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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:50 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Since 1995, these college football coaches have switched jobs, within the same league:

-- Tommy Tuberville—Bolted Ole Miss for Auburn; 14 years later, he’s still carpet bagging his way around America, but making $2.2M a year doing it, now in Cincinnati.

-- Houston Nutt—From Arkansas to Ole Miss—Made up for Tuberville bolting for Auburn.

– Bruce Snyder—From Cal to Arizona State— Was lot easier to get guys into ASU than Berkeley.

– Tom O’Brien—From BC to NC State, where he had a QB named Russell Wilson. It worked out better for Wilson.

– Todd Graham—From Tulsa to Rice—Made Larry Brown look like Walter Alston until settling in at Arizona State.

– Larry Smith—From Arizona to USC, made it to three straight Rose Bowls, once passed me on the LA freeway driving a maroon Mercedes convertible. Nice car.

– Bill Curry—From Alabama to Kentucky—This is only case here where coach was fired and just found a job wherever he could.

– Steve Sarkisian—From Washington to USC. Ending yet to be written.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......

13) With Robinson Cano still in free agent limbo, people here in upstate NY have been critical of him because he doesn’t sprint out every ground ball he hits. Fair criticism, but here is how many games Cano has played the last seven years: 160-159-161-160-159-161-160. He plays every game.

Meanwhile, in one A’s-Angels game last April, three guys (Crisp-Young-Bourjos) went on the DL after pulling muscles running out grounders they had zero chance to beat out. I want my star players to play every day; if that means taking a play off now and then to prevent wasteful injuries (Evan Longoria missed 88 games with a pulled hammy in 2011) then so be it. Cano always plays and that’s important.

12) Looks like Richard Pitino got out of Miami just in time; while Pitino’s Minnesota Gophers were beating Florida State Tuesday night, his old team, Florida International, lost to a D-II team by 28. Pitino was only at FIU for a year and now he’s a millionaire in Minnesota.

11) Thanks to DirecTV not having the Pac-12 Network, this has to be the latest in the college hoop season I’ve gone without seeing UCLA play yet. ESPN3 and Pac-12 Network are not available to DirecTV subscribers, which is too bad. Like to watch as many games as possible, and especially the Bruins this year, with Steve Alford now coaching there.

10) Eli Manning refused to play for the Chargers after they drafted him, but his backup QB at Ole Miss got traded to San Diego this week, when the Padres got OF Seth Smith from Oakland for Luke Gregerson.

9) Feel bad for Nets’ assistant Lawrence Frank getting demoted after Brooklyn’s 5-12 start, but then you hear Frank will get paid $5.3M over the next four years, for whatever menial tasks he’s been assigned, and you stop feeling bad for him. He’ll probably be the interim coach when they mercifully fire the overmatched Jason Kidd later this year.

8) If you’re a Twins’ fan, you’re glad they opened their wallets this winter, but are you excited that they spent $73M on Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes? I’m asking, not saying there shouldn’t be excitement, but Hughes especially seems more like a suspect than someone who will be a big help.

7) I’m no fan of the Heisman Trophy; think it gets too much talk, especially early in a season, but if Johnny Manziel isn’t one of the four finalists this year, then I’m not sure what criteria they use to pick guys. Jordan Lynch went 6-17 passing in a MAC game last week, what would he do in the SEC? Is he hanging 42 on Alabama? I don't think so.

6) LSU QB Zach Mettenberger apparently tore his ACL against Arkansas and won’t be able to work out before the NFL Draft in April. He and the Murray kid at Georgia are in the same boat now, its too bad.

5) Golf is an Olympic sport now? They’ll lose whatever credibility the “Olympic ideal” has/had when Eldrick Woods and his co-workers tee it up for a gold medal. Escorts in Brazil should have a big two weeks, though.

4) Boston Celtics are 8-12…….and in first place in the hideous Atlantic Division. Toronto would be in first if they hadn’t blown a 75-48 lead in Oakland Tuesday. Raptors didn’t even cover the game as 8-point dogs after leading by 27 in the third quarter.

3) NBA teams have very detailed scouting; for instance, when Michael Carter-Williams of the 76ers shoots from 10+ feet away from the basket, he is 29-64 (45.3%) when he shoots from the left side, 12-61 (19.7%) when he shoots from the middle or right, so you play him tighter on the left side of the floor. Information like that hasn’t always been available, but now it is.

