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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 09:56 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Each NFL division's record in non-divisional games, against the spread:

NFC East-- 15-23
NFC North-- 12-21-2
NFC South-- 17-17-1
NFC West-- 26-10-2

AFC East-- 18-17
AFC North-- 19-15-2
AFC South-- 11-23-1
AFC West-- 22-14

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Greetings from America's favorite city

13) I'll apologize in advance for being erratic with posting times this week, since I'm on vacation in Las Vegas. No snow here, by the way.

12) Ravens 18, Lions 16-- Justin Tucker was 6-6 on FGs, nailing a 61-yarder to win the game, as Detroit screwed up another game they had no right to lose. People in Alabama can start getting nervous again, because Jim Schwartz will get fired and Nick Saban will be a popular choice to replace him.

Schwartz should've called timeout after the Ravens' 3rd down play on last drive, which would've given his offense another 30 seconds to work with after Baltimore went ahead. Lions are 2-4 this year in games decided by six or less points-- they're not going to win the NFC North in a season where Green Bay and Chicago both lost their starting QB and Minnesota never had one.

11) People are killing the Lions because they turn the ball over too much, and 30 in 14 games is way too many, but then you realize the Giants have coughed the ball up 39 times this year and you know why they're 5-9.

10) Cincinnati punter Kevin Huber broke his jaw and cracked a vertebra when he got clocked during a punt return Sunday night. Football is a violent game; if you're standing in the middle of the field, need to have your head on a swivel and protect yourself. Huber didn't do that.

9) Arizona Cardinals scored a defensive TD in four of their last six games.

8) Miami Dolphins are 4-3 at home; all seven games were decided by 4 or less points, so Miami should get high renewal rates for 2014 season tickets.

7) NFC West teams are 19-5-1 vs spread when they're favored to beat a team that isn't in their division.

6) If you look at the last eight defending Super Bowl champs before this year, they've combined to win one playoff game in the season after their title, which isn't a good trend for the Ravens, who snuck out their last two games in near-miraculous fashion.

5) Highest over/under in a bowl game: Duke-Texas A&M 73.5.
Lowest over/under in a bowl game: Michigan State-Stanford, 42.5

Not every bowl game has a total posted yet, but most all of them do.

4) Rams' tight end Cory Harkey is the son of former big league pitcher Mike Harkey; younger Harkey played college ball at UCLA. His dad was in the big leagues for eight years, appearing in 131 games for five teams.

3) I highly recommend HBO's show leading up to the outdoor hockey game in Ann Arbor between Toronto-Detroit New Year's Day; HBO has done this show for a few years now and it is very well done. You get access to see stuff that fans do not usually get to see. Good TV.

2) Nets' Joe Johnson scored 29 points Monday, just in the third quarter. He declined to play the fourth quarter against an overmatched Philly team that may or may not be trying its best to win games. Rumors persist the Sixers are trying to position themselves for next June's draft, and winning games now isn't a part of that equation.

1) Was in a memorabilia store in Mandalay Bay last night; they've got lot of signed jerseys that are all hideously overpriced, but $1,595 for a jersey signed by Robert Griffin III might be the most unsellable thing in that store.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 09:56 AM

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Spot bets are classic handicapping practices that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Letdown spot

The Miami Dolphins did what the Cleveland Browns couldn’t Sunday, and that was keep Tom Brady and the Patriots from snatching victory from the clutches of defeat. The Dolphins hung tough in the final seconds with Brady & Co. knocking at the door, winning their third straight game and making a serious push at an AFC Wild Card spot.

The red-hot Fins could have the freeze put on that winning streak at Ralph Wilson Stadium Sunday, where they face the Buffalo Bills. The forecast for Sunday is calling for snow, wind and temperatures dipping into the 20’s. The Bills are 5-1 ATS in Buffalo and already have a win over Miami – 23-21 in Week 7.

Lookahead spot

The Montreal Canadiens have let their share of the Atlantic Division lead slip away with three losses in their last four games and hit the highway for six straight games, starting with a massive non-conference showdown in St. Louis Thursday night. This stretch spans the holidays, so players are trying to get their Christmas affairs in order before leaving this week.

However, in the hustle and bustle of those plans hide the Phoenix Coyotes. The Habs, who are coming off a stunning 2-1 defeat at the hands of the lowly Florida Panthers Sunday, run the risk of looking past Phoenix Tuesday night. The Coyotes have picked up points in four of their last five road games and open a four-game away stretch in Montreal before coming home after the finale on Dec. 23.

Schedule spot

The Toronto Raptors have a pretty light week after the heavy drama of the past seven days. The Raptors, fresh of shedding Rudy Gay’s contract from their books, have a lone home game against Charlotte Wednesday before kicking off a four-game road trip in Dallas Saturday. Toronto then plays Oklahoma City and San Antonio – three games in four nights – before the Xmas break.

