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**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:29 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Most popular, least popular picks in the LVH Super Contest, where 1,034 contestants pick five games each week of the NFL season........they paid $1,500 each to be in this contest, by the way.

Most pop. (31-50-3 vs spread)

1) Saints 282 - W
2) Chargers 270 - W
T3) Saints 259 - W
T3) 49ers 259 - L
5) Chiefs 249 - W
6) Eagles 229 - W

Least popular (43-39-2)

30) Falcons 68 - W
29) Browns 69 - W
28) Packers 75 - L
27) Bills 89 - L
26) Dolphins 102 - W
25) Broncos 106 - W

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Sunday.......

14) Chiefs 45, Redskins 10-- Washington didn't look like an NFL team in this game, they looked a team that has quit on the season. Chiefs scored two special teams TDs, had TD drives of 13-25-41 yards. Weren't lot of fans left in the stands whewn the secind half started.

13) Ravens 29, Vikings 26-- Game was 12-7 Minnesota with 3:00 left, then five TDs scored in the last 2:05, one of the craziest stretches in league history. Seemed like once the snow stopped, the defense couldn't do anything on the slick field and there were big plays all over the place. Over the last 50 years, 36 points in the last 2:20 of the 4th quarter is 12 more than any other NFL game. It really was weird to watch.

12) Patriots 27, Browns 26-- Cleveland gagged away a 26-14 lead with 2:00 left, as Patriots scored twice in 0:30, recovering an onside kick. Over their last six games, New England has been outscored by 47 points in first half, but then averaged 26.5 ppg in second half, winning five of the six games.

11) Jets 37, Raiders 27-- Jets were even in turnovers, so they won; in their six wins, Gang Green is +1 in turnovers- they're -19 in seven losses. Jets also blocked a punt for a TD. You watch the Raiders play and wonder what their plan is for the future, or if they even have one.

10) Bengals 42, Colts 28-- No turnovers, no sacks, not lot of defense in this game; underrated stat-- Cincinnati won/covered all six of its home games this season. Over their last six games (3-3), Colts were outscored 113-24 in first half, but they clinched AFC South when Titans lost, so they can rest up.

9) Eagles 34, Lions 20-- Mystified why several inches of snow was never cleared off field at this game; Detroit led 14-0 with 5:00 left in third quarter, but once snow stopped, Eagles ran 25 plays for 361 yards on their last five drives, all TDs. Not often a team scores TDs on both punt/kick returns and still loses. Detroit is minus-15 in turnovers in its last six games.

8) Dolphins 34, Steelers 28-- If Miami makes playoffs, Joe Philbin better be Coach of the Year, with all the BS he's put up with this year. Under had been 5-0-1 in Dolphins' last six games, but on a cruddy day, Miami ran ball for 181 yards with an OL thats been better without Incognito/Martin.

7) Buccaneers 27, Bills 6-- Tampa Bay won four of last five games, covered five of last six, with only loss at Carolina. Teams combined to convert 5-26 on 3rd down; Bucs only completed 9-25 passes, but Buffalo turned ball over five times. Not many teams win with five turnovers and six points.

6) Broncos 51, Titans 28-- Denver averages 25.1 ppg at home this year, just in the second half- this was the 4th home game this year Broncos scored 30+ points in second half, as thin air in Mile High altitude takes its toll. Titans were -12 in field position, -2 in turnovers- you need to win those categories to beat a team thats better than you.

Denver's Matt Prater kicked a 64-yard FG, breaking the all-time record, but at altitude, still not as impressive as Dempsey's 63-yarder at Tulane Stadium.

5) Cardinals 30, Rams 10-- Credit to Arizona for its improvement this year, but I buy Sunday Ticket to watch Rams' games and I can no longer stand to watch Kellen Clemens play- he just isn't very good. Why not let young QB Austin Davis play a little, maybe he's good? If he isn't, then he's no different than Clemens. On the bright side, Rams have the Redskins #1 pick in April.