2) With Giants going to San Diego this week, lot is being made about how Archie Manning wouldn’t let Eli play for the Chargers; had he not done that, the Giants had already told Ben Roethlisberger they were going to draft him, so they would not have taken Philip Rivers, who obviously wound up in San Diego. NFL history in the last ten years would be a lot different.

1) Saints’ airplane had troubles Monday night; they didn’t get out of Seattle until noon ET Tuesday, meaning this is a very short week for their coaches/players, with a big game against Carolina Sunday night.

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:50 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Arizona State at DePaul
The 7-2 Sun Devils travel to DePaul tonight to face a Blue Demons team that is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games against teams with a winning SU record. Arizona State is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun Devils favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Game 821-822: Arizona State at DePaul (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 66.440; DePaul 57.812
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-2 1/2)

Game 823-824: Loyola Marymount at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 55.211; Pittsburgh 72.882
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 20
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+20)

Game 825-826: South Carolina at Oklahoma State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 53.680; Oklahoma State 78.917
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 25
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 17
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-17)

Game 827-828: California at UC-Santa Barbara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 66.141; UC-Santa Barbara 61.955
Dunkel Line: California by 4
Vegas Line: California by 1
Dunkel Pick: California (-1)

Game 829-830: Kentucky vs. Baylor (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 73.127; Baylor 67.503
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-3 1/2)

Game 831-832: Manhattan at Marist (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 59.529; Marist 45.163
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 9
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (-9)

Game 833-834: Siena at Niagara (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 48.520; Niagara 49.545
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 1
Vegas Line: Niagara by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (+5 1/2)

Game 835-836: St. Peter's at Canisius (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 43.359; Canisius 57.603
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 14
Vegas Line: Canisius by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-9 1/2)

Game 837-838: Fairfield at Quinnipiac (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 45.026; Quinnipiac 59.896
Dunkel Line: Quinnipiac by 15
Vegas Line: Quinnipiac by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Quinnipiac (-7 1/2)

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:51 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, December 6

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ARIZONA ST (7 - 2) at DEPAUL (4 - 3) - 12/6/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 2-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (6 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 0) - 12/6/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 74-109 ATS (-45.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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S CAROLINA (2 - 2) at OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 1) - 12/6/2013, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 93-65 ATS (+21.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 94-65 ATS (+22.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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CALIFORNIA (6 - 2) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (3 - 3) - 12/6/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 2-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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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KENTUCKY (7 - 1) vs. BAYLOR (7 - 1) - 12/6/2013, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 1-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 1-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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MANHATTAN (4 - 2) at MARIST (0 - 8) - 12/6/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SIENA (2 - 7) at NIAGARA (1 - 7) - 12/6/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST PETERS (2 - 4) at CANISIUS (3 - 3) - 12/6/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 2-2 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 2-2 straight up against ST PETERS 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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FAIRFIELD (1 - 6) at QUINNIPIAC (4 - 2) - 12/6/2013, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 1-0 straight up against QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:51 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 6

Arizona State lost twe of three in SoCal last weekend; losing by three to Miami when Carson shot 2-14 with tweaked ankle; have to see him run before deciding anything here. DePaul is 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7-18-18 points; they're turning ball over 20.4% of time but are shooting 39.5% from arc. ASU won its only true road game, 66-60 at UNLV.

LMU won both its road games so far, winning by total of five points in wins at Long Beach/Riverside; Lions lost by 9 points each to only two top 200 teams they've played, No Iowa/Vandy. Pittsburgh is 8-0, with five wins by 21+ points; Panthers force turnovers 20.4% of time, grab 40.5% of own missed shots. LMU is making only 28.1% from the arc.

South Carolina gets Ellington back from football team, will help depth in backcourt; Gamecocks are shooting just 31.6% from arc but force TOs 20.6% of time. Carolina hasn't played in 12 days; they lost at Clemson by 14, Baylor by 2 in only two road games. Oklahoma State got beat by Memphis is Disney finals; this is their first home game in 17 days.

First road game for Cal team that beat UCSB by 9-20 points last couple years; Gauchos shot 25% inside arc in LY's 68-59 loss that Cal led by 22 with 8:17 left. UCSB made 13-30 from arc to make it closer; they lost at UCLA by 13 Tuesday- they led by 1 with 10:00 left, but Bruins had a 27-7 edge on foul line. Gauchos lost three of their last four games.