After dealing Gay to the Sacramento Kings for scraps, many north of the border are pushing for the Raptors to give up on the season and tank, in hopes of landing the No. 1 overall pick. That’s projected to be Toronto’s own Andrew Wiggins – perhaps the only superstar who would actually like to play for the Raptors. No one would blame Toronto for going 0-3 on this Western run, especially not die-hard Raptors fans.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 09:58 AM

Betting college football teams ending long bowl droughts

One of the best parts about bowl season is watching the schools that haven't made the postseason cut in years finally return to the holiday tradition. While detractors point to the meaninglessness of some of the bowl game calendar, the programs that haven't had the luxury of playing one more game in December show just how special the season is.

Here’s a look at schools ending bowl droughts in 2013, including two matchups that will feature teams that are all ending long droughts.

UNLV (12 Years) vs. North Texas (Eight Years)

Playing on New Year’s Day, UNLV and North Texas will both be ending two of the longest bowl droughts in the NCAA when they square off in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Both schools got over the six-win requirement, with UNLV hitting a 7-5 record and North Texas having a strong year with an 8-4 record in the C-USA.

There isn’t much between these schools, who both managed to be just good enough in mid-major conferences to squeak into bowl season, but the Mean Green's 9-3 ATS record is slightly better than the Runnin' Rebels 8-4 mark.

Playing in its home state, North Texas is a deserved favorite, but at 6.5 points the number is high. If that number hits over a touchdown by New Year’s, bettors may want to go with UNLV.

Washington State (Nine Years) vs. Colorado State (Four Years)

With Mike Leach restoring Washington State to respectability after a falling out at Texas Tech, the Cougars will be grabbing all of the headlines heading into Saturday's Advocare V100 Bowl. Washington State will be returning to a bowl game for the first time in nearly a decade.

Colorado State should not be ignored either, after ending its bowl drought after nearly half a decade - something that will give them bragging rights over rival Colorado, which continued its bowl drought this season.

The Rams will be in extremely tough against a Pac-12 team that has hung with some top-notch opponents and appears to be on the rise under Leach. Washington State is a 4.5-point favorite.

Buffalo (Four Years)

The Buffalo Bulls will be ending their bowl streak in 2013 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl when they take on San Diego State Saturday. Buffalo has star linebacker Khalil Mack, who will be a likely first-round pick, and hold a fourth-best turnover rate in the nation at +15.

San Diego State has an overtime win against Boise State on its resume, but has played teams close in 2013 with four overtime games - three of which were won by the Aztecs. Playing on the "Smurf Turf" in Boise at the Famous Idaho Bowl, the Aztecs will have the advantage of travel distance on their side, which could be why this line has moved from Buffalo -3.5 to SDSU -1.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 09:59 AM

NFL Top 4: Potential playoff spoilers to watch out for

When you’re at the bottom of the conference standings at this point in the NFL season, there are two options: 1. Tank your remaining games and hope for a high draft pick. Or 2. Play out the remaining schedule and hope you can screw over someone’s postseason plans.

These four teams could be siding with the latter in the final weeks of the season. They have matchups with teams in the playoff mix and have shown a fighting spirit, which can be enough to throw a wrench in their opponents’ postseason plotting:

Minnesota Vikings (4-9-1 SU, 8-6 ATS)

The Vikings have a taste for spoiling playoff pushes already, knocking off the Eagles this past weekend. Minnesota is fighting tooth and nail down the stretch, going 3-2-1 SU and 5-1 ATS in its last six games. Even without RBs Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart, the Vikes keep chugging along with third-stringer Matt Asiata and backup QB Matt Cassel leading the charge. Minnesota can mess up playoff pictures in both conference with games against Cincinnati (Vikings +7.5) and Detroit left on the table.

Buffalo Bills (5-9 SU, 7-7 ATS)

Buffalo has only two wins in its last seven games but is still coming to play each Sunday. The Bills took a win from a turned-around Jaguars squad Sunday and host the Wild Card-chasing Dolphins in the cold at Ralph Wilson (Bills +2.5) this weekend. After that, Buffalo could snuff out the Patriots' push for home field with a finale in Foxborough. Buffalo already has its franchise QB in E.J. Manuel, so tanking is less likely. And, in an example of the Bills’ commitment to the season, WR Stevie Johnson played Sunday despite the sudden death of his mother the day before.

Atlanta Falcons (4-10 SU, 5-9 ATS)

The Falcons are a prideful franchise and would love nothing more than to spoil the 49ers’ playoff chances after being edged by San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game last January. Atlanta visits the Bay Area as a 13-point underdog in the final Monday Night Football of the season. The Falcons held on for a win over Washington in Week 15 and are 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS in the last four outings. Coach Mike Smith is still tinkering with his lineups each week, looking to improve one game to the next. After facing the Niners, Atlanta can trip up NFC South rival Carolina in Week 17.