4) Chargers 37, Giants 14-- Eli Manning has two Super Bowl rings, is 0-3 against team that drafted him; I'm sure he's happy with his career, but Giants fell behind Redskins 14-0 last week, a signal that they're not preparing well, which was confirmed in this game. San Diego is very hard to figure out.

3) 49ers 19, Seahawks 17-- Niners kicked four FGs, threw pick in red zone, yet still won game they needed lot more than Seattle, which was travelling on a short week after whipping Saints. In two games with Seattle, Kaepernick is 28-57 passing; 49ers have one TD, three FGs in five drives into red zone.

2) Packers 22, Falcons 21-- Green Bay trailed 21-10 at half, held Falcons scoreless in second half, and are still alive at 6-6-1, thanks to sloppy play in Detroit/Chicago. This was their first win without Rodgers; they finish with Cowboys-Steelers-Bears, will need #12 back to win division.

1) Saints 31, Panthers 13-- Carolina kicked FGs on first two drives; hard to win in Superdome kicking FGs; Panthers' last loss was Week 5 at Arizona, also in a dome. Saints visit Charlotte in two weeks, for an outdoor game.

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:29 AM

College football odds: BCS Bowl game opening lines

The regular season has wrapped up. The conference championship games are complete. And if the BCS bowl games are anything like the insanity of the past two weekends, it’s going to be a crazy postseason, too.

Florida State (13-0, 11-2 ATS) reaching the BCS Championship Game wasn’t really a surprise, after the Seminoles drubbed upstart Duke in the ACC championship game 45-7 to cash as a 30-favorite Saturday. Auburn, on the other hand, went on a midnight run that would have made Cinderella blush. The Tigers (12-1 SU, 11-2 ATS) stunned Georgia on a last-minute deflected pass that turned into a winning touchdown reception, then shocked Alabama with a field-goal return TD to beat the No. 1 Crimson Tide 34-28 as a 10-point underdog.

Auburn’s offense then went haywire against Missouri in a 59-42 victory Saturday in the SEC title game, with Auburn a 2-point pup. Coupled with Ohio State’s loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game, Auburn now finds itself playing Florida State on Jan. 6 in Pasadena, Calif.

And it’s not only a battle between the two best teams on the field, but the two best teams at the betting window. The Seminoles and Tigers are tied for the best ATS record in the nation, and Jay Kornegay, sports book director at the LVH in Las Vegas, installed Florida State as a 7.5-point favorite.

“A lot of people have fallen in love with the Tigers over the last couple of weeks, but the Seminoles are at a different level,” Kornegay said. “Their defense is stout and will be able to slow down that Auburn offense. The Tigers’ defense is very questionable and will have a high degree of difficulty stopping Florida State.”

Rose Bowl
Jan. 1, Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford Cardinal vs. Michigan State Spartans (+6)

The Spartans (12-1 SU, 8-4-1 ATS) capped a strong season with a 34-24 victory over Ohio State as 5.5-point ‘dogs on Saturday in the Big Ten title game, their ninth consecutive victory. Michigan State went 7-2 ATS in that stretch and won all nine games by double digits, leaning on a defense that ranks No. 1 in rushing yards and total yards, and No. 4 in points allowed (12.7 ppg.).

Stanford (11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS) walloped host Arizona State 38-14 in Saturday’s Pac-12 title tilt, rolling as a 3-point underdog to cap a late-season run of 6-1 SU (5-2 ATS), with the only loss coming on a last-second field goal at Southern Cal.

“Stanford and Michigan State mirror each other, but the Cardinal is better at almost everything,” Kornegay said. “This will be a 1980s-like game, which is becoming extinct. Huddles, talk and using the entire play clock will be aplenty."

Fiesta Bowl
Jan. 1, Glendale, Ariz.

Baylor Bears vs. Central Florida Knights (+16.5)

On a wild final Saturday in the Big 12, Baylor (11-1 SU, 9-3 ATS) thumped visiting Texas 30-10 as a 17.5-point chalk, and with Oklahoma State falling to Oklahoma, that gave the Bears the conference title and the Fiesta Bowl bid.

