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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:18 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six best college basketball conferences, according to kenpom.com:

6) AAC-- Any league where Cincinnati is 4th-best team is pretty good.

5) Pac-12-- Arizona/Oregon haven't lost; Colorado-UCLA-Arizona State are all 10-2. Too bad DirecTV doesn't carry the Pac-12 Network.

4) Big East-- New Year's Eve, FOX Sports1 has five games in a row, all 10 teams showcased in their conference openers.

3) ACC-- 15 teams. Damn. Louisville replaces Maryland next year. Just is not the same seeing Syracuse/Pitt in this league.

2) Big X-- Rick Barnes has Texas at 10-2, with new AD, this is a big year for him. Not too many easy outs in this 10-team league.

1) Big Dozen-- Big 10 has 12 teams; Big 12 has 10; Atlantic 10 has 13. Big East has teams in Nebraska-Indiana-Illinois, and you wonder kids today are more confused than ever?

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind.........

13) We noted yesterday how Jon Kitna is making around $55,000 for his one week with the Cowboys; he is donating that money to the school district where is an Algebra teacher- that’s really generous.

I wonder if he makes $55,000 a year teaching school.

12) Aaron Rodgers is a go for Sunday in Chicago; 11-point difference in Packer spreads with/without Rodgers is the biggest right now for any NFL player. Packers opened as a 3-point road favorite, so they would've been an 8.5-point underdog without Rodgers starting.

Question is, how well can Rodgers play? He's missed last seven games

11) You look at Kyle Orton and see a player with a 35-34 career W-L record in NFL; not bad. Dallas won’t be impotent Sunday, though its been a while since Orton started and played a whole game, but its not like he’s Seneca Wallace or Curtis Painter.

10) You want to know why 70% of NBA players are broke within five years of retiring? Dwight Howard bought all his teammates Rolex watches for Christmas. Real ones.

9) If you're interested in such things, over is 23-7 in Detroit Piston games, 12-4 at home, 11-3 on road.

8) Pitt 30, Bowling Green 27-- Freshman James Conner ran the ball for 229 yards and also played some on defensive line, as Pitt survived loss of senior QB Tom Savage in second quarter. Not often an ACC team is underdog to a MAC team in a bowl game.

7) Utah State 21, Northern Illinois 14-- State RB Joey DeMartino ran ball for 143 yards and a TD in his hometown, as Huskies ended season with two straight losses after almost making it to a BCS bowl. Tough end to a terrific career for NIU QB Jordan Lynch, who only ran ball for 39 yards.

6) Odd thing is that the Steelers are 7-8, Arizona 10-5, and Pitt probably has a better chance of making the playoffs, since Cardinals need New Orleans to lose at home to the Bucs, which probably ain’t happening.

5) Quote of the Day, part 2, from Mark Cuban:

"I think Jerry would be crazy to fire Jason Garrett. Not that he would, but the hardest thing to do -- and I’ve said this before -- is hire a head coach. That’s the hardest thing to do in professional sports, in my opinion."

4) Hawks 127, Cavaliers 125, 2ot-- Atlanta is 3rd-best team in East; Jeff Teague hit buzzer beater for the win, offsetting 40 points from Kyrie Irving. Hawks lost Al Horford and Demarre Carroll to injuries

3) Trailblazers 116, Clippers 112 ot-- LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points three days after he had his wisdom teeth removed; this was an excellent game.
Chris Paul had 34 points, 16 assists for the Clippers, who lost second tough road game in 28 hours.

2) Michigan will start freshman QB Shane Morris in its bowl game Saturday, with starting QB Devin Gardner sidelined by turf toe.

1) Shouldn’t Texans’ owner Bob McNair order his coach to lose this week’s game, to ensure Houston gets the #1 pick in the draft? Maybe he thinks the way they’ve played this year, they’ll lose without being told to, but that #1 pick would be a huge trade chip that could improve a team in a hurry, if it could net multiple picks in a trade.

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:18 AM

NFL Week 17 road map: Games that matter

As the NFL reaches the final week of the regular season, more than half the teams in the league still have something to play for.

Whether it's a playoff spot, a first-round bye or home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs, teams have a variety of motivations entering Week 17. Some control their own fate, while others need a little - or a lot - of help to realize their postseason dreams.