St. Louis Rams (6-8 SU, 6-8 ATS)

The Rams proved they’re not a team to be taken lightly with a dominant performance against New Orleans. St. Louis held the Saints to three points through three quarters and exploded for 27 points of its own, without top WR Tavon Austin in the lineup. The Rams are 5.5-point favorites hosting Tampa Bay Sunday but their big game comes in Seattle in Week 17. Depending on if Seattle locks down home field for the playoffs, St. Louis could be treating this challenge as its Super Bowl. The Rams put a scare in the Seahawks, losing 14-9 but covering as 13-point home dogs in Week 8.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 09:59 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Memphis vs. Florida
The Tigers enter tonight's Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden facing a Florida team that is coming off a 67-61 win over Kansas and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games following a SU victory. Memphis is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 511-512: Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 70.429; Cincinnati 69.295
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+6 1/2)

Game 513-514: St. Bonaventure at Wake Forest (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 55.960; Wake Forest 65.490
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-5 1/2)

Game 515-516: Charlotte at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 61.697; Florida State 67.881
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 6
Vegas Line: Florida State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+10)

Game 517-518: Yale at Providence (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 51.803; Providence 69.031
Dunkel Line: Providence by 17
Vegas Line: Providence by 11
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-11)

Game 519-520: TX-Arlington at Oklahoma (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 48.033; Oklahoma 70.561
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 17
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-17)

Game 521-522: Washington at Tulane (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 55.056; Tulane 51.253
Dunkel Line: Washington by 4
Vegas Line: Washington by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+7 1/2)

Game 523-524: Toledo at Arkansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 58.814; Arkansas State 55.718
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 3
Vegas Line: Toledo by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-1 1/2)

Game 525-526: Ball State at Marquette (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 52.478; Marquette 68.312
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 16
Vegas Line: Marquette by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+19 1/2)

Game 527-528: Wichita State at Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 72.502; Alabama 67.845
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-2)

Game 529-530: Missouri State at Louisville (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 56.242; Louisville 74.838
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 22
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+22)

Game 531-532: Memphis vs. Florida (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 70.722; Florida 70.006
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 1
Vegas Line: Florida by 3
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3)

Game 533-534: Cal Poly at Loyola Marymount (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 54.257; Loyola Marymount 58.380
Dunkel Line: Loyola Marymount by 4
Vegas Line: Loyola Marymount by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (-1 1/2)

Game 535-536: UC-Irvine at Oregon (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 55.068; Oregon 75.412
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-13 1/2)

Game 537-538: Elon at Georgetown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 55.259; Georgetown 67.022
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 12
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+14 1/2)

Game 539-540: Manhattan at South Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 56.524; South Carolina 57.690
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 1
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 4
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+4)

Game 541-542: Wofford at VCU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 44.816; VCU 70.692
Dunkel Line: VCU by 26
Vegas Line: VCU by 18
Dunkel Pick: VCU (-18)

Game 543-544: Southern Illinois at Murray State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 54.597; Murray State 52.588
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (+4)

Game 545-546: Tennessee Tech at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.500; WI-Green Bay 63.106
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 15
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-15)

Game 547-548: Central Michigan at Jacksonville State (8:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 49.193; Jacksonville State 44.243
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 5
Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+1)

Game 549-550: Austin Peay at Vanderbilt (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 41.372; Vanderbilt 65.373
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 24
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-13 1/2)

Game 551-552: Belmont at Denver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 57.304; Denver 63.499
Dunkel Line: Denver by 6
Vegas Line: Denver by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2)

Game 561-562: North Florida at Michigan State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Florida 46.278; Michigan State 76.648
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 30 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 24 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-24 1/2)

Game 563-564: Florida Gulf Coast at South Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Gulf Coast 51.277; South Florida 61.825
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 9
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-9)

Game 565-566: AR-Pine Bluff at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Pine Bluff 43.032; Creighton 70.502
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 30 1/2
Dunkel Pick: AR-Pine Bluff (+30 1/2)

Game 567-568: New Mexico State at New Mexico (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 60.651; New Mexico 71.370
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 8
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-8)

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:02 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 17

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PITTSBURGH (10 - 0) vs. CINCINNATI (7 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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ST BONAVENTURE (7 - 3) at WAKE FOREST (8 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (7 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (6 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

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

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YALE (5 - 4) at PROVIDENCE (8 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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TX-ARLINGTON (4 - 6) at OKLAHOMA (9 - 1) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 straight up against TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (5 - 4) at TULANE (5 - 5) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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TOLEDO (9 - 0) at ARKANSAS ST (5 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 104-76 ATS (+20.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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BALL ST (2 - 5) at MARQUETTE (6 - 4) - 12/17/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
BALL ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 249-204 ATS (+24.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 249-204 ATS (+24.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

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

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WICHITA ST (10 - 0) at ALABAMA (5 - 4) - 12/17/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 27-48 ATS (-25.8 Units) in December games since 1997.

