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    Trends and Indexes

    Tuesday, July 16

    Good Luck on day #197 of 2013!

    At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of MLB, CFL and WNBA until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
    Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.


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  • #2
    MLB All-Star Game: What bettors need to know

    American League at National League (-125, 8)

    Four players from the Big Apple will take center stage Tuesday when the National League hosts the American League in the 84th All-Star Game at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. David Wright and NL starting pitcher Matt Harvey represent the Mets while Yankees closer Mariano Rivera of the AL will appear in his final All-Star Game and be joined by teammate Robinson Cano. Right-hander Max Scherzer of Detroit, who became the first pitcher in 27 years to begin a season 13-0, starts for the AL.

    The National League puts its three-game winning streak on the line after the American League won the previous seven Mid-Summer Classics since the 2002 edition ended in a 7-7 tie. That verdict prompted commissioner Bud Selig to make the game "count" by awarding the winning league home-field advantage in the World Series, which coincidentally has been won by the NL for the past three seasons. The AL, which won five straight prior to 2002, claimed four of the seven World Series during its post-tie winning streak.

    Last year's All-Star Game finished 8-0 in favor of the NL, just playing under the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers. That marked the seventh straight season the under has cashed in during the Mid-Summer Classic, with an average of 6.57 collective runs scored between 2006 and 2012. This year's game has drawn a total of eight runs from sportsbooks.

    TV:
    8 p.m. ET, Fox

    PITCHING MATCHUP: American League RH Max Scherzer (13-1, 3.19 ERA) vs. National League RH Matt Harvey (7-2, 2.35)

    American League manager Jim Leyland of Detroit didn't have a difficult decision in choosing his own in Scherzer, who suffered his first loss of the season Saturday against Texas after matching Roger Clemens' 13-0 start in 1986. After Scherzer, Leyland could turn to Seattle ace Felix Hernandez (10-4, 2.53), who last pitched Saturday with Tuesday being his throwing day between starts anyway. Leyland has a bevy of relievers from which to choose including five closers, but there's little doubt who will get the ball should the AL enjoy the lead entering the bottom of the ninth inning.

    National League manager Bruce Bochy's decision to start Harvey at his home ballpark was made easier when St. Louis' Adam Wainwright (12-5, 2.45) pitched Sunday, making him ineligible to appear in the All-Star Game. Bochy could choose a left-hander from a rival NL West team - Arizona's Patrick Corbin (11-1, 2.35) or Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw (8-8, major league-leading 1.98 ERA) - to relieve Harvey. Bochy has four closers at his disposal including Pittsburgh's Jason Grilli, who leads the NL with 29 saves, but he will be tempted to use Cincinnati flame-thrower Aroldis Chapman.

    WALK-OFFS:

    1. Rivera, who will retire at the end of the season, will make his AL team-leading 13th All-Star Game appearance. He is the all-time saves leader with 638 and leads the No. 2 active player - fellow All-Star Joe Nathan of Texas - by 310. St. Louis OF Carlos Beltran (eighth appearance) is the senior member of the NL squad.

    2. A pair of AL starters - Baltimore 1B Chris Davis (major league-leading 37 home runs, 93 RBIs) and Detroit 3B Miguel Cabrera (30 HRs, major league-leading 95 RBIs) - are the first two players in major-league history to have 30 or more home runs and 90 or more RBIs prior to the All-Star break.

    3. The NL leads the series 43-38-2 and has outscored the AL 16-2 in the past three games, including 8-0 last season in Kansas City, Mo.

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    • #3
      All-Star Game Grand Slam will pay bettors +5,000

      Since the Mid-Summer Classic is the only baseball action until Friday, bettors might as well capitalize and make it all the more entertaining by having a look at some prop bets.

      Here are some props being offered by some of the online sportsbooks and how they could fare compared to the previous 10 MLB All-Star Games.

      Props listed below courtesy of Bet365:

      1st Inning runs

      Over 1.5 runs +195
      Under 1.5 runs -240

      There were five runs scored in the top of the first inning in the 2012 All-Star Game. In the past 10 years, three All-Star Games had over 1.5 runs (2012, 2009, 2004).

      1st Inning hits

      Over 2 hits +150
      Exactly 2 hits +275
      Under 2 hits +130

      There were five hits in the opening frame of the 2012 All-Star Game.

      Will there be extra innings

      Yes +700
      No -1150

      One of the last 10 All-Star Games has gone to extra innings. The 2008 ball game went into 15 frames before the host American League won.

      First team to score

      American League -150
      National League +120

      The AL has scored first in seven of the last 10 All-Star Games. The NL was the first to score in the 2012 game plating five runners in the top of the first. The visiting team was the first to get on the board in six of the last 10 games.

      First home run of the game will be

      Solo HR -110
      2-run HR +230
      3-run HR +750
      Grand slam +5000
      No HR +300

      The solo blast and the two-run jack have been the most common first homer of the game occurring four times apiece in the past 10 games. The first homer last year was a two-run shot by Miguel Cabrera.

      The 1983 grand slam by Fred Lynn remains the only slam in All-Star history.

      Total hits

      Over 17.5 -120
      Under 17.5 -120

      The previous four games and six of the last seven have fallen under 17.5 hits combined.

      First pitch of the game will be

      Ball +125
      Strike -175

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      • #4
        MLB Top 5: Baseball's worst bets after the All-Star break

        Teams like the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins constantly carry a red flag for MLB bettors, especially after the All-Star break when a season’s worth of losing weighs on players and managers the most.

