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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:14 AM

Armadillo:Thursday's six-pack

-- Pacers 84, Heat 83-- Indiana has a two-game lead for #1 seed in East.

-- 31-39 Atlanta Hawks still have a two-game lead for the 8th/last playoff splot in the East. They're 31-39. Amazing.

-- Dallas is 43-29 and right now would miss the playoffs. Oy.

-- SMU 67, Cal 65-- Trip to NYC will help Mustangs' recruiting.

-- Florida State 78, Louisiana Tech 75-- Will Michael White leave Tech?

-- Siena 61, Illinois State 49-- Saints face Fresno State in CBI final.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Random stuff on another cold day

13) So Steve Masiello never graduated from college; and South Florida pulled its job offer to him. Masiello never resigned from Manhattan, which puts the Jaspers in a weird position- do they bring him back, or fire him with cause, let him go after another job? He'd probably leave next year, anyway.

12) What would you do if you ran Manhattan? Masiello is a good coach, but he obviously has no intention of being at Manhattan long-term, and he lied on his resume, which to me isn't a huge deal, but its not nothing. Tough call.

11) Meanwhile, USF paid Stan Heath $1.5M to go away, then they paid a search committee $60,000 to find a new candidate, leaked that they hired the candidate before the background check was done, and now look stupid and are without a coach. No wonder they never win.

11) This is similar to the George O’Leary debacle at Notre Dame, when no one in administration had the onions to stand up and say the guy is a very good coach and despite making this mistake, he is our coach going forward. The world has become too politically correct. Now we’ll see who they hire; wonder if this eliminates the rest of the Pitino coaching tree.

10) If I'm the AD at Wake Forest, I call Manhattan, offer to take Masiello off their hands; they won't hire a better coach than him, then make sure he gets his diploma, the way Eddie Jordan is at Rutgers. Problem solved.

9) Baseball season starting Monday will be like seeing old friends again for the first time in six months; the MLB Extra Innings package is some of the best money I spend all year.

Looking forward to watching the A’s every night, but also enjoy broadcast crews with Arizona, the Mets, Marlins, Royals, Padres and Giants. With Avasail Garcia/Jose Abreu on my fantasy team, going to have to learn to like Hawk Harrelson again, too; either that or hit the mute button and play music.

8) Will be interesting if Phil Jackson decides the Knicks’ best course going forward is without Carmelo Anthony and his 23-44 career playoff record.

7) Ralph Wilson paid $25,000 for the Buffalo Bills in 1959; they’re worth around $800M now. Will be a sad day if the next owner of the team moves them out of western New York.

6) Mavericks beat Oklahoma City in OT Tuesday night; Thunder was +13 in the 27:00 Derek Fisher was on the floor, -22 in the 26:00 he was on the bench. Nick Collison (+5) was the only other Thunder player who was plus in the game.

5) Over last three NCAA tournaments, #1 seeds are 5-5 SU in this round, 2-8 vs spread.

4) Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan is 1-4 in this round, with underdogs covering all five games; his lone win was over NC State nine years ago.

3) Three SEC teams that made the NCAAs are 7-0, which has SEC fans chirping; however their four teams in the NIT all lost in second round. Not as important, but it shows the lack of depth the league has.

2) Bryce Harper got thrown out of a spring training game Wednesday for arguing a call at first base on a grounder he hit to second. I’m guessing that instant replay will result in less ejections, right?

1) Thursday's circus will be Johnny Manziel's pro day at Texas A&M; hell, George W Bush is going to be there. ESPN might implode today. LOL

**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:15 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Game 809-810: UCLA vs. Florida (9:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 68.175; Florida 77.170
Dunkel Line: Florida by 9; 129
Vegas Line: Florida by 4 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-4 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Dayton vs. Stanford (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 62.336; Stanford 68.385
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 6; 136
Vegas Line: Stanford by 3; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-3); Over

Game 813-814: Baylor vs. Wisconsin (7:47 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 74.404; Wisconsin 74.310
Dunkel Line: Even; 140
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 3 1/2; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+3 1/2); Over

