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WNBA

Sunday, July 17

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. ATLANTA
Los Angeles is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Los Angeles is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Los Angeles

3:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. NEW YORK
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 8 games when playing Connecticut
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut

4:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. SEATTLE
Chicago is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Chicago


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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 17

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LOS ANGELES (20 - 1) at ATLANTA (11 - 11) - 7/17/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 161-203 ATS (-62.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-0 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (6 - 15) at NEW YORK (16 - 7) - 7/17/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 97-62 ATS (+28.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 125-89 ATS (+27.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 8-2 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (18 - 4) at DALLAS (9 - 13) - 7/17/2016, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (9 - 12) at SEATTLE (8 - 13) - 7/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.

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

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, July 17


Chicago @ Seattle

Game 607-608
July 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
112.886
Seattle
109.385
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3 1/2
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1
165 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-1); Over

Los Angeles @ Atlanta

Game 601-602
July 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
121.356
Atlanta
109.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 12 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 8
161
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-8); Under

Connecticut @ New York

Game 603-604
July 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
106.733
New York
117.266
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 10 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
157 1/2
by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-7 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Dallas

Game 605-606
July 17, 2016 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
117.360
Dallas
108.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6 1/2
170
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 9
165
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+9); Over

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Preview: Sparks (20-1) at Dream (11-11)
Date: July 17, 2016 3:00 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Sparks had to work overtime on Friday to beat Connecticut and secure its 20th win in its first 21 games, tying the WNBA record for the best start to a season.

Now Los Angeles will look to continue its winning ways when travels to Atlanta for a 3 p.m. EDT tipoff against the Dream at Philips Arena.

The Sparks, at 20-1 on the season, have won nine straight games and all nine of their contests on the road this season.

The victory over Connecticut allowed Los Angeles to reach the mark of best record through 21 games as set by the Houston Comets in 1998. Houston ended up 27-3 in the regular season in 1998 -- a record that still stands -- on the way to the second of its four consecutive WNBA championships.

It took a Herculean performance from Jantel Lavender -- who scored a career-high 25 points and added a season-best 10 rebounds, and Kristi Tolliver (who scored eight of her 24 points in overtime) for the Sparks to tie the record. Los Angeles was down by 16 points in the third quarter before roaring back.

"No one wants to be down by that much (in the third quarter)," said Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, who leads LA in scoring and is fourth in the league at 19.2 points a game. "We didn't come out with the focus that we wanted to and hopefully that's the first and the last time that happens. Today was eye-opening for us."

The Dream (10-10) have lost two straight games, both on the road, including a 78-72 setback on Friday at Indiana. Atlanta dropped the first meeting of the season at Los Angeles by nine points, so it knows it can play with the league's top team.

Dream forward Angel McCoughtry is the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period ending July 10, having honor for the second time this season and the 15th time in her eight-year career.

McCoughtry is sixth in the league in scoring at 19 points per game but was held to just nine points by the Sparks in the first game this season between the two teams.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 30, 2016 Score ATS Results
ATL 75 Cover: 2
LOS « 84 Under: 159
Tools: Recaps

Sep 9, 2015 Score ATS Results
LOS 60 Under: 150
ATL « 90 Cover: 26
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Jul 16, 2015 Score ATS Results
ATL « 76 Cover: 6
LOS 72 Under: 148
Tools: Recaps

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Preview: Sun (6-15) at Liberty (16-7)
Date: July 17, 2016 3:00 PM EDT

The first-place New York Liberty are looking to bounce back from Friday's blowout loss and continue their dominance over Connecticut, when the Sun visits Madison Square Garden for a Sunday matinee.

The Liberty have defeated the Sun seven straight times, including an 80-72 road win on June 16. The game was tied with 2:34 to play, before New York closed out Connecticut with a 10-2 run. Liberty star forward Tin Charles scored 32 points in the win, and the free-throw line played a key role. The Liberty attempted 15 more free throws than the Sun, outscoring Connecticut by 19-11 from the foul line.

New York (16-7) could not keep up with the defending-champion Minnesota Lynx in an 88-70 road loss Friday. Charles posted her 12th double-double of the season, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. But the Liberty faded in the second half and dropped a game to the team directly above them in the league standings.

