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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:14 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Oklahoma 45, Alabama 31-- Rough end to season for Crimson Tide, who gained 516 yards but turned ball over five times (-4).

-- Oregon 70, Utah 68 OT-- Ducks stay unbeaten with tough road win.

-- Washington 76, Arizona State 65-- Discouraging loss for Sun Devils; an NCAA team doesn't get beaten this badly at home.

-- Northern Arizona 73, Montana 65-- Changing of the guard in Big Sky?

-- Arizona 60, Washington State 25-- Game was 28-7 at the half. Cougars' leading scorer Lacy had an emergency appendectomy Saturday.

-- Pepperdine 70, Santa Clara 61-- Surprising Waves are 3-0 in WCC.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff on a snowy day........

13) Chicago Bears locked up Jay Cutler thru 2020 with a new contract; whether you like the signing or not, have to like the decisive nature of it. They didn’t leave anyone hanging and now have their future course plotted. All Cutler has to do now is play better, a lot better.

12) It also means no starting QBs will be free agents this winter; only way to upgrade at QB is thru the draft or getting lucky with a backup/free agent.

11) If you look at NFL Wild Card games over the last 10 years, favorites are 14-6 vs spread in the games involving the #’s 3-6 seeds.

10) Over last two years, favorites are 4-0 vs spread in games where spread was 4 or less points. This is the 4th time in five years the NFC’s #5 seed is favored over the 4-seed, but the #4 seed won four of last five years.

9) Bowl losers who return to the same bowl the next year are 14-14 vs spread; 6-5 if favored, 8-9 if the underdog.

8) Toronto Raptors have gotten better since trading leading scorer Rudy Gay to the Kings; in their first ten games without Gay, Raptors were 7-3 and averaging 30 more passes per game. Ball moves better when one guy isn’t taking the majority of the shots.

7) You see a college basketball score that surprises you, check out the box score; Pepperdine upset BYU the other night. Waves were 13-24 from the arc, BYU 1-11. That’s how upsets happen.

6) Creighton had odd numbers in its easy win over Marquette Tuesday; Bluejays were just 4-4 from foul line and 12-27 inside the arc, but made 13-35 outside the arc. Rarely does a team with almost no offense inside win so easily, but Creighton beat Marquette by 18 in its Big East debut.

5) Over the last 14 years, Dallas Cowboys are 2-12 in Week 17; in a league where very few teams have a big margin for error, this is very bad.

4) Oregon State/Texas Tech both lost their last five regular season games, then went out and won their bowl games easily. Go figure. Handicapping bowls can be a very frustrating experience.

3) Not pleased with people bashing Bill O’Brien for leaving Penn State. No way was he told the truth when they hired him, about how deep the trouble was they were in with the NCAA. He busted his butt for two years, kept the Lions relevant and now has moved on to a much better job in the NFL, with a team that was a division favorite four months ago. Penn State can't go to a bowl until 2016, when current freshmen are juniors/seniors.

It’s a business, plain and simple. If O’Brien doesn’t win games, he's going to get fired; he has to make as much money as he can, while he can.

2) Hard to believe, but Chargers didn’t play games on artificial turf this season and Chiefs only played one; both teams are on carpet this weekend.

1) Tip of the cap to retiring linebacker London Fletcher, who played 16 games a year for 16 years, after playing D-III ball in college at John Carroll (Don Shula’s alma mater). Fletcher won a Super Bowl ring with the Rams; he had a terrific career that he should be very proud of.

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:25 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Drexel at Southern Mississippi
The Dragons come in with a 3-2 road record to face a Southern Miss team that is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Golden Eagles are the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has Southern Miss favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-7). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 815-816: Georgia at George Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 58.552; George Washington 69.637
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 11
Vegas Line: George Washington by 9
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (-9)

Game 817-818: Drexel at Southern Mississippi (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 54.815; Southern Mississippi 64.011
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 9
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 7
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-7)

Game 821-822: NE-Omaha at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NE-Omaha 51.718; Hawaii 63.970
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-8 1/2)

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 3

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GEORGIA (6 - 5) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (11 - 2) - 1/3/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons

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DREXEL (8 - 4) at SOUTHERN MISS (12 - 2) - 1/3/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.

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

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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (10 - 4) at HAWAII (10 - 3) - 1/3/2014, 12:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
HAWAII is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
HAWAII is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HAWAII is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 3

South Dakota State-Buffalo game is ppd because the weather sucks.

Georgia is 6-5 but none of its six wins have been against top 200 teams; they're 0-4 vs teams in top 200- their best win is #208 Wofford. Dawgs lost by 14 at Colorado in its only true road game. George Washington is 11-2 after losing by 17 at Kansas State Tuesday; they force turnovers 21.1% of time. Colonials are making 39.9% of time- they're 5-2 against teams in top 150.

