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WNBA Betting Recap - 9/5-9/11

League Betting Notes (Monday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 11)

-- Favorites went 11-4 straight up (SU)
-- Underdogs went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 10-5 SU record
-- Home teams posted a 8-7 ATS record
-- The 'over' went 9-6

Team Betting Notes

-- Los Angeles (24-8) was favored in three games in the past week, and they lost all three straight up for their longest losing streak of the season. The Sparks are struggling mightily against the spread, going 0-4 ATS in the past four outings, and 2-10 ATS over the past 12. After starting out 8-2 ATS in their first 10 games the Sparks are 6-16 ATS over their past 22 outings.

-- Chicago (16-15) had a difficult week, losing two of their three games straight up. They also have lost star Elena Delle Donne indefinitely due to a thumb injury which required surgery. She is set to undergo the procedure Tuesday after suffering the injury Sept. 7 against Washington (12-19).

-- The Mystics have really gone downhill in the second half of the season, going 3-11 since July 1 after starting out 9-8.

-- Connecticut (11-20) is in a bit of a tailspin again, dropping each of their past three games and failing to cover in each. The Sun have allowed an average of 92.7 points per game, helping the 'over' hit in each of the three outings, too.

-- Indiana (16-15) is playoff bound, and they're ramping up for a nice postseason run. The Fever have won three in a row while going 3-1-1 ATS over the past five and 11-5-1 ATS over the past 17 outings.

-- Seattle (15-17) won their fourth straight game Sunday and were rewarded by clinching a playoff spot. They have won four in a row, and the Storm have covered six in a row, and nine of their past 10 games. They travel to Phoenix Thursday before wrapping up the season at home next Sunday against Chicago. They're 2-0 SU/ATS vs. Phoenix this season, and 0-2 SU/1-1 ATS vs. Chicago.

-- Phoenix (14-17) put an end to a three-game losing and non-cover skid against Atlanta (14-13), avenging a four-point loss on the road earlier in the week. Phoenix improved to 2-1 SU/ATS against Atlanta this season.

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 13

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WASHINGTON (12 - 19) at NEW YORK (21 - 11) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 294-349 ATS (-89.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 183-225 ATS (-64.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 172-220 ATS (-70.0 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 8-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 8-6 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (16 - 15) at CONNECTICUT (11 - 20) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-3 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (6 - 25) at ATLANTA (16 - 15) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (26 - 5) at CHICAGO (16 - 15) - 9/13/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (14 - 17) at LOS ANGELES (24 - 8) - 9/13/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 16-35 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in August or September games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-5 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-3 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Tuesday, September 13

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CONNECTICUT
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Connecticut is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Indiana

7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games
Los Angeles is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Los Angeles is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 13


Washington @ New York

Game 651-652
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
108.428
New York
112.483
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 4
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 6
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+6); Under

Indiana @ Connecticut

Game 653-654
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
110.831
Connecticut
113.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 2 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1
164
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+1); Under

San Antonio @ Atlanta

Game 655-656
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
101.155
Atlanta
112.752
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 11 1/2
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 8 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-8 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago

Game 657-658
September 13, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
120.107
Chicago
112.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 8
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
170
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-5); Under

Phoenix @ Los Angeles

Game 659-660
September 13, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
108.911
Los Angeles
113.797
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 5
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 3
163
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-3); Under

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WNBA BEST BETS RECORD

09/11 RESULTS: 5 - 7

WLT PCT UNITS

ATS Picks 85-81-3 51.20% -2050

O/U Picks 82-87-0 48.52% -6850

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

IND at CONN 07:00 PM

CONN +1.0

U 164.5


WAS at NY 07:00 PM

WAS +4.5

O 164.5


SA at ATL 07:00 PM

SA +8.5

O 160.0


MIN at CHI 08:00 PM

CHI +5.0

U 170.0


PHO at LA 10:30 PM

PHO +2.5

U 161.5

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WNBA Capsules
September 14, 2016

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Courtney Vandersloot hit two free throws to force overtime and Cappie Pondexter made a go-ahead layup with 21.3 seconds left to help the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 98-97 on Tuesday night.