New York is third in the league standings, three games back of the Lynx. The top eight teams in the league standings, regardless of conference, qualify for the postseason.

Charles is having a monster season. She leads the league in scoring, averaging 21.9 points, and is among the league leaders in rebounding, averaging 9.5 boards per game.

Connecticut (6-15) has just one win against an Eastern Conference foe this season. But the Sun did play well against the Los Angeles Sparks, owners of the best record in the WNBA, in their last game.

Connecticut led by 16 early in the third quarter, but could not hold off the powerhouse Sparks and succumbed in overtime, 98-92. Alyssa Thomas scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the loss.

"Well, that's gut-wrenching," Sun coach Curt Miller told the Hartford Courant after the game. "We continue to play really well in a lot of areas ... but the margin for error is small in this league. And playing against that team, the margin of error is even smaller."

Alex Bentley leads the Sun in scoring, averaging 14.2 points per game. Thomas and forward Chiney Ogwumike have combined to averaging 21.1 points and 11.4 rebounds for Connecticut's frontcourt.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 16, 2016 Score ATS Results
NEW « 80 Cover: 0.5
CONN 72 Under: 152
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Sep 9, 2015 Score ATS Results
CONN 64 Cover: 2.5
NEW « 74 Under: 138
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Aug 29, 2015 Score ATS Results
NEW « 80 Cover: 7
CONN 66 Under: 146
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Aug 14, 2015 Score ATS Results
NEW « 90 Cover: 7
CONN 78 Over: 168
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Jul 16, 2015 Score ATS Results
CONN 57 Under: 121
NEW « 64 Cover: 1.5
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Preview: Lynx (18-4) at Wings (9-13)
Date: July 17, 2016 4:30 PM EDT

The Minnesota Lynx have feasted on the Dallas Wings the first two times the teams have played this season, winning both games in Minneapolis by an average of 27 points.

So when the Wings host Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, Dallas has a little bit of payback on its mind.

It certainly will not be easy to slow down the Lynx's momentum. Minnesota, spurred by Seimone Augustus' 20 points in her return to the lineup after missing three games with a sore left knee, waylaid the New York Liberty 88-70 at home on Friday, winning for the third straight game. At 18-4, the Lynx own the league's second-best record.

The Lynx did not turn the ball over in the first half against New York and finished with just six turnovers.

"We got a lot of things done we wanted to do (in the win against New York). Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. "This was a game both teams coveted. We felt there were places we could be even better, but overall, you want to celebrate a win in pretty convincing fashion."

Against Dallas on July 9, Minnesota used a 40-4 run covering the end of the first and beginning of the second quarters to break away from the Wings on the way to a 37-point victory.

In the eight days since that loss, the Wings have played just once -- dropping an 84-77 road contest to Chicago. Plenette Pierson poured in a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for Dallas (9-13), which has lost a season-worst three straight games and four of its past five outings.

On July 5, Dallas forward Glory Johnson became the first WNBA player to be part of the 20-20 club since 2013. Johnson scored 23 points and recorded 22 rebounds as the Wings defeated Phoenix 77-74.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jul 9, 2016 Score ATS Results
DAL 56 Under: 149
MIN « 93 Cover: 25.5
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Jun 4, 2016 Score ATS Results
DAL 63 Under: 143
MIN « 80 Cover: 4.5
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Preview: Sky (9-12) at Storm (8-13)
Date: July 17, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Two teams trying to stay in the playoff hunt ahead of the Olympic break collide in Seattle on Sunday, when rookie star Breanna Stewart and the Storm host Elena Delle Donne and the Chicago Sky at KeyArena.

Seattle (8-13) sits in 10th place in the league standings. Chicago (9-12) is in sixth place. The top eight teams, regardless of conference, qualify for the postseason.

Both teams have been inconsistent, but are coming off wins, and would like to build momentum heading into the month-long Olympic break, which begins at the end of the week.

The Storm hammered the Washington Mystics 80-51 on Friday. Jewell Loyd scored 26 points, and Stewart had a big all-around game, scoring 10 points, handing out eight assists and grabbing seven rebounds.

The Storm honored former star Lauren Jackson by retiring her No. 15 jersey at Friday's win over the Mystics. Loyd said Jackson's presence helped inspire the blowout win. It was only Seattle's second victory in its last six games.

