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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 09:48 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

We're going to be looking at Super Bowl props in this space for the next week. Here's a look at six more of them (LVH puts out a 44-page PDF of the props available). It covers pretty much everything........

-- Longest reception by Eric Decker: 18.5 yards; over/under?

-- Total receptions by Julius Thomas: 4.5; over/under?

-- Total points by Matt Prater: 7.5. over -$120, under, even.

-- Total punts by Britton Colquitt: 4.5; over/under?

-- Total points by Broncos: 24.5; over/under?

-- Total rushing yards by Broncos, 91.5; over/under?

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

13) Never understood why people would pay more for game-worn gear from pro athletes; you can have the same stuff made for far less money. Now it turns out teams are scamming collectors by selling them “game-worn” stuff that is just beaten up to look game-worn. Tremendous.

The whole collecting thing has always seemed like a cesspool for hucksters anyway- the small amount of collectibles I have is just stuff that has special meaning to me, stuff I would never want to sell.

12) Once saw a Rams' #12 jersey selling for $1,200; supposedly it was worn by Joe Namath during his less-than-stellar one year in LA. Namath had a 2-2 record as the Rams' starter before he was mercifully replaced. I asked the guy why would I pay $1,200 when I could have the same jersey made on the Internet for $200, and it would be new? Guy just laughed.

11) UCLA 70, Oregon 68-- Ducks erased 11-point deficit by holding UCLA scoreless for 5:13, but then Bruins scored last five points of game to escape Eugene with a win, as Oregon lost for sixth time in their last seven games.

10) Air temperature isn’t that important a factor for the game Sunday night in Swamp Stadium, but wind could be; Peyton Manning will be checking those flags, not wanting a windy night, which would make longer passes much tougher to complete.

9) Baltimore Orioles are making a big push to sign 37-year old pitcher AJ Burnett; O’s have taken lot of heat for their quiet winter, this would take some heat off them. Not sure why Burnett would leave the Pirates to pitch in a smaller ballpark in the league with the DH, but money usually speaks the loudest in these situations.

8) Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Ben Scrivens had 59 saves in Oilers’ 3-0 win over San Jose Wednesday, the most saves by an NHL goalie in a regular season game since Quebec’s Ron Tugnutt had 70 saves in a 3-3 tie with the Bruins in March, 1991.

7) Bll Walton is fun to listen to on weeknight Pac-12 games; he had Arizona-Stanford Wednesday- at one point, he started a monologue about Rodin’s sculptures, then showed singer Joan Baez’ picture from her high school yearbook at Palo Alto HS, and launched into a discussion of why sacrifice is essential to success. He is fun to listen to, as long as you don’t mind occasional tangents away from the game.

6) What do the non-Olympian NHL players do during 17-day Olympic break? Going to take discipline for those guys to stay in shape for when the season resumes. It'll be almost like starting the season all over again.

5) Nebraska 60, Indiana 55-- Cornhuskers won third straight home game, rallying back from down 13 at half. Hoosiers drop to 3-5 in Big Dozen.

4) Cincinnati 69, Louisville 66-- Bearcats blew a 17-point second half lead, then rallied to stay unbeaten in AAC. Sean Kilpatrick had 28 for Cincinnati.

3) UTEP 89, Louisiana Tech 79-- Miners threw their leading scorer off team few weeks ago, have still won 10 of last 11 games, are tied for top in C-USA with Southern Miss. Tim Floyd may be shady, but he is also a terrific coach.

2) Suns 102, Pacers 94-- Goran Dragic had 28 points as Indiana lost for just second time in 23 home games this season. Phoenix is 28-18; Jeff Hornacek is looking a lot like the Coach of the Year.

1) Courage is an overused word. Want someone with courage? Try the army solider in the Middle East, the guy who diffuses bombs with no robots to help him. He might do 4-5 in one day; screw one up and he’s dead. Now that takes onions, thats real courage.