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

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MISSOURI ST (8 - 1) at LOUISVILLE (9 - 1) - 12/17/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all lined 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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MEMPHIS (7 - 1) vs. FLORIDA (7 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 256-211 ATS (+23.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 256-211 ATS (+23.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 103-75 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 104-73 ATS (+23.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 200-156 ATS (+28.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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CAL POLY-SLO (4 - 5) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (6 - 4) - 12/17/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 76-109 ATS (-43.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-0 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
CAL POLY-SLO is 1-0 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons

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UC-IRVINE (6 - 5) at OREGON (9 - 0) - 12/17/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
OREGON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
OREGON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OREGON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OREGON is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) in December games since 1997.

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

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ELON (5 - 5) at GEORGETOWN (6 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 86-52 ATS (+28.8 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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MANHATTAN (7 - 2) at S CAROLINA (2 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 87-116 ATS (-40.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 87-116 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons

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WOFFORD (3 - 6) at VA COMMONWEALTH (8 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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S ILLINOIS (2 - 7) at MURRAY ST (4 - 5) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENNESSEE TECH (6 - 6) at WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 1-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (6 - 4) at JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 8) - 12/17/2013, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 1-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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AUSTIN PEAY (5 - 5) at VANDERBILT (5 - 3) - 12/17/2013, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BELMONT (8 - 3) at DENVER (4 - 5) - 12/17/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DENVER is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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N FLORIDA (5 - 6) at MICHIGAN ST (8 - 1) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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FLA GULF COAST (5 - 4) at S FLORIDA (6 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA GULF COAST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) 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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ARK-PINE BLUFF (2 - 7) at CREIGHTON (7 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (8 - 5) at NEW MEXICO (7 - 2) - 12/17/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 40-19 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 4-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST 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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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:06 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 17

Pitt-Cincinnati were Big East rivals until this year, now both sides are in different leagues; Pitt is 5-3 in last eight series games. Bearcats scored an average of 50.5 ppg in losing last two games, at New Mexico/vs Xavier. Panthers are 8-0 so far playing #318 schedule- they're 2-0 vs top 100 teams, beating Stanford by 21, Penn State by 9. ACC favorites are 13-4 vs spread playing on a neutral floor.

Wake Forest hasn't played in 10 days since OT win over Richmond in last game, when they were down 12 with 7:31 left; Deacons are 8-2 vs #323 schedule, shooting just 64.5% from foul line. St Bonaventure split two top 100 games, beating Iona 102-89 Saturday, losing to Louisiana Tech by 4 on neutral floor, but they also had bad 72-70 loss at Siena.

7-2 Charlotte beat Michigan/Kansas State on a neutral floor; their two losses were by a point and in OT; 49ers are turning ball over 19.7% of time. Florida State was in same Puerto Rico tourney- they lost by hoop in OT to Michigan; Seminoles turn ball over 23.2% of time, very bad. FSU beat Charlotte 79-76 last season. First game in nine days for both.

First game in 12 days for Providence team that lost its PG for season, bad news for thin team; PC's bench plays 7th-least minutes in country. Friars shoot just 43.1% inside arc. Yale is 2-3 on road; they lost by 18 at UConn, in only top 100 game this year. Ivy League road underdogs are 9-8 vs spread. Big East home favorites are 18-12. This is first game in ten days for Yale.

5-4 Washington is currently lowest-rated team in Pac-12; they lost by 7 at San Diego State in only true road game- they lost by 18-11 to Indiana, BC on neutral floor last month. Tulane lost lot of transfers after move to Big East fell through; Green Wave is 5-5 while playing schedule ranked in bottom 15; opponents are shooting 40% from arc, 54.9% inside arc.

10-0 Wichita State has true road wins by 23 at Tulsa, 5 at Saint Louis; Shockers had revenge win over Tennessee Saturday, face Alabama squad here that is 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 9-10-2 points, with loss to Drexel in triple OT. Tide turns ball over 19.3% of time; best team they beat so far is #121 Texas Tech. MVC road favorites are 7-1 vs spread.

7-2 Florida is playing its 4th straight top 50 opponent; Gators won by 6 over Kansas last game, are forcing turnovers 23.6% of time (#12), are #7 in defensive efficiency. Memphis won tourney in Orlando, avenging loss to Oklahoma State in finals- 101-80 loss in Stillwater was only true road game for Tigers. Memphis is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time. SEC home favorites are 22-16 vs spread.