"It's huge," Loyd told reporters after Friday's win. "Obviously having Lauren here made it a statement game and that just helped us in getting our momentum going for this next stretch."

Stewart, the No. 1 overall draft pick, leads the Storm in scoring (19.0 points) and rebounding (9.6 rebounds). She was selected as the Best Female Athlete during last week's ESPYS and delivered a speech demanding equality for professional female athletes.

Delle Donne, the reigning WNBA MVP, is also having a banner campaign, averaging 20.8 points and 7.1 rebounds for the up-and-down Sky.

Chicago has alternated wins and losses in its last seven games and has not put together back-to-back wins since early June. The Sky pushed past the Dallas Wings in Friday home win. Delle Donne scored 24 points. They head to Phoenix on Tuesday, before returning home to host the Connecticut Sun ahead of the break.

This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. Chicago won both games last season against the Storm, including a 94-84 win in Seattle on Aug. 14.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Sep 6, 2015 Score ATS Results
SEA 65 Over: 158
CHI « 93 Cover: 18.5
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Aug 14, 2015 Score ATS Results
CHI « 94 Cover: 4
SEA 84 Over: 178
Tools: Recaps

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7/16 - Saturday's Results: 2 - 0

July's Total: 27 - 35 43.54%

Overall : WLT PCT UNITS RANK

O/U Picks 56-58-0 49.12% -3900

ATS Picks 54-57-3 48.65% -4350


SUNDAY, JULY 17

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CONN at NY 03:00 PM

NY -8.0

U 157.0


LA at ATL 03:00 PM

ATL +8.5

U 160.0


MIN at DAL 04:30 PM

MIN -9.0

U 164.5


CHI at SEA 07:00 PM

SEA +1.5

U 164.0

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WNBA Capsules
July 17, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Sparks fell short of the fastest start in WNBA history Sunday with a 91-74 loss to the Atlanta Dream.

Los Angeles (20-2) had tied the 1998 Houston Comets, who finished the regular season 27-3, for the fastest start. The loss also snapped the Sparks' WNBA-record road winning streak to open a season at nine.

Layshia Clarendon had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Atlanta.

Angel McCoughtry had 17 points, Bria Holmes scored a career-high tying 15 and Tiffany Hayes added 14 points for the Dream (12-11).

Nneka Ogwumike had 26 points on 8-of-11 shooting and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Candace Parker added 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

SKY 91, STORM 88

SEATTLE (AP) - Elena Delle Donne made a 3-pointer with a second left to lift Chicago past Seattle.

Delle Donne scored Chicago's final nine points and finished with 35 on 14-of-24 shooting. She also had 11 rebounds. Cheyenne Parker had career highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Cappie Pondexter scored 15 points, and Courtney Vandersloot added 11 for Chicago (10-12).

Sue Bird had 24 points for Seattle (8-14), and Breanna Stewart Stewart added 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five blocks.

LYNX 98, WINGS 97, OT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Seimone Augustus hit a fade-away jumper in the paint with 15.3 seconds left in overtime to help Minnesota beat Dallas.

Maya Moore had 20 points and six assists, Sylvia Fowles added 14 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and Rebekkah Brunson had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Lynx (19-4). Lindsey Whalen scored 15 points, Augustus had 14, and Renee Montgomery 11.

Plemette Pierson had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Wings (9-14) Karima Christmas added 20 points.

LIBERTY 83, SUN 76

NEW YORK (AP) - Swin Cash scored 16 points and Tina Charles and Sugar Rodgers each added 14 in New York's victory over Connecticut.

New York trailed 66-65 midway through the fourth quarter before Brittany Boyd's three-point play gave them a two-point lead. The Liberty (17-7) wouldn't relinquish that advantage the rest of the way.

Chiney Ogwumike had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (6-16).

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WNBA Betting Recap - 7/11-7/17
July 18, 2016

League Betting Notes (Monday, July 11 through Sunday, July 17)

-- Favorites went 12-3 straight up (SU)

-- Favorites went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)

-- Home teams posted a 9-6 SU record

-- Road teams posted a 9-6 ATS record

-- The 'under' went 9-6




Team Betting Notes

-- It was a rare trying week for Los Angeles (20-2), as they were taken to overtime in Connecticut (6-16), and then they were drummed Sunday at Atlanta (12-11) by a 91-74 score. After opening the season 8-2 ATS over the first 10 games, the Sparks are just 4-8 ATS over the past 12 outings.