Game 815-816: San Diego State vs. Arizona (10:17 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 68.836; Arizona 78.112
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 9 1/2; 117
Vegas Line: Arizona by 7 1/2; 122
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-7 1/2); Under

Game 817-818: Towson at Murray State (10:17 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 54.903; Murray State 60.713
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 6; 144
Vegas Line: Murray State by 4; 147
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-4); Under

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Game 875-876: Connecticut vs. Iowa State (7:27 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 69.610; Iowa State 72.616
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 3; 152
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 1 1/2; 146
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-1 1/2); Over

Game 877-878: Michigan State vs. Virginia (9:57 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 71.838; Virginia 73.158
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 1 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 2; 127
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+2); Under

Game 879-880: Tennessee at Michigan (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 70.456; Michigan 76.396
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 6; 142
Vegas Line: Michigan by 2 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-2 1/2); Over

Game 881-882: Kentucky vs. Louisville (9:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 71.430; Louisville 73.049
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 1 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Louisville by 4 1/2; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+4 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:15 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 27

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UCLA (28 - 8) vs. FLORIDA (34 - 2) - 3/27/2014, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
UCLA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
UCLA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
UCLA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
UCLA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UCLA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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DAYTON (25 - 10) vs. STANFORD (23 - 12) - 3/27/2014, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DAYTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DAYTON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DAYTON is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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BAYLOR (26 - 11) vs. WISCONSIN (28 - 7) - 3/27/2014, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 120-87 ATS (+24.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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SAN DIEGO ST (31 - 4) vs. ARIZONA (32 - 4) - 3/27/2014, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 92-63 ATS (+22.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST 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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TOWSON ST (25 - 10) at MURRAY ST (20 - 11) - 3/27/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
MURRAY ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MURRAY ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
MURRAY ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
MURRAY ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
MURRAY ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
TOWSON ST is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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Friday, March 28

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CONNECTICUT (28 - 8) vs. IOWA ST (28 - 7) - 3/28/2014, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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MICHIGAN ST (28 - 8) vs. VIRGINIA (30 - 6) - 3/28/2014, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in March games since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE (24 - 12) vs. MICHIGAN (27 - 8) - 3/28/2014, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 102-69 ATS (+26.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in March games this season.

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

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KENTUCKY (26 - 10) vs. LOUISVILLE (31 - 5) - 3/28/2014, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 42-30 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-1 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:15 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 27

UCLA vs. Florida, 9:45 ET
UCLA: 7-0 ATS in all tournament games
Florida: 0-6 ATS after a combined score of 110 points or less

Dayton vs. Stanford, 7:15 ET
Dayton: 8-2 ATS as an underdog
Stanford: 48-21 UNDER after scoring 60 points or less

Baylor vs. Wisconsin, 7:45 ET
Baylor: 8-1 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread
Wisconsin: 11-3 OVER after having won 8 or more of their last 10

San Diego State vs. Arizona, 10:15 ET
San Diego State: 10-2 ATS on road when playing only their 2nd game in a week
Arizona: 6-15 ATS on road after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers

Fri. March, 28

Connecticut vs. Iowa State, 7:25 ET
Connecticut: 14-4 ATS as a neutral court underdog of 6 points or less
Iowa State: 2-9 ATS after 2 or more consecutive over

Michigan State vs. Virginia, 9:55 ET
Michigan State: 12-4 ATS in road games after playing a game as favorite
Virginia: 26-46 ATS in March games

Tennessee vs. Michigan, 7:15 ET
Tennessee: 32-52 ATS in all tournament games
Michigan: 19-8 ATS in a post-season tournament game

Kentucky vs. Louisville, 9:45 ET
Kentucky: 8-2 UNDER when the total is 130 to 139.5
Louisville: 7-0 ATS as a neutral court favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:16 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 27

Thursday's NCAA games
Dayton-Stanford is just the second 10-11 seed game ever; VCU upset Florida State 72-71 in OT (+4.5) in the other one three years ago. Flyers won their two games last weekend by total of three points; they split a pair of tilts with Pac-12 teams this season, beating Cal by 18 on Maui (Solomon didn't play for Cal) then lost at home to Pac-12 doormat USC. Dayton won 12 of last 14 games overall. Stanford won five of its last six games, allowing 55 ppg in pair of upset wins last week.

