows exactly when; he played in NBA for ten years, had to retire because of the heart issue. Our thoughts and prayers are with him-- very popular figure in Iowa.

8) Indiana 58, Temple 52-- Three of Owls' five starters combined to go 0-21 from floor in this interesting game, as Khalif Wyatt carried Owls for 38:00, but got no help when he needed it most. Indiana-Syracuse this week means roughly 1,000 replays of Keith Smart's shot in 1987- terrific.

7) Florida 78, Minnesota 64-- Gators were up 21 at half, staggered thru the second half; Minnesota-UCLA might wind up as the worst first round game of the last 20 years. Should've automatically picked against the winner here.

6) Speaking of UCLA, they officially fired Ben Howland Sunday; question is, who are they going to get who is a better coach? If you fire a guy who got to three Final Fours in ten years, why is this considered a good job?

5) LaSalle 76, Ole Miss 74-- Much like VCU two years ago, Explorers are proving that going to the First Four isn't so much of a hinderence. It helps to have really good senior guards.

Last 13-seed in the Sweet 16? Bradley Braves, in 2006.

4) Kansas 70, North Carolina 58-- Tar Heels were up 30-21 at half, were +11 in turnovers for game, but shot only 30.1% and Jayhawks started running more in second half, going on 42-17 spurt to turn game in their favor.

3) Miami 63, Illinois 59-- Survive. Advance. This was a 50-50 game; Durand Scott scored only six points, but Hurricanes made key plays late for the win. Illinois team always seemed like they should've been better.

2) Duke 66, Creighton 50-- Awful game, with McDermott not scoring hoop in last 24:00; he was 12-12 from foul line, but Duke bludgeoned the Bluejays and move on to Indianapolis for the Sweet 16.

Krzyzewski, Pitino, Izzo in same region....with Dana Altman, who is a very good coach, but not exactly a media darling. Should be interesting.

1) Its great to see an unknown team like Florida Gulf Coast believe in its abilities, play with tremendous enthuiasm and shock the world; they've got guys who can run, pass, shoot, defend- well-rounded, athletic players. Next up are the Florida Gators, who wouldn't even scrimmage the Eagles last fall.

Florida Gulf Coast is a 12-point dog; you going to give them 12 points?

**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:14 AM

MLB betting: Top 5 improved pitching staffs

Pitching is everything in baseball and that's why MLB general managers compete for premium arms every offseason via trade or free agency.

Here's a look at five teams that bolstered their respective pitching staffs ahead of the 2013 season:

Toronto Blue Jays (12/1 to win World Series)

2012 season O/U: 77-77-8

Key additions: R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle,

Nobody made a bigger splash in the offseason than the Toronto Blue Jays. General manager Alex Anthopoulos wheeled and dealed for three top-notch starting pitchers, including reigning NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey. Toronto now has the best rotation in the bigs on paper. But can they get it done on the field and take advantage of a weak AL East?

Los Angeles Dodgers (8/1 to win World Series)

2012 season O/U: 71-82-9

Key additions: Zack Greinke, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Chris Capuano

The Dodgers went deep into their pockets and signed Zack Greinke and South Korea’s Hyun-Jin Ryu to six-year deals. Ryu was a seven-time All-Star and a five-time strikeout leader in Korea and joins a rotation that already boasts Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley and Josh Beckett. Greinke is the 2009 Cy Young Award winner and has big shoes to fill after signing the largest deal ($147 million) for a right-handed pitcher in history back in December. Chris Capuano has made the move to L.A. from New York (Mets) and is a steady lefty that can eat innings.

Kansas City Royals (50/1 to win World Series)

2012 season O/U: 73-83-6

Key additions: James Shields, Wade Davis, Ervin Santana

The Royals added some much-needed pitching depth by acquiring James Shield and Wade Davis from the Rays. Kansas City still lacks a bonafide ace on its staff but it now has three proven starters after also adding Ervin Santana to the staff. The Royals parted ways with closer Joakim Soria in the offseason and will hand the ball over to Greg Holland in the crunch this year. Holland completed the 2012 season with 16 saves in 20 opportunities, a 2.96 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, a 7-4 record and 91 strikeouts in 67 frames.