Here's a look at the games that matter as the season winds down Sunday:

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (-6, 44.5)

The Bengals have already clinched the AFC North title, but have a first-round bye in their sights. To land one, they'll need a home victory against the Ravens, combined with a New England Patriots loss in their season finale against Buffalo. The Ravens face a more harrowing path to the playoffs; they need either a win combined with a San Diego or Miami loss, or defeats by the Chargers, Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers if they fall in Cincinnati.

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (+6, 45)

The Panthers face a wide range of outcomes. A victory or a New Orleans loss against Tampa Bay would secure the NFC South championship. Carolina also has an outside shot at the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage all the way to the Super Bowl, but would need a win over the visiting Falcons combined with losses by the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (-5.5, 41)

Miami doesn't control its destiny in its season finale. The Dolphins need to beat the Jets at home, but can't reach the playoffs unless they also get a Baltimore loss to Cincinnati, or a San Diego victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Miami may benefit from playing a Jets team with nothing on the line, which may prompt them to give some second and third-stringers an audition.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-7, 44)

The Steelers have the longest odds of any team still alive in the playoff hunt. Pittsburgh faces a must-win scenario at home against Cleveland, but that's only the beginning, it also needs Miami, Baltimore and San Diego to all lose. That would leave all four teams in a tie at 8-8, with Pittsburgh owning the tiebreaker in that scenario based on 4-2 NFC North record and the best conference record (6-6) of the remaining teams.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (-11.5, 45.5)

Indianapolis has already secured the AFC South championship, but has a first-round bye in its sights. The Colts can secure the extra week of rest with a home victory over Jacksonville and a loss by both New England and Cincinnati. Indianapolis has the benefit of facing a Jaguars team with nothing to play for, a threadbare receiving corps and an expected time split between running backs Maurice Jones-Drew and Jordan Todman.

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (-8, 47)

With the AFC East division already wrapped up, the Patriots find themselves in a great spot to improve their position entering the postseason. The Patriots will lock up a first-round by with a victory over the Bills; even if they lose, they'll get an extra week off if Cincinnati and Indianapolis both lose. New England also has a shot at the top seed in the conference, but will need a win combined with a Denver loss.

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (+11.5, 53.5)

Led by one of the most historically proficient offenses in NFL history, the Broncos are in position to enjoy a home-field edge throughout the AFC playoffs. If Denver earns a victory or tie in Oakland, or if New England loses to or ties Buffalo, Denver will have the top seed in the conference. Expect Peyton Manning and Co. to pile up the points against a Raiders defense that ranks among the worst in the league.

St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-11, 43)

The Seahawks find themselves in a similar situation as the Broncos. Seattle can clinch the NFC West and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a home victory in its season finale against division rival St. Louis. The Seahawks will also earn the No. 1 seed if San Francisco drops its last game in Arizona. Seattle fell 17-10 to the Cardinals on Sunday for its first home loss in 15 games.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (OFF)

The NFC North Division title is at stake when the Packers visit the Bears at Soldier Field. Chicago holds a half-game lead over Green Bay, and can secure the division championship with either a win or a tie versus the Packers. Green Bay will have their MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers back under center for the first time since Nov. 4 when he broke his collarbone.

San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (Pick'em, 42)

Last week's home loss by the Seahawks opened the door for San Francisco to seize the division title. But it will need to dispatch the tricky Cardinals and hope Seattle loses at home to St. Louis. San Francisco can add home-field advantage throughout the playoffs to its resume with a victory, a Seattle loss and a Carolina loss. Arizona advances with a win or tie and a New Orleans loss - a result the Cardinals will already know come game time.

Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers (-9.4, 45)

The Chargers have the most interesting afternoon ahead of them, as they'll already have a good idea of their playoff future going into the game against the visiting Chiefs. San Diego can only earn an AFC wild-card berth if both Miami and Baltimore lose their early games and the Chargers go on to beat a Kansas City club that has already clinched the No. 5 seed and will be resting its starters.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (+6.5, 52.5)

The final game of the NFL's regular season will decide who emerges from the mediocre NFC East. The Eagles own a slight edge over the host Cowboys, meaning they can clinch the division championship with a win or tie. Dallas needs to win outright - and faces an uphill battle a quarterback Tony Romo deals with a back injury. Neither team is eligible for a first-round bye.