Drexel lost two of last three games, losing last game at home to Buffalo; their depth has been stripped by injury (#340 in bench minutes); they're making only 27.3% from arc. 12-2 Southern Miss won its last three in a row, winning last game by 13 at Rhode Island; Eagles turn ball over 21% of time despite playing #316 tempo- they're 1-1 vs top 100 teams, with a 70-69 win at North Dakota State, 69-38 loss at Louisville. .

Weather doesn't suck in Hawai'i; Warriors won six of last seven games vs D-I teams, beating St Mary's/Oregon State; all three Hawai'i losses came to teams in top 60. #128 Omaha won five of last six D-I games, forcing turnovers 20.8% of time; all four of their losses came to teams ranked in top 62- their best win was by hoop at #178 Nevada. Mavericks won three of last four road games, after losing three of first four.

NCAAB

Friday, January 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OAKLAND CITY vs. BALL STATE
No trends available
Ball State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Ball State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Georgia's last 8 games on the road
Georgia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
George Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. BUFFALO
No trends available
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
No trends available
South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
South Carolina is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
MARYGROVE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
No trends available
Central Michigan is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Central Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
No trends available
Northern Illinois is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Northern Illinois is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM
DREXEL vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Drexel is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Miss is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
SAVANNAH STATE vs. BAYLOR
No trends available
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
STONY BROOK vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
No trends available
Virginia Commonwealth is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

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NCAAB

Friday, January 3

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College basketball's three biggest Under teams
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Many college basketball handicappers expected a wave of Overs to hit early into the schedule, with referees clamping down on hand checks and touch fouls. And while the whistles have been plentiful, scores haven’t exactly been soaring over the number.

In fact, heading into Thursday’s slate of games, the Under is hitting in more than 57 percent of college hoops games this season.

Here’s a look at the three biggest Under wonders heading into the 2014 side of the schedule:

UC Irvine Anteaters (6-7 SU, 2-10 O/U)

The Anteaters continue to fall under the total, scoring 76.1 points for and allowing 71.4 points against. UC Irvine just wrapped a stretch of six road games in seven outings, staying below the number in five of those away tilts. It’s home to Morgan State Thursday.

Bradley Braves (5-9 SU, 0-9-1 O/U)

Bradley manages only 64.7 points per game and attempts only 54.6 field goals a night. The Braves have stayed below 60 points in each of their last four outings, paying out for the Under in all four games. Bradley’s defense has slipped a bit in that span, giving up an average of 71.5 points – a jump from its season average of 68.5 points against per game.

Kansas State Wildcats (10-3 SU, 1-9-1 O/U)

The Wildcats rank ninth nationally in defense, giving up only 57.8 points per game. However, outside of non-conference matchups with Gonzaga and Ole Miss, KSU really hasn’t been tested much on that end of the floor. Kansas State is shooting only 56.3 field goals an outing for 67.4 points per game. With conference play kicking off in the Big 12 this weekend, KSU’s defense could be exposed and those Under winners could disappear.

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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:40 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Tampa Bay at Calgary
The Flames host a Tampa Bay team that is 2-5 in its last 7 games against Western Conference opponents. Calgary is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Flames favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 51-52: Chicago at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.989; New Jersey 11.398
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Under

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.203; Pittsburgh 11.378
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+155); Over

Game 55-56: Tampa Bay at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.077; Calgary 12.210
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+110); Over

Game 57-58: Edmonton at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.497; Anaheim 12.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-265); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-265); Under

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, January 3

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CHICAGO (28-7-0-8, 64 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-16-0-8, 42 pts.) - 1/3/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 260-284 ATS (-115.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 77-63 ATS (-34.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 39-24 ATS (+13.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 40-24 ATS (+66.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 41-32 ATS (+73.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-8 ATS (+1.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (20-19-0-2, 42 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (29-12-0-1, 59 pts.) - 1/3/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 163-123 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-4 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 9-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (24-12-0-4, 52 pts.) at CALGARY (14-20-0-6, 34 pts.) - 1/3/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 103-192 ATS (+357.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 24-16 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

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

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EDMONTON (13-25-0-5, 31 pts.) at ANAHEIM (29-8-0-5, 63 pts.) - 1/3/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 13-30 ATS (+52.1 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 3-18 ATS (+31.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 29-13 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ANAHEIM is 15-3 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 43-36 ATS (+89.1 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
EDMONTON is 77-56 ATS (+20.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 5-1 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 5-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 3

Hot teams
-- New Jersey won five of its last eight games.
-- Pittsburgh is 14-3 in its last 17 games. Rangers won four of their last five.
-- Lightning won six of their last eight games.
-- Ducks won eleven of their last twelve games.

