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**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 08:22 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Odds on whether NFL teams will make the playoffs this year:
Raiders— yes +230, no -270
Chargers— yes +150, no -170
Rams— yes +160, no -180
Dolphins— yes +425, no -550
Vikings— yes, -120, no even
New England— yes, -200, no +175

Americans who have died from COVID-19: 153,989
Please wear a mask when you go out.

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Armadillo: Monday's Den: Wrapping up a sports weekend……..

— If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not) these would be the playoff teams:
AL East: Bronx, Baltimore
AL Central: Minnesota, Chicago
AL West: Houston, Oakland
AL Wild Cards: Cleveland, Detroit

NL East: Atlanta, Miami (yeah, they’re 2-1)
NL Central: Chicago, Milwaukee
NL West: Colorado, Los Angeles
NL Wild Cards: San Diego, San Francisco

Statistical leaders after 10 days:
— OPS (minimum 15 AB’s)
1.176- Teoscar Hernandez, Tor
1.119- Corey Seager, LA
.923- Leury Garcia, CWS
.922- Tim Anderson, CWS
.905- Starlin Castro, Wash

— Home runs:
6- Aaron Judge, NYY
5- Colin Moran, Pitt
4- Nicholas Castellanos, Cin
Christian Vazquez, Bos
Trevor Story, Colo
Teoscar Hernandez, Tor

— RBI’s:
14- Aaron Judge, NYY
13- Donovan Solano, SF
12- Nelson Cruz, Minn
11- Dansby Swanson, Atl
Nicholas Castellanos, Cin
10- Kyle Seager, Sea

— Runs scored:
10- JP Crawford, Sea
Mike Yastrzemski, SF
Trent Grisham, SD
9- Freddie Freeman, Atl
Trevor Story, Colo
Renato Nunez, Balt
Dansby Swanson, Atl

— Pitching strikeouts:
27- Shane Bieber, Clev
21- Max Scherzer, Wash
20- Trevor Bauer, Cin
Sonny Gray, Cin
19- Tyler Chatwood, Cubs
18- Aaron Civale, Clev

Elsewhere in the world……..
7) Sunday’s Dodger-Arizona game was the first game this season with no walks; there were only five of those games all of last season.

6) Jacksonville put QB Gardner Minshew on the COVID list, the 2nd starting QB (Matthew Stafford) to go on that list.

5) Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the Mets’ season Sunday, but didn’t bother to tell anyone until midway thru the Mets’ game in Atlanta Sunday. What he does is his business, but how he did it leaves a little to be desired. He is a free agent this winter; this ain’t going to help him any.

4) Let the record show that the Cincinnati Reds swept Detroit in the first regularly scheduled 7-inning doubleheader of this century.

Detroit reliever Tyler Alexander struck out nine batters in a row in the opener, tying an AL record.

3) Saturday night, Mets’ TV analyst Keith Hernandez said he didn’t know what a “PB&J” is, which raised a lot of eyebrows on Twitter. How do you not know what a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is? Hernandez is a good analyst when he pays attention, but he often gets bored during games. He is way better in a 3-man booth, with Ron Darling as the other analyst.

2) Going forward, how will teams in any sport judge this season? Will teams give a guy who has a bad year a mulligan, or if a guy comes out of nowhere and is excellent, are teams a little more skeptical than usual? Teams are going to take different approaches, for sure.

1) A big question for the rest of baseball season; as teams fall out of contention, will the good players on bad teams finish their season?

**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 08:23 AM

NBA line movement for August 3
Patrick Everson

Anthony Davis and the Lakers, coming off a loss to the Raptors, look to rebound Monday night against the Jazz. Caesars sportsbooks opened Los Angeles -5.5 and moved to -6 late Sunday night.

NBA betting odds are up and seeing activity for Monday’s games inside the NBA Bubble. Among the highlights on the slate is LeBron James and the Lakers playing their third game since the restart, squaring off against the Jazz.

Caesars sportsbooks provided insights on NBA opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Monday’s matchups. Covers will update this action report with NBA sharp picks vs. public bets and line movement throughout the day.

NBA line movement

The Lakers are coming off a 107-92 loss to defending NBA champion Toronto on Saturday. Caesars books opened Los Angeles a 5.5-point favorite against the Jazz, and the first move late Sunday night was to Lakers -6 for Monday’s 9 p.m. ET bubble nightcap.

Both the Grizzlies and Pelicans are battling for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Memphis is in at eighth place right now, while Zion Williamson and New Orleans are 3.5 games back in 11th. The Grizzlies opened -3.5 and ticked up to -4 Sunday night for a 6:30 p.m. ET matchup.

And in the East, the aforementioned Raptors face the Heat in a 1:30 p.m. ET tip, the first game of the day. Caesars held off on posting that line Sunday night. Check back for an update today.

**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 08:24 AM

739TORONTO -740 MIAMI
MIAMI is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more in the last 3 seasons.

741INDIANA -742 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days in the last 3 seasons.

743DENVER -744 OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-0 ATS (10 Units) in road games after having won 4 of their last 5 games in the current season.

745MEMPHIS -746 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game - 2nd half of the season in the current season.