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:21 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at Golden State
The Suns bring an 11-2 ATS record in their last 13 road games as they travel to Golden State tonight. Phoenix is the pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 801-802: Detroit at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.087; Orlando 111.871
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 3 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-3 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Oklahoma City at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.331; Charlotte 122.136
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+9); Over

Game 805-806: Milwaukee at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 110.503; Brooklyn 111.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 1; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 5 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Toronto at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 120.492; New York 115.338
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 5; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 809-810: Washington at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.408; Minnesota 124.667
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 10 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6); Under

Game 811-812: Denver at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.752; New Orleans 116.665
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 1; 212
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: LA Lakers at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 116.315; Utah 117.336
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 1; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+4); Over

Game 815-816: Miami at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 125.381; Sacramento 116.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 9; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Phoenix at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.757; Golden State 122.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+6 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:21 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 27

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DETROIT (14 - 16) at ORLANDO (8 - 20) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 183-227 ATS (-66.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 109-77 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
ORLANDO is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (23 - 5) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 15) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 67-52 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 62-44 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 133-100 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 93-66 ATS (+20.4 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 47-62 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 32-57 ATS (-30.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-28 ATS (-22.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-0 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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MILWAUKEE (6 - 22) at BROOKLYN (9 - 19) - 12/27/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 48-65 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-3 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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TORONTO (11 - 15) at NEW YORK (9 - 19) - 12/27/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-4 straight up against TORONTO 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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WASHINGTON (12 - 13) at MINNESOTA (13 - 15) - 12/27/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-45 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DENVER (14 - 13) at NEW ORLEANS (12 - 14) - 12/27/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA LAKERS (13 - 16) at UTAH (8 - 23) - 12/27/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 81-108 ATS (-37.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (22 - 6) at SACRAMENTO (8 - 19) - 12/27/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
MIAMI is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Friday nights this season.
SACRAMENTO is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (17 - 10) at GOLDEN STATE (17 - 13) - 12/27/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games this season.
PHOENIX is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:21 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 27

Hot teams
-- Charlotte won four of its last five games. Thunder won 10 of last 11 games (8-3 vs spread).
-- Pistons won their last three road games.
-- Raptors won four of their last six games, are 9-5 vs spread on road.
-- Wizards won their last three games, all on the road.
-- Heat won its last six games, but covered twice in last seven.
-- Golden State won its last three games, allowing 89 ppg. Suns won eight of their last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost four of last five games, is 4-10 vs spread at home.
-- Brooklyn lost last four games, is 5-9 vs spread at home. Bucks lost six of their last seven games.
-- Knicks covered only three of their 15 home games.
-- Timberwolves lost three of their last four games.
-- New Orleans lost four of its last five games. Nuggets lost last four games, covered one of last seven.
-- Utah lost four of last six games, is 5-8 vs spread at home. Lakers lost last three games, by 19-27-6 points.
-- Kings lost six of last eight games, covered once in last five.

Series records
-- Thunder won last five games with Charlotte, all by 17+ points.
-- Pistons are 5-3 in last eight games with Orlando.
-- Nets won their last three games with Milwaukee.
-- Raptors are 5-4 in their last nine visits to Manhattan.
-- Wizards lost last three visits to Minnesota, by 12-12-5 points.
-- Pelicans lost three of last four games with Denver.
-- Lakers lost four of last five games with Utah.
-- Heat won its last ten games vs Sacramento (8-2 vs spread).
-- Suns lost six of last seven games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Thunder/Bobcats.
-- Over is 23-7 in Detroit's games, 11-3 on road.
-- Last six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over total.
-- Last five Washington games went over the total.
-- Last eight Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Golden State road games stayed under

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:22 AM

NBA

Friday, December 27

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Suns at Warriors: What bettors need to know
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Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors (-6.5, 209.5)

The Golden State Warriors are showing some fight, and it is leading to wins. The Warriors will look to post their fourth straight triumph and gain ground in the Pacific Division when they host the scorching Phoenix Suns on Friday. Golden State earned a 105-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in game that featured a pair of ejections, two flagrant fouls and a scrum after the final buzzer between the clubs.

