Sunday's WNBA Trends and Indexes - 8/23

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, August 23

Good Luck on day #235 of 2015!

NOTE: As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Giants 22, Jaguars 12-- Eli Manning was 4-14 passing, Ryan Nassib 19-35.

-- Patriots 26, Saints 24-- Garoppolo has thrown 63 passes in two games.

-- Rookie kicker Josh Lambo drilled a game-winning field goal that might've been good from 60-65 yards as the Chargers won 22-19 in Arizona.

-- Rookie QB Philip Sims looked sharp for the Cardinals; he bounced around some in college, but looked poised and in control last night

-- Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh might have the yips; he's already missed a PAT and a few field goals this summer.

-- Raiders' DB Charles Woodson is starting his 18th year in the NFL-- wow!!!

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday......

13) My #1 pet peeve with the NFL; teams don't have to suit up three QBs, so if they suit up two and one gets hurt early in a game, that ruins the quality of the game, since they cannot risk the #2 QB getting hurt. Happened tot he Texans couple of years ago and all they did the rest of the game was run the ball.

NFL teams are worth around $1B each; how about springing for a #3 QB?

12) This is going to happen in an NFL game this season, and I hope to God I'm in a casino when it does; Team A (-2.5) is down four points with 0:10 left- they score a TD with 0:03 left, go up two points, but instead of kicking the easy PAT to cover, they'll take a knee to guard against the PAT being blocked and run back for two points and a tie game. Hasn't happened in college ball, that I know of, but it will in the NFL.

11) Patriots 26, Saints 24-- New Orleans was up 21-0 in first half; they went for two three times, as both coaches managed the game like drunken sailors but since it was an exhibition game, no one cares. Just another reason not to bet exhibition games.

10) Pittsburgh Pirates are 52-19 in non-divisional games; if they keep up this pace, it would be the best winning %age in non-divisional games since 1969.

9) At the start of this season, ten of 30 MLB GMs either went to MIT, Amherst or an Ivy League school. Dave Dombrowski is really highly regarded-- he went to college at Western Michigan, a freakin' state school. How does he do his job every day?????

8) One aspect of new PAT rule; if there is a holding penalty on a PAT, it becomes a 43-yard attempt, which is anything but a gimme.

7) Johnny Cueto gave up seven runs in Fenway Park Friday night; you could almost see him mentally checking Boston off his list of potential free agent destinations.

6) White Sox 6, Mariners 3 (10)-- Seattle is unbelievably bad, considering its payroll this year is $123,225,843. Hawk Harrelson was thrashing their bullpen last night; the way he was talking, that came from the Mariners' TV/radio announcers.

5) In the 80's, Cubs had a backup catcher named Steve Swisher who hit nine homers at Wrigley Field; his son Nick has been a good major leaguer for over a decade-- he homered from both sides of the plate in the same game yesterday in Wrigley, but his Braves lost 9-7 to the Cubs, Atlanta's 21st loss in their last 23 road games.

4) Major leaguers who have come to the plate this season with the most runners on:
1) Carlos Santana, Clev-- 358
2) Todd Frazier, Cin-- 355
T3) Kendrys Morales, KC-- 346
T3) Eric Hosmer, KC-- 346

3) Major leaguers with 200+ PA who have driven in the highest %age of baserunners so far this season:
T1) Carlos Gomez (with Milwaukee), 21.3%
Gomez has knocked in 3 of 39 runners (7.7%) with the Astros.
T1) Chris Colabello, Tor, 21.3%
3) David Peralta, Ariz, 21.0%
4) Andrew McCutchen, Pitt, 20.7%
5) Caleb Joseph, Balt, 20.4%

2) How happy is CBS that Eldrick Woods is in contention in Greensboro today?

1) Wrigley Field is considered a national historical landmark; as a result, they're very limited to changes they can make to the structure itself. Ownership is doing its best to modernize Wrigley for players and fans alike, but it has been a slow process- they want to move the bullpens under the outfield bleachers and off the field, but they are being held up by the "historical landmark" stuff.

1a) Minnesota Vikings' play-by-play guy was brutal on kicker Blair Walsh last night; Walsh just signed a new contract and a bad night last night- the TV guy kept talking about it like his son wanted a tryout to take the guy's place. A little odd.

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Sunday's NFL Week 2 preseason betting primer

The second week of the NFL preseason comes to a close with three games on the schedule on Sunday. From disastrous fields to disastrous offensive lines, here are the notes you need-to-know for Sunday's action on the gridiron.

Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5, 41)

* Packers' linebacker Clay Matthews has still yet to see live snaps this preseason and it does currently seem that it is unlikely he will Sunday. Defensive coordinator Dom Capers does not seem overly concerned though saying "With a guy like Clay, who's bright (and has) good football instincts, I like where he is in terms of being able to do what I ask him to do."

* The Steelers will trot out every healthy player in Sunday according to Mike Tomlin. The only regular starter that is expected to miss the game is linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who is dealing with turf toe.


St. Louis Rams at Tennessee Titans (-2, 38.5)

* The center position is still unsettled for the Rams. The three-way race between Tim Raines, Barrett Jones and Demetrius Rhaney saw Barnes get the start last week. Rhaney has spent most of the week at left guard with Roger Saffold nursing an injury as well.

* The Titans first-team offensive line looked shaky in Week 1 of the preseason and will be tested early in this one against the powerful Rams defensive line. There has been reports that te Titans have been connected to guard Evan Mathis is shore up their line.


Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers (-4, 40.5)

* There seems to be a chance that Tony Romo does not even see the field Sunday. The grass at Levi Stadium has been so bad that Romo will likely be limited if he plays at all according to Clarence Hill of the Dallas Star-Telegram.

* Levi Stadium has been an utter trainwreck this offseason. It has been so bad that the 49ers have only conducted three of their eight scheduled practices on their home turf due to the poor conditions. The field has also been freshly laid after the stadium hosted a Taylor Swift concert earlier this week.

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WNBA

Sunday, August 23

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Trend Report
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4:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. WASHINGTON
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago

4:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN ANTONIO
Los Angeles is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

6:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Minnesota

6:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. INDIANA
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

6:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CONNECTICUT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Connecticut's last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta


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WNBA

Sunday, August 23


Liberty heating up on the court and at the window

The New York Liberty have won six of their past seven while posting a 6-1 record against the spread in that time.

The Liberty have outscored their opponents by an average of 13.9 points per game over their past seven while facing an average closing spread of -6.

The Liberty are currently +2.5 when they visit the Indiana Fever Sunday.


Stars anemic offense has bettors rejoicing

The San Antonio Stars offense has bottomed out and that has seen the team going 0-3 straight-up, against the spread and over/under in their past three games.The Stars have averaged a lousy 56.3 points per game over their past three, which is a massive drop from their 77.3 ppg they have averaged this season. San Antonio is currently +4.5 with a total of 147 when they host the LA Sparks Sunday.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, August 23


Chicago @ Washington

Game 651-652
August 23, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
110.797
Washington
117.272
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 2
156
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-2); Over

Los Angeles @ San Antonio

Game 653-654
August 23, 2015 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
112.252
San Antonio
105.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 7
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 5
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-5); Under

Minnesota @ Phoenix

Game 655-656
August 23, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
118.563
Phoenix
120.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 2
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 1
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+1); Under

New York @ Indiana

Game 657-658
August 23, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
115.631
Indiana
114.581
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 1
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 2
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+2); Over

Atlanta @ Connecticut

Game 659-660
August 23, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
107.159
Connecticut
111.384
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 4
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 1
159
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+1); Over