Saturday Trends and Indexes 8/29 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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CFL
Dunkel

Update - Write-Up

Hamilton at Edmonton
The Tiger-Cats look to bounce back from their loss to Saskatchewan and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following an ATS defeat. Hamilton is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Eskimos favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+7).

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CFL
Dunkel


Week 9

Hamilton at Edmonton
The Tiger-Cats look to bounce back from their loss to Saskatchewan and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following an ATS defeat. Hamilton is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Eskimos favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+7). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Game 443-444: Hamilton at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 108.289; Edmonton 113.722
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 5 1/2; 45 1/2
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+7); Under




CFL
Long Sheet


Week 9

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Saturday, August 29
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HAMILTON (4 - 3) at EDMONTON (4 - 3) - 8/29/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CFL
Write-Up

Week 9 CFL games

All four CFL teams playing this weekend had last week off......

Saturday, August 29

Hamilton (4-3) @ Edmonton (4-3)-- Eskimos (-1) lost 28-21 to TiCats in Hamilton three weeks ago, their only loss in last four games. losing a 18-14 halftime lead, with a turnover margin of -3. Edmonton has a -14 turnover ratio this year, and hasn't picked off a pass yet (16 GA, 2 TA). TiCats won four of last six games (5-1 vs spread); underdogs covered the last six Hamilton games. TiCats won last three home games by 12-12-7 points, since losing home opener to Toronto.

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CFL


Week 9


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Saturday, August 29

7:00 PM
HAMILTON vs. EDMONTON
Hamilton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Hamilton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


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CFL Week 9 preview and picks

Hamilton Tiger Cats at Edmonton Eskimos (-7.5, 53)

The Tiger Cats could match their highest victory total of the last five years with a win in Edmonton - and they still will have 10 games to play this season. Hamilton has improved, no doubt about it, but they still have many issues to resolve and that starts at the QB position. Quinton Porter is the starter but has he been replaced three times already during the course of a game by veteran Kevin Glenn. In order to win consistently, the Tiger Cats need better performances from Porter.

The Eskimos are one of the rare teams in the CFL this year where there’s no doubt about the identity of the starting QB. Ricky Ray is currently the third-best QB in the league, stats wise, behind Anthony Calvillo and Henry Burris. He can also count on two excellent receivers in Fred Stamps and Maurice Mann, while running back Arkee Whitlock has established himself as a threat on the ground after a rocky start in the CFL.

But the TiCats have allowed the second-fewest points per game and they are the best when it comes to avoiding turnovers with only 14 giveaways. I still think Edmonton will win this one at home but it won’t be a walk in the park for the Eskimos.

Pick: Hamilton +7.5

(Last Week 1-1, season 17-13)

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Saturday, August 29

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How’s it hangin’?

After shelling out $1.15 billion to build the new Cowboys Stadium, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't have to fork over the estimated $2 million to raise the stadium's giant video screens. The NFL ruled Friday that the height of the screens, which were interfering with punts, fall within the league’s 85-foot rule and can remain in their current spot.

Any ball that hits the screens will be a ruled dead and the down will be replayed. You can bet your bankroll that the Cowboys’ special teams coaches are currently working on fielding line-drive punts. The Cowboys could have some big returns against the San Francisco 49ers tonight. The total is set at 38. But with good return yardage, the offenses could have a head start on scoring drives.

Kazmir gets his wings

The Los Angeles Angels added some insurance to their iffy pitching rotation when they acquired lefty Scott Kazmir from the Tampa Bay Rays Friday. Kazmir cleared waivers earlier this month and now brings his 8-7 record and 5.92 ERA to the best hitting team in baseball.

Kazmir may not jump directly into the Halos rotation but his impressive numbers against the rival Rangers (5-1, 2.28 ERA lifetime) and his postseason performances against the Yankees and Red Sox (4-0, 2.92 ERA vs. both) could come in handy if Los Angeles makes a deep playoff run.

The Angels are +350 to win the American League Pennant and +650 to win the World Series at betED.com.

Soggy Saturday

Mark Sanchez isn’t used to cold, wet weather. But that’s what the California kid will get when the Jets and Giants battle for Big Apple bragging rights. The forecast for Giants Stadium is calling for steady rain and thunder showers to continue through tonight’s preseason game. Sanchez and the Jets are priced as 3-point underdogs while the total has dropped to 36.

East Rutherford isn’t the only spot getting wet this weekend. The New York Yankees are hosting the Chicago White Sox, Toronto is at Boston and Atlanta is visiting Philadelphia. All those games are expected to get rained on Saturday. Down south, the Padres will be out of their element when they face the Marlins at LandShark Stadium. The area is expected to get thunder showers right around the first pitch.

The Barclays

Liberty National is also getting a ton of rain this weekend. Golfers complained about the weather Friday and will continue to grumble Saturday with more rain expected for The Barclays. The rain has made the greens hard and tough to read. It has also made the already-long 7,419-yard course play even longer.

Heading into Round 3, tour rookie Webb Simpson sits atop the leaderboard at 8-under par after firing a second-round 68. Betting favorite Tiger Woods starts Saturday tied for 17th at 1-over par. Woods has continued to struggle after his collapse at the PGA Championship last week. He shot a second-round 72 Friday after over-shooting greens and poor putting. He continues to snub reporters following his round.

No star power

WNBA fans (all five of them) should ask for a refund if they picked up tickets to tonight’s showdown between the Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm. Two of the sports’ biggest stars could be sidelined with injuries.

Dream forward Chamique Holdsclaw is expect to miss Saturday’s game after having her knee scoped earlier this week. She sat out Thursday game against Detroit and according to Dream coach Marynell Meadors, “will miss a few games”.

Seattle could also be without their premier player Saturday. Forward Lauren Jackson is fighting through a sore back and is day-to-day. Jackson played against Connecticut Thursday, scoring 17 points. She underwent a bone scan Friday. The Storm have clinched a playoff spot in the West but still have a chance to win the conference.

Seattle is listed as a 5-point home favorite tonight.

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