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 09:55 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Cornell at Brown
The Big Red head to Brown tonight where they are 10-0-1 ATS in their last 11 games against the Bears. Cornell is the pick (+13) according to Dunkel, which has the Bears favored by only 10. Dunkel Pick: Cornell (+13). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 817-818: Cleveland State at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 59.266; Detroit 53.018
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-1 1/2)

Game 819-820: Pennsylvania at Dartmouth (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 47.623; Dartmouth 51.619
Dunkel Line: Dartmouth by 4
Vegas Line: Dartmouth by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (-2 1/2)

Game 821-822: Princeton at Harvard (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 60.313; Harvard 61.280
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 1
Vegas Line: Harvard by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+8 1/2)

Game 823-824: Cornell at Brown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 42.555; Brown 52.537
Dunkel Line: Brown by 10
Vegas Line: Brown by 13
Dunkel Pick: Cornell (+13)

Game 825-826: Columbia at Yale (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 50.674; Yale 55.285
Dunkel Line: Yale by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Yale by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Yale (-2 1/2)

Game 827-828: Youngstown State at Oakland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 54.547; Oakland 54.349
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Oakland by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+2 1/2)

Game 829-830: Rider at St. Peter's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 51.774; St. Peter's 50.653
Dunkel Line: Rider by 1
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 1
Dunkel Pick: Rider (+1)

Game 831-832: Manhattan at Iona (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 59.841; Iona 58.958
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 1
Vegas Line: Iona by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+2 1/2)

Game 833-834: Murray State at Austin Peay (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 52.763; Austin Peay 50.780
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3 1/2)

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:18 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 31

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CLEVELAND ST (14 - 9) at DETROIT (10 - 13) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-46 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 4-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 11) at DARTMOUTH (7 - 9) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 71-41 ATS (+25.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
DARTMOUTH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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PRINCETON (12 - 3) at HARVARD (15 - 3) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PRINCETON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 70-47 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
PRINCETON is 94-67 ATS (+20.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PRINCETON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 86-118 ATS (-43.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 2-2 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
HARVARD is 2-2 straight up against PRINCETON 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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CORNELL (1 - 15) at BROWN (9 - 7) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
CORNELL is 105-67 ATS (+31.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 105-67 ATS (+31.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CORNELL is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CORNELL is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CORNELL is 63-33 ATS (+26.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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COLUMBIA (13 - 6) at YALE (7 - 9) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 108-79 ATS (+21.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (13 - 9) at OAKLAND (8 - 14) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.

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

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RIDER (10 - 9) at ST PETERS (7 - 12) - 1/31/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 45-22 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
RIDER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ST PETERS is 16-37 ATS (-24.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST PETERS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 4-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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MANHATTAN (14 - 5) at IONA (11 - 8) - 1/31/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 4-1 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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MURRAY ST (12 - 8) at AUSTIN PEAY (9 - 12) - 1/31/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 3-2 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 5-0 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:19 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 31

Cleveland State (-9) beat Detroit 73-63 Jan 8, shooting 55% inside arc with only six turnovers (+8). Vikings won six of their last eight games, but lost three of last four visits to Detroit- they're 2-2 on Horizon road, losing at Green Bay/Youngstown. Titans lost five of last seven games, but beat UIC at home Wednesday. Horizon home teams are 5-10 vs spread in games where spread was 5 or less points.

Penn won 17 of last 20 games vs Dartmouth, winning last four here by 2-12-3-10 points; Quakers are 4-11 this year but upset Princeton in their Ivy opener- they're 1-6 on road, with only win at Monmouth way back on Nov. 12. Dartmouth lost its last five games after starting 7-4 against D-I teams; their last three games were vs St John's/Harvard (2)- they've been over their heads- their best win is over #284 Jacksonville State.

Princeton is 11-3 vs D-I teams but got upset at Penn in its Ivy opener; home team won Tigers' last seven games with Harvard-- Tigers lost last three visits here by 12-3-12 points. Princeton is 1-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 3 at Butler, winning by 2 in OT over Penn State. 15-3 Harvard split its last four games, with a bad loss at FAU; they're 2-2 vs teams in top 100, beating Green Bay by 12, Vermont by 6.

Cornell is 0-15 vs D-I teams; its only win was over a D-III team- they're 13-1 in last 14 games with Brown, winning last 10 visits here, last two by 6-3 points. Only two of Cornell's 15 losses are by less than 8 points. Brown is 8-7 vs D-I teams after splitting pair with Yale last week - all seven of their losses are by single digit margins. Six of Brown's eight wins are by 10+ points.

Yale lost five of last six games, is 0-5 vs top 100 teams, with three of the five losses by 18+ points; Bulldogs won eight of last nine games against Columbia, winning last five here by 8-17-5-8-19 points. Columbia won 8 of last 9 games with only loss by 6 to St John's; Lions only lost by 9 at Michigan State- they're 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200- only one of their six losses was more than nine points.