Wisconsin is 15-0 out of conference this year; Badgers are 11-2 in last 13 games overall- they beat West Va by 7 in only game vs Big X opponent. Ryan is 1-4 in regional semifinal games, with only win in '05; underdogs covered all five of those games. Baylor won 12 of last 14 games, beating Nebraska of Big Dozen in first round. #2 seeds are 5-8-1 vs spread in their last 14 regional semis. Since 2006, there have been only six 2-6 seed games in this round; underdogs were 4-1-1 vs spread in those games.

Billy Donovan won his last six regional semifinal games, covering five of them; Gators are 23-4 in last 27 NCAA tournament games- they've won 28 games in row, with last loss Dec 2 at UConn. Over last three years, #1 seeds are 2-8 vs spread in this round, 5-5 SU. UCLA won its last five games, four by 17+ points; they lost 80-71 at Missouri of SEC back in December, beat Alabama by 8 at home. Last 14 times a #4 seed played a #1 seed in this round, #4 seeds went 10-4 against the spread.

Arizona (-3.5) won 69-60 at San Diego State Nov 14, holding Aztecs to 36% from floor, but Ashley played/Polee didn't that night. Wildcats are 9-2 in last 11 games- they held Weber/Gonzaga to 60 ppg last weekend. Over last three years, #1 seeds are 2-8 vs spread in this round, 5-5 SU. Last 14 times a #4 seed played a #1 seed in this round, #4 seeds went 10-4 against the spread. Aztecs played 13-14 seeds last week, which is a help in advancing; they beat Washington by 7 in another Pac-12 game.

Other game
Towson State won nine of last ten games, winning last five on road, with wins by 3-6 points in this tournament. Tigers are 3-6 vs top 150 teams. Murray State started season 5-7, is 15-4 since- they've won 12 in a row at home since losing to Middle Tennessee in November. Racers are 1-6 against top 150 teams.

Friday's NCAA games
Over last 12 years, there have been four regional semifinal games with a 2-11 matchup; 2-seed won all four games, covering three. Tennessee won eight of last nine games, with only loss by 7 to Florida in SEC tourney; its 87-52 win over Virginia Dec 30 looks even better now. Michigan won nine of its last ten games; they're #6 in country, making 39.8% of its 3's, but this game is in a dome, which sometimes hurts shooters. Both sides here are in bottom 30 in country in tempo. Vols have experience edge.

Madison Square Garden will be home court for UConn, which played in Big East tourney there every year until this year. Napier injured his shin against Villanova, returned to court late in game, unsure if leg will be an issue here. Iowa State is without Niang, its best player; they made 12-26 from arc in win over UNC Sunday. Cyclones beat UConn 77-64 in 2012 NCAA tourney game. Over last 13 years, there were five 3-7 seed games in this round; underdog covered three of those five games.

Kentucky (+1.5) beat Louisville 73-66 at home Dec 28, in brickfest that saw teams go 9-40 from arc, 30-52 on foul line. This is the #1 rivalry in college hoop; teams aren't in same league but in same state. Cards won by 3 in LY's game, after losing twice to Kentucky year before, including 69-61 loss in national semis, Pitino's only loss in last 13 tourney games. Louisville won seven games in a row overall, 14 of last 15. Wildcats beat Wichita Sunday, their best effort of season; they've won four of last five, have also won eight straight NCAA tourney games and 15 of last 17.

Izzo coached against Tony Bennett's dad when he was at Wisconsin; he beat Badgers 53-41 in national semis in 2000, when Spartans won title. State won last five games, beating 13/12 seeds last week to get here; they split pair with ACC teams, losing at UNC, beating Va Tech. Virginia lost by 10 to Wisconsin in its only Big Dozen game; they play 6th-slowest pace in country. Izzo is 7-4 in this round, but got eliminated in regional semis last two years, by Louisville/Duke. Over last three years, #1 seeds are 2-8 vs spread in this round, 5-5 SU. Last 14 times a #4 seed played a #1 seed in this round, #4 seeds went 10-4 against the spread.