747SAN ANTONIO -748 PHILADELPHIA
SAN ANTONIO is 18-3 ATS (14.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

749LA LAKERS -750 UTAH
UTAH is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.

**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 08:26 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, August 3

Toronto @ Miami

Game 739-740
August 3, 2020 @ 1:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
124.617
Miami
118.197
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 6 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-2 1/2); N/A

Indiana @ Washington

Game 741-742
August 3, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
120.611
Washington
110.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 10
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-6 1/2); Over

Denver @ Oklahoma City

Game 743-744
August 3, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
118.901
Oklahoma City
116.703
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+4 1/2); Over

Memphis @ New Orleans

Game 745-746
August 3, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
118.324
New Orleans
117.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 1
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 4
239
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+4); Under

San Antonio @ Philadelphia

Game 747-748
August 3, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
112.233
Philadelphia
123.236
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 11
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7
229
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7); Over

LA Lakers @ Utah

Game 749-750
August 3, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
124.272
Utah
115.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 8 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 6
219
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-6); Under

**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 08:29 AM

NBA

Monday, August 3

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Trend Report
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Toronto @ Miami
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games at home

Denver @ Oklahoma City
Denver
Denver is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Indiana @ Washington
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana

Memphis @ New Orleans
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis

San Antonio @ Philadelphia
San Antonio
San Antonio is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Antonio's last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

LA Lakers @ Utah
LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games
LA Lakers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games

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**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 09:47 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, August 3

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TORONTO (47 - 18) vs. MIAMI (42 - 24) - 8/3/2020, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 224-274 ATS (-77.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-4 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (40 - 26) vs. WASHINGTON (24 - 42) - 8/3/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 73-54 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (43 - 23) vs. OKLAHOMA CITY (41 - 24) - 8/3/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 9-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 8-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (32 - 35) vs. NEW ORLEANS (28 - 38) - 8/3/2020, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-5 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-4 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 36) vs. PHILADELPHIA (39 - 27) - 8/3/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-37 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 375-315 ATS (+28.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 47-22 ATS (+22.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

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

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LA LAKERS (50 - 15) vs. UTAH (42 - 24) - 8/3/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 93-72 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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**Udog** · 08-03-2020, 10:06 AM

NBA picks and predictions for August 3
Covers Staff

Expect Joel Embiid and the Sixers to slow down the tempo on Monday and use their size advantage against a smaller San Antonio lineup.

The second week of NBA betting inside the bubble begins with a six-game slate to choose from.

Game times run from 1:30 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET on the NBA odds board, as teams fight for playoff position - or their postseason lives - in the remaining seeding schedule.

We get you pointed in the right direction, with today’s favorite NBA free picks and predictions for August 3.

San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers

Don’t ever underestimate Gregg Popovich. He’s got San Antonio on the cusp of a playoff berth – or at least a play-in series – after retooling his lineup to run smaller and faster. The Spurs have upped the tempo with a four-guard set, ramping their pace from 100.6 before the shutdown to 106.2 in their two bubble games.

That tempo could be hard to replicate on Monday, however, as San Antonio is playing back-to-back games and faces a much bigger Philadelphia lineup. The 76ers fell in their restart opener, blowing a late 10-point lead, and will look to slow down the pace of this game and exploit San Antonio’s lack of frontcourt beef.

The Sixers can roll out talented bigs in Joel Embiid and Al Horford and take advantage of a Spurs interior defense that has allowed a league-high 62 points in the paint per game over its two appearances in the bubble. That punishment will wear down the Spurs’ already tired legs. We like a slower, lower-scoring finish.

PREDICTION: Under 229 (-110)

Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards

Indiana opened the seeding schedule with an impressive win over Philadelphia and breathed a sigh of relief that star shooting guard Victor Oladipo decided to play after waiting until the last minute to opt-in on the season restart.

Oladipo, who had 15 points in almost 32 minutes Friday, is expected to sit out today’s game with the Wizards. The Pacers play back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday, and tomorrow’s matchup with Orlando poses a much bigger threat than Washington, which has lost SU and ATS in its two bubble contests.

The Wizards are playing the second of back-to-back games, having lost by eight to Brooklyn on Sunday, and will have heavy legs as they work off the rust of the restart. Expect plenty of shots to fall short and the final score to finish Under the total.

PREDICTION: Under 227.5 (-110)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz

The Lakers’ wheels are wobbling a bit after losing their first two games of the NBA restart. Los Angeles is struggling from deep – shooting just 21 of 76 from beyond the arc in the past two games – and will need to scrap for some buckets on Monday.

LeBron James has been a beast on the boards the past two games, pulling down 10 and 11 rebounds. He posted rebounding efforts of 10 and 12 boards versus Utah earlier this season and the Jazz got outworked by Oklahoma City on the glass Friday, giving up 47 boards including 11 offensive rebounds.

James will do everything in his will to avoid an 0-3 start for L.A. That includes cleaning up the trash on the glass.

PREDICTION: LeBron James Over 8.5 rebounds (+102)

Sunday's NBA picks: 1-2
Season NBA picks: 7-5

NBA betting card for August 3

San Antonio vs. Philadelphia Under 229 (-110)
Indiana vs. Washington Under 227.5 (-110)
LeBron James Over 8.5 rebounds (+102)

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