Youngstown won four of last five games with only loss to Valparaiso by 3, but they're 2-6 on road, with only wins at teams ranked #344/#266. #166 Oakland is 8-14, but played the #8 schedule in country; they're 3-4 in league, 0-4 if they allow 76+ points, 3-0 if they allow less. Horizon home favorites of 5 or less points are 3-11 vs spread. YSU is shooting 54.6% inside arc in Horizon play, which leads the Horizon.

St Peter's (+7.5) made 31-35 from line, had only six turnovers in 77-69 win at Rider Jan 16, just its 4th win in last 17 series games, but they've lost three games in row since, by 7-17-8 points. Rider won six of its last seven visits here; they're 3-4 in last seven games, 3-3 on MAAC road, losing last road game by 16 at Manhattan. Home teams are 7-3 vs spread in MAAC games where spread was less than 3 points.

Iona won five of its last six games, with only loss by hoop to Canisius, when Gaels rallied from 20-point deficit to lead in second half. Iona won five of last seven games with Manhattan, but teams split last four games played here, where Gaels are 5-1 in MAAC play, with all five wins by 9+ points. MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 7-5 vs spread. Manhattan is 14-5 but lost two of its last three games.

Murray State (-7) beat Austin Peay 89-67 at home Jan 11, outscoring Governors 21-7 on foul line; Racers won last six series games, winning last four played here, by 16-9-12-3 points. Murray is 7-1 in OVC, 2-1 on road, winning by 4-13 points, losing at Edwardsville. Austin Peay is 1-4 in its last five games; only five of its 21 games (2-3) were vs teams ranked in the top 200.

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:22 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. HARVARD
Princeton is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Princeton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Harvard
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Harvard's last 6 games

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. SAINT PETER'S
Rider is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rider's last 9 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rider
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Peter's last 7 games when playing Rider

7:00 PM
COLUMBIA vs. YALE
Columbia is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Columbia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Yale
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Yale's last 9 games when playing at home against Columbia

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. DETROIT
Cleveland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Cleveland State
Detroit is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Cleveland State

7:00 PM
CORNELL vs. BROWN
Cornell is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brown
Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Brown is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brown's last 7 games when playing Cornell

7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. OAKLAND
Youngstown State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. DARTMOUTH
Pennsylvania is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pennsylvania's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dartmouth
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Dartmouth is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Pennsylvania

9:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. IONA
Manhattan is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Manhattan is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Iona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iona's last 5 games at home
Iona is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

9:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Murray State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Murray State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing at home against Murray State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing Murray State

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:28 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 31

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MILWAUKEE (8 - 37) at ORLANDO (12 - 35) - 1/31/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in January games this season.
ORLANDO is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (23 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 31) - 1/31/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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MEMPHIS (24 - 20) at MINNESOTA (23 - 22) - 1/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 79-58 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 52-36 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in January games this season.
MEMPHIS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 161-208 ATS (-67.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 7-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (37 - 10) at BROOKLYN (20 - 23) - 1/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-19 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-50 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 139-104 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 113-74 ATS (+31.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 39-58 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 2-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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SACRAMENTO (15 - 30) at DALLAS (26 - 21) - 1/31/2014, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (24 - 21) at DENVER (22 - 22) - 1/31/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (28 - 19) at UTAH (16 - 29) - 1/31/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-86 ATS (-37.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

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

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 27) at LA LAKERS (16 - 30) - 1/31/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:30 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 31

Hot teams
-- Grizzlies won nine of their last ten games. Minnesota won five of its last six games.
-- Thunder won their last nine games (8-1 vs spread). Brooklyn is 10-2 in its last dozen games.
-- Raptors won four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats are 5-4 in their last nine games.
-- Jazz won three of their last four home games.

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost 15 of its last 17 games. Bucks lost 21 of their last 24 games (1-6 vs spread last 7 on road).
-- Hawks are 5-7 in their last dozen games. 76ers lost six of last eight, covered one of last four.
-- Kings lost their last five games (1-3-1 vs spread). Dallas lost three of its last four games.
-- Denver lost four of its last six games.
-- Lakers lost last five games (0-3 vs spread in last three).
-- Golden State is 3-5 in its last eight games.