**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:16 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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Trend Report
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7:15 PM
DAYTON vs. STANFORD
No trends available
Stanford is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Stanford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:47 PM
BAYLOR vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 6 games
Wisconsin is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games

8:00 PM
TOWSON vs. MURRAY STATE
Towson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Towson is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Murray State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Murray State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

9:45 PM
UCLA vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games

10:17 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. ARIZONA
No trends available
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing San Diego State

Friday, March 28

7:15 PM
TENNESSEE vs. MICHIGAN
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games
Michigan is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

7:27 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games

9:45 PM
KENTUCKY vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisville's last 6 games
Louisville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kentucky

9:57 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
Virginia is 17-5-1 ATS in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia's last 7 games

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:16 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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Thursday's Sweet 16 betting cheat sheet
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(11) Dayton Flyers vs. (10) Stanford Cardinal (-3, 132.5)

The Flyers put together a pair of dramatic wins in the opening weekend, scraping by Ohio State by one point in the second round and taking out Syracuse 55-53 in the round of 32. The Flyers held Syracuse to 0-of-10 from 3-point range in the round of 32 and will attempt to control the perimeter again against the Cardinal, who could not connect from long range in their 60-57 win over Kansas on Sunday.

The Cardinal did not need the 3-point shot against the Jayhawks because Dwight Powell, who was held without a field goal in the first game of the tournament, stepped up with 15 points on the inside.Stanford is gunning for its first trip to a regional final since 2001.

TRENDS:

* Dayton is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games overall.
* Stanford is 6-0-1 ATS in its last seven non-conference games.
* Under is 6-1 in Stanford's last seven non-conference games.

(6) Baylor Bears vs. (2) Wisconsin Badgers (-3.5, 136.5)

The Bears, who rank 24th in the nation in rebounding, have dominated the boards by a combined margin of 69-47 in their two games and will be facing a Badgers team that ranks 261st on the glass. Wisconsin also will have to keep an eye on Baylor's guards from the perimeter, as Brady Heslip and Kenny Chery are a combined 9-of-19 from 3-point range in the tournament.

All five of the Badgers' starters average between 9.2 and 13.6 points and all five have made at least 30 3-pointers this season. Ben Brust is their top long-range threat with 89 3-pointers, giving him a school-record 228 for his career, and Josh Gasser is their best percentage shooter, nailing 45.6 percent of his 103 long-range attempts. Junior point guard Traevon Jackson has averaged 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in the tournament.

TRENDS:

* Baylor is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.
* Wisconsin is 5-0 ATS in its last five non-conference games.
* Over is 5-1 in Wisconsin's last six games overall.

(4) UCLA Bruins vs. (1) Florida Gators (-4.5, 137)

Guard Jordan Adams averages a team-high 17.4 points for the Bruins, who are averaging 81.5 points and 17.3 assists.Forward Tony Parker is shooting 9-of-13 from the field in two tournament games for the Bruins, who have won five straight since a stunning 18-point loss to Washington State in the regular-season finale.

The Gators, who rank second in the nation in defensive efficiency, returned to form against Pittsburgh after a lackluster 67-55 win over 16th-seeded Albany in the second round. If the Gators can slow down the Bruins, they figure to have an advantage in the frontcourt with forward Will Yeguete and SEC defensive player of the year Patric Young leading the way.

TRENDS:

* UCLA is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games vs. the SEC.
* Florida is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games overall.
* Under is 6-0 in UCLA's last six non-conference games.

(4) San Diego State Aztecs vs. (1) Arizona Wildcats (-7.5, 122)

Sixth man Dwayne Polee II (8.4 points) has provided a huge boost to his offensively challenged team over the past month and scored 15 points in each of the NCAA tournament victories against New Mexico State and North Dakota State. Polee’s progress is startling – he has earned the nickname “Trampolee” for his leaping ability and highlight dunks – when you factor in that coach Steve Fisher didn’t even insert him into the game during the November loss to Arizona.