Central Florida, meanwhile, held off host Southern Methodist 17-13 laying 13.5 points Saturday. The Knights (11-1 SU, 7-5 ATS) won the automatic bid from the American Athletic Conference, but they are big ‘dogs against the Bears’ high-flying offense.

“Central Florida faced Penn State and Louisville, but those two are nothing like Baylor,” Kornegay said. “Baylor’s no-huddle offense is probably the best in college football. Central Florida can practice all it wants over the next month, but it will be a huge challenge for the Knights to stop the Bears.”

Orange Bowl
Jan. 3, Miami

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Clemson Tigers (-2.5)

The Buckeyes (12-1 SU, 6-6-1 ATS) were 5.5-point favorites against Michigan State in the Big Ten finale, and they led 24-20 entering the fourth quarter Saturday at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, poised to win a berth in the BCS Championship Game.

Then they got outscored 14-0 in the final frame, losing 34-24. That knocked Ohio State to the Orange Bowl instead, where it will face Clemson (10-2, 6-6 ATS) out of the ACC. The Tigers also come in on a losing note, falling on the road to archrival South Carolina 31-17 as a 2.5-point pup on Nov. 30.

“This will be a tough matchup for the Buckeyes,” Kornegay said. “Ohio State thinks it had its hands full with Michigan State. Well, the Tigers’ offense is no comparison. Clemson’s no-huddle is also one of the best, and the Buckeyes will have to get their offense going to keep up.”

Sugar Bowl
Jan. 2, New Orleans

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Oklahoma Sooners (+11.5)

Alabama (11-1 SU, 6-5-1 ATS) blew its shot at a third straight national title with its stunning 34-28 loss to Auburn on Nov. 30. Even though the Crimson Tide were on the road in that game, they were 10-point favorites.

Oklahoma, on the other hand, played its way to a BCS bowl berth with a 33-24 road upset of rival Oklahoma State in a downright freezing Bedlam game on Saturday. The Sooners (10-2, 7-5 ATS) won and covered their last three games.

“This will be all about motivation,” Kornegay said. ”Will Alabama be motivated? I’m sure the Crimson Tide are going to hear a lot about the last time they were in the Sugar Bowl, against Utah. The Utes had a very good team and took the Crimson Tide behind the woodshed.

“Most likely, this game will motivate Alabama. The inconsistent quarterback play that we have seen at Oklahoma will make it a huge challenge for the Sooners.”

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:30 AM

Odds for all 35 college football bowl games

The bowl matchups are set and oddsmakers have been feverishly working to set the spreads for those NCAAF postseason games. Here's a look at the bowl games and the available odds for those contests:

Gildan New Mexico
Washington State vs. Colorado State (+13) - Albuquerque, N.M.

Royal Purple Las Vegas
Fresno State vs. USC (-8) - Las Vegas

Famous Idaho Potato
Buffalo vs. San Diego State (+4.5) - Boise, Idaho

R+L Carriers New Orleans
Tulane vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (+3) - New Orleans

Beef 'O' Brady's St. Petersburg
East Carolina vs. Ohio (+13.5) - St. Petersburg, Fla.

Sheraton Hawaii
Boise State vs. Oregon State (-4) - Honolulu

Little Caesars Pizza
Pittsburgh vs. Bowling Green (-5) - Detroit

S.D. County Credit Union Poinsettia
Utah State vs. Northern Illinois (-1) - San Diego

Military Bowl Presented By Northrop Grumman
Marshall vs. Maryland (Pick) - Annapolis, Md.

Texas
Syracuse vs. Minnesota (-3.5) - Houston

Fight Hunger
BYU vs. Washington (-6.5) - San Francisco

New Era Pinstripe
Rutgers vs. Notre Dame (-18.5) - Bronx, N.Y.

Belk
Cincinnati vs. North Carolina (-3) - Charlotte, N.C.

Russell Athletic
Miami vs. Louisville (-3) - Orlando, Fla.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Michigan vs. Kansas State (+2.5) - Tempe, Ariz.