Series records
-- Magic won nine of last eleven games with Milwaukee.
-- 76ers lost three of last four games with Atlanta.
-- Minnesota beat Grizzlies 101-93 Dec 15, ending 11-game series skid.
-- Nets won last two games with Thunder, after losing previous seven.
-- Mavericks won 16 of last 18 games with Sacramento.
-- You're reading www.***************.com.
-- Nuggets won nine of last eleven games with Toronto.
-- Lakers won their last five games against Charlotte.
-- Warriors are 2-0 vs Utah this season: 102-88/98-87.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Orlando games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games went over the total; eight of Philly's last ten games stayed under.
-- Last eight Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Brooklyn home games went over.
-- Over is 12-1 in last thirteen Sacramento-Dallas games.
-- Seven of last nine Denver games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Utah games. Under is 4-1-1 in last six Golden State games.

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:32 AM

NBA

Friday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
Milwaukee is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
Milwaukee is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MINNESOTA
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. BROOKLYN
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

8:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Sacramento

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. DENVER
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home
Utah is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Golden State

10:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Charlotte's last 14 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
LA Lakers are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games when playing Charlotte

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:36 AM

NBA

Friday, January 31

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Nets
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Brooklyn Nets (+3.5, 198)

It wasn't long ago that the Brooklyn Nets were considered the hottest team in the NBA; now, they have to contend with the new mantle-holder as they prepare to host the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Brooklyn opened the month of January with 10 wins in their first 11 games, but hit a roadblock last time out as they dropped a stunning 104-103 decision to Toronto. The Thunder have won nine in a row, with Kevin Durant starring in each one.

The Nets will try to become the first team to hold Durant under 30 points in 3 1/2 weeks. The NBA scoring leader reeled off 33 points in a 112-95 drubbing of the Miami Heat, becoming the first NBA player with 30+ points in 12 straight games since Tracy McGrady more than 10 years earlier. Durant is averaging 38 points over the course of the streak, and has fallen short of the 30-point mark just twice in his previous 18 games overall.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), YES (Brooklyn)

LINE HISTORY: Brooklyn opened as a 3-point home underdog and has jumped to +3.5 with early money on Oklahoma City. The total has come down from 199 to 198.

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-14.0) - Nets (-7.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Thunder -4.0

KEY INJURIES: Thunder: Russell Westbrook (Out - knee). Nets: Andrei Kirilenko (Questionable - calf), Marquis Teague (Questionable - personal)

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "We knew the public would back them here, but not to this extent. We opened 3, now dealing Thunder -4 but I don’t see us going much higher than 4. We did hang what now looks to be a short number on the Thunder at -3, but the Nets are in a great spot in this game. Nets played an emotional game at Boston w/ Garnett and Pierce’s return home, only to lose their next game against the Raptors the very next night. Now they come off that loss, with 3 days of rest completely focused for this game tonight. - Peter Childs, Sportsbook.ag.

WHY BET THE THUNDER (37-10 SU, 28-19 ATS, 23-24 O/U): Durant has been typically humble despite finding himself in the hottest stretch of his career - first downplaying his marquee matchup with Miami's LeBron James, then going toe-to-toe with the multi-time MVP, who finished with 34 points in the loss. Durant averages 24.8 points in 11 career games versus the Nets.

WHY BET THE NETS (20-23 SU, 21-22 ATS, 22-19 O/U): Brooklyn opened the month with a 95-93 victory over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Brooklyn was well on its way to a critical win over Toronto - a victory that would have moved the Nets to within a half-game of the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. It was the most heartbreaking loss of what has already been a difficult season for the injury plagued Nets - and as point guard Deron Williams said afterward: "And we (had) three days to sit and think about it. And that makes it even worse."

TRENDS:

* Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Favorite is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
* Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

CONSENSUS PICKS: 80% of bets on Oklahoma City -3.5. 71% of bets on Over 198.

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 10:51 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, January 31

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ST LOUIS (36-11-0-5, 77 pts.) at CAROLINA (24-20-0-9, 57 pts.) - 1/31/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 36-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-70 ATS (+158.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 17-4 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-4 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 89-102 ATS (-48.0 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (21-27-0-8, 50 pts.) at NY RANGERS (29-23-0-3, 61 pts.) - 1/31/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-16 ATS (+22.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 178-183 ATS (-110.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 4-8 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 105-114 ATS (-66.2 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 9-5 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 9-5-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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WASHINGTON (24-22-0-8, 56 pts.) at DETROIT (23-19-0-11, 57 pts.) - 1/31/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 23-30 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-12 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 102-100 ATS (-127.1 Units) in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 2-7 ATS (-6.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-12.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 18-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-17 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-0 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-0-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (23-21-0-11, 57 pts.) at NASHVILLE (24-23-0-8, 56 pts.) - 1/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 2-9 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.
NASHVILLE is 15-10 ATS (+26.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 83-71 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 18-10 ATS (+29.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (27-19-0-9, 63 pts.) at WINNIPEG (25-25-0-5, 55 pts.) - 1/31/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 4-10 ATS (-7.6 Units) in January games this season.
VANCOUVER is 4-10 ATS (-7.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.
VANCOUVER is 68-45 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 2-0-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 31