7-1 Kentucky is least-experienced team in country, but they played PC in Brooklyn Sunday, face Baylor here in Jerry World, so they're gaining experience while grabbing 48% of their missed shots (#1 in US), holding foes to 37.2% inside arc. Baylor is 3-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7 tio Syracuse in Maui final. Bears are turning ball over 22.7% of the time.

Manhattan is 8-3 in its last 11 games vs Marist; they're 3-2 in last five visits here, by 19-1-17 points. Jaspers are 0-2 at home, 4-0 on road; all six of their games were decided by 9 or less points. Red Foxes are 0-8, losing by 9 at Iona (+18) in MAAC opener after losing to Morgan State in OT in game before that. Marist has 5th-worst eFG% (39.5%) in US.

Siena is 2-7, but won by 1 at Cornell in only game vs team outside top 200; they led Purdue by 13 at half in last game Sunday but lost by 5, its fourth loss in row, all vs top 100 teams. 1-7 Niagara lost last six games, all on road/neutral sites; Eagles won last four series games. Siena lost last five visits here, by 15-13-14-4-23 points. Niagara's new coach isn't as good as the last one; their opponents make 57.1% inside the arc.

St Peter's won four of last six visits to Canisius, but Peacocks got swept by 9-12 points by Canisius in LY's series. St Peter's is 2-4 with three losses by 7 or less points and two wins vs stiffs- they're making 30.2% on arc. Griffins haven't played in ten days since losing to a D-II team by 14 on neutral floor. St Peter's had won nine of ten series games before getting swept LY.

Fairfield lost its last six games, losing by 7 at Loyola, 9 at Providence in only true road games; stags turn ball over 25.3% of time, 4th-worst rate in country. Fairfield beat Quinnipac by 12 on neutral court couple years ago; this is MAAC debut for Bobcats, who are 3-0 vs teams outside top 200, winning by 5-3-41 points- they grab 43.4% of their own misses.

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:51 AM

NCAAB

Friday, December 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. CANISIUS
Saint Peter's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Saint Peter's is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Canisius is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Saint Peter's
Canisius is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
ARIZONA STATE vs. DEPAUL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
DePaul is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games
DePaul is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games at home

7:00 PM
MAINE vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola Marymount's last 5 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SIENA vs. NIAGARA
Siena is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Siena is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Niagara is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
Niagara is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. MARIST
Manhattan is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Marist
Manhattan is 12-2-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Marist is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Manhattan
Marist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan

8:30 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. QUINNIPIAC
Fairfield is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Quinnipiac is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Quinnipiac is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

9:00 PM
TOWSON vs. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
Towson is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
No trends available

9:05 PM
CARROLL vs. IDAHO STATE
No trends available
Idaho State is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games

9:30 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
South Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Carolina's last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Oklahoma State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
KENTUCKY vs. BAYLOR
Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Baylor is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Baylor is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

10:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. SANTA BARBARA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California's last 6 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:52 AM

NCAAB

Friday, December 6

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Kentucky at Baylor: What bettors need to know
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Kentucky Wildcats at Baylor Bears (+3.5)

The site of this season’s Final Four will get a test run Friday night when No. 4 Kentucky meets No. 20 Baylor in the inaugural Big 12/SEC Challenge at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Both teams are led by 6-9 forwards who can score as well as they rebound. Cory Jefferson is averaging 13.5 points and 8.8 boards for the Bears, similar to what he provided last season as a junior en route to winning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Julius Randle, a Dallas native, is averaging 18.1 points and 12.5 rebounds in his freshman campaign for the Wildcats.

Kentucky struggled against Baylor’s zone defense alignments when these teams met last December and shot 30 percent from the field in the 64-55 loss, the lowest under coach John Calipari. Baylor still has 7-1 center Isaiah Austin manning the middle of the key, so the Wildcats will need to figure out how to counter his size, preferably with some efficient perimeter shooting. Kentucky has been hot-and-cold from 3-point range lately, shooting 3-for-16 last week against Eastern Michigan but coming back with a 6-for-8 performance Sunday against Providence.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT KENTUCKY (7-1): The Wildcats have a solid big man as well in 7-footer forward Willie Cauley-Stein, who produced 15 points, eight rebounds and nine blocked shots in Sunday’s win, the second-most blocks in program history. He has at least four blocks in the last three games and he and Randle will make it tough on Baylor’s guards to get to the rim. The other three starters for Kentucky also stand 6-6, giving the Wildcats one of the bigger starting lineups in the nation.