Cold teams
-- Blackhawks lost three of their last four road games.
-- Calgary lost seven of its last eight games.
-- Edmonton lost three in row, eight of last ten games.

Totals
-- Last three New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Penguin games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Tampa Bay games.
-- Last six Anaheim-Edmonton games went over total.

Series records
-- Devils lost four of last six games with Chicago.
-- Rangers lost nine of last eleven games with Pittsburgh.
-- Home side won last four Tampa Bay-Calgary games.
-- Ducks won six in row, 16 of last 18 games with Edmonton.

NHL

Friday, January 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games at home
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Rangers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing NY Rangers
Pittsburgh is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Rangers

9:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CALGARY
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Calgary's last 15 games

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Edmonton is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Anaheim is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:42 AM

NBA
Dunkel

LA Clippers at Dallas
The Clippers come into Dallas tonight looking to take advantage of the Mavericks' 2-7 ATS record in their last 9 home games. LA is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 801-802: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 123.044; Washington 121.027
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3; 194
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+3); Under

Game 803-804: New Orleans at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 117.319; Boston 112.300
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 5; 205
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 199
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-3); Over

Game 805-806: Golden State at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 125.661; Atlanta 120.668
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-1 1/2); Under

Game 807-808: New York at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 110.277; Houston 125.533
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 15 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 11; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-11); Over

Game 809-810: LA Clippers at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 124.104; Dallas 120.386
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 203
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-1); Under

Game 811-812: Memphis at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 118.092; Denver 113.761
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 4 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+4 1/2); Over

Game 813-814: Utah at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 113.336; LA Lakers 118.262
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 201
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-3 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:44 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 3

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TORONTO (15 - 15) at WASHINGTON (14 - 15) - 1/3/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 62-47 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 311-369 ATS (-94.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 119-156 ATS (-52.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (14 - 16) at BOSTON (13 - 19) - 1/3/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
BOSTON is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (21 - 13) at ATLANTA (18 - 14) - 1/3/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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NEW YORK (10 - 21) at HOUSTON (21 - 13) - 1/3/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
HOUSTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (22 - 12) at DALLAS (19 - 13) - 1/3/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 65-48 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 297-232 ATS (+41.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 266-214 ATS (+30.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 432-364 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (14 - 17) at DENVER (14 - 17) - 1/3/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 69-55 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 100-71 ATS (+21.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-3 straight up against DENVER 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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UTAH (11 - 24) at LA LAKERS (13 - 19) - 1/3/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 51-65 ATS (-20.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 125-163 ATS (-54.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-3 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:46 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 3

Hot teams
-- Raptors won eight of their last ten games (5-1 last six AU). Wizards won five of its last seven (4-5 HF).
-- Atlanta won six of its last eight games (8-5 HF). Warriors won their last seven games (6-2 last eight AU).
-- Mavericks won four of last five games (0-2 HU).
-- Grizzlies won four of last six games (4-6 AU).
-- Jazz won three of its last four games (9-5 last 14 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Boston lost five of its last six games (0-3 last three HF). Pelicans lost six of last seven road games (2-4 last six AU).
-- Knicks lost four of last six games (2-7 last nine AU). Houston lost its last two games, allowing 113.5 ppg (8-4 last 12 HF).
-- Clippers lost three of last five games (6-3 last nine AF).
-- Denver lost its last eight games, five of last six by 8+.
-- Lakers lost their last six games (2-3 HF).

Series records
-- Raptors lost five of last six visits to Washington.
-- Warriors won last three games with Atlanta by 3-4-22 points.
-- Pelicans won five of their last six games with Boston.
-- Knicks lost their last eight games with Houston.
-- Clippers won four of last six games with Dallas.
-- Home team won ten of last twelve Denver-Memphis games.
-- Lakers lost four of their last five games with Utah.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Toronto road games stayed under.
-- Last five Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven New York road games went over total.
-- Five of last six Dallas home games went over the total.
-- Nine of last ten Denver home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last eight Laker games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:48 AM

NBA

Friday, January 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 9 games when playing Boston
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. ATLANTA
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Golden State's last 19 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing New York
Houston is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DALLAS
LA Clippers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
LA Clippers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
Dallas is 18-5 SU in their last 23 games when playing LA Clippers

9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Denver
Memphis is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Denver is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Memphis

10:30 PM
UTAH vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
Utah is 7-14-1 ATS in their last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 17 of the LA Lakers last 25 games when playing at home against Utah
LA Lakers are 19-3 SU in their last 22 games when playing at home against Utah

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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 09:50 AM

NBA

Friday, January 3

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Clippers at Mavericks: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks (+1.5, 203)

After shaking off a run of three losses in four games with a thrashing over Charlotte on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers travel to Dallas on Friday for a tilt with the Mavericks. Los Angeles snuck in a win over lowly Utah on Saturday but hadn't been clicking in nearly two weeks before dominating the Bobcats. Coach Doc Rivers told reporters it was refreshing to see the Clippers returning to form, saying, "The ball was flying around the floor (against Charlotte) and that makes us really good."