The Warriors figured on battling the Clippers all season in the Pacific but the Suns are more of a surprise and have won three straight and eight of the last nine - including one over Golden State on Dec. 15 - thanks to a well-rounded offense and rapid ball movement. “It gets real contagious, especially when everybody else is hitting and making shots,” Phoenix guard Eric Bledsoe said. The Warriors can fill it up as well but are also making a mark defensively in the last three games.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), CSN Bay Area (Golden State)

LINE: The Warriors opened as 6-point faves and now sit a -6.5. The total opened at 209.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Phoenix (-9) - Golden State (-9.5) + home court (-3) = Golden State -3.5

ABOUT THE SUNS (17-10, 20-6-1 ATS): Phoenix’s backcourt duo of Bledsoe and Groan Dragic makes the offense go, but bench pieces like Markieff and Marcus Morris and Gerald Green are also capable of putting up big scoring numbers. The Suns are getting surprising contributions from center Miles Plumlee, who played only 55 total minutes with Indiana last season but is averaging close to a double-double (9.7 points and 9.1 rebounds) and is coming off a 17-point, 20-rebound effort in a 117-90 drubbing of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. “It’s exciting, I guess,” Plumlee said, “because I know I can do better.”

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (17-13, 13-15-2 ATS): Golden State can counter Plumlee down low with Andrew Bogut and David Lee, who became the first pair of teammates since Rich Kelley and Truck Robinson of the 1978 New Orleans Jazz to post 10 consecutive games of 10 or more rebounds apiece in Wednesday’s win over the Clippers. Bogut is also a key to the defense, which held the Lakers and Denver Nuggets to an average of 82 points and kept Chris Paul off the board in the final minute of Wednesday’s triumph to extend the winning streak. The Warriors are playing their final home game Friday before a six-game road trip. “I think that’s three in a row now and we’re just trying to build something for this East Coast trip coming up,” Lee said after beating Los Angeles.

TRENDS:

* Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Golden State.
* Suns are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Suns are 6-16 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Golden State.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Warriors had a six-game winning streak in the series come to an end with a 106-102 loss at the Suns in the last meeting.

2. Dragic scored 21 points in the Dec. 15 matchup but has been limited to an average of 15 in his last four contests.

3. Golden State G Stephen Curry is struggling to 15.7 points on 32.6 percent shooting over the last three games.

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:22 AM

NHL
Dunkel

San Jose at Phoenix
The Coyotes return home after dropping three of four on the road and face a San Jose team that is 1-5 in its last 6 road games. Phoenix is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 1-2: Columbus at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.621; New Jersey 12.122
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Under

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.574; Washington 10.591
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+110); Over

Game 5-6: Pittsburgh at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.742; Carolina 12.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: Ottawa at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.301; Boston 12.176
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-190); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-190); Under

Game 9-10: Buffalo at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.185; Toronto 11.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-170); Under

Game 11-12: Colorado at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.680; Chicago 11.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Over

Game 13-14: Minnesota at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.241; Winnipeg 11.182
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 15-16: Nashville at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.049; Dallas 11.146
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+130); Over

Game 17-18: Edmonton at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 9.936; Calgary 1.210
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135); Under

Game 19-20: San Jose at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.634; Phoenix 11.662
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+105); Over

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:23 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, December 27

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COLUMBUS (16-17-0-4, 36 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (15-16-0-7, 37 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 72-148 ATS (+281.1 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 33-91 ATS (+175.3 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 75-62 ATS (+141.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 38-23 ATS (+12.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 2-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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, Under=-0.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (18-18-0-2, 38 pts.) at WASHINGTON (19-14-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 13-10 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 13-10-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.4 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (27-11-0-1, 55 pts.) at CAROLINA (14-15-0-8, 36 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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OTTAWA (15-17-0-7, 37 pts.) at BOSTON (25-10-0-2, 52 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 15-24 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 15-24 ATS (-12.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 3-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 156-138 ATS (-64.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-2 (+5.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-2-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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BUFFALO (10-24-0-3, 23 pts.) at TORONTO (18-16-0-5, 41 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 241-179 ATS (+34.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
TORONTO is 26-36 ATS (-36.5 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
TORONTO is 149-149 ATS (-73.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-6 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-6-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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COLORADO (23-10-0-3, 49 pts.) at CHICAGO (26-7-0-6, 58 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 335-346 ATS (-56.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
COLORADO is 14-3 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-17 ATS (+43.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 49-61 ATS (-37.3 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (20-14-0-5, 45 pts.) at WINNIPEG (16-18-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (16-17-0-4, 36 pts.) at DALLAS (18-12-0-6, 42 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 32-18 ATS (+53.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 26-15 ATS (+41.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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EDMONTON (12-24-0-3, 27 pts.) at CALGARY (14-17-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 12-27 ATS (+46.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 12-27 ATS (+46.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 2-10 ATS (+13.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 42-36 ATS (+88.2 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
EDMONTON is 76-56 ATS (+19.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-5 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (23-8-0-6, 52 pts.) at PHOENIX (19-10-0-7, 45 pts.) - 12/27/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 2-8 ATS (-8.4 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 3-9 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 44-36 ATS (+1.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 142-135 ATS (+325.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 159-118 ATS (+28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-5 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:24 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 27