Cal Poly made 20-28 inside arc, 2-18 outside arc in 63-60 Bracket Buster win over LMU last year, game Lions led by 7 with 17:47 left. Mustangs are just 4-5 this year, 0-3 in true road games, with loss at #153 Fresno State the most alarming one. First home game in 30 days for LMU team that lost by 7 at Valpo Saturday- they've lost four of last six games.

Cal-Irvine already split pair of road games at Pac-12 squads, winning by 14 at Washington, losing by 17 at Cal; Anteaters are 1-4 vs teams in top 200, but only one of losses was by more than six points. 9-0 Oregon is getting LY's PG Artis back here after suspension; Ducks are making 42% from arc, 58.6% inside arc, now with Artis they're much deeper team.

7-2 Manhattan is ranked #90, tops in MAAC; Jaspers are already 6-0 on road, winning by 5 at UNCW Sunday- they do turn ball over 20% of time, which isn't good. South Carolina survived 19 turnovers in a 63-57 win over Manhattan in Brooklyn LY; this is only second game in last 24 days for Gamecocks, who lost by 27 at Oklahoma State eleven days ago.

Murray State is hurting with PG Jackson (knee) out for year; Racers are 2-5 vs D-I teams, winning last two games by total of six points after 0-5 start vs D-I clubs. Southern Illinois is 1-7 vs D-I teams, losing last three games by 3-4-9 points; Salukis are making 30.6% from arc. OVC home favorites are 3-6 against spread; MVC road dogs are 13-11 vs spread.

Denver had great week last week, beating Colorado State/Wyoming, two teams they usually lose to; three of Pioneers' last four games either went to OT or were decided by three points. Belmont lost two of last three games, losing by 13 at South Dakota State Saturday; Bruins' losses are by 8-13-13 points. Belmont had two days to prep for Princeton offense.

New Mexico had 29-18 edge on foul line, held Aggies to 4-19 from arc in fairly easy 79-70 (up 10 at half) win in Las Cruces 13 days ago. Lobos got roughed up by Kansas over weekend and has trip to Vegas coming up this weekend; they're 3-2 vs top 100 teams, winning by 3-9-9, with a double OT win over UAB. Aggies are overscheduled- they've lost four of last five games, winning last game in OT at Drake.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:13 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, December 17

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Trend Report
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DECEMBER 17, 12:30 PM
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. NORTH TEXAS
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North Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Central Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. PURDUE
No trends available
Purdue is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Purdue is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
ELON vs. GEORGETOWN
Elon is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Elon is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgetown is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Wofford is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
ALICE LLOYD vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Marshall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
NORTH FLORIDA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 6 games
Michigan State is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. FLORIDA STATE
Charlotte is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Florida State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
DUQUESNE vs. ST. FRANCIS PA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duquesne's last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
YALE vs. PROVIDENCE
No trends available
Providence is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Providence is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Manhattan is 13-2-2 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Manhattan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
South Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
South Carolina is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. WAKE FOREST
No trends available
Wake Forest is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Wake Forest is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM
FLORIDA GULF COAST vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
No trends available
South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 7:05 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
No trends available
Youngstown State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Youngstown State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:30 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
No trends available
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against McNeese State
Louisiana Tech is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

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DECEMBER 17, 7:30 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. STETSON
Florida Atlantic is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TEMPLE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
No trends available
Middle Tennessee is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MURRAY STATE
Southern Illinois is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Murray State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Murray State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TULANE
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games on the road
Tulane is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. OKLAHOMA
Texas-Arlington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA A&M vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
No trends available
Mississippi State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Mississippi State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Tennessee Tech is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
No trends available
Oklahoma State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Oklahoma State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
PURDUE CALUMET vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
No trends available
Illinois-Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:00 PM
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. CREIGHTON
No trends available
Creighton is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Creighton's last 6 games

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DECEMBER 17, 8:05 PM
DILLARD vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
No trends available
South Alabama is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:05 PM
CENTENARY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:05 PM
TOLEDO vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 8:45 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
Central Michigan is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Jacksonville State is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. VANDERBILT
Austin Peay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Austin Peay is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. LOUISVILLE
Missouri State is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Louisville is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
Louisville is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
WICHITA STATE vs. ALABAMA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wichita State's last 9 games on the road
Wichita State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Alabama is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. NEW MEXICO
New Mexico State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico State's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Mexico
New Mexico is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Mexico is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Mexico State

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. MARQUETTE
Ball State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Marquette is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Marquette is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 9:00 PM
ST. KATHERINE vs. WEBER STATE
No trends available
Weber State is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
Weber State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 17, 9:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. FLORIDA
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Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 17, 10:00 PM
CAL POLY vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
Cal Poly is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Loyola Marymount is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 17, 10:30 PM
UC IRVINE vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UC Irvine's last 8 games on the road
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon is 4-0-2 ATS in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:15 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, December 17