Los Angeles Angels (7/1 to win World Series)

2012 season O/U: 75-78-9 O/U

Key additions: Tommy Hanson, Jason Vargas, Ryan Madson

The signing of Josh Hamilton has overshadowed the addition of three strong arms to the Angels’ pitching staff. The oft-injured Tommy Hanson was acquired from the Braves in November and should fit nicely into the middle of the rotation. L.A. also acquired lefty Jason Vargas from the Mariners just before Christmas. Vargas is one of the most underrated southpaws in the league. He quietly racked up 14 wins for Seattle in 2012. Ryan Madson’s surgically-repaired elbow is a cause for concern, but if he can bounce back and return to his previous form, the Angels will have a solid setup man behind Ernesto Frieri.

Boston Red Sox (30/1 to win World Series)

2012 season O/U: 78-77-7

Key additions: Ryan Dempster, Joel Hanrahan

Boston’s pitching was god-awful in 2012 and that prompted some offseason additions that should help improve the staff this year. Veteran Ryan Dempster had one of the lowest ERAs in the NL up until the All-Star break last season and should help stabilize the rotation. Former Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan will assume the ninth-inning duties for the BoSox and push Andrew Bailey, who had an injury-plagued 2012 campaign, to the role of setup man.

**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:15 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, March 25

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ROBERT MORRIS (24 - 10) at PROVIDENCE (18 - 14) - 3/25/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games in March games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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MERCER (24 - 11) at BYU (22 - 11) - 3/25/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 178-126 ATS (+39.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BYU is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BYU is 82-56 ATS (+20.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MERCER is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MERCER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
MERCER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more 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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LOUISIANA TECH (27 - 6) at SOUTHERN MISS (26 - 9) - 3/25/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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HOUSTON (20 - 12) at GEORGE MASON (19 - 14) - 3/25/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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RICHMOND (19 - 14) at WRIGHT ST (22 - 12) - 3/25/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WRIGHT ST is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
WRIGHT ST is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
WRIGHT ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-0 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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SANTA CLARA (22 - 11) at PURDUE (16 - 17) - 3/25/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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W MICHIGAN (21 - 12) at WYOMING (20 - 13) - 3/25/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WYOMING is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WYOMING is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in March games since 1997.
WYOMING is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
WYOMING is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
WYOMING is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UC-IRVINE (21 - 15) at ORAL ROBERTS (19 - 14) - 3/25/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ORAL ROBERTS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in March games since 1997.

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

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:16 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 25

Robert Morris kids might still be hung over after beating Kentucky last week on national TV; Colonials lost by 10 at Pitt LY, last time they've faced a Big East team. Providence plays only seven guys; they're 8-3 in last 11 games, beat Bryant by 32, in only game vs NEC opponent.

Mercer finished ahead of Florida Gulf Coast in A-Sun; they're 12-2 in last 14 games, but lost at New Mexico by 18, Denver by 29 in its two western road games this year. BYU is 4-5 in its last nine games, but won three of last four at home. Last three Mercer games went over total.

27-6 Louisiana Tech snapped 3-game skid with 71-66 win at Florida St., Tech (-4) beat Southern Miss 65-55 Dec 8, despite 23 turnovers; USM top scorer Davis had only 7 points. Eagles won last five home games and eight of last 11 overall. Tech lost two of its last three away games.

George Mason is announcing move to A-16 today; their last six games were all decided by 6 or less points. Patriots lost four of last five home games. Houston has played easiest schedule in country this year; they've won five of last six games, with last three wins all by 5 or less points.

Richmond's 76-71 win at Bryant in first round was its second win in last ten road games; Spiders are 16-2 this season vs teams ranked outside top 100 (Wright State is #113). Raiders won four of last five games; they're 1-0 vs CAA teams this year, winning 63-57 at league doormat Hofstra.

Santa Clara is 10-5 in its last 15 games, but lost lost last three road tilts, by 17-43-13 points; Broncos are 1-7 vs teams in top 70, winning by 7 at Saint Louis in November. Purdue won three of last four at home, with only loss by 5 to Michigan. Purdue is 12-4 vs teams outside top 80.

Western Michigan lost three of last four road games, with four of its last five on road decided by 4 or less points; Broncos won 12 of its last 17 games overall. Wyoming is 15-0 vs teams outside MWC, 12-0 vs teams ranked outside top 125- they've beaten four top 70 teams in Laramie.