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces
Middle Tennessee vs. Navy (N/A) - Fort Worth, Texas

Franklin American Mortgage Music City
Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech (+3.5) - Nashville, Tenn.

Valero Alamo
Oregon vs. Texas (+12.5) - San Antonio

National University Holiday
Arizona State vs. Texas Tech (+15.5) - San Diego

AdvoCare V100
Arizona vs. Boston College (+8) - Shreveport, La.

Hyundai Sun
Virginia Tech vs. UCLA (-10.5) - El Paso, Texas

AutoZone Liberty
Rice vs. Mississippi State (-9.5) - Memphis, Tenn.

Chick-fil-A
Duke vs. Texas A&M (-12.5) - Atlanta

TaxSlayer.com Gator
Nebraska vs. Georgia (-7) - Jacksonville, Fla.

Heart of Dallas
UNLV vs. North Texas (N/A) - Dallas

Capital One
Wisconsin vs. South Carolina (+2) - Orlando, Fla.

Outback
Iowa vs. LSU (-8) - Tampa, Fla.

Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO
Stanford vs. Michigan State (+3.5) - Pasadena, Calif.

Tostitos Fiesta
UCF vs. Baylor (-17) - Glendale, Ariz.

Allstate Sugar
Oklahoma vs. Alabama (-17) - New Orleans

Discover Orange
Clemson vs. Ohio State (-4) - Miami

AT&T Cotton
Oklahoma State vs. Missouri (-3.5) - Arlington, Texas

BBVA Compass
Vanderbilt vs. Houston (N/A) - Birmingham, Ala.

GoDaddy
Arkansas State vs. Ball State (N/A) - Mobile, Ala.

VIZIO BCS National Championship
No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 2 Auburn (+7.5) - Pasadena, Calif.

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:31 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Fairleigh Dickinson at Iowa
The Hawkeyes host Fairleigh Dickinson (3-8) and look to improve on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400. Iowa is the pick (-30) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawkeyes favored by 36 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-30). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Game 721-722: Fairleigh Dickinson at Iowa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairleigh Dickinson 41.585; Iowa 78.047
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 36 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 30
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-30)

Game 723-724: Bryant at Notre Dame (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bryant 53.593; Notre Dame 70.358
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 17
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 13
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-13)

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, December 9

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FARLEIGH DICKINSON (3 - 8) at IOWA (9 - 1) - 12/9/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BRYANT (6 - 3) at NOTRE DAME (6 - 2) - 12/9/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against BRYANT over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, December 9

Fairleigh Dickinson is 3-8 with a loss to D-II team, but they've also won vs state rivals Seton Hall/Rutgers; they lost last two games by 22-15, got beat at Arizona by 50, could be in deep here vs fast-paced Iowa squad that is 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with 31-point win vs Penn closest of those four games. Iowa holds teams to 25.8% from the arc.

Notre Dame is 6-2 after splitting pair of 5-point decisions last week vs Iowa/Delaware; five of six Irish wins are vs teams ranked #171 or lower, with wins by 12-31-15-33-34 points over those teams. #126 Bryant is 6-3, with all three losses vs top 100 teams-- at Gonzaga by 24, by 18 at Harvard, by 4 at home to North Dakota State in last game Saturday.

NCAAB

Monday, December 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BRYANT vs. NOTRE DAME
No trends available
Notre Dame is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON vs. IOWA
No trends available
Iowa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Iowa is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home

7:00 PM
UMASS-LOWELL vs. COLUMBIA
No trends available
Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Columbia is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

7:30 PM
ALCORN STATE vs. HOUSTON
No trends available
Houston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
FISK vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
No trends available
Middle Tennessee is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM
MANCHESTER vs. BUTLER
No trends available
Butler is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Butler's last 5 games

8:00 PM
THOMAS vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
No trends available
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 10 games at home

9:00 PM
WESTERN STATE vs. AIR FORCE
No trends available
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Western State
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Western State