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Florida vs. Memphis: What bettors need to know
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Florida Gators vs. Memphis Tigers (+2.5, OFF)

Florida looks to build on its impressive win over Kansas when the 17th-ranked Gators face No. 14 Memphis on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. Memphis is averaging 84.8 points and has won six straight since losing at Oklahoma State, while Florida is holding opponents to 60.9 points per game and forced 24 turnovers in last Tuesday’s 67-61 win over Kansas. Both teams were projected as top-four seeds of the NCAA Tournament’s West Region in Joe Lunardi's latest edition of Bracketology at espn.com.

Florida has been dealing with a number of injuries and suspensions all season, but the Gators are slowly reaching full strength. Guards Scottie Wilbekin and Kasey Hill played together for the first time this season against Kansas, and Wilbekin was named SEC Player of the Week after scoring a career-high 18 points in the victory. Memphis boasts a quartet of talented guards, but Florida can’t overlook sophomore forward Shaq Goodwin, averaging 13.6 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE: The line opened with Memphis as 2.5-point dogs. The total is currently off the board.

ABOUT FLORIDA (7-2, 4-2 ATS): Center Patric Young is averaging 10.4 and 5.6 rebounds, and the Gators’ frontcourt should be even stronger later this month when highly touted freshman forward Chris Walker (academics) joins the team. Virginia Tech transfer Dorian Finney-Smith continues to impress while leading the Gators in rebounding (8.2 rebounds per game), and senior forward Casey Prather averages a team-high 18.3 points. Prather has improved his offensive game this season by consistently getting to the foul line, where he’s made 50 of his 68 attempts.

ABOUT MEMPHIS (7-1, 4-2 ATS): Coach Josh Pastner is looking for more from his four senior guards – Joe Jackson, Geron Johnson, Chris Crawford and Michael Dixon – after they struggled in a lackluster 73-59 win over Arkansas-Little Rock last Friday. “When they don't play well, our team is not going to be as good,” Pastner said. “We need those guys to be really good every single time on the floor. We're counting on those guys to be elite - not individually, but collectively.” Freshman forward Austin Nichols has started every game and averages 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.

TRENDS:

* Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.
* Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last six neutral site games.
* Under is 5-1 in Florida's last six non-conference games.
* Under is 4-0 in Memphis' last four games overall.

TIP-INS:

1. Florida has held six of its past eight opponents to 61 points or fewer.

2. The teams have a common opponent in Arkansas-Little Rock, with Memphis winning by 14 and Florida cruising to an 86-56 win on Nov. 16.

3. The Gators and Tigers have met just once before, with Florida claiming an 84-83 victory on Dec. 18, 1976.

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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:18 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Florida at Toronto
The Panthers travel to Toronto tonight to face a Maple Leafs team that is coming off 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh last night and is 1-6 in its last 7 games when scoring 2 goals or less in the previous game. Florida is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 51-52: Winnipeg at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.292; Buffalo 9.608
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-125); Under

Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.705; NY Islanders 11.663
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+105); Over

Game 55-56: Florida at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.373; Toronto 10.203
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Under

Game 57-58: Calgary at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.995; Boston 12.435
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-220); Over

Game 59-60: Washington at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.409; Philadelphia 10.492
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+105); Over

Game 61-62: Phoenix at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.177; Montreal 12.692
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-130); Under

Game 63-64: Anaheim at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.669; Detroit 12.512
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Over

Game 65-66: San Jose at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.400; St. Louis 11.993
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-125); Under

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.998; Minnesota 10.735
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+100); Under

Game 69-70: Chicago at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 13.280; Nashville 9.881
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Over

Game 71-72: Colorado at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.680; Dallas 10.446
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Over

Game 73-74: Edmonton at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.935; Los Angeles 12.666
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-230); Under

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:21 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 17