Forward Aaron Gordon (12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds) is expected to enter the NBA draft once his freshman season is over and he put together back-to-back solid outings in NCAA tournament victories over Weber State and Gonzaga. Gordon averaged 17 points and seven rebounds and made 15-of-21 shots in the two victories while continuing to be a splendid complement to guard Nick Johnson (16.3 points this season), the Pac-12 Player of the Year.

TRENDS:

* San Diego State is 6-2 ATS in its last eight neutral site games.
* Arizona is 7-1 ATS in its last eight NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings.

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:17 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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NCAA West Regional betting news and notes: Badgers can bust BU zone
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No. 4 San Diego State Aztecs vs. No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (-7.5, 122)

These teams look different than they did when they meet way back in November. Arizona is without standout forward Brandon Ashley, who broke his foot in Febraury, and SDSU has Dwaynne Polee II, who didn’t play in that first meeting with the Wildcats.

Polee II (8.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg) has since been named Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year, and he’s posted double-digit scoring in five of his last seven games, including the last four in a row. On the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, he had 15 points and six boards in both a 73-69 overtime win against No. 13 seed New Mexico State last Thursday and a 63-44 rout of Cinderella No. 12 seed North Dakota State Saturday. The Aztecs covered in both games.

Sean Miller’s troops were ridiculously effective at creating turnovers and consolidating them into instant points against Gonzaga in the Round of 32. Arizona scored on nine of Gonzaga’s first 11 turnovers, going a perfect 7 for 7 for 14 points on the first seven turnovers, en route to a 47-34 halftime lead. In the second half, the Wildcats kept up the pressure and finished the game scoring 17 times off 22 turnovers in an 84-61 rout as 7.5-point favorites.

No. 6 Baylor Bears vs. No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers (-3.5, 136.5)

Baylor’s 85-55 blowout of No. 3 seed Creighton as a 3.5-point underdog was impressive. But the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jeff Potrykus thinks Wisconsin (28-7 SU, 19-16 ATS) might be better suited to solve a 1-3-1 zone defense that confounded the Bluejays. The Bears held Creighton to just 20.8 percent from 3-point range (5 of 24).

“The Bluejays passed on too many open midrange shots, something UW freshman Nigel Hayes (7.9 ppg, 52 percent shooting) doesn't do, and rarely used pass and shot fakes on the perimeter or in the lane against (Baylor 7-foot-1 sophomore center Isaiah) Austin (who averages 3.2 blocks per game),” writes Potrykus.

The Bears are hardly in unfamiliar territory, having reached the Elite Eight in both 2010 and 2012. There are three teams in the Sweet 16 that Baylor has already faced this year, and the Bears have beaten all three of them. Baylor nabbed non-conference wins over Dayton (67-66 giving 3.5 points) and Kentucky (67-62 getting 4.5 points), both on neutral courts, and took one of three meetings with the Cyclones, 74-61 as a 3-point home chalk, on March 4.

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:17 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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NCAA South Regional betting news and notes: An upset Bruin?
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No. 1 Florida Gators vs. No. 4 UCLA Bruins (+4.5, 137)

The Gators defense will face its toughest test of the tournament against a Bruins team averaging 81.5 points per game. And to Florida head coach Billy Donovan, it isn't just how much UCLA scores - it's how the Bruins do it. "Those guys do a tremendous job of getting out in transition and running," Donovan told the Gainesville Sun. "They're a tremendous running team and a tremendous passing team." UCLA averages 17.2 assists per game, fifth in the nation.

The Bruins, meanwhile, are expecting Florida to look a lot like the Arizona Wildcats team UCLA faced in the Pac-12 tournament. Bruins head coach Steve Alford says the Gators' penchant for running ball screens and pressing relentlessly is a similar strategy to that employed by the Wildcats, who own the No. 1 seed in the West Region. UCLA upended Arizona 75-71 to win the Pac-12 title, committing just eight turnovers while dishing out 16 assists.