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**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:34 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Golden State at Charlotte
The Warriors travel to Charlotte tonight to face a Bobcats team that is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games against NBA Pacific Division opponents. Golden State is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Warriors favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.069; Philadelphia 113.308
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7; 208
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: Golden State at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.417; Charlotte 111.222
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 5 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-5 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Denver at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.162; Washington 122.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 212
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.314; Memphis 123.299
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 185
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Portland at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.081; Utah 119.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: Dallas at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.629; Sacramento 114.261
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4); Under

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, December 9

Hot teams
-- Warriors won five of their last seven games.
-- Nuggets won eight of their last ten games. Washington won five of its last seven games.
-- Trailblazers won eight of their last ten games.
-- Dallas won its last three games, by 7-3-2 points.

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost four of its last six games.
-- Clippers lost three of their last four games. 76ers lost six of last seven.
-- Orlando lost its last five games (2-3 vs spread). Memphis lost five of its last seven games.
-- Jazz lost last three games, by 9-32-10 points.
-- Sacramento lost six of its last seven games.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Golden State road games stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Utah games, last six Blazer games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Sacramento games went over the total.

Series records
-- Warriors won last two games with Charlotte, are 4-5 in last nine.
-- Clippers won last three games with Philly by 1-17-29 points.
-- Washington beat Nuggets twice LY, by 4-6 points.
-- Grizzlies won last four games with Orlando (three by 12+ points).
-- Jazz lost by 32 at Portland Friday, just their second loss in last nine series games.
-- Dallas won five in row, 15 of last 16 games with Sacramento.

NBA

Monday, December 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DENVER vs. WASHINGTON
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Denver is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Denver

7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Clippers are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Clippers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State's last 15 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games at home
Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 9 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Orlando is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Memphis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. UTAH
Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Portland

10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games
Dallas is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Sacramento is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

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NBA

Monday, December 9

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

For the week of Dec. 1 to 7.

Hottest ATS - Detroit Pistons (4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS)

The Pistons have really revved up their game of late, winning four games in a row, which included a three game road trip with stops in Miami and Chicago. Detroit has now covered in six of the past eight games and are in second place in the Central Division. Andre Drummond has been an absolute monster for the Pistons during the winning streak, averaging 18.3 points and 17.5 rebounds per game. This week the Pistons host a rematch with the Heat, then they face off against Minnesota at home, before heading on the road to take on New Orleans and then Brooklyn back at home.

Coldest ATS - Philadelphia 76ers (1-3 SU, 0-4 ATS)

After the 76ers impressive start to the season, they have really struggled of late, winning only once in their past seven games and they haven't covered the spread six games in a row. On defense the Sixers are giving up a league worst 110.2 points per game and are the second to last team in the league when it comes to defensive rebounding. At the offensive end the Sixers are really struggling to sink the 3-ball, only shooting 32 percent from downtown. This week the Sixers host the L.A. Clippers, then go on the road to face Minnesota and Toronto, before returning home to take on Portland.

Best Over play - Portland Trail Blazers (4-1 SU, 5-0 O/U)

The Blazers continue to play great basketball after notching wins against top contenders Oklahoma City and Indiana this week. Portland now sits atop the Northwest Division with a 17-4 record and are the second highest scoring team in the NBA, netting 106.2 points per game. In fact,they also rank in the top 10 in field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, free throw percentage and offensive rebounds per game. The Blazers will look to hit the Over for the seventh time in a row this week when they take on Utah, before matchups with Houston and Philadelphia.

Best Under play - Charlotte Bobcats (1-2 SU, 1-2 O/U)

Despite the fact the Bobcats hit the over once this week, they are still the best Under play in the NBA this season and are the best Under play in Bank Shots two weeks in a row. The Bobcats have done this by going 11-1-1 O/U in their last 13 games and that trend should still be a solid play going forward thanks to their combination of good defense and lousy offense. The Bobcats are second in the league in points against per game at 91.5, but are dead last in points per game, field goal percentage and 3-point percentage. This week the Bobcats face Golden State, Orlando, Indiana and the L.A. Lakers.