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WINNIPEG (15-15-0-5, 35 pts.) at BUFFALO (7-23-0-3, 17 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 1-15 ATS (+23.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 9-4 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-26 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 6-18 ATS (+25.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 7-26 ATS (+45.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 2-14 ATS (+22.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-1 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (19-11-0-3, 41 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (9-19-0-6, 24 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 101-192 ATS (+356.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 262-346 ATS (-109.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 118-172 ATS (-64.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-25 ATS (-24.1 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 131-191 ATS (+373.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-25 ATS (+53.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 63-104 ATS (-54.3 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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FLORIDA (12-17-0-5, 29 pts.) at TORONTO (17-15-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 28-54 ATS (-33.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
FLORIDA is 266-310 ATS (-97.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 149-147 ATS (-70.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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CALGARY (13-15-0-5, 31 pts.) at BOSTON (22-9-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 58-47 ATS (+113.3 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
BOSTON is 65-75 ATS (-57.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 32-45 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
BOSTON is 154-138 ATS (-47.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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WASHINGTON (18-12-0-3, 39 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (14-15-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-86 ATS (-75.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (18-9-0-5, 41 pts.) at MONTREAL (20-12-0-3, 43 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 306-274 ATS (+24.7 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 22-8 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-9 ATS (+26.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 44-35 ATS (+82.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-9 ATS (+26.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 143-154 ATS (-59.5 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (-11.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 5-12 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 12-23 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 7-16 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 1-0-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (23-7-0-5, 51 pts.) at DETROIT (15-11-0-9, 39 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 23-12 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 23-12 ATS (+7.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 15-20 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 3-10 ATS (-9.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 15-20 ATS (-8.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 90-97 ATS (-93.5 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 0-5 ATS (-7.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
DETROIT is 1-6 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
DETROIT is 2-7 ATS (-8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-5 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-5-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (20-7-0-6, 46 pts.) at ST LOUIS (22-6-0-4, 48 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 8-12 ATS (-13.4 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 157-117 ATS (+28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-4 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 10-4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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VANCOUVER (20-10-0-5, 45 pts.) at MINNESOTA (19-11-0-5, 43 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 111-95 ATS (+211.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in December games this season.
VANCOUVER is 140-86 ATS (+28.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 140-105 ATS (+34.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 68-44 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 167-162 ATS (+365.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 75-72 ATS (+164.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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CHICAGO (24-7-0-5, 53 pts.) at NASHVILLE (16-14-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 258-283 ATS (-115.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 137-150 ATS (-61.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 26-14 ATS (+11.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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COLORADO (22-9-0-1, 45 pts.) at DALLAS (15-12-0-5, 35 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 177-114 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLORADO is 22-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 17-12 ATS (+33.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 2-16 ATS (+20.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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EDMONTON (11-21-0-3, 25 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (22-8-0-4, 48 pts.) - 12/17/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 39-42 ATS (+105.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.6 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:23 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 17

Hot teams
-- Boston won four of last five games. Flames won three of their last four road games.
-- Panthers won five of their last six games.
-- Ducks won their last five games, allowing nine goals.
-- Washington won six of its last eight games.
-- Blues won three of their last four games.
-- Nashville won its last three games, allowing a total of four goals. Blackhawks won four of their last five games.
-- Canucks won their last seven games, allowing a total of eight goals. Minnesota won its last three home games, allowing four goals.
-- Kings won seven of their last eight games.

Cold teams
-- Buffalo lost five of its last six games. Jets lost three of their last four.
-- Maple Leafs lost four of their last five games.
-- Islanders lost 11 of their last 12 games. Lightning lost seven of their last eight road games.
-- Coyotes lost seven of their last eleven games. Montreal lost three of last four.
-- Detroit lost its last five games, outscored 14-5.
-- Flyers lost four of their last five games.
-- Sharks lost five of their last six games.
-- Avalanche lost three of their last five games. Dallas lost three of last four games.
-- Edmonton lost four of its last five games.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-3-2 in Winnipeg's road games.
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Anaheim road games went over total; last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Washington road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four San Jose games.
-- Seven of last nine Chicago games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Vancouver games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Dallas games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten LA-Edmonton games.

Series records
-- Bruins won five of last six games with Calgary.
-- Jets won their last six games with Buffalo.
-- Panthers lost last three games with Toronto, outscored 10-2.
-- Islanders won seven of last nine games against Tampa Bay.
-- Canadiens won their last six games with Phoenix, last two in OT.
-- Red Wings beat Anaheim in seven games in playoffs LY; four games in series went OT.
-- Flyers are 0-2 vs Washington this season, losing 7-0/5-4so.
-- Sharks are 2-0 vs St Louis this year, winning 6-2/6-3.
-- Blackhawks won six of last seven games with Nashville.
-- Canucks won nine of last thirteen games with Minnesota.
-- Avalanche won three of last four with Dallas, beating them 6-2 last night.
-- Kings won ten of their last twelve games with Edmonton.