No. 11 Dayton Flyers vs. No. 10 Stanford Cardinal (-3, 132.5)

The Dayton duo of Dyshawn Pierre and Devin Oliver combines to shoot better than 39 percent from 3-point range, and will need to be just as good or better with the Flyers facing a significant size disadvantage up front. Dayton's up-tempo offense could make things difficult for a Stanford team that struggles defending in transition - the Cardinal are ranked in the 37th percentile nationally in that category, according to stats provided by Synergy.

Stanford may need some different tricks than the ones it used in its opening two victories. Dayton's long-range shooters poked massive holes in Syracuse's zone defense, and will do the same to the Cardinal if they don't close out. Another concern for a Stanford team that plays its starters more than just about any Division I team: the Dayton bench can score in bunches, as evidenced by its 52 reserve points in a Nov. 27 win over the Pac-12's California Bears.

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:18 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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Take it or leave it? Capping NCAA Sweet 16 rematches
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When San Diego State and Arizona met back in November, neither team was thinking that non-conference clash would be a preview to this week’s Sweet 16 matchup.

The same goes for Louisville and Kentucky, who assumed their next meeting could be a lot deeper in the tournament when they had their annual battle just before the New Year.

Fast forward to March, and these teams are staring down a familiar foe with two regular season rematches on this week’s NCAA tournament schedule. And even though those first meetings happened some time ago – and these four teams have evolved – it’s worth looking back to see what bettors can leave and take from those initial games.

San Diego State vs. Arizona Wildcats

First meeting: Arizona 69, San Diego State 60

What to take: Not a lot of 3-pointers

Neither Arizona nor San Diego State depend on the 3-pointer. The Wildcats are 14 for 32 from beyond the arc in the tournament so far, but only make 5.2 triples per game.

The Aztecs hit fewer, knocking down just 4.8 3-pointers per game, and are 13 for 33 from distance in the tournament. They combined to shoot 24 total 3-pointers in that November meeting, making only seven.

“I wouldn't expect anything different in the rematch as Arizona only scores 22.1 percent of their points from beyond the arc while San Diego State only scores 21.3 percent of their points from 3-point land,” says Covers Expert Steve Merril.

What to leave: Wildcats’ rebounding

Arizona dominated the boards in the win over San Diego State, out-rebounding the Aztecs 36-23, including 11 offensive rebounds.

Six of those defensive boards came from forward Brandon Ashley, who added six points in the victory. Ashley averaged 11.5 points and just under six rebounds before suffering a season-ending foot injury in early February.

“They haven't been nearly as good of a rebounding team since Ashley got hurt, and I don't expect another plus-13 margin for the Wildcats on the boards,” says professional handicapper Teddy Covers.

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals

First meeting: Kentucky 73, Louisville 66

What to take: Kentucky’s physicality

The Wildcats have a distinct physical edge over the Cardinals, and it showed in this earlier clash. Kentucky controlled the glass – 40-33 in rebounding with 13 offensive boards – and was able to muscle for points in the paint.

The deciding mismatch was in the backcourt, where UK’s bigger guards bullied UL’s star PG Russ Smith. Kentucky’s guard trio of the Harrisons – Andrew and Aaron - and James Young combined for 46 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists.

“Russ Smith - the heart and soul of Louisville's team - had a rough game,” says Teddy Covers. “0-fer from 3-point range and just 5 for 10 from the free-throw line with four turnovers.”

What to leave: Low-scoring final

Neither team shot the ball well in their first meeting in Lexington on December 28, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying.

The Wildcats tossed up 62 shots – making 27 (43.5 percent) – while the Cardinals attempted 58 field goals, hitting 23 (39.7 percent). They were especially cold from outside, shooting a combined 9 for 40.

“That game was low scoring but it was played at a decent pace, with 72 possessions,” says Merril. “The game should have been much higher scoring than it was.”

