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**Udog** · 07-16-2017, 10:34 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

— ’96 Indians hit a double in 75 consecutive games, which is the all-time record- next highest streak is 51, by the ’99 Braves.

— Dodgers are first team EVER to have a rookie hit 25+ HR’s three years in a row.

— Colorado is going to limit some of their young starters’ innings; 4 of their 5 starters are rookies, so this makes sense.

— Zack Cozart got his donkey from Joey Votto for making the All-Star Game.

— Johnny Cueto (blisters) is on the DL. This year’s baseballs are giving more pitchers blisters, and that is a problem.

— RIP Babe Parilli 87; one of the AFL’s best QB’s- he played college ball for Bear Bryant at Kentucky.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind………

13) Two-way G-League contracts that marginal NBA players will sign (two per team) can be worth as much as $270,000 per player. Beats going over to Europe to play. So technically, NBA teams will have 17-man rosters this year- the two-way players can spend as many as 45 days in the NBA, before their deal would have to be upgraded to a regular NBA contract.

12) In NBA Summer League, when guys are fighting like hell to get a contract, they run over and pick up teammates after they get fouled. They root for their teammates while they’re on the bench, they do all the little suck-up things that scrubs in high school do when they’re fighting an uphill battle to make the team. It is amusing.

I’ll check back in in November/December and see how much of this is going on once the regular season starts.

11) Dennis Smith Jr looks like a steal for the Mavericks with the #9 pick in the draft; he had an excellent July in two summer leagues, but he tried to dunk in traffic during Thursday’s game, and missed. He really has great athletic ability- maybe the Knicks should’ve taken him with the 8th pick in the draft.

Anyway, ESPN’s Mark Jones lost his mind on the air about the dunk attempt, gushing over and over about a missed dunk. Luckily the mute button was within arm’s reach.

10) The one thing you don’t want to hear a scout say about a prospect: “Sometimes I question his motor.” Translated: “He doesn’t try hard all the time.”

9) White Sox trading Jose Quintana to the Cubs Thursday was the first Windy City trade in 11 years, when the Sox dealt lefty reliever Neal Cotts for David Aardsma and Carlos Vazquez. Over the last 50 years, the two Chicago teams have made 18 trades with each other.

8) I had never heard of Steve Whitmore until this week; turns out he has been the voice of Kermit the Frog since the death of Muppets creator Jim Henson in 1990. Whitmore was fired as Kermit’s voice this week; Disney, which owns the Muppet Studio, offered no explanation.

Kind of sad that a guy who worked for The Muppets since 1978 is now out of work.

7) Former Georgetown coach John Thompson III has surfaced as a studio analyst on NBA TV, during the summer league, at least.

6) Western Kentucky hired Mark Hsu as an assistant basketball coach; he comes from New Mexico State/Cal-Bakersfield— this hire was widely approved on Twitter. Hsu will help the Hilltoppers, who lost two assistants earlier this month.

5) Knicks traded a 2nd-round pick and cash to Sacramento so they could hire Scott Perry as their new GM. Perry went 19-61 as coach at Eastern Kentucky from 1997-2000, and never was a head coach again after that. Now he is the GM of an NBA team.

4) ESPN analyst Rip Hamilton said that he used to change sneakers every two games, when he was an NBA star. When you’re a star and the sneakers are free, you can do that.

3) For whatever reason, Bark at the Park Night has become a popular night at some major league ballparks. No idea why anyone would want to bring their dog to a ballgame, but they do.

2) Mets 14, Rockies 2— Friday night, Colorado had a runner thrown out at home on a sac fly to fairly deep left field when the score was 9-2. Great throw, horrendous baserunning.

1) Warren LeGarie is Executive Director of the Las Vegas NBA Summer League; he is also an agent, for both coaches and players— he started as a player agent for guys playing in Europe. Among his current clients are Rick Carlisle, George Karl, Terry Stotts and Dave Joerger.

The success of the summer league is mostly his doing— it has become a fun event to attend, and it is also good on TV. Filled up the baseball All-Star break for me, I know that. Thanks!!!

**Udog** · 07-16-2017, 10:56 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, July 16

Phoenix @ Minnesota

Game 675-676
July 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
110.775
Minnesota
119.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 9
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 15
164
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+15); Under

Chicago @ Dallas

Game 673-674
July 16, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
102.694
Dallas
113.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 11
182
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 6
173
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-6); Over

Washington @ New York

Game 671-672
July 16, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
114.242
New York
109.441
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-1 1/2); Under

San Antonio @ Connecticut

Game 669-670
July 16, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
101.223
Connecticut
118.059
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 17
168
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 14
161
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(-14); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 16

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SAN ANTONIO (2 - 16) at CONNECTICUT (11 - 8) - 7/16/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CONNECTICUT is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in May, June, or July games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 6-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 7-0 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (11 - 8) at NEW YORK (8 - 9) - 7/16/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 303-360 ATS (-93.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 177-224 ATS (-69.4 Units) after a division game since 1997.
NEW YORK is 102-68 ATS (+27.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
NEW YORK is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (6 - 12) at DALLAS (9 - 11) - 7/16/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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PHOENIX (11 - 7) at MINNESOTA (14 - 2) - 7/16/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Sunday, July 16

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. CONNECTICUT
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Connecticut's last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

3:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
Washington is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

4:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Minnesota is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix

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