Surveying the Schedule:

Can we just fast forward to the Eastern Conference Final please? The Miami Heat at 15-5 and the Indiana Pacers at 18-2 are clearly the class of the conference and it would be nice if we could skip past all these needless regular season games and jump straight to the playoffs. The two teams meet on Tuesday in Miami for the first time since the Heat eliminated the Pacers in last year's conference finals. The Heat are 10-10 ATS and 11-9 O/U, while the Pacers are now a league best 15-5 ATS and 7-13 O/U.

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**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 07:37 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Carolina at Vancouver
The Hurricanes are coming off a 5-3 win over San Jose on Friday and look to improve on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games after scoring 5 or more goals in the previous game. Carolina is the pick (+155) according to Dunkel, which has the Hurricanes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+155). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Game 51-52: Columbus at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.593; Pittsburgh 13.329
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 53-54: Philadelphia at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.015; Ottawa 10.150
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+120); Over

Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 9.630; Anaheim 12.569
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 3; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-240); Under

Game 57-58: Carolina at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.027; Vancouver 11.214
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+155); Over

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, December 9

Hot teams
-- Pittsburgh won five of its last six games. Blue Jackets won three of their last four.
-- Carolina won five of its last seven games. Canucks won last four games, allowing six goals.
-- Ducks won ten of their first twelve home games.

Cold teams
-- Flyers lost five of their last seven road games. Ottawa lost four of last five overall.
-- Islanders lost their last nine games, scoring 14 goals.

Totals
-- Four of last five Ottawa-Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Carolina-Vancouver games.
-- Five of last six Islander games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Flyers won four of their last five games with Ottawa.
-- Penguins won four of last five games with Columbus.
-- Hurricanes lost last three trips to Vancouver: 4-3/4-3/5-1.
-- Islanders lost three of last four games with Anaheim.

NHL

Monday, December 9

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. PITTSBURGH
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games when playing Columbus

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ottawa is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

10:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. VANCOUVER
Carolina is 3-8-1 SU in its last 12 games ,when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina

10:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games on the road
NY Islanders are 2-4-1 SU in their last 7 games ,when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games

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NHL

Monday, December 9

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Pucking the trends: NHL's weekly betting news and notes
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

For the week of Dec. 2 - Dec. 8.

Hot team

Montreal Canadiens (4-0 SU)

The Canadiens have ripped off five wins in a row, including an impressive win against Boston and have now surpassed the Bruins for first place in the Atlantic. A big reason for Montreal's current success is not surprisingly the play of Carey Price. Price has won his last seven starts a is on a current run where he has allowed less than two goals in each of his last 10 starts. The competition gets a little stiffer for the Habs this week when they take on the Los Angeles Kings and then travel to Philadelphia to take on the resurgent Flyers.

Cold Team

Nashville Predators (0-3 SU)

The Predators have seemed a little toothless lately, losing five straight games, four of which were at home. The skid has landed the Predators in last place in the Central. Nashville has clearly missed the presence of Pekka Rinne between the pipes, as they are giving up at least three goals a game in the past five games. But Nashville has struggled even more at putting the puck in the net, and have scored just over 1 goal a game during the current losing streak. This week the Preds have matchups against the New York Rangers, Dallas and San Jose.

Best Over play

San Jose Sharks (3-1 O/U)

Despite failing to hit the Over on Sunday at Minnesota, the Sharks have been a great play in that regard this season. They have the league's third best record against the Over so far this season thanks to an offense that loves to pepper the net with shots. In fact, the Sharks lead the NHL in shots on goal at a whopping 36 per game. They are also third in the league in goals per game at 3.3. The Sharks are back in action this week with a mini two game home stand against the New York Islanders and a rematch with Minnesota.

Best Under play

Tampa Bay Lightning (0-3 O/U)

Do you think the Lightning miss Steven Stamkos? The Lightning have only averaged 1.9 goals over their last 10 games and he still leads the Bolts in goals even though he has been out of their lineup for almost a month. Tampa bay has lost three of the last four and seven of their last 10. A bright spot for the Lightning has been goaltender Ben Bishop. He is tied for fourth in the league with 15 wins and has a goals against average under two. This week the Lightning travel to Washington and host Detroit before starting a three game road trip.