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 07:20 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 27

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NCAA tournament biggest betting mismatches: Sweet 16
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals (-4, 138.5)

Wildcats’ big backcourt vs. Cardinals’ small guards

Kentucky has an NBA-ready backcourt with three guards – Andrew and Aaron Harrison and James Young – all standing 6-foot-6. That backcourt trio has produced 39.4 points per game – over 52 percent of the Wildcats total offense.

That was the case when UK took down Louisville in late December. The Harrisons and Young combined for 46 of Kentucky’s 73 points. The Cardinals starting backcourt features 5-foot-11 Chris Jones and 6-foot Russ Smith, and has 6-foot-1 Terry Rozier and 6-foot-5 Wayne Blackshear coming off the bench. Smith scored 19 points in the loss to UK but battled for every one of those points.

Dayton Flyers vs. Stanford Cardinal (-3, 132.5)

Flyers’ depth vs. Cardinal’s short bench

One of the key reasons Dayton was able to withstand Syracuse in the Round of 32 was the Flyers’ ability to dig deep down the bench and get quality production from their reserves. Head coach Archie Miller went with an 11-man rotation and got 14 points, three assists, and eight rebounds from his reserves. Getting his starters a blow isn’t anything new to Miller, who has constantly called upon his bench to step up this season.

Stanford doesn’t have that luxury. The Cardinal only look to one or two reserves to shoulder any serious minutes, using four players off the pine in the win over Kansas but just one of them – John Gage – logging any real time (17 minutes, four points). At this point in the tournament, with compressed games, travel time and the draining media blitz, teams need a little reserve in the tank.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Tennessee Volunteers (+2.5, 134)

Wolverines’ 3-point shooting vs. Volunteers’ interior defense

Much has been made of Tennessee’s defense during this improbable run to the Sweet 16. The Volunteers have limited their three NCAA opponents to 65 points per game (season lows for each Iowa, UMass and Mercer), thanks in part to their length and ability to pack the paint and limit second-chance looks. But, UT faces a completely new breed of foe in the Sweet 16.

Michigan has the shooting touch from outside to stretch the Vols defense, coming into the Round of 16 as the best 3-point shooting team left in the tournament, knocking down 39.8 percent of their attempts (sixth in the country) and averaging 8.6 3-pointers made a game. Tennessee’s opponents were nowhere near as lethal as Michigan, combining to shoot just 15 for 49 (30.6%) over those three games. The Vols also didn’t see any teams as sharp as the Wolverines from beyond in arc in SEC play.

UCLA Bruins vs. Florida Gators (-4.5, 137)

Bruins’ fear of Florida vs. Gators’ mental edge

Bruins backers have been preparing for the worst since Selection Sunday when it was revealed UCLA would be joining No. 1 overall seed Florida in the South Regional. There is a history of violence between these two college hoops powers, a one-sided history in which Florida continually dashes the Bruins’ national title hopes.

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke explored the recent dealings between UCLA and Florida, in which the Gators have eliminated the Bruins three times in the past eight NCAA tournaments by a combined 34 points in those games. Florida dropped UCLA in the national title game, the Final Four and the Round of 32 in that span and comes into Thursday’s Sweet 16 meeting with a decisive mental edge.

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 08:34 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Boston
The Bruins play host to Chicago tonight with the Blackhawks carrying a 1-4 record in their last 5 road games. Boston is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Game 51-52: Los Angeles at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.407; Pittsburgh 11.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Phoenix at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.684; New Jersey 11.557
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Over

Game 55-56: Montreal at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.976; Detroit 10.860
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+100); Over

Game 57-58: Chicago at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.729; Boston 13.128
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145); Under

Game 59-60: Carolina at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.664; Florida 10.534
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-110); Under

Game 61-62: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.167; Tampa Bay 10.225
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+180); Over

Game 63-64: Buffalo at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.708; Nashville 10.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+170); Over

Game 65-66: Minnesota at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.473; St. Louis 12.980
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-210); Under

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.009; Colorado 11.295
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+155); Under

Game 69-70: Winnipeg at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 10.537; San Jose 12.122
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-240); Over