Hot teams
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.
-- Blues/Hurricanes both won four of their last five games.
-- Winnipeg won six of its last eight games.

Cold teams
-- Islanders lost last four games, allowing 18 goals.
-- Washington lost eight of its last ten games. Red Wings are 3-5 in last eight games.
-- Nashville lost four of last six at home. Devils lost three of their last four road games.
-- Canucks lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Islanders' last six indoor games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten St Louis games.
-- Last three Detroit-Washington games went over.
-- Six of last eight Nashville games went over total.
-- Last three Vancouver games went over the total.

Series records
-- Rangers are 9-4 in last thirteen games with the Islanders.
-- Blues lost three of last four visits to Raleigh.
-- Red Wings lost their last three games with Washington.
-- Devils won three of last four games with Nashville.
-- Canucks won five of last six games with Winnipeg.

NHL

Friday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. NY RANGERS
NY Islanders are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. DETROIT
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Washington is 4-10-1 SU in its last 15 games ,when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington
Detroit is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games at home

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

8:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. WINNIPEG
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Winnipeg is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Vancouver

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NHL

Friday, January 31

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Capitals at Red Wings: What bettors need to know
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Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings (-137, 5.5)

The Detroit Red Wings hope to get one injured player back to help compensate for the loss of another when they host the Washington Capitals on Friday in the front end of a home-and-home series. Captain Henrik Zetterberg, the team leader in goals and points, has missed the last two games with an ailing back and could return to the lineup, but Johan Franzen will be sidelined until after the Olympics due to a concussion. Jimmy Howard will be back in goal after missing four games with a knee injury.

The Capitals appeared to turn a corner with back-to-back victories following a seven-game winless drought, but they took a step back with Thursday's 5-2 loss in Columbus, surrendering the first four goals of the contest. Alex Ovechkin, who leads the league with 38 goals, wound up a woeful minus-5 in the defeat. "I was today the worst player out there," Washington's captain said after the game. "I can't play like that. I have to bounce back. ... I feel bad for my team because I have to lead. But today I was bad."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, RDS2, CSN (Washington), FSN (Detroit)

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (24-22-8): Washington suffered a potentially damaging injury when defenseman Mike Green was knocked out of Thursday's game after taking a hard hit against the boards and banging his head against the glass. Green, who has a history of concussions, was motionless on the ice for several minutes before leaving with an upper-body injury and will be evaluated Friday in Detroit. The Capitals' power play, which was the best in the league for much of the season, failed on seven chances Thursday and has converted only twice in its last 25 opportunities.

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (23-19-11): Detroit is having major issues of its own on the power play, failing to cash in on four chances in a 5-0 loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday and connecting on 4-of-50 attempts this month. Part of the problem has been injuries to the team's most lethal scorers - Zetterberg, Franzen and Pavel Datsyuk - but coach Mike Babcock said their replacements need to step up their games. “I don’t care where they’re from or where they played before or how many minutes, you can do things right," Babcock said. "It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid or not.”

TRENDS:

* Capitals are 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in Red Wings last five vs. Metropolitan.
* Capitals are 2-8 in their last 10 overall.
* Red Wings are 1-4 in their last five vs. Eastern Conference.