The Sky (17-15) moved into fourth in the WNBA standings, which comes with a first-round bye in the playoffs. Chicago has two games left this season.

The Sky also hosted 50 Cent after rookie Imani Boyette used social media to campaign for the rapper to come to a WNBA game. Actress Sophia Bush also watched Chicago's win.

Pondexter split two defenders in the lane to help Chicago to a 96-95 lead in overtime. After Minnesota jumped back in front on a Janel McCarville basket, Pondexter made another layup in traffic for a 98-97 lead. Minnesota's Renee Montgomery was called for traveling with 1.4 seconds left.

Pondexter scored 24 points for sixth-ranked Chicago. The Sky played without the reigning MVP Elena Delle Donne, who had surgery Tuesday to repair her injured right thumb.

Maya Moore scored 22 of her 27 points after halftime for top-ranked Minnesota (26-6).

SUN 89, FEVER 87

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jasmine Thomas scored 21 points and the Sun rallied for the win.

The Fever (16-16) fell one game back of Chicago for the fourth seed in the playoffs, which includes a first-round bye in the postseason.

It was a back-and-forth first half before the Fever closed with the final five points, making it 47-41 at the break. The advantage grew to 11 in the third quarter before Connecticut (12-20) rallied.

The game was tied at 80 with just over 2 minutes left before Thomas hit a 3-pointer from the wing. Jonquel Jones' three-point play with 1:07 left made it 87-82.

The Fever had a chance to tie it, but Shenise Johnson's 3-pointer from the corner bounced off the rim with 17.9 seconds left. Thomas hit two free throws to seal the win.

MYSTICS 75, LIBERTY 62

NEW YORK (AP) - Stefanie Dolson scored a career-high 23 points, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt had a season-best 19 points and Washington kept its slim playoff hopes alive.

The Mystics need to win their final two games and get some help to make the playoffs.

New York lost its first game under associate head coach Katie Smith. Head coach Bill Laimbeer, who handed over the reins for one night, will be credited with the loss. The Liberty had already clinched the third seed in the postseason.

The Mystics (13-19) made a 3-pointer on three straight possessions - two by Ally Malott - to extend their lead to 34-21 midway through the second quarter. Washington led by double digits the entire second half.

Tina Charles had 22 points and 11 rebounds for New York (21-12). Shavonte Zellous added 11 points.

STARS 71, DREAM 67

ATLANTA (AP) - Astou Ndour scored a career-high 20 points, Moriah Jefferson added 19 points and the Stars snapped a six-game losing streak.

Ndour scored 10 of San Antonio's final 14 points. She hit two free throws to give the Stars a 59-57 lead and made another one on their next possession. She added two layups and hit a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left to extend San Antonio's lead to 67-63.

Jayne Appel-Marinelli had 14 rebounds for San Antonio (7-25), which is ranked 12th in the AP power poll.

Bria Holmes scored a career-high 20 points for fourth-ranked Atlanta (16-16), which played without leading scorer Angel McCoughtry after she was suspended by the WNBA on Monday for receiving her seventh technical foul of the season.

SPARKS 90, MERCURY 85

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Chelsea Gray scored a career-high 23 points and the Sparks snapped a three-game losing streak.

Jantel Lavender added 17 points for Los Angeles (25-8), ranked second in the AP power poll.

Phoenix guard DeWanna Bonner made the first of two free throws with 1:15 left. She missed the second, ran down the rebound and Candice Dupree hit a long jumper to pull the Mercury to 84-82. But Gray answered with a pullup jumper and after a Phoenix turnover, Gray hit two free throws with 23.4 seconds left for an 88-82 lead.

Bonner had 20 points for eighth-ranked Phoenix (14-18), which is one game ahead of Washington for the final playoff spot.