-- The Dream had its best game of the season in their rout of the Sparks. They entered the game just 6-10 ATS over the past 16 outings. The 'over' result Sunday also snapped a three-game 'under' run for Atlanta.

-- New York (17-7) picked up a seven-point win against the Sun Sunday, but narrowly missed out on a cover. It's nothing new for the Liberty, as they're just 2-5 ATS over the past seven games, and 5-8-2 ATS over the past 15 outings. They're also 2-8 ATS over the past 10 games at home.

-- Minnesota (19-4) won their fourth game in a row with an overtime road victory in Dallas (9-14). While the Lynx won the game, they failed to cover and are just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings on the road.

-- The Wings are in a tailspin, losing four straight games, and seven of the past nine straight up. They slapped the brakes on a three-game non-cover streak.

-- Washington (9-13) is in the thros of a five-game losing streak, and they're not covering, either. They're just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings. After an amazing 12-0 'over' streak to start the season, the 'under' has cashed in seven of the past 10 for the Mystics.

-- Phoenix (10-13) had one of the best weeks of the season, pushing aside San Antonio (5-17) and Washington, splitting against the number. The 'under' hit in both games, and is now 4-1 in the past five games for the Mercury.

-- For the Stars, they have dropped four in a row and are no longer covering, either. They're just 1-3 ATS over the past four games. One constant has been totals, as the 'under' is a perfect 5-0 on their past five games, and 7-2 in the past nine.

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7/17 - Sunday's Results: 1 - 7

July's Total: 28 - 42 40.00 %

Overall : WLT PCT UNITS RANK

ATS Picks 55-60-3 47.83% -5500

O/U Picks 56-62-0 47.46% -6100

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Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

New York Liberty 17 7 0.708 0 8-4 9-3 9-1 7-3 W-1

Atlanta Dream 12 11 0.522 4 7-4 5-7 7-6 4-6 W-1

Indiana Fever 10 12 0.455 6 4-6 6-6 4-6 5-5 W-1

Chicago Sky 10 12 0.455 6 6-5 4-7 5-5 5-5 W-2

Washington Mystics 9 13 0.409 7 4-6 5-7 5-4 4-6 L-5

Connecticut Sun 6 16 0.273 10 3-8 3-8 1-9 4-6 L-2

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

Los Angeles Sparks 20 2 0.909 0 11-1 9-1 7-1 9-1 L-1

Minnesota Lynx 19 4 0.826 1 9-2 10-2 11-1 6-4 W-4

Phoenix Mercury 10 13 0.435 10 7-5 3-8 2-9 6-4 W-2

Dallas Wings 9 14 0.391 11 5-7 4-7 7-5 3-7 L-4

Seattle Storm 8 14 0.364 12 5-7 3-7 3-6 4-6 L-1

San Antonio Stars 5 17 0.227 15 4-7 1-10 1-9 3-7 L-4

Updated Mon Jul 18 12:07 PM EDT

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WNBA Capsules
July 17, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Sparks fell short of the fastest start in WNBA history Sunday with a 91-74 loss to the Atlanta Dream.

Los Angeles (20-2) had tied the 1998 Houston Comets, who finished the regular season 27-3, for the fastest start. The loss also snapped the Sparks' WNBA-record road winning streak to open a season at nine.

Layshia Clarendon had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Atlanta.

Angel McCoughtry had 17 points, Bria Holmes scored a career-high tying 15 and Tiffany Hayes added 14 points for the Dream (12-11).

Nneka Ogwumike had 26 points on 8-of-11 shooting and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Candace Parker added 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

SKY 91, STORM 88

SEATTLE (AP) - Elena Delle Donne made a 3-pointer with a second left to lift Chicago past Seattle.

Delle Donne scored Chicago's final nine points and finished with 35 on 14-of-24 shooting. She also had 11 rebounds. Cheyenne Parker had career highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Cappie Pondexter scored 15 points, and Courtney Vandersloot added 11 for Chicago (10-12).