ABOUT BAYLOR (7-1): Brady Heslip quickly put behind a dismal performance against Dayton last week at the Maui Invitational by shooting 4-for-7 from the 3-point line the following day against No. 5 Syracuse and then making 5-of-8 Sunday against Hardin-Simmons. Heslip comes off the bench for the Bears and gives them a nice boost when he’s shooting well. The Baylor reserves combine to average 32.9 points and the first four off the bench play an average of 19.7 minutes.

TRENDS:

* Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Big 12.
* Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Under is 5-2 in Bears last seven non-conference games.
* Under is 6-2 in Wildcats last eight overall.

TIP-INS:

1. Baylor is 3-0 this season in games decided by 5 points or less after finishing 2-8 in such contests last season.

2. This marks the third straight season Baylor and Kentucky have met with the Wildcats also beating the Bears to reach the 2012 Final Four.

3. The 6-for-8 shooting from long range against Providence marked the first time the Friars shot better than 71.4 percent from beyond the arc since 1986.

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:52 AM

NCAAB

Friday, December 6

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Keep an eye on these early-season NCAAB giant killers
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Upsets always reign supreme in college basketball, but which teams will prove to be giant killers this season? Here’s a look at four mid-major schools that have already – and should continue – to make some noise leading up to tournament time.

St. Mary’s Gaels (WCC, 6-0 SU, 4-1 ATS)

The Gaels may not be the biggest name in the West Coast Conference, but they do own first place following Gonzaga’s loss to Dayton in the Maui Invitational. Junior forward Brad Waldow has been the key, emerging as the team’s leader in scoring (17.7 ppg), rebounding (7.0 rpg) and blocked shots (2.2 bpg). St. Mary’s could be poised for upset wins at Boise State (MWC, 7-0) and at home to South Carolina (SEC, 2-2) in December.

Charlotte 49ers (C-USA, 6-2 SU, 5-1 ATS)

It’s been a solid start for the Niners, highlighted by an unexpected win over then 14th-ranked Michigan to win the Puerto Rico Tip-Off two weeks ago. An OT home loss to Davidson Wednesday notwithstanding, Charlotte has benefitted from balanced scoring with no less than six players averaging double-digits per night. Two big games vs. two solid ACC teams later this month – at Florida State Dec. 17 and vs. Georgia Tech Dec. 29 – may provide a gold rush.

Belmont Bruins (Ohio Valley, 8-2 SU, 3-4 ATS)

Impressive wins over Indiana State and at Chapel Hill early on not only vaulted Belmont into top spot in the Ohio Valley Conference but into the national spotlight (they received a program-best 31 votes in the AP poll after knocking off North Carolina). If the Bruins are serious about cracking the Top 25, a win in Lexington against the No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 21 would certainly do the trick. Having made the NCAA tournament six times in the past 10 years, an upset by Belmont against a top-ranked team isn’t completely out of the question.

Indiana State Sycamores (Missouri Valley, 5-2 SU, 2-4 ATS)

Indiana State continues to make a name for itself as a giant killer, long after Larry Bird’s departure. Last season, the Sycamores defeated the likes of Miami, Mississippi, Creighton and Wichita State before an end-of-season funk cost them a chance to qualify for the big dance. This year, it’s tournament or bust. But after two crushing one-point losses, they’ll need to exact revenge against Belmont and come up big vs. Saint Louis (7-2) later this month. It’s kinda what they do.

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:53 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 6

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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (8 - 11) - 12/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-53 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (3 - 15) at WASHINGTON (9 - 9) - 12/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-43 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 118-154 ATS (-51.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (6 - 12) at ATLANTA (10 - 10) - 12/6/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (6 - 12) at NEW YORK (3 - 13) - 12/6/2013, 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 6-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (11 - 7) at BOSTON (8 - 12) - 12/6/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-110 ATS (-46.0 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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GOLDEN STATE (11 - 8) at HOUSTON (13 - 7) - 12/6/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 4) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 9) - 12/6/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-41 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 138-187 ATS (-67.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (6 - 11) at PHOENIX (10 - 9) - 12/6/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 182-228 ATS (-68.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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LA LAKERS (9 - 9) at SACRAMENTO (4 - 12) - 12/6/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 76-102 ATS (-36.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (4 - 16) at PORTLAND (16 - 3) - 12/6/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:53 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 6

