Friday's WNBA Trends and Indexes - 8/16

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, August 16

Good Luck on day #228 of 2019!

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Ravens 26, Packers 13— Aaron Rodgers sat this game out.

— Phillies 7, Cubs 5— Bryce Harper hit a walk-off grand slam.

— Mets 10, Braves 8— Pete Alonso was 5-5, knocked in six runs.

— Raiders 33, Cardinals 26— At one point, total yardage was 234-12, Oakland.

— A bettor at a William Hill sports book put $2,500 on the Cardinals Thursday to win the Super Bowl at 125-1 odds.

— A’s 7, Astros 6— This was the 9,000th win in A’s franchise history; 5th game in MLB history where four players homered twice each.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here…….

13) In the 50 years of divisional play in baseball, only three times has a team won its division with a road record that was 10+ games under .500. This year’s Cubs are 23-38 on the road; they’re tied for first place in the NL Central.

12) I’m guessing that these NFL joint practices where teams meet up for a couple days and practice against each other are more helpful than just a normal team practice. Breaks up the monotony of training camp- practicing against new faces increases whatever intensity there is.

11) Marlins 13, Dodgers 7— If a baseball game was ever played in a library, it would’ve sounded like this; the 5,000 or so fans who were there didn’t make much noise, to the point where the Dodger TV guys were talking about how players/managers were more likely to be ejected on a day like this, because the umpires could hear every word they said.

10) Interesting discussion on ESPN the other night on how catchers now value pitch-framing more than blocking low pitches or throwing out baserunners trying to steal.

As long as there is no baserunner on third, catchers now often stay on one knee and focus on getting their pitchers called strikes. There has been an increase in wild pitches/passed balls in recent years, and this is the reason why, not because pitchers’ stuff is any nastier.

9) When you look at stats for AAA pitchers this year, important to keep in mind that they’re using the major league (juiced) baseball this year for the first time.

Last year, Lehigh Valley led the International League wth 145 homers; so far this year, eight of the 14 IL teams have hit more than 145 and the season still has a few weeks left.

8) Last nine baseball seasons, the first player to get to 30 home runs has been a different player every year. Jose Bautista reached 30 homers first in both 2010-11.

7) Baseball stuff:
— Reds scratched 1B Joey Votto (lower back).
— A’s signed P Matt Harvey to a minor league deal. I’m not sure having Harvey pitch in Las Vegas is an ideal situation, seeing how Harvey has had issues getting to the ballpark on time in his career.

6) Michigan’s basketball program offered a scholarship to rising Class of ’20 recruit Jace Howard, an unranked forward prospect from Miami. Chances are the Wolverines will get him, seeing how Jace Howard is the son of new Michigan coach Juwan Howard.

5) JT Realmuto caught only one game as a high school senior; he played shortstop mostly, but a wise scout projected him as a catcher and now Realmuto is a very wealthy catcher.

4) If you’ve ever seen the reality show “Chrisley Knows Best,” on USA Network, you probably won’t be seeing it anymore. Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on tax evasion and fraud charges, and are in custody in Georgia.

The 12-count indictment also alleges the Chrisleys committed bank fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, as well as other illegal stuff.

3) DeMarcus Cousins hurt his knee Monday while working out in Las Vegas; fears are that he tore his ACL. He signed a one-year, $3.5M contract with the Lakers in July, has earned $83M+ in salary in his career, but he hasn’t had much injury luck the last few years.

2) Former Oklahoma/Steelers QB Landry Jones became the first quarterback to sign a contract with the XFL, which begins play next February. Jones had recently worked out for the Detroit Lions after one of their backup QB’s got hurt.

The XFL’s first player draft is in October.

1) Great name for a racehorse: Tequila Sheila (25-1) ran in the 5th race at Gulfstream Thursday. Good name, slow horse; Tequila Sheila didn’t hit the board, or come close.