OVERTIME:

1. Washington has won the last three meetings, including a 3-2 shootout decision in Detroit on Nov. 15.

2. Howard has won only four of his last 18 starts (4-8-6).

3. Capitals F Joel Ward scored his 14th goal Thursday, matching his total from the previous two seasons combined.

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**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 11:53 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn
The Thunder come into Brooklyn tonight riding a 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 road games. Oklahoma City is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 801-802: Milwaukee at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 108.585; Orlando 111.117
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5); Under

Game 803-804: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.667; Philadelphia 111.705
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4); Over

Game 805-806: Memphis at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 124.176; Minnesota 127.032
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Under

Game 807-808: Oklahoma City at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 126.938; Brooklyn 120.810
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-3 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Sacramento at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 117.518; Dallas 120.849
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Toronto at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 119.746; Denver 118.892
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+1); Over

Game 813-814: Golden State at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 124.751; Utah 115.868
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 202
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-5); Under

Game 815-816: Charlotte at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.391; LA Lakers 113.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 209
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+2); Over

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 11:55 AM

NHL
Dunkel

St. Louis at Carolina
The Blues head to Carolina tonight to face a Hurricanes team that is coming off a 3-0 loss at Montreal and is 4-13 in its last 17 games following a defeat by 3 or more goals. St. Louis is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Blues favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 51-52: St. Louis at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.532; Carolina 10.912
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135); Under

Game 53-54: NY Islanders at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.120; NY Rangers 11.287
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+155); Over

Game 55-56: Washington at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.003; Detroit 11.563
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-140); Over

Game 57-58: New Jersey at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.063; Nashville 10.120
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+110); Under

Game 59-60: Vancouver at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.610; Winnipeg 10.544
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-105); Under

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 03:56 PM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, January 31

ST PETERS: 4-23 ATS in home games after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread

AUSTIN PEAY: 9-0 ATS revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more

CORNELL: 39-13 ATS after a loss by 15 points or more

RIDER: 12-2 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, January 31

St Louis at Carolina, 7:05 ET
St Louis: 17-4 SU in non-conference games
Carolina: 51-64 SU in home games after a blowout loss by 3 goals or more

New York Islanders at New York Rangers, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: 11-6 SU in road games after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
NY Rangers: 9-15 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Washington at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Washington: 12-21 SU as a favorite
Detroit: 3-10 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

New Jersey at Nashville, 8:05 ET
New Jersey: 0-8 SU in road games after playing 2 consecutive road games
Nashville: 25-12 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent

Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8:35 ET
Vancouver: 6-0 SU on Friday nights
Winnipeg: 1-7 SU in home games after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, January 31

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 14-29 ATS as an underdog
Orlando: 37-25 OVER in home games

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:35 ET
Atlanta: 15-5 ATS after a game where they made 12 or more 3 point shots
Philadelphia: 5-15 ATS as a home underdog

Memphis at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Memphis: 21-9 ATS against Northwest division opponents
Minnesota: 16-5 UNDER as a home underdog

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 8:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 7-0 ATS in road games after scoring 100 points or more 5 straight game
Brooklyn: 4-14 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

Sacramento at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Sacramento: 5-14 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
Dallas: 21-9 ATS after allowing 110 points or more

Toronto at Denver, 9:05 ET
Toronto: 12-4 ATS as a road underdog
Denver: 1-8 ATS off a home loss

Golden State at Utah, 10:35 ET
Golden State: 21-10 UNDER after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite
Utah: 33-17 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 200

Charlotte at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:35 ET
Charlotte: 14-29 ATS on Friday nights
LA Lakers: 11-2 ATS in home games when playing with 2 days rest

**Udog** · 01-31-2014, 05:58 PM

NCAAB

Saturday, February 1

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Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB cheat sheet: Early games
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Wisconsin Badgers

The Buckeyes held an 11-point lead in the second half against Penn State but were doomed by missed free throws and poor defense down the stretch to drop a stunner at home and fall to 1-5 since beginning the season with 15 straight victories. Ohio State shot 28 percent from the floor in the second half Wednesday and is averaging 61.8 points over its last four contests - nearly 11 points below its season average.

The Badgers built their reputation under coach Bo Ryan on defense but have allowed an average of 71.2 points in the last five games and surrendered 43 in the second half of Wednesday’s loss to Northwestern. The offense is not holding up its end, either, and leading scorer Sam Dekker is 2-of-16 from 3-point range over the last four games. Wisconsin ranks third in the Big Ten conference in 3-point shooting at 37.3 percent.

TRENDS:

* Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last five games.
* Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.
* Over is 6-2 in Wisconsin's last eight games.
* Favorite is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.

Kentucky Wildcats at Missouri Tigers

The Wildcats are coming off an 87-82 loss at LSU in which star freshman forward Julius Randle was limited to a season-low six points on 3-of-11 shooting. Kentucky allows an average of 66.6 points but has surrendered 85.3 points in its last three losses - all on the road. Wildcats G James Young has shot 50 percent or better from the field in three straight games after failing to make half his shots in any of the previous nine contests.