Hot teams
-- Wizards won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cavaliers won last two games; they're 2-8 vs spread on road.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games. Boston won four of last six.
-- Warriors won last two games, covered three of last four.
-- Thunder won eight of its last nine games. New Orleans won six of its last nine games, but lost last two at home.
-- Suns are 13-5-1 vs spread this year, 5-3 in last eight games.
-- Portland won 14 of last 15 games, covered five of last six. Jazz are 3-2 in last five games after a 1-14 start.
-- Lakers won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost eight of last ten games (0-4 vs spread last four). Charlotte lost four of its last five games.
-- Bucks lost 13 of last 14 games, covered one of last nine.
-- Hawks lost five of their last seven games.
-- Knicks lost nine of last ten games (2-8 vs spread). Orlando lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Rockets lost last two games, by 6-9 points.
-- Toronto lost its last four games, blowing 27-point lead Tuesday.
-- Kings lost last five games; they're 3-8 vs spread at home.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Philly games went over the total; under is 8-1-1 in last ten Charlotte games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Buck-Wizard games.
-- Last three Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Six of eight New York home games stayed under. Over is 12-1-1 in last 14 New York-Orlando games.
-- Last three Golden State games went over the total.
-- Seven of nine New Orleans road games went over.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Portland games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Sacramento games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- 76ers won eight of last ten games with Charlotte.
-- Wizards won four of last five games with Milwaukee.
-- Hawks won nine of last eleven games with Cleveland.
-- Nuggets won three of last four games with Boston.
-- Knicks won their last six games with Orlando.
-- Rockets won five of last six games with Golden State.
-- Thunder won its last eight games with New Orleans (5-3 vs spread).
-- Suns lost last three games with Toronto by 3-4-27 points.
-- Jazz won seven of last eight games with Portland.
-- Lakers won four of last five games with Sacramento.

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:54 AM

NBA

Friday, December 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHARLOTTE
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Charlotte is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland

7:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
Orlando is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Orlando is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 7 games at home
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. BOSTON
Denver is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Denver
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Golden State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. NEW ORLEANS
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. PHOENIX
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

10:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SACRAMENTO
LA Lakers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
LA Lakers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. PORTLAND
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Portland's last 23 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 08:56 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, December 6

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MINNESOTA (16-8-0-5, 37 pts.) at COLUMBUS (11-14-0-3, 25 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 21-44 ATS (+79.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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SAN JOSE (19-3-0-5, 43 pts.) at CAROLINA (11-12-0-5, 27 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 166-134 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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DETROIT (14-8-0-7, 35 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (11-12-0-6, 28 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-7 ATS (-8.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 71-57 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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ANAHEIM (18-7-0-5, 41 pts.) at CHICAGO (20-5-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-2 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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COLORADO (19-6-0-0, 38 pts.) at CALGARY (10-13-0-4, 24 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 19-6 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 16-11 ATS (+31.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-6 ATS (+11.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 13-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-5 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-5-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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PHOENIX (16-8-0-4, 36 pts.) at VANCOUVER (15-10-0-5, 35 pts.) - 12/6/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 139-86 ATS (+33.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHOENIX is 304-272 ATS (+25.1 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 48-33 ATS (+88.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
PHOENIX is 97-100 ATS (+233.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 17-8 ATS (+25.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 3-13 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 4-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 6

Hot teams
-- Red Wings won four of their last five games.
-- Sharks won five of their last six games. Carolina won four of last six.
-- Minnesota won its last two games, allowing three goals.
-- Avalanche won five of their last seven games.
-- Canucks won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost five of their last seven games.
-- Columbus is 0-6 in game following its last six wins.
-- Ducks lost three of their last four games. Chicago lost last two games, both by 4-3.
-- Flames lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Coyotes lost five of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight San Jose games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Minnesota games.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Anaheim games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Colorado games.
-- Seven of last nine Phoenix games went over the total.