Dallas is enjoying a three-game winning streak, but Wednesday's victory at Washington left the Mavericks less than satisfied. "We set the NBA back a couple years," forward Dirk Nowitzki told the Dallas Morning News of the 87-78 win, in which Dallas equaled its season low in points. Monta Ellis led the Mavericks with 23 points against the Wizards in what coach Rick Carlisle called the guard's best game since coming to Dallas as a free agent last summer.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), FSN Southwest (Dallas)

LINE: The Mavericks opened as 1.5-point home dogs. The total opened at 204.5 and has moved down to 203.

POWER RANKINGS: Los Angeles (-12.5) - Dallas (-8.2) + home court (-3) = Dallas -1.3

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (22-12, 20-14 ATS): Forward Jared Dudley, who had been shooting at less than 39 percent from the field in a six-game stretch prior to Wednesday's win, knocked down 7-of-10, including 6-of-9 3-pointers, for 20 points against Charlotte. The jolt in production should provide a major lift in morale for the seventh-year pro, who told reporters after the game, "For me, to see the ball go in once or twice breeds confidence." Los Angeles dished out a season-high 36 assists against the Bobcats, led by 14 from Chris Paul, whose 11.3 assists per game leads the NBA.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (19-13, 18-14 ATS): Dallas overcame an eight-point third quarter deficit against Washington, limiting the Wizards to 17 points in the fourth quarter to win an ugly one. "It ain't always going to be perfect," forward Shawn Marion said, "but a win is a win." Ellis knocked down six free throws in the waning seconds Wednesday, prompting Carlisle to sing his praises for a well-rounded effort, saying, "He had such great command of the game. He made big plays and his string of free throws at the end of the game was the decisive factor."

TRENDS:

* Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
* Clippers are 3-10 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
* Clippers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Dallas.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Los Angeles (104.7 points per game) and Dallas (103.3) each rank among the NBA's top 10 in scoring.

2. Nowitzki and PG Jose Calderon combined to shoot 6-of-28 from the field Wednesday and Calderon is shooting less than 35 percent in his last four games.

3. Clippers SG J.J. Redick had a cast removed from his right hand but is still at least three weeks away from returning to the lineup, recovering from a broken wrist.

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**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 10:04 AM

Never mind.... They're still on Thursday at the short sheets.

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 01:19 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, January 3

Toronto at Washington, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 59-88 ATS after having won 4 of their last 5
Washington: 25-13 ATS after a non-conference game

New Orleans at Boston, 7:35 ET
New Orleans: 8-0 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 3 straight games
Boston: 13-32 ATS in home games against Southwest division opponents

Golden State at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Golden State: 39-25 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
Atlanta: 3-14 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

New York at Houston, 8:05 ET
New York: 4-12 ATS as an underdog
Houston: 21-9 ATS in home games in non-conference games

LA Clippers at Dallas, 8:35 ET
LA Clippers: 4-13 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Dallas: 22-9 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

Memphis at Denver, 9:05 ET
Memphis: 36-24 ATS in road games
Denver: 70-44 OVER off an upset loss as a home favorite

Utah at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Utah: 6-16 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins
LA Lakers: 16-5 ATS after a blowout loss by 15 points or more

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 01:20 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, January 3

Chicago at New Jersey, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 23-7 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
New Jersey: 1-8 SU on Friday nights

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
NY Rangers: 7-12 SU after a game where they covered the spread
Pittsburgh: 10-1 SU in home games after playing a road

Tampa Bay at Calgary, 9:05 ET
Tampa Bay: 11-3 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
Calgary: 1-6 SU off a home blowout loss by 3 goals or more

Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
Edmonton: 2-13 SU off a road loss against a division rival
Anaheim: 9-0 SU in home games after playing a home game

**Udog** · 01-03-2014, 01:21 PM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, January 3

GEORGIA is 18-8 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week

GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS against SEC opponents

DREXEL is 3-13 ATS after allowing 60 points or less

SOUTHERN MISS 19-6 ATS in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins

NEBRASKA 7-9 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

HAWAII 14-5 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

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