The Tigers sit a game behind the Wildcats in the SEC standings and are looking at their toughest stretch of the conference slate with a trip to No. 4 Florida coming up after the Kentucky contest. Jabari Brown, Earnest Ross and Jordan Clarkson combined for 59 points in the win over Arkansas on Tuesday and did a strong job of spreading out the shots between the three. Brown leads the SEC in scoring at an average of 19.8 points

TRENDS

* Wildcats are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs. the SEC.
* Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
* Under is 7-1 in Missouri's last eight home games.
* Under is 3-0-1 in Kentucky's last four Saturday games.

Memphis Tigers at SMU Mustangs

The Tigers' four senior guards all have made major contributions during the team's four-game winning streak. Joe Jackson led Memphis with 17 points against Central Florida while Michael Dixon Jr. is 13-of-21 from the floor - 7-of-11 from beyond the arc - over the last four games. Geron Johnson (9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals during the winning streak) continues to be the "glue guy" for Memphis.

Coach Larry Brown knows basically what he is going to get from his team offensively, as the Mustangs average 71.9 points and have scored between 70-75 points in five of their last six games. Kennedy has scored in double figures in 12 straight games and has grabbed at least seven rebounds in each of those contests. Reserve forward Ben Moore has been a major factor as a freshman, shooting 72.4 percent on the season.

TRENDS

* Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games.
* Mustangs are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games.
* Under is 7-1 in Memphis' last eight games following an ATS win.
* Home team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

Baylor Bears at Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Bears entered conference action as one of the top shooting teams in the nation at 50.4 percent (while holding opponents to 38.8 percent), but those figures have shifted to 40.5 and 47.4, respectively, during their forgettable seven-game conference run. Baylor lost the turnover battle 17-6 against West Virginia and has created more than 10 takeaways only twice in league play.

Since the loss of forward Michael Cobbins to an Achilles’ injury seven games ago, the Cowboys have averaged a conference-high 22.8 fouls, mostly as a result of players sliding into unfamiliar roles. Three players (Le'Bryan Nash, Kamari Murphy and Stevie Clark) fouled out against Oklahoma, with Nash and Clark doing so in a combined 28 minutes.

TRENDS

* Bears are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 Saturday games.
* Cowboys are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a loss.
* Over is 7-2 in Oklahoma State's last nine games.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

George Mason Patriots at Saint Louis Billikens

The Patriots have struggled badly in their first year in the A-10 after having unparalleled success in the Colonial Athletic Association. Guards Byron Allen (14.2 points per game) and Sherrod Wright (14) lead a veteran backcourt that also features Patrick Holloway, who ranks fifth in the A-10 in 3-point shooting (41.9). Redshirt freshman forward Jalen Jenkins is averaging 7.1 points and 6.5 rebounds.

The Billikens do it with defense, leading the A-10 in scoring defense (58 points per game), field goal percentage defense (38.2) and 3-point percentage defense (27.6). Senior forward Dwayne Evans (15) leads the team in scoring and rebounding (6.3) while Jett also is averaging in double figures (12.6) and leads the team in assists (4.8) and steals (1.5).

TRENDS

* Patriots are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
* Billikens are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games vs. teams with losing records.
* Over is 15-5 in George Mason's last 20 road games.
* Under is 10-4 in Saint Louis' last 14 home games.

Evansville Purple Aces at Wichita State Shockers

Evansville sophomore guard D.J. Balentine, who has made 31-of-33 free throws over the last two games, leads the conference with a 23-point scoring average and has taken more than twice as many shots as any other player on the team. He has scored at least 20 points 15 times and also leads the team in assists (4.2) and 3-pointers made (51).

Wichita State's subpar showing against Chicago-based Loyola included 6-of-26 shooting in the second half that erased the joy over a well-played opening 20 minutes. Forward Cleanthony Early scored 23 points to raise his season average to 16.1 and is joined in double digits by guard Ron Baker (13.4) and VanVleet (12.8). The Shockers allow 59 points per game and have held 10 opponents under 60.

TRENDS

* Purple Aces are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games.
* Shockers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following an ATS loss.
* Under is 5-2 in Evansville's last seven games following a defeat.
* Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.