**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:25 AM

NHL

Tuesday, December 17

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. BOSTON
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
Florida is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 1-12 SU in their last 13 games
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
ANAHEIM vs. DETROIT
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Montreal
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Montreal's last 11 games when playing Phoenix

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ST. LOUIS
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
St. Louis is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Jose

8:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Vancouver is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games

8:30 PM
COLORADO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Dallas's last 25 games when playing at home against Colorado

10:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-17-2013, 10:36 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Portland at Cleveland
The Blazers travel to Cleveland tonight to face a Cavaliers team that is coming off a 114-107 loss to Miami on Saturday and is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games after scoring 100 points or more in the previous game. Portland is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Blazers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Portland (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 501-502: Portland at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 126.409; Cleveland 116.200
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 4 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-4 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Sacramento at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 118.660; Charlotte 117.810
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 1; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+2); Over

Game 505-506: LA Lakers at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 112.959; Memphis 118.077
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 179
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Oklahoma City at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.219; Denver 125.200
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+3); Over

Game 509-510: New Orleans at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.727; Golden State 122.007
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 8; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+8); Over

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 17

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PORTLAND (21 - 4) at CLEVELAND (9 - 14) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 2-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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SACRAMENTO (7 - 15) at CHARLOTTE (10 - 14) - 12/17/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 85 points or less this season.
CHARLOTTE is 44-60 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-27 ATS (-22.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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 (11 - 13) at MEMPHIS (10 - 13) - 12/17/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (19 - 4) at DENVER (14 - 9) - 12/17/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-50 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 60-42 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 11) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 12) - 12/17/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 139-189 ATS (-68.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 17

Hot teams
-- Portland won eight of its last nine games (4-2 as AF). Cavaliers won four of their last five games.
-- Denver won three of its last four games. Thunder won its last six games (5-1 vs spread, 5-1 last six AF).
-- Pelicans won three of their last four road games.

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost its last three games by 9-5-3 points. Kings lost eight of their last eleven games (3-3-1 as AU).
-- Memphis lost five of its last six games. Lakers are 1-4 since Kobe Bryant started playing again.
-- Golden State lost three of its last four games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Nine of last ten Portland games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Thunder-Nugget games.
-- Seven of ten New Orleans road games stayed under.

Series records
-- Kings won last three games with Charlotte by 26-4-36 points.
-- Cavaliers lost four of their last five games with Portland.
-- Lakers lost four of their last five games with Memphis.
-- Nuggets won three of last four games with Oklahoma City.
-- Pelicans lost their last five games with Golden State, losing last couple visits to Oakland by 7-10 points.

NBA

Tuesday, December 17

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. CHARLOTTE
Sacramento is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Sacramento is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Charlotte's last 17 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Portland is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing at home against Portland

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MEMPHIS
LA Lakers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City
Denver is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Orleans's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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NBA

Tuesday, December 17

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Thunder at Nuggets: What bettors need to know
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets (+2.5, 207)

The Oklahoma City Thunder are streaking and look for their seventh consecutive victory when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Oklahoma City has won 14 of its past 15 games and the 19-4 start ties for second-best in franchise history, topped only by the 1993-94 Seattle SuperSonics’ 20-3 run. Denver has won 10 of its last 13 games and has also been victorious in seven of its last eight home games.

Oklahoma City posted a 115-113 home victory over the Nuggets on Nov. 18 in a contest that still frustrated Denver coach Brian Shaw. The Nuggets missed 18 free throws and allowed the Thunder to collect 19 rebounds. “To a team of that caliber, there’s no way you can do that and expect to come close to winning a game,” Shaw told reporters after Monday’s practice. “We made that evident to our guys.” Thunder forward Kevin Durant scored 38 points in that contest and running mate Russell Westbrook added 30.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBATV, FSN Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Altitude (Denver)

LINE: The Thunder opened as 2-point faves and have been bet to -2.5. The total currently sits at 207.

POWER RANKINGS: Oklahoma City (-13) - Denver (-8.8) + home court (-3) = Oklahoma City -1.2

ABOUT THE THUNDER (19-4, 13-10 ATS): Durant was 11-of-18 shooting for 28 points in Sunday’s victory over Orlando but his high standards – and even loftier expectations – didn’t allow him to feel satisfied. “I’m one of those guys who wants to make every shot,” Durant said afterward. “I feel I can go back and watch and see the shots I missed and try to correct and look at my footwork and see how I can make those shots.” Durant has made over 60 percent of his shots in four of the last six games – shooting a torrid 58.7 during the stretch – and has scored below 20 points just three times in 23 games.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (14-9, 12-11 ATS): Denver is five games above. 500 in the tough Western Conference but there are still a lot of people unsure how to measure the club. A four-game stretch that starts with the Thunder might provide some answers as the Nuggets follow by hosting the Phoenix Suns on Friday, visiting the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and returning to host the Golden State Warriors on Monday. “It’s going to be a tough week,” power forward Kenneth Faried told reporters on Monday. “It should test us, test our team.”

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings in Denver.
* Thunder are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Road team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Denver has won nine of the last 11 home games in the series.

2. Nuggets PG Ty Lawson had 29 points and eight assists in last month’s loss to the Nuggets.

3. Thunder PF Serge Ibaka had just four points and two rebounds against Orlando after posting double-doubles in seven of the previous 11 games

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