Cal-Irvine won nine of last 11 games; they lost by hoop at Sam Houston State in OT, its only game vs Southland opponent- they won two of last three road games. Oral Roberts beat Sam Houston two out of three, but lost to them in Southland tourney; Titans won seven of eight at home.

**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:16 AM

NCAAB

Monday, March 25

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
ST. JOHN'S vs. VIRGINIA
St. John's is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. John's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 6 games
Virginia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

1:00 PM
STANFORD vs. ALABAMA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Stanford's last 7 games on the road
Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games

7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. GEORGE MASON
Houston is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Mason is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
George Mason is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. PURDUE
Santa Clara is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Santa Clara's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. WRIGHT STATE
Richmond is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 6-12-3 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Wright State is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wright State's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. PROVIDENCE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Providence's last 6 games at home
Providence is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
UC IRVINE vs. ORAL ROBERTS
UC Irvine is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UC Irvine's last 6 games on the road
No trends available

9:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. WYOMING
Western Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wyoming is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Wyoming is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

9:00 PM
MERCER vs. BYU
No trends available
BYU is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
BYU is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Louisiana Tech is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Louisiana Tech's last 10 games on the road
Southern Miss is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:18 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 25

Hot Teams
-- Miami won its last 26 games (10-2 last 12 AF).
-- Hawks won five of their last seven games (6-3 last nine AU). Pacers won three of last four games (3-1 last four HF).
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games, but lost last three road games (6-1 last seven AU). Washington won five of its last seven games (8-1 last nine HU).
-- Nuggets won their last fifteen games (5-2-1 last eight AF). Hornets won three of last four home games (3-1 last four HU).
-- Warriors won five of last seven games (won three of last four home).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost last six games (4-7 last 11 HU).
-- 76ers lost 15 of their last 16 road games (6-5 last 11 AU). Utah lost its last four games, by 7-7-7-5 points (3-1 last four HF).
-- Lakers lost three of last five games (3-4 last seven road games).

Totals
-- Six of last eight Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Denver games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Philly's last eight road games.
-- Five of last seven Laker games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Miami is 3-5 vs spread last eight times they played night before.
-- Atlanta is 6-3 vs spread if it won the night before.
-- 76ers covered four of last five games if they played night before. Utah covered three of last four if it played night before.

**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:18 AM

NBA

Monday, March 25

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Memphis

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. ORLANDO
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Indiana is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Philadelphia is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Utah
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:18 AM

NBA

Monday, March 25

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Lakers at Warriors: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors (-1.5, 207)

The Los Angeles Lakers did not fare so well when they attempted to work Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back into the rotation on Friday. With two more days of practice under their belts, the Lakers will try to have a better showing when they visit the surging Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Warriors are one of the teams the Lakers are trying to track down in the Western Conference, though holding off the Utah Jazz is of greater importance.

Gasol returned from a 20-game absence on Friday but struggled to get back into a rhythm in 20 minutes while his teammates let a late lead slip away against the lowly Washington Wizards. Golden State got to face that same Wizards team on Saturday and won with ease as Stephen Curry stayed hot from beyond the arc and David Lee recorded his customary double-double. The Lakers are 2 1/2 games behind Golden State, with the Houston Rockets sitting in between the two. The No. 6 spot means avoiding San Antonio and Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs, though the rest of the teams at the top could be just as tough.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TWSN (Los Angeles), CSBA (Golden State), NBATV

ABOUT THE LAKERS (36-34): Los Angeles has dropped back-to-back games to two of the worst teams in the league and drew harsh criticism after Friday’s loss from coach Mike D’Antoni, who said, “I can’t explain it, but every time we get up by 16, it’s like ‘Well we’re good and we don’t have to play hard,’ and we start messing with the game…(when) you start messing with the basketball gods, they will get you. If we don’t change that, we obviously won’t make the playoffs.” Bryant, who had missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle and the flu, came up short on a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer and echoed his coach. “It’s a disturbing loss, and we’re upset about it,” Bryant said. “Our defensive intensity slipped a great deal in the second half, and they took advantage of it.” The Lakers are kicking off a four-game road trip at Golden State.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (40-31): Golden State is clinging to a half-game lead over the Rockets for the No. 6 spot but appears to have dodged a bullet when Curry downplayed a right ankle sprain that forced him out in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 101-92 win over Washington. The star guard has dealt with ankle problems for the last few years but told reporters, “I’m fine,” and had the X-rays come back negative. Curry has been on fire lately, going 21-of-38 from 3-point range in the last four games and averaging 29.5 points in that span. The Warriors have won three of their last four with Curry handling the scoring load and Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes and even Lee forming a strong defensive front line. Lee, who has always been known more as an offensive force, has posted four straight double-doubles.