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SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Time (ET) Away Home Site

7:00 PM Washington Mystics Atlanta Dream Philips Arena

10:00 PM Seattle Storm Phoenix Mercury Talking Stick Resort Arena

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Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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

New York Liberty 21 12 0.636 0 10-7 11-5 11-4 5-5 L-2

Chicago Sky 17 15 0.531 3 10-6 7-9 7-8 7-3 W-2

Indiana Fever 16 16 0.500 4 7-8 9-8 8-8 6-4 L-1

Atlanta Dream 16 16 0.500 4 10-6 6-10 8-7 5-5 L-2

Washington Mystics 13 19 0.406 7 5-11 8-8 8-6 4-6 W-1

Connecticut Sun 12 20 0.375 8 7-9 5-11 3-12 6-4 W-1


WESTERN CONFERENCE

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

Minnesota Lynx 26 6 0.813 0 14-2 12-4 15-1 8-2 L-1

Los Angeles Sparks 25 8 0.758 1 13-3 12-5 10-5 5-5 W-1

Seattle Storm 15 17 0.469 11 9-7 6-10 7-8 7-3 W-4

Phoenix Mercury 14 18 0.438 12 10-6 4-12 4-10 5-5 L-1

Dallas Wings 11 21 0.344 15 6-11 5-10 8-8 2-8 W-2

San Antonio Stars 7 25 0.219 19 4-12 3-13 1-13 2-8 W-1


Updated Wed Sep 14 3:08 AM EDT

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Thursday’s six-pack

Questions, questions……we always have questions………

— Why can’t we nominate better candidates for President?

— Why can’t NFL quarterbacks call their own plays? (a few do)

— I asked someone the other night what kids learn in grade school now, and was told “Common Core”. What the hell is that? (OK, I googled it so now I kind of know, but why weren’t all kids taught the same things?)

— Why doesn’t MLB Network show some Japanese games, so we can see what they look like? I’ve never seen one.

— If you asked 20 high school kids what a phone booth is, how many would know the right answer?

— Major league umpires are on road seven months at a time, except for All-Star break and a vacation; do they have actual homes?


Thursday’s List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud……….

13) Dick Vitale has raised over $18M to fight cancer; he really does so much great work fundraising to promote research for battling cancer, especially pediatric cancer. He deserves a lot of credit; he is 77 and still has so much energy. Good for him.

12) I get frustrated when people say they cannot write– anyone can write!!!! If you can talk, you can write. You just sit down, visualize your thoughts and type them on a keyboard, or write them on paper. It can be intimidating at first but it is well worth the effort.

Or you can talk into a tape recorder and transcribe what you said and there…….you have written!!!!

11) Joe West has been a major league umpire for 40 years; that’s really impressive. I’m just impressed that anyone can stand up for three consecutive hours without eating anything.

10) Baltimore Orioles have 17 stolen bases…..all season. 26 players have more than them.

9) St Louis Cardinals haven’t scored a run in their last 28 games against Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman, that covers five years.

8) Why would anyone play baseball and bat right-handed? There is no tangible advantage to batting righty, but there is to batting lefty– you’re that much closer to first base!!! Always amazes me.

7) Eagles’ long-snapper Jon Dorenbos is a magician who is a finalist on a talent program– America’s Got Talent. We wish him well.

Young man had a tough childhood; when he was 12, his father murdered his mother, and Jon had to testify at his father’s trial. At age 12.

6) LSU has 44 alums in the NFL this year, most of any college. Next are Alabama (42), Florida State (41), Ohio State (39).

5) The Big X is talking about expanding to more than the current 10 teams, but apparently Oklahoma State doesn’t want front-running contender Houston to join the league- the Cowboys recruit the Houston area heavily and if the Cougars were to join the Big X, that would probably cripple OSU’s recruiting.

4) 2017 baseball schedule was released Wednesday; things start with two games April 2, then the real Opening Day is Monday, April 3. There is one scheduled doubleheader next year; A’s @ Tampa Bay, the first scheduled twinbill in the major leagues in six years.

3) Texas Rangers finished their season series with their in-state rival Astros with a 15-4 record. Rangers lead Houston by 10.5 games, so they’re basically even except for the games against each other.