Hot teams
-- Columbus won its last two games, scoring 4-6 goals.
-- Rangers won last two games, 2-1/4-1; this is their first road game in 22 days.
-- Penguins won seven of their last eight games.
-- Bruins won seven of their last nine games.
-- Sabres won three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks won six of their last eight games.
-- Dallas Stars won three of their last four games.
-- Sharks won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Devils are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Washington lost three of its last four games.
-- Carolina lost six of its last seven games.
-- Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Maple Leafs lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Avalanche lost four of their last five road games.
-- Minnesota lost last three games, outscored 13-4. Jets lost six of last eight games.
-- Nashville lost last four games, outscored 17-8.
-- Oilers lost six of their last seven games. Calgary lost four of last five.
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Columbus games.
-- Four of last five Ranger-Washington games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Penguin games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Boston games.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Buffalo games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Colorado games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Winnipeg games.
-- Three of last four Dallas games stayed under.
-- Last three Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Phoenix games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Blue Jackets won four of last six games with New Jersey.
-- Rangers won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Penguins won seven of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Senators won last two games with Boston, after losing 13 of previous 14.
-- Sabres won three of last four games with Toronto.
-- Avalanche won five of last seven games with Chicago.
-- Jets are 0-3 vs Minnesota this year, with three one-goal losses.
-- Predators won five of last six games with Dallas.
-- Oilers won three of last four visits to Calgary.
-- Sharks lost five of last six visits to Phoenix.

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 09:25 AM

NHL

Friday, December 27

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Friday's NHL cheat sheet: Post holiday break action
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Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils (-130, 5)

The Columbus Jackets vie for a season-high three-game winning streak on Friday when they return from their Christmas break to visit the New Jersey Devils. Columbus has taken the first two meetings against New Jersey and is in the midst of a five-game stretch against Metropolitan Division rivals. The Blue Jackets split a home-and-home series with Philadelphia before skating to a 4-3 triumph over Carolina Monday.

New Jersey, which sits one point ahead of Columbus, enjoyed a season-high four-game point streak (3-0-1) before being held to 12 shots in a 5-2 setback to Chicago Monday. Leading scorer Jaromir Jagr was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in seven games, but he did collect one assist in each of the team's losses to Columbus this season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSOH (Columbus), MSG-Plus (New Jersey)
TRENDS:
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Blue Jackets are 0-4 in the last four meetings in New Jersey.

New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (-126, 5.5)

After skating to a pair of victories to wrap up a franchise-high nine-game homestand, the New York Rangers hit the road for the first time since Dec. 5 with a date against the Washington Capitals Friday. Rookie Cam Talbot stopped 49 of 51 shots to lift New York to a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday and a 2-1 shootout triumph against Toronto the following night. Henrik Lundqvist may get the nod on Friday as the Rangers open a five-game road trip versus the Capitals, against whom he turned aside all 22 shots in a 2-0 shutout on Oct. 16.

Washington exacted revenge by scoring four times versus Lundqvist in a 4-1 victory on Dec. 8. Mikhail Grabovski converted on a penalty shot in that contest and also tallied on Monday as the Capitals suffered a 3-2 setback to Anaheim. The loss to the Ducks was Washington's second straight and third in four outings.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG2 (New York), CSMA (Washington)
TRENDS:
* Rangers are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 15-4-9 in the last 28 meetings.
* Home team is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes (OFF)

The Pittsburgh Penguins come out of the holiday break Friday looking to start a new winning streak against an opponent they’ve enjoyed facing this season. The Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes, a team they have already defeated twice by a combined score of 8-2. Pittsburgh saw its season-high seven-game winning streak come to an end Monday but holds a comfortable 13-point lead in the Metropolitan Division.

The Hurricanes are 1-3-3 in their last seven contests as they slide further out of playoff contention. Carolina has struggled at home, going 7-8-4 and dropping four of their last five, while the Penguins are 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury allowed a season-high five goals in his last start before the break but is expected to start Friday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ROOT, Fox Sports Carolinas
TRENDS:
* Penguins are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Carolina.

Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins (-187, 5)

The Boston Bruins have gone two months without losing at home and will attempt to keep the streak intact when they host the Ottawa Senators Friday night in the front end of a home-and-home. The Bruins, who hold a three-point lead over Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division, are riding a 14-game point streak at TD Garden and their 15 home victories are second in the league to Pittsburgh (17). Boston will be going for its eighth straight home win.

Ottawa turned in perhaps its most complete performance of the season entering the break, halting a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a 5-0 drubbing of Pittsburgh that snapped the Penguins' seven-game winning streak. Inconsistency has been a hallmark of the Senators, who will be seeking back-to-back victories for the first time since winning three straight from Nov. 5-9.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, RDS, RSN East (Ottawa), NESN (Boston)
TRENDS:
* Road team is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings.
* Senators are 2-6 in the last eight meetings in Boston.
* Bruins are 35-16 in the last 51 meetings.

Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (-163, 5)

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to avoid a fourth consecutive trip to the shootout when they host the Buffalo Sabres Friday. Toronto snapped a two-game skid with a shootout victory over Phoenix Dec. 19, then fell to both Detroit and the New York Rangers in the bonus format. The Maple Leafs scored just one goal in two of the three games and have netted more than one tally only once in their last five contests (1-2-2).

Buffalo has won three of its last four games and earned at least one point in five of seven (4-2-1). The Sabres are coming off a 2-1 overtime home victory over Phoenix Monday in which defenseman Mark Pysyk was credited with his second career goal when the puck popped into the air and fell into the back of Mike Smith's pants before the goaltender spun around and slid back into his own net, unknowingly handing Buffalo the win. The Sabres won two of their first three meetings with the Maple Leafs.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG (Buffalo), TSN (Toronto)
TRENDS:
* Home team is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.
* Sabres are 1-7 in the last eight meetings in Toronto.
* Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last five games overall.

Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks (-189, 5.5)

The Chicago Blackhawks attempt to extend their point streak to five games when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Chicago improved to 3-0-1 over its last four overall contests and ran its home point streak to six games (4-0-2) with a 5-2 triumph over New Jersey Monday. Patrick Sharp scored twice and Nick Leddy registered a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks raised their home record to 13-2-5.

Colorado has earned points in each of its last three games, defeating Edmonton at home before suffering shootout losses at Los Angeles and San Jose. The Avalanche were involved in a wild contest against the Sharks on Monday, scoring twice in a 12-second span with less than two minutes remaining in the third period to take the lead before allowing the tying goal with 19.6 seconds to play. Colorado skated to a 5-1 home victory over Chicago on Nov. 19 in the first of five meetings between the Central Division rivals this season.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Altitude (Colorado), CSN (Chicago)
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Avalanche are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets (OFF)

After three consecutive losses in which they gave up 13 goals, the Minnesota Wild need a spark when they visit the Winnipeg Jets Friday. Goalie Josh Harding, who may be activated after missed three contests while receiving a new treatment for his multiple sclerosis, could provide that boost to a Wild squad that is 5-9-1 in their last 15. The Jets are also struggling, with two wins in their previous eight outings, and are eight points out of playoff position.

Winnipeg gave up six goals at Edmonton on Monday and also lost at Eastern Conference cellar dweller Buffalo last week, continuing its see-saw campaign. The Wild dropped a 4-1 decision at Philadelphia on Monday without one of its leading scorers Zach Parise, who is questionable with a lower-body injury. Minnesota has produced only 12 goals the last nine contests, dropping to 29th in the league in scoring.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), TSN-Jets (Winnipeg)
TRENDS:
* Under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings.
* Wild are 10-4 in their last 14 versus teams with a losing record.
* Jets are 1-6 in their last seven home games.

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars (-143, 5.5)

While the Dallas Stars look to pick up right where they left off prior to the holiday break, the Nashville Predators hope to turn things around when the Central Division rivals face off at American Airlines Center on Friday. Dallas is riding a four-game point streak (3-0-1) as it begins a five-game homestand. The Stars are coming off a 5-2 road victory over Los Angeles Monday.

Nashville has been going in the opposite direction as it enters the showdown with a four-game winless streak (0-3-1). The Predators, who won four in a row prior to the skid, dropped a 6-2 home decision to Boston Monday despite a pair of goals from Craig Smith. Nashville posted a 3-1 home victory in the first of the five meetings between the clubs on Dec. 12.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Tennessee (Nashville), FSN Southwest (Dallas)
TRENDS:
* Predators are 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 12-5-4 in the last 21 meetings in Dallas.
* Predators are 7-18 in the last 25 meetings in Dallas.

Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames (-124, 5.5)

After collecting three of a possible four points, the Edmonton Oilers vie to maintain the upper hand against the Calgary Flames on Friday of the third installment of the Battle of Alberta this season. Edmonton skated to a 4-2 road victory over Calgary on Nov. 16 before dropping a 2-1 overtime decision on home ice on Dec. 7. The Oilers lost six of seven since that outing before the team's 6-2 triumph over Winnipeg Monday.

Calgary snapped a four-game winless skid (0-2-2) by skating to a 4-3 shootout victory over St. Louis Monday. Captain Mark Giordano ignited the fireworks by scoring the game-tying goal with 4.2 seconds remaining in the third period. The Flames are all-too-familiar with nail-biting contests as they lead the league with 25 one-goal games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, RWS
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Calgary.
* Road team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Oilers are 7-12 in the last 28 meetings.

San Jose Sharks at Phoenix Coyotes (+106, 5.5)

The road has not been kind to the San Jose Sharks, but the club hopes to reverse its fortunes when it visits the Phoenix Coyotes on Friday. San Jose is 10-7-3 on the road this season but has lost five of its last six games away from home. The Sharks are coming off their second consecutive shootout win at home, a 5-4 triumph over Colorado.

Phoenix has won just one of its last five games (1-2-2), scoring only one goal in each of the defeats. The Coyotes lost in unusual fashion Monday, dropping a 2-1 overtime decision in Buffalo when the puck popped into the air and fell into the back of Mike Smith's pants before the goaltender spun around and slid back into his own net, unknowingly handing the Sabres the winning goal. The setback concluded a 1-1-2 road trip for Phoenix, which has played only two of its 10 games this month at home.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, CSN California (San Jose), KTVK (Phoenix)
TRENDS:
* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Phoenix.
* Under is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings.
* Sharks are 1-5 in the last six meetings in Phoenix.

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 10:14 AM

NHL

Friday, December 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. NEW JERSEY
Columbus is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games on the road
New Jersey4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Columbus

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Rangers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BOSTON
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ottawa's last 12 games on the road
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CAROLINA
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. TORONTO
Buffalo is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Buffalo

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

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WINNIPEG
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Winnipeg is 5-9-1 SU in its last 15 games ,when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games

8:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. DALLAS
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Nashville

9:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. PHOENIX
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 10:17 AM

NBA

Friday, December 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 13 games when playing Charlotte
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Orlando
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Orlando is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Brooklyn is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW YORK
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing New York
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
New York is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MINNESOTA
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. NEW ORLEANS
Denver is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. UTAH
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Utah
LA Lakers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games at home
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
MIAMI vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. GOLDEN STATE
Phoenix is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 10:23 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

DePaul at Northwestern
The 7-5 Wildcats host a DePaul team that is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games against teams with a winning SU record. Northwestern is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-4). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 819-820: UL-Monroe at Ohio State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 52.691; Ohio State 72.509
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 20
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 25
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+25)

Game 821-822: DePaul at Northwestern (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 54.886; Northwestern 61.484
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 4
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-4)

Game 831-832: Northern Kentucky at North Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Kentucky 46.126; North Carolina 70.634
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 27 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Kentucky (+27 1/2)

Game 833-834: Lafayette at Seton Hall (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Lafayette 48.793; Seton Hall 62.899
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 14
Vegas Line: Seton Hall 11
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-11)

Game 835-836: Mississippi Valley State at Washington (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 36.875; Washington 60.731
Dunkel Line: Washington by 24
Vegas Line: Washington by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-22 1/2)

**Udog** · 12-27-2013, 10:24 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, December 27

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LA-MONROE (3 - 4) at OHIO ST (12 - 0) - 12/27/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 187-149 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 24.5 to 30 points since 1997.

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

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DEPAUL (7 - 5) at NORTHWESTERN (7 - 5) - 12/27/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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N KENTUCKY (4 - 7) at N CAROLINA (8 - 3) - 12/27/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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LAFAYETTE (4 - 6) at SETON HALL (8 - 4) - 12/27/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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MISS VALLEY ST (3 - 7) at WASHINGTON (6 - 5) - 12/27/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record 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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