TRENDS:

* Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a loss.
* Warriors are 6-0 ATS in their last six Monday games.
* Over is 5-0 in Lakers’ last five games following a loss.
* Under is 7-0 in Warriors’ last seven vs. Western Conference foes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Lakers F Antawn Jamison suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist on Friday but is expected to play on Monday.

2. Los Angeles has taken six straight in the series, including a 118-115 overtime victory at Golden State on Dec. 22. Bryant scored 34 points in the win.

3. Curry has struggled to 19 points on 35.9 percent shooting in the two meetings with Los Angeles this season.

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:19 AM

NBA

Monday, March 25

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of March 17-23.

Hottest ATS

New York Knicks (4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS)

The Knicks have been ravaged with injuries but still reeled off five consecutive covers this past week. New York was a rare underdog three times during the streak and clinched a playoff berth in the process. The Knicks visit the Boston Celtics Tuesday before enjoying a three-game homestand at Madison Square Garden.

Coldest ATS

Toronto Raptors (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Raptors fell twice to the Knicks and also blew covers against the Heat and Bobcats last week. To make matters worse, Rudy Gay left Friday’s loss to New York with a back problem. He will have some time to heal before Atlanta rolls into the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday.

Best over play

Brooklyn Nets (2-2 SU, 4-0 over/under)

The Nets have played over the number in six straight games. Brooklyn has been putting up big numbers (104 ppg) during the over streak and has five games remaining on its current eight-game road trip. The Nets are in Phoenix Sunday and get a few days off before visiting Portland on Wednesday.

Best under play

Houston Rockets (2-1 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The Rockets have gone low in five straight games and seven of their last eight. Houston averages a league-best 106.5 points per game but its defense has stepped up and held opponents to an average of 92 points during the under run – more than 10 points lower than its season average (102.8). The Rockets host the Spurs Sunday and then the Pacers roll into town on Wednesday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped 15 consecutive road games heading into Sunday’s clash at Sacramento. The Sixers will be road warriors down the stretch, playing 10 of their final 14 games away from Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia has a tendency to play under (8-20-3 O/U) on the road this season.

-The Golden State Warriors will battle for playoff positioning down the stretch, playing the majority of their games in front of their home crowd. The Warriors play seven of their next eight at Oracle Arena, where they have a 23-10 (18-15 ATS) straight-up record.

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:19 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, March 25

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TORONTO (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) at BOSTON (20-7-0-3, 43 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 12-32 ATS (+52.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 141-122 ATS (+275.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 26-8 ATS (+13.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 183-199 ATS (+426.0 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 16-12 ATS (+32.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-45 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-5 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (15-11-0-6, 36 pts.) at OTTAWA (17-9-0-6, 40 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 25-16 ATS (+41.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 19-9 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 77-60 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 34-24 ATS (+58.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 38-33 ATS (+75.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 84-62 ATS (+14.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-4 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 5-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (17-12-0-2, 36 pts.) at CHICAGO (24-3-0-3, 51 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 24-6 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 320-335 ATS (+687.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 24-6 ATS (+13.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 33-27 ATS (+64.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-29 ATS (-22.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-15 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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EDMONTON (11-12-0-7, 29 pts.) at NASHVILLE (13-13-0-6, 32 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 67-126 ATS (+236.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 19-36 ATS (+60.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 10-23 ATS (+34.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 153-122 ATS (+8.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 24-13 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-4 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (18-10-0-2, 38 pts.) at DALLAS (15-13-0-3, 33 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 ATS (+20.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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SAN JOSE (13-11-0-6, 32 pts.) at ANAHEIM (22-4-0-4, 48 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 57-60 ATS (-28.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 23-31 ATS (-18.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-11 ATS (-8.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 10-23 ATS (-14.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 38-45 ATS (-23.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 3-12 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-12 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 22-8 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 22-8 ATS (+10.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 152-119 ATS (+23.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-5 (+8.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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DETROIT (15-11-0-5, 35 pts.) at PHOENIX (13-14-0-4, 30 pts.) - 3/25/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 9-15 ATS (-12.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-16 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-10 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-18 ATS (+6.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-3 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-3-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:20 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 25