2) Time management is one thing I need to get a better handle on; even in retirement from my day job, that only freed up 45 or hours a week, and roughly half of that is eaten up by sleeping a normal amount, which I never did before, so having the discipline not to waste time is important.

1– Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $142M. Now they’re worth $4.2B. Not sure if Jones will ever get in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he damn sure should be in the Rich Guys Hall of Fame.

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Preview: Mystics (13-19) at Dream (16-16)
Date: September 15, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

In order to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Washington Mystics must win Thursday when they visit the Atlanta Dream at Philips Arena in Atlanta.

That won't be easy against an Atlanta team that still has plenty of incentive to play well as it closes out the regular season.

Atlanta (16-16) is tied with the Indiana Fever for third place in the WNBA's Eastern Conference, one game behind the second-place Chicago Sky and 4 1/2 games behind the first-place New York Liberty. Chicago would be seeded fourth if the playoffs began today, but the Dream still has a chance to secure the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye.

Washington (13-19) is fifth in the Eastern Conference, three games behind Atlanta and Indiana. More importantly, the Mystics are one game behind the Phoenix Mercury for the final playoff spot.

One win by Phoenix or one loss by Washington would give the Mercury the No. 8 seed and eliminate the Mystics from playoff contention. Phoenix swept the season series against Washington and will hold the tiebreaker advantage should they finish with identical records.

The Mercury will play the Seattle Storm later Thursday night before concluding the regular season against the San Antonio Stars on Sunday. The Mystics will end the regular season Sunday against the Connecticut Sun.

Washington had lost two in a row to put its playoff hopes in peril before upsetting New York 75-62 on Tuesday. Stefanie Dolson had 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots. Tierra Ruffin-Pratt added 19 points and six rebounds. The Mystics shot just 38.7 percent from the field, but they held the Liberty to 32.8-percent shooting.

Atlanta has lost two in a row and three of its last five. The Dream are coming off a 71-67 loss to San Antonio. Bria Holmes scored 20 points in the loss while Elizabeth Williams had 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Dream shot 30.7 percent from the field and made 2 of 18 from 3-point range while allowing the Stars to shoot 42.2 percent.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 18, 2016 Score ATS Results
ATL 65 Under: 160
WAS « 95 Cover: 25.5
Tools: Recaps

Jun 5, 2016 Score ATS Results
WAS « 86 Cover: 16.5
ATL 79 Over: 165
Tools: Recaps

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Preview: Storm (15-17) at Mercury (14-18)
Date: September 15, 2016 10:00 PM EDT

The Phoenix Mercury can clinch the WNBA's final playoff spot with a win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.

Seattle (15-17) has already secured its place in the postseason. The Storm is third in the Western Conference, 11 games behind the first-place Minnesota Lynx and 9 1/2 games behind the second-place Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix (14-18) is fourth in the Western Conference, one game behind Seattle in the West and, more importantly, one game ahead of the Washington Mystics for the final playoff berth. One win by Phoenix or one loss by Washington would give the Mercury the No. 8 seed and eliminate the Mystics from playoff contention.

Phoenix swept the season series against Washington and will hold the tiebreaker advantage should they finish with identical records. The Mystics will play the Atlanta Dream earlier Thursday night and conclude the regular season Sunday against the Connecticut Sun. The Mercury will end the regular season against the San Antonio Stars on Sunday.

Phoenix has lost four of its last five games to put its playoff hopes in jeopardy. The Mercury is coming off a 90-85 loss to Los Angeles. DeWanna Bonner came off the bench to score 20 points in the loss. Brittney Griner had 19 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots.

The Mercury shot 44.9 percent and led by as many as 14 midway through the third quarter, but the Sparks rallied to win behind Nneka Ogwumike and Chelsea Gray.

Seattle is surging as it prepares for the playoffs. The Storm have won four in a row by an average of 14 points per game, including a 102-78 rout of the Eastern Conference-leading New York Liberty and a 78-60 victory over Los Angeles.