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Friday, August 16

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Trend Report
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Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Connecticut is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
Seattle Storm
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Seattle is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against Connecticut

Chicago Sky
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games at home
Chicago is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Chicago is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Los Angeles is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Chicago
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Los Angeles is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Los Angeles is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Los Angeles's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Dallas Wings
Dallas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Dallas's last 25 games
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Dallas is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against New York
Dallas is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against New York
New York Liberty
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
New York is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas
New York is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Dallas

Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Mystics
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix


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Long Sheet

Friday, August 16

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SEATTLE (14 - 12) at CONNECTICUT (17 - 8) - 8/16/2019, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 straight up against SEATTLE 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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NEW YORK (8 - 16) at DALLAS (8 - 17) - 8/16/2019, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (15 - 9) at CHICAGO (14 - 10) - 8/16/2019, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (17 - 7) at MINNESOTA (13 - 12) - 8/16/2019, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 8-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (5 - 20) at PHOENIX (11 - 13) - 8/16/2019, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA
Dunkel

Friday, August 16


Seattle @ Connecticut

Game 619-620
August 16, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
105.972
Connecticut
117.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 11 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 6 1/2
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(-6 1/2); Under

Los Angeles @ Chicago

Game 623-624
August 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
104.291
Chicago
112.272
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 8
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
Pick
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
Under

New York @ Dallas

Game 621-622
August 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
100.418
Dallas
108.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 8
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 5
153
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-5); Under

Washington @ Minnesota

Game 625-626
August 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
123.466
Minnesota
111.958
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10 1/2
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5
163
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-5); Over

Atlanta @ Phoenix

Game 627-628
August 16, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
105.050
Phoenix
108.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 3
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 5 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+5 1/2); Over

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NEW YORK LIBERTY AT DALLAS WINGS (-5, 152.5)

Dallas stunned WNBA bettors – our staff included – with a 28-point fourth quarter to edge the L.A. Sparks with just eight available players on the roster Wednesday night.

The Wings, who were as big as 7-point home underdogs, trailed 64-58 heading into the final frame before catching fire and knocking down 10 of 17 shots from the field, including four 3-pointers.

Dallas is back in action tonight, still missing suspended forwards Kristine Anigwe and Kayla Thornton and playing without the injured Tayler Hill and Azura Stevens. With those depleted ranks, a short turnaround, and a potential letdown spot after knocking off the West Conference’s best team, Dallas is a tempting fade Friday.

New York stumbled into Texas on a six-game losing skid but has been competitive in the opening 20 minutes of those contests. The Liberty are averaging 41.3 points per first half during this slide, while allowing 45.2 points against in the opening two quarters: a margin of minus-3.9 points.

However, things fall apart for New York in the second half, averaging only 32 points in the final 20 minutes over those six losses and watching foes pour it on with 42.3 average points in that same frame. The Wings are the second-best second-half defense in the WNBA with an average margin of minus-1.2 points in the last two quarters but are getting outworked by a 3.3 points per first half.

PREDICTION: New York first half +2.5


LOS ANGELES SPARKS AT CHICAGO SKY (Pick, 162.5)

These teams met just a few days ago, with Los Angeles squeaking out an 84-81 win at home over Chicago but failing to cover as 6.5-point home chalk. Tonight, the Sparks are coming off a disappointing loss at Dallas Wednesday, which snapped a five-game winning streak for L.A.

The Sky have been off since that August 11 encounter, giving them plenty of time to reflect and review that close loss. Chicago is without center Jantel Lavender for the rest of the season after she broke her foot against Las Vegas on August 9 but starting guard Courtney Vandersloot, who missed the previous matchup with L.A. due to illness, is expected return to the lineup after plenty of rest between games.

The Sky’s offense has been firing on all cylinders this month, averaging 89 points per game in August – more than seven points above its season average. The Sky run the fastest pace in the WNBA and have upped that intensity to a pace of 104.55 over its last four games.

Los Angeles is no stranger to fast-paced games either, owning the fourth-fastest pace in the league. The Sparks have played Over the total in four straight games heading into Friday while the Sky bring a five-game winning run for Over bettors as well.

PREDICTION: Over 162.5