Sue Bird had 24 points for Seattle (8-14), and Breanna Stewart Stewart added 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five blocks.

LYNX 98, WINGS 97, OT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Seimone Augustus hit a fade-away jumper in the paint with 15.3 seconds left in overtime to help Minnesota beat Dallas.

Maya Moore had 20 points and six assists, Sylvia Fowles added 14 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and Rebekkah Brunson had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Lynx (19-4). Lindsey Whalen scored 15 points, Augustus had 14, and Renee Montgomery 11.

Plemette Pierson had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Wings (9-14) Karima Christmas added 20 points.

LIBERTY 83, SUN 76

NEW YORK (AP) - Swin Cash scored 16 points and Tina Charles and Sugar Rodgers each added 14 in New York's victory over Connecticut.

New York trailed 66-65 midway through the fourth quarter before Brittany Boyd's three-point play gave them a two-point lead. The Liberty (17-7) wouldn't relinquish that advantage the rest of the way.

Chiney Ogwumike had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (6-16).

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, July 19


Chicago @ Phoenix

Game 653-654
July 19, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
109.677
Phoenix
114.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 5 1/2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 3
173 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-3); Under

Los Angeles @ Indiana

Game 651-652
July 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
115.498
Indiana
112.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 2 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 6 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+6 1/2); Under




WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, July 19

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LOS ANGELES (20 - 2) at INDIANA (10 - 12) - 7/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (10 - 12) at PHOENIX (10 - 13) - 7/19/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Tuesday, July 19

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Los Angeles is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Indiana is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Los Angeles
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

10:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PHOENIX
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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7/17 - Sunday's Results: 1 - 7

July's Total: 28 - 42 40.00 %

Overall : WLT PCT UNITS RANK

ATS Picks 55-60-3 47.83% -5500

O/U Picks 56-62-0 47.46% -6100

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TUESDAY, JULY 19

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LA at IND 08:00 PM

IND +5.0

U 156.5


CHI at PHO 10:00 PM

PHO -5.0

O 174.5

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WNBA Capsules
July 20, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Tamika Catchings had 23 points and four steals to help the Indiana Fever hand the Los Angeles Sparks their first two-game losing streak of the season in a 92-82 victory Tuesday night.

Despite the loss, the Sparks clinched a playoff berth. It's the fifth straight year that the team has reached the postseason. Los Angeles is still looking for its first championship since the franchise won back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002.

Catchings made steals on consecutive Los Angeles possessions, leading to Erica Wheeler's give-and-go layup and Lynetta Kizer's baseline jumper for an 86-70 lead. Kristi Toliver hit her fourth 3-pointer of the fourth quarter to pull Los Angeles to 90-82 with 56.2 seconds left, but Catchings made two free throws on the other end.

After starting the season with 20 wins in their first 21 games, the top-ranked Sparks have lost two in a row.

Toliver finished with 18 points for Los Angeles (20-3). Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points and 14 rebounds for her 12th double-double and Candace Parker added 15 points.

Kizer and Wheeler each scored 14 points for Indiana (11-12), which is ranked No. 6 in the AP poll. Briann January added 12 points and nine assists.

SKY 79, MERCURY 77

PHOENIX (AP) - Jessica Breland made a putback with 0.2 seconds left and the Sky won their second straight game in the final seconds in a victory over the Mercury.

Candice Dupree hit a runner in the lane for Phoenix with 12.8 seconds left to tie it at 77-all. After a timeout, Elena Delle Donne missed a contested jumper, Imani Boyette had a bank shot roll out and Breland elevated for the winner.

On Sunday night, Delle Donne hit a 3-pointer with a second left to give the Sky a 91-88 win over Seattle.

Delle Donne had 18 points and nine rebounds for Chicago (11-12), ranked fifth in the AP power poll. Jamierra Faulkner added 14 points and Breland finished with nine points and seven rebounds.

DeWanna Bonner led seventh-seeded Phoenix (10-14) with 20 points and eight rebounds.

Two starters were ejected with 9:33 left in the third quarter. Brittney Griner and Cappie Pondexter collided on a high screen and after teammates got between them, Griner pushed Pondexter in the head. Officials reviewed the play and called Pondexter for a flagrant foul 2.

It's the second time Griner has been ejected this month.