All five starters scored in double figures in the win over Los Angeles. Breanna Stewart had 20 points and eight rebounds while Crystal Langhorne added 15 points and 10 rebounds.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 3, 2016 Score ATS Results
PHO 81 Over: 176
SEA « 95 Cover: 20
Tools: Recaps

May 20, 2016 Score ATS Results
SEA « 81 Cover: 12.5
PHO 80 Under: 161
Tools: Recaps

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WNBA
Dunkel

Thursday, September 15

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 601-602
September 15, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
111.604
Atlanta
110.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Under

Seattle @ Phoenix

Game 603-604
September 15, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
115.649
Phoenix
113.230
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 6
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+6); Under




WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 15

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WASHINGTON (13 - 19) at ATLANTA (16 - 16) - 9/15/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 295-349 ATS (-88.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 173-220 ATS (-69.0 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 22-44 ATS (-26.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (15 - 17) at PHOENIX (14 - 18) - 9/15/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
SEATTLE is 72-99 ATS (-36.9 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
SEATTLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in August or September games this season.
SEATTLE is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
PHOENIX is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-2 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Thursday, September 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games when playing at home against Washington

10:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

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NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 3

Thurs – Sept. 15

Houston at Cincinnati, 7:30 PM ET
Houston: 8-1 ATS in road lined games
Cincinnati: 3-10 ATS when the total is between 63.5 and 70


Fri – Sept. 16

Baylor at Rice, 8:00 PM ET
Baylor: 4-7 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders
Rice: 5-1 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of -2 or worse

Arizona State at UTSA, 9:30 PM ET
Arizona St: 5-1 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63
UTSA: 3-10 ATS after a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers

Arkansas State at Utah State, 9:00 PM ET
Arkansas St: 12-3 ATS in road games after being outrushed by 150 or more yards last game
Utah St: 3-12 ATS in home games after a loss by 28 or more points

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 3


Thursday, September 15

Houston @ Cincinnati

Game 103-104
September 15, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
107.647
Cincinnati
93.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 14
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
64
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-7 1/2); Over


Friday, September 16

Arizona State @ Utah State

Game 107-108
September 16, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona State
99.256
Utah State
62.816
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 36 1/2
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 19
60 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(-19); Over

Western Michigan @ Illinois

Game 113-114
September 16, 2016 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Michigan
89.565
Illinois
88.391
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Michigan
by 1
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Michigan
by 3 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+3 1/2); Over

Baylor @ Rice

Game 105-106
September 16, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baylor
103.030
Rice
76.562
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baylor
by 26 1/2
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baylor
30 1/2
66
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(+30 1/2); Under

Arkansas St @ Utah State

Game 109-110
September 16, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
76.465
Utah State
82.967
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah State
by 6 1/2
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State
by 9 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(+9 1/2); Over

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NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 3


Thursday’s game

Houston QB Ward (shoulder) sat out last week’s cakewalk; he is expected back here. Cougars lost five of its last six vs Cincinnati, losing last four visits here (0-3-1 vs spread) by average score of 44-30. Underdogs are 6-2-1 vs spread in last nine series games. This figures to be Houston’s toughest game until Nov 19 game vs Louisville. Bearcats had 262 rushing yards in 38-20 win LW at Purdue, but Boilers also threw for 401 yards, red flag vs Ward. Cincy was +5 in TOs last week.

Friday’s games

Baylor (-33) hammered Rice 70-17 LY, running for 427 yards; Bears have new coach now- they are 4-0 vs spread in last four games vs Rice. Baylor ran ball for 275 yards, passed for 261 yards LW; last five years, they’re 4-9-1 as road favorites. Rice lost its first two points, giving up 46-31 points to WKU/Army. Hilltoppers threw for 552 yards, Army ran for 348. Last 5+ years, Big X teams are 16-11 vs spread vs C-USA teams, 9-5 the last 2+ years.

Arizona State beat Texas Tech 68-55 LW, running for 301 yards, throwing for 351; they also gave up 909 passing yards in two games, including 369 to I-AA Northern Arizona. ASU is 6-3 as road favorite under Graham- they open Pac-12 play with Cal next week. UTSA was outgained 328-235 in 23-14 loss at Colorado State LW. Roadrunners are 5-5 as home underdogs. Last five years, C-USA teams are 4-3 vs spread when facing a Pac-12 squad.