Series records
-- Red Wings are 3-2 in their last five games with New Jersey.
-- Hurricanes won three of last four games with Carolina.
-- Minnesota is 3-2 in its last five visits to Columbus.
-- Ducks won their last four games with Chicago.
-- Flames lost five of last seven games with Colorado.
-- Coyotes won four of last six visits to Vancouver

NHL

Friday, December 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Detroit
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. COLUMBUS
Minnesota is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Columbus is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. CAROLINA
San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing San Jose
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose

8:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago's last 14 games
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

9:00 PM
COLORADO vs. CALGARY
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Colorado is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Calgary is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

10:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. VANCOUVER
Phoenix is 6-16-1 SU in its last 23 games ,when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Phoenix's last 11 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Vancouver is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

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**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 09:26 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Denver at Boston
The Celtics host a Denver team tonight that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games in Boston. Boston is the pick (+5) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+5). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Game 801-802: Philadelphia at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.903; Charlotte 116.222
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 6; 196
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+6); Under

Game 803-804: Milwaukee at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 105.499; Washington 122.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 16 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 10; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-10); Over

Game 805-806: Cleveland at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 108.904; Atlanta 119.858
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 11; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-6 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Orlando at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 116.981; New York 115.448
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 809-810: Denver at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.989; Boston 120.852
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+5); Under

Game 811-812: Golden State at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 117.182; Houston 130.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 13 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Oklahoma City at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.628; New Orleans 118.777
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 7; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 206
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4); Over

Game 815-816: Toronto at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.167; Phoenix 118.269
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4 1/2); Under

Game 817-818: LA Lakers at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 118.658; Sacramento 118.723
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+3); Over

Game 819-820: Utah at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 110.621; Portland 126.807
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 16; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 11 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-11 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 09:49 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at New Jersey
The Red Wings travel to New Jersey tonight and look to improve on their 6-2 record in their last 8 games versus the Devils. Detroit is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Game 1-2: Minnesota at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.597; Columbus 11.610
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-105); Under

Game 3-4: San Jose at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.884; Carolina 10.392
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-175); Over

Game 5-6: Detroit at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.001; New Jersey 10.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Anaheim at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.993; Chicago 12.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-175); Under

Game 9-10: Colorado at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.128; Calgary 10.501
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-130); Under

Game 11-12: Phoenix at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.230; Vancouver 11.172
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+135); Over

**Udog** · 12-06-2013, 10:10 AM

NBA

Friday, December 6

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Golden State at Houston: What bettors need to know
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Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets (OFF)

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets have put on some memorable shooting displays in their recent meetings and are again two of the top offenses in the league. The Warriors will look to post a third straight win behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson when they visit Houston on Friday. The Rockets tied an NBA record with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 home win over Golden State last season but are coming off a 9-for-31 effort from beyond the arc in a loss to the Suns.

The Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak in the series and got a little payback for that record-setting performance when they put a 108-78 hurting on Houston in the final meeting last season on Mar. 17. Curry and Thompson combined for 11 3-pointers in that triumph and got hot together in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 112-103 Raptors, in which Golden State overcame a 27-point deficit. “An incredible game,” Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. “…Just a huge win for us. I can’t say enough about how proud I am of this group.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (Golden State), CSN Houston.

LINE: The line for the game is currently off the board.

POWER RANKINGS: Golden State (-11.5) - Houston (-10) + home court (-3) = Houston -1.5

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (11-8, 9-8-2 ATS): Several Golden State players and Jackson credited a halftime speech by backup center Jermaine O’Neal for the turnaround against the Raptors. “Jermaine O’Neal gave one of the realest speeches I’ve ever heard,” Thompson said. “He said, ‘We’ll see what we’re made of in the second half.’ We showed what we’re made of, resilient.” O’Neal backed it up on the court with 11 points and eight rebounds and was on the floor in crunch time in place of starting center Andrew Bogut. “We were making plays,” Jackson explained. “When (Bogut) left the game we were making plays. I wanted to get him a quick breather and then we began to make plays.”

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (13-7, 11-8-1 ATS): Houston leads the NBA in scoring at an average of 108.1 points but is slumping of late with back-to-back losses. James Harden, who went 4-of-5 from beyond the arc when the Rockets matched the 3-point record against the Warriors last season, had a horrible game in the 97-88 loss to Phoenix on Wednesday, going 0-of-10 from 3-point range and 3-of-17 overall. “We didn’t play very good, and that’s the bottom line,” coach Kevin McHale said.

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Houston.
* Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Houston PG Jeremy Lin (knee) and F Chandler Parsons (back spasms) are both questionable.

2. Rockets C Dwight Howard had 18 rebounds on Wednesday, his most since a 24-board outburst on Nov. 11.

3. Curry is 20-for-40 from 3-point range over the last five games.

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