Surveying the schedule:

If the New York Rangers want to make a move up in the standings the time is now. The Rangers are in the midst of an eight game home stand that they need to take advantage of. It did not get off to a great start with a 4-3 loss versus New Jersey, but a hapless trio of Nashville, Columbus and Calgary all make stops to Madison Square Garden this week.

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**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 09:58 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, December 9

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LA CLIPPERS (13 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 14) - 12/9/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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 (12 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (9 - 11) - 12/9/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 42-58 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 36-50 ATS (-19.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 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 6-26 ATS (-22.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DENVER (12 - 8) at WASHINGTON (9 - 10) - 12/9/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (6 - 14) at MEMPHIS (9 - 10) - 12/9/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-0 straight up against ORLANDO 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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PORTLAND (17 - 4) at UTAH (4 - 18) - 12/9/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (13 - 8) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 13) - 12/9/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 58-44 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 10:01 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, December 9

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COLUMBUS (12-14-0-3, 27 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (20-10-0-1, 41 pts.) - 12/9/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (13-14-0-2, 28 pts.) at OTTAWA (11-14-0-5, 27 pts.) - 12/9/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 65-42 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 11-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 11-19 ATS (-12.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 2-8 ATS (-6.9 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 2-7 ATS (-6.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
OTTAWA is 2-7 ATS (-6.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 2-7 ATS (-8.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (8-17-0-5, 21 pts.) at ANAHEIM (20-7-0-5, 45 pts.) - 12/9/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-22 ATS (+32.1 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-22 ATS (+32.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-0-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (13-12-0-5, 31 pts.) at VANCOUVER (17-10-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/9/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VANCOUVER is 11-2 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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**jt4545** · 12-09-2013, 12:29 PM

Thanks and good luck

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 12:42 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, December 9

LA Clippers at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
LA Clippers: 11-9 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite
Philadelphia: 2-10 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games

Golden State at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Golden State: 54-34 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
Charlotte: 4-13 ATS when playing 6 or less games in 14 days

Denver at Washington, 7:05 ET
Denver: 9-2 ATS after playing 4 consecutive road games
Washington: 2-5 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a home favorite

Orlando at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 17-7 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists
Memphis: 2-9 ATS in home games

Portland at Utah, 9:05 ET
Portland: 6-1 ATS when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Utah: 12-20 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more

Dallas at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Dallas: 19-7 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Sacramento: 11-24 ATS against Southwest division opponents

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, December 9

Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7:35 ET
Columbus: 1-6 SU after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game
Pittsburgh: 7-3 SU after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7:35 ET
Philadelphia: 65-42 SU in road games in December
Ottawa: 4-13 SU after one or more consecutive overs

NY Islanders at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
NY Islanders: 1-9 SU off a road loss
Anaheim: 8-0 SU in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak

Carolina at Vancouver, 10:05 ET
Carolina: 6-1 SU in road games when playing their 3rd game in 5 days
Vancouver: 3-8 SU in home games after playing a home game

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Monday, December 9

IOWA is 11-3 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points

NOTRE DAME is 13-26 ATS after allowing 75 points or more 2 straight games

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by jt4545 View Post

Thanks and good luck

Np, jt! Not a lot to pick from tonight. I'm waiting to see what the guys here like.

**Udog** · 12-09-2013, 12:52 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Update

Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.069; Philadelphia 113.308
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+8 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: Denver at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.162; Washington 122.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2); Over

Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.314; Memphis 123.299
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 9; 188
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-9); Under

Game 709-710: Portland at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.081; Utah 119.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 7 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7 1/2); Under

**WThotrod** · 12-09-2013, 05:24 PM

As always, thanks for the info! Much appreciated. BOL tonight!

**Kaptain** · 12-09-2013, 05:30 PM

as always, thanks U DOG........sorry I let us down badly yesterday..........looks like TACO and PEANUT may have bailed you out of further misery though............thanks

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