Hot teams
-- Ottawa won four of its last five games. Devils won last two games, 2-1/4-1.
-- Blackhawks won three of their last four games.
-- Nashville won four of its last five home games.
-- Minnesota won last five games, outscoring foes 20-10. Dallas won three of last four.
-- Red Wings won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Maple Leafs lost six of their last eight games. Boston lost three of last four, but won six of last seven home games.
-- Kings lost their last two games, 2-0/1-0.
-- Oilers lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Sharks lost seven of their last nine games. Anaheim lost last two games, 2-1/5-1.
-- Phoenix lost last five games, outscored 13-3.

Totals
-- Over is 7-1-2 in Toronto's last ten games.
-- 12 of last 15 Devil-Senator games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Los Angeles games.
-- Seven of last ten Edmonton-Nashville games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Dallas games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Dallas-San Jose games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Detroit's last six games.

Series records
-- Maple Leafs lost eight of last nine games with Boston.
-- Devils lost four of last five visits to Ottawa.
-- Kings lost nine of last twelve games with Chicago.
-- Oilers won six of last nine games with Nashville.
-- Dallas Stars won three of last four games with Minnesota.
-- Ducks won seven of last nine games with San Jose.
-- Red Wings won seven of last eight games with Phoenix.

**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:20 AM

NHL

Monday, March 25

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. OTTAWA
New Jersey is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Ottawa
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ottawa's last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey

8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. NASHVILLE
Edmonton is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Nashville is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Edmonton

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Los Angeles is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Dallas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota

10:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHOENIX
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
San Jose is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 08:20 AM

NHL

Monday, March 25

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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For the week of March 17-23

Hot team

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0 SU)

Pittsburgh has won 11 consecutive games, allowing only eight goals over its last seven victories. The Penguins kick off a five-game homestand when the Flyers visit The Igloo Sunday night. Montreal, Winnipeg and the New York Islanders will also visit this week.

Cold team

Phoenix Coyotes (0-3 SU)

The Coyotes have dropped five straight games and are in the midst of a serious power outage. Phoenix has amassed only three goals during the losing skid and is rapidly falling out of contention in the Western Conference standings. The Desert Dogs host Detroit Monday before heading out on a three-game road trip.

Best over play

Calgary Flames (0-3 SU, 3-0 over/under)

The Flames have played over the number in five consecutive games thanks to their inability to keep the puck out of their own net. Calgary has allowed an average of nearly four goals per game during the over run and has yielded 10 markers over its last two losses. The Flames host the Blues Sunday before departing for Chicago for a clash with the Western Conference-leading Blackhawks Tuesday.

Best under play

Vancouver Canucks (3-1 SU, 0-4 over/under)

Cory Schneider appears to be back on track as he’s helped the Canucks go low in four consecutive games. Vancouver has yielded only six goals over its last four contests with Schneider only slipping up three times in as many starts during the under streak. Vancouver visits the lowly Avalanche Sunday before heading back north of the border for a clash with Columbus Tuesday.

Surveying the schedule:

-The Chicago Blackhawks return home Monday after going 3-1 on a four-game road trip. The Blackhawks now play five of their next six games at the friendly confines of the United Center, where they are 11-1-1 SU and 4-8-1 O/U.

-The Columbus Blue Jackets had their unbelievable 12-game points streak snapped Saturday in the opener of a four-game trip. The road hasn’t been kind to Columbus this season. The Jackets have a dismal 3-9-1 SU record and a 4-9 O/U mark away from home.

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**Udog** · 03-25-2013, 09:58 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Chicago
The Blackhawks look to bounce back from their 4-2 loss to Anaheim last Wednesday and build on their 7-1 record in their last 8 games after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Chicago is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Game 51-52: Toronto at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.479; Boston 12.983
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-200); Under

Game 53-54: New Jersey at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.584; Ottawa 11.203
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+110); Over

Game 55-56: Los Angeles at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.674; Chicago 12.744
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-145); Under

Game 57-58: Edmonton at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.801; Nashville 11.250
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+130); Over

Game 59-60: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.656; Dallas 10.326
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+100); Over

Game 61-62: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.328; Anaheim 12.993
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-135); Under

Game 63-64: Detroit at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.307; Phoenix 11.559
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-125); Under

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