Michigan State Spartans at Georgetown Hoyas

Without Adreian Payne and fellow big man Branden Dawson, who is out for several more games with a broken hand, the Spartans have given increased minutes to forward Matt Costello and the results have been positive. Costello posted career highs in both points (11) and rebounds (12) in the win at Iowa while recording two more blocked shots to bump his average to 1.6 per game -- eighth in the Big Ten entering Thursday.

A dismal slide for the Hoyas continued with a 65-60 loss at home to No. 9 Villanova on Monday, which saw Georgetown lose another player to suspension in the form of center Moses Ayegba, who was banned one game for an NCAA violation. Senior guard Markel Starks has done his best to shoulder the load, averaging 23 points over the last three games while ranking third in minutes played during Big East games (38.9).

TRENDS

* Spartans are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games.
* Hoyas are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win.
* Under is 4-0 in Michigan State's last four games vs. Big East foes.
* Over is 4-1 in Georgetown's last five neutral-site games.

Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators

The Aggies come in on a four-game losing skid punctuated by an 80-52 laugher at the hands of South Carolina on Wednesday night. Texas A&M was a disaster offensively in that one, shooting just 35.6 percent from the field while hitting on 4-of-16 3-point attempts and 16-of-29 free-throw opportunities. Junior guard Jamal Jones (11.7) is the only player averaging in double figures, but shoots just 37.4 percent from the field.

The Gators bounced back nicely from back-to-back narrow victories over Auburn and Alabama, trouncing Tennessee 67-41 and following that up with a double-digit victory at Mississippi State. Casey Prather's 16 points paced the win over the Bulldogs, as Florida prevailed despite shooting 6-of-20 from beyond the arc and 8-of-19 from the line. Prather (16.7 ppg) leads a balanced attack for the Gators, who have won 12 straight.

TRENDS

* Aggies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
* Gators are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss.
* Under is 7-0 in Texas A&M's last seven games following a loss of more than 20 points.
* Under is 21-7-1 in Florida's last 29 games.

Villanova Wildcats at Temple Owls

Since losing to Creighton by 28 points, Villanova has snuck past the Golden Eagles in overtime before holding off the Hoyas on Monday. The Wildcats are one of the nation's most balanced teams, with four players averaging between 10.2 and 15.1 points, five players chipping in between 4.0 and 5.9 rebounds and eight players averaging at least one assist.

Owls coach Fran Dunphy recently chatted about the importance of unselfish play with point guard Will Cummings, who responded with 21 points and eight assists against Rutgers. One of Cummings' top options on the kick-outs is swingman Dalton Pepper (18 points per game), who has made nearly half of the Owls' 3-pointers this season.

TRENDS

* Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.
* Owls are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. Big East opponents.
* Over is 18-7-1 in Temple's last 26 Saturday games.
* Villanova is 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings.

Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Longhorns

Jayhawks star Andrew Wiggins is 18-of-29 shooting over the past two outings and finally displaying the ability to take over games. He struggled with the adjustment early in the season but is now settling in to average a team-best 16.5 points as one of four double-digit scorers. Center Joel Embiid has been the team’s top player most of the season and averages 11.4 points, a team-best 7.6 rebounds and has 54 blocks.

The Longhorns have thrived behind a balanced attack in which four players average in double digits after they were expected to experience a second straight down campaign. Forward Jonathan Holmes averages a team-best 12.9 points, following by guard Javan Felix (12.2), guard Isaiah Taylor (11.7) and center Cameron Ridley (11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 48 blocks).

TRENDS

* Jayhawks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games.
* Longhorns are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games.
* Over is 4-0 in Kansas' last four games vs. the Big 12.
* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Oklahoma Sooners at Iowa State Cyclones

The Sooners are the only team in the country to use the same starting lineup in every game and have all five of those players scoring at least 10 points per game. Ryan Spangler is averaging 13.2 points and 13.5 rebounds over his last six games, beginning with his 16-point, 15-rebound effort in the first meeting against Iowa State. Oklahoma has scored at least 80 points in 14 games.

Two common themes have emerged in the Cyclones’ four losses: below-average 3-point shooting and rebounding margin. Iowa State has converted 37.2 percent beyond the arc in its victories and enjoyed a plus-3.1 advantage on the glass in its wins, but has shot 28.4 percent from long range and been outrebounded by 7.8 boards in its setbacks. Melvin Ejim leads the conference with 27 career double-doubles.

TRENDS

* Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last five Saturday games.
* Cyclones are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 home games.
* Over is 8-0 in Iowa State's last eight home games vs. teams with winning road records.
* Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.

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