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**Udog** · 07-15-2016, 08:15 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- If you do nothing else today, go to ESPN.com and listen to Craig Sager's speech at the ESPYs. Courageous and inspirational; Sager is one tough dude.

-- If you ever see film of Hank Aaron's 715th homer, in 1974, the guy standing at home plate with a microphone is a much younger Craig Sager.

-- Red Sox landed P Drew Pomeranz from San Diego for Anderson Espinoza, who is having an average year in Class A Ball but is a highly touted prospect and only 18.

-- Chris Spielman moves from ESPN to FOX, will work with Dick Stockton on NFL games this fall. Spielman is really good; FOX makes good move.

-- According to Chris Fallica of ESPN, since WWII, five players have had 3+ shot lead after first round of British Open. Phil Mickelson is the 6th. None of the five won tourney or shot second round in 60s.

-- NBA Summer League makes this week tolerable, with no baseballl until today.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things I'm looking for in rest of baseball season

13) First things will be the trading that happens between now and the August 1 trade deadline. Who buys? Who sells? With two Wild Cards in each league now, teams are more reluctant to throw in the towel on a season.

12) After the dust has cleared from whatever trades happen, what minor leaguers will get the call to the majors, as struggling teams look to the future?

11) Cubs are 6-15 in their last 21 games; was it just a slump or are wheels coming off? Can they hold off the Pirates and Cardinals?

10) Would the Angels consider trading Mike Trout? Their farm system isn't very good, so the only way to replensih their talent level could be to deal their best plsyer. Angels are woefully short on pitching.

9) Kershaw/Greinke both make roughly $1M per start, if they made all their starts this year, but they're both on the DL now; Dodgers are going to need Kershaw back in the rotation if they're going to make the playoffs.

8) Arizona's season is a debacle, an expensive debacle. They've already sold Ziegler to the Red Sox, will they make more deals? D'backs need to decide on which position guys they want to stick with, then deal for a pitcher or three.

7) Will the defending champ Royals make a run at first-place Cleveland, or will 2016 continue to be a magical year on Lake Erie?

6) Can the Orioles sustain their first-half success despite its substandard rotation? Baltimore is in bottom five in both IP, ERA for its starting pitchers.

5) Will Bronx Bombers sell their quality relievers or will they hang in there and try to get back in the Wild Card race? If I was a season ticket holder and they sold assets to slash their payroll, I'd ask for a damn refund- their tickets are exorbitant.

4) When I was 14, I met Dusty Baker when he was playing for the Braves, he was so nice to me for no reason, so I always, always root for him (except against the A's). It will make me smile if the Nationals make the playoffs.

3) What about the Mets' pitchers? Can they get healthy? Their healthiest pitcher is a 43-year old fat guy. Go figure.

2) Can Giancarlo Stanton build on his HR Derby showing to have a solid second half and lead the Marlins into the playoffs?

1) Houston Astros got hot before the break, while Texas stumbled; Rangers are said to be looking to make a lot of deals to strengthen their team. Astros have young Bregman to bring up from the minors and bolster their infield. Should be interesting.

**Udog** · 07-15-2016, 08:17 AM

WNBA

Friday, July 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Indiana
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CONNECTICUT
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Connecticut is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
New York is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:30 PM
DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SEATTLE
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 15 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games when playing Washington

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**Udog** · 07-15-2016, 09:35 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Friday, July 15

Los Angeles @ Connecticut

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

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
119.102
Connecticut
114.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 4 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 10 1/2
161
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+10 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ Indiana

Game 603-604
July 15, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
105.572
Indiana
112.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 7
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 3 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-3 1/2); Under

New York @ Minnesota

Game 605-606
July 15, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.587
Minnesota
122.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 11
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 8
156 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-8); Over

Dallas @ Chicago

Game 607-608
July 15, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
105.130
Chicago
108.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3 1/2
177
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 5 1/2
170
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+5 1/2); Over

Washington @ Seattle

Game 609-610
July 15, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
109.522
Seattle
106.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
159
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-1 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 07-15-2016, 10:10 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, July 15

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LOS ANGELES (19 - 1) at CONNECTICUT (6 - 14) - 7/15/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 161-202 ATS (-61.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 128-168 ATS (-56.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 124-89 ATS (+26.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games in May, June, or July games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ATLANTA (11 - 10) at INDIANA (9 - 12) - 7/15/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (16 - 6) at MINNESOTA (17 - 4) - 7/15/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in May, June, or July games this season.
NEW YORK is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games on Friday since 1997.
NEW YORK is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents since 1997.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (9 - 12) at CHICAGO (8 - 12) - 7/15/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games this season.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games this season.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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WASHINGTON (9 - 12) at SEATTLE (7 - 13) - 7/15/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 290-343 ATS (-87.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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

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