Utah State got hammered 45-7 at USC LW; Aggies have only three starters back on defense- they’re 12-8 in last 20 games as a home favorite. Arkansas State gave up 82 points in losing its first two games, by 21-37 points. Two years ago, Aggies (+.5) lost 21-14 in Jonesboro. Last 5+ years, Sun Belt teams are 7-4 vs spread when facing a Mountain West foe. Mountain West favorites are 2-4 vs spread; Sun Belt road underdogs are 5-3.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

WAS at ATL 07:00 PM

ATL -3.0

U 163.5

SEA at PHO 10:00 PM

SEA +6.5

U 162.5

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WNBA Capsules
September 16, 2016

PHOENIX (AP) Brittney Griner scored 21 points and Penny Taylor had eight in her final regular-season home game to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 86-62.

Taylor announced her retirement at the end of July. The Australian international was a three-time All-Star during 13 WNBA seasons, beginning her WNBA career with the Cleveland Rockers in 2001 and joining Phoenix in 2004.

The Mercury (15-18) clinched a playoff spot before tipoff with Washington's loss to Atlanta.

The Storm (15-18) fell into a tie with Mercury but retained their hold on the No. 7 seed due to winning the season series. Both teams conclude the season Sunday when Phoenix visits San Antonio, and Seattle hosts Chicago.

Phoenix led by as many as 17 in the first quarter and maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way. Seattle trailed by 24 at the break and got no closer than 65-50 late in the third quarter.

MYSTICS 94, DREAM 91

ATLANTA (AP) - Angel McCoughtry scored 31 points and Atlanta beat Washington to stay in contention for a double-bye and eliminate the Mystics from the playoff race.

Atlanta (17-16) can still surpass Chicago (17-15) for the No. 4 seed in the playoffs.

McCoughtry's pull-up basket with 1:35 left capped an 8-1 run and gave the Dream a 90-87 lead. Emma Meesseman answered with a jumper and Tayler Hill made both free throws with 13.7 seconds both to give the Mystics (13-20) a one-point lead.

Tiffany Hayes put the Dream back in front for good on a left-handed scoop shot with 9.4 seconds left and Layshia Clarendon added a pair of free throws with 4.0 seconds to go.

Hayes had 21 points, Bria Holmes added 16, and Elizabeth Williams had 13 for Atlanta.

Meesseman and Hill had 20 points each for Washington.

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LEAGUE STANDINGS
Rank Team W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L-10 STREAK

#1
Minnesota Lynx - x
26 6 0.813 - 15-1 14-2 12-4 8-2 L 1

#2
Los Angeles Sparks - x
25 8 0.758 1.5 10-5 13-3 12-5 5-5 W 1

#3
New York Liberty - x
21 12 0.636 5.5 11-4 10-7 11-5 5-5 L 2

#4
Chicago Sky - x
17 15 0.531 9 7-8 10-6 7-9 7-3 W 2

#5
Atlanta Dream - x
17 16 0.515 9.5 9-7 11-6 6-10 5-5 W 1

#6
Indiana Fever - x
16 16 0.500 10 8-8 7-8 9-8 6-4 L 1

#7
Seattle Storm - x
15 18 0.455 11.5 7-9 9-7 6-11 6-4 L 1

#8
Phoenix Mercury - x
15 18 0.455 11.5 5-10 11-6 4-12 5-5 W 1

#9
Washington Mystics - o
13 20 0.394 13.5 8-7 5-11 8-9 4-6 L 1

#10
Connecticut Sun - o
12 20 0.375 14 3-12 7-9 5-11 6-4 W 1

#11
Dallas Wings - o
11 21 0.344 15 8-8 6-11 5-10 2-8 W 2

#12
San Antonio Stars - o
7 25 0.219 19 1-13 4-12 3-13 2-8 W 1