**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 08:35 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 27

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LOS ANGELES (42-25-0-6, 90 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (46-21-0-5, 97 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 13-5 ATS (+7.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 62-82 ATS (-33.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES 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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PHOENIX (35-26-0-12, 82 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (31-28-0-13, 75 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 19-13 ATS (+34.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (41-26-0-7, 89 pts.) at DETROIT (33-25-0-14, 80 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 9-17 ATS (-12.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 2-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (42-16-0-15, 99 pts.) at BOSTON (49-17-0-6, 104 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 14-17 ATS (-14.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 5-11 ATS (-8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 49-23 ATS (+16.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 37-17 ATS (+5.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in March games this season.
BOSTON is 20-6 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 347-332 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (31-32-0-9, 71 pts.) at FLORIDA (27-38-0-8, 62 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 13-33 ATS (+49.7 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 142-166 ATS (+331.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 162-186 ATS (-64.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 277-322 ATS (+669.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 139-177 ATS (-70.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-5 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 7-5-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (28-35-0-9, 65 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (39-24-0-9, 87 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 3-9 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 276-356 ATS (+745.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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BUFFALO (20-44-0-8, 48 pts.) at NASHVILLE (31-31-0-11, 73 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 20-52 ATS (+100.9 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-23 ATS (+41.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 8-26 ATS (+43.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 3-15 ATS (+23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 91-82 ATS (+184.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.4 Units) in home games in March games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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MINNESOTA (37-25-0-11, 85 pts.) at ST LOUIS (49-16-0-7, 105 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 49-23 ATS (+77.5 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-3 ATS (+15.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-11 ATS (+7.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-2 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 8-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (34-30-0-10, 78 pts.) at COLORADO (45-21-0-6, 96 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 34-40 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 10-22 ATS (+34.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 3-15 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-27 ATS (+79.3 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-12 ATS (+3.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 19-6 ATS (+10.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 25-9 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 13-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 142-107 ATS (+249.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLORADO is 95-102 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-1 (+8.4 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)

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WINNIPEG (32-32-0-9, 73 pts.) at SAN JOSE (47-18-0-9, 103 pts.) - 3/27/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 18-15 ATS (+35.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WINNIPEG is 22-13 ATS (+36.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-15 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-24 ATS (-26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 2-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-27-2014, 08:37 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 27

Hot teams
-- Bruins won 12 of their last 13 games. Chicago won three of last four.
-- Coyotes won six of their last nine games.
-- Los Angeles won its last four games, allowing seven goals.
-- Canadiens won six of their last seven games.
-- Islanders won three of their last four games.
-- St Louis won five of its last seven games.
-- Canucks won four of their last five games.
-- San Jose won 12 of its last 17 games.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost four of their last six games.
-- Penguins lost five of their last seven games.
-- Detroit lost its last two games, 4-3ot/4-2.
-- Islanders lost last two games, in SO/OT after winning previous five.
-- Panthers lost seven of their last ten games. Carolina lost four of its last six.
-- Minnesota lost five of its last seven games.
-- Nashville lost its last six home games. Buffalo lost nine of its last ten games.
-- Avalanche lost three of their last four games.
-- Winnipeg lost eight of its last ten games.

Totals
-- Eight of last nine Chicago games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight New Jersey games went over total.
-- Under is 8-3-2 in last thirteen King games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Detroit's last four games.
-- Eight of last nine Tampa Bay games went over.
-- Four of last five Carolina games stayed under total.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Minnesota games.
-- Five of last six Buffalo games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Vancouver games went over total.
-- Five of last six San Jose games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Bruins lost last four games with Chicago.
-- Coyotes won five of last seven games with New Jersey.
-- Kings lost six of last seven games with Pittsburgh.
-- Red Wings won six of last eight games with Montreal.
-- Islanders won four of last five games with Tampa Bay.
-- Hurricanes won four of last five games with Florida.
-- Blues won their last eight games with Minnesota.
-- Predators won three of last four games with Buffalo.
-- Canucks won 14 of last 16 games with Colorado.
-- Sharks won four of last five games with Winnipeg.

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