        Surprisingly though, basement clubs like the Astros and Marlins aren’t the worst bets in baseball during the second half of the schedule. That honor goes to these five teams:

        Record from 2008-2012.

        Worst post-break bets

        Pittsburgh Pirates (130-234, -78.30 units)


        Screw the “Ides of March”. Pittsburgh backers better beware the Ides of July. The Pirates have become notorious for their post-break nose dives in recent years, including a 31-46 record and -21.45 units in 2012. Will it happen again in 2013? The Pirates enter the break as the top money winner, earning +23.50 units so far this summer.

        New York Mets (156-207, -55.56 units)

        Mets fans can celebrate hosting the All-Star Game this week but after that, they have very little to cheer for. New York bettors have been in the deep red following the break in each of the past five seasons. The Mets, who are already more than seven units in the hole this season, burned through -22.30 units with a 28-48 record in the second half of 2012.

        Boston Red Sox (178-183, -47.87 units)

        When you’re a high-profile ball club like the Red Sox, those losses cost extra. Boston did the bulk of that damage in 2012, finishing the post-break schedule at 26-50 and eating up -27.41 units – the most in the majors. The year before that, the BoSox went 35-37 and lost -17.46 units. Boston enters the second half of the season up +12.17 units – third most in baseball.

        Seattle Mariners (152-209, -30.55 units)

        Life in the American League West is tough. With rivals like the Rangers, Angels and Athletics usually picking up speed before the playoffs, the Mariners are left in their wake. Seattle was actually among the breadwinners after the break in 2012, pocketing +11.68 units, but thrashed their backers for -17.26 units in 2011 and -16.79 units in 2010.

        Colorado Rockies (175-187, -25.01 units)

        That magical second-half march in 2007 is a distant memory for Rockies bettors, whose wallets are about as thin as the air at Coors Field. Colorado went 31-46 and lost -3.76 units last summer, which are small potatoes compared to the -27.21 units the Rockies lost the two previous seasons. Colorado is in the middle of the NL West, down -4.95 units, but anything can happen in that ugly division.


        For the best bets after the break, see post #6 in Monday's thread.

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        • #5
          See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

          Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

          Lookahead spot

          Lookahead spots aren’t always a bad thing. Sometimes, like in the case of NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, a lookahead spot can mean extra value for bettors. The Sprint Cup takes a break this week, just in time for Newman to clear his head after being informed that he will be let go by Stewart-Haas Racing at the end of the year.

          There’s no doubt Newman is looking ahead to Indianapolis and the Brickyard 400. Not only is the No. 39 driver a native of Indiana – and would love to win one in front of some friendly fans - but the July 28 race is the first step in landing a gig for 2014. Newman has only one Top 5 in 12 starts at the Brickyard and boasts an average finish of 19.1 there. He ran strong at home last year, finishing seventh in the July race at Indy.

          Letdown spot

          The MLB All-Star break can be an abrupt stop for streaking clubs come the middle of July. The Seattle Mariners are one of those teams, winning three straight and six of their last 10 outings before the break put the freeze on their improved play. The M’s are chasing the Angles and Rangers in the AL West, 13 games back of the first-place Oakland A’s.

          Seattle could have a little trouble finding that momentum after the All-Star Game, kicking off the second half of the season with a three-game road series versus the Houston Astros. The Mariners have struggled against the Astros already this year, going 4-5 and posting a chunky 5.01 ERA in nine games with their new division rivals.

          Schedule spot

          The Los Angeles Sparks are the hottest team in the WNBA’s Western Conference, winning five straight games after an 88-76 victory over Phoenix Sunday. The Sparks have a few days off before the schedule throws down a gauntlet at the end of the week.

          Los Angeles kicks off a stretch of three games in four days with a home game versus East-leading Atlanta Wednesday, then opens the doors of the Staples Center to Phoenix Thursday before the Sparks hit the bricks for a trip up the coast. Los Angeles clashes with classic rival Seattle Saturday. The Sparks have troubles away from L.A., with a 2-4 SU and ATS mark on the road this season.

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          • #6
            NFL Games of the Year: Miami could be FG fave hosting Cincy

            Odds are out for the biggest and best games of the upcoming NFL season. Covers Expert Ben Burns gives you his insight into some of these marquee matchups and predicts where the odds could move before kickoff.

            NFL Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins (-2) - Thursday Night Football

            Past History: Miami 8-2 SU, 8-2 ATS, 4/6 O/U since 1987
            Recent History: Miami 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 0/2 O/U since 2010

            Early look at the Dolphins: Miami signed several big-name free agents and is expecting improvement. The Dolphins, who are being projected to win eight games, are off a big divisional game at New England and have a Monday Night game (at Tampa Bay) on deck.

            Early look at the Bengals: The Bengals, who are projected to win 8.5 games, are off a game vs. the Jets and have a big divisional game vs. Baltimore on deck. After back-to-back trips to the postseason, this young team is hoping to take the next step.

            Where this line will move: Injuries and performance, through the first half of the season, will naturally play key roles in determining which way this line goes. If the teams were of roughly equal health and had equal records coming in, I could see the line climbing to -3.

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            • #7
              WNBA
              Dunkel


              San Antonio at Washington
              The Mystics look to build on their 6-2 ATS record in their last 8 games against teams with a losing record. Washington is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mystics favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

              TUESDAY, JULY 16

              Game 651-652: San Antonio at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)

              Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 105.417; Washington 113.929
              Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 8 1/2; 150
              Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 6 1/2; 154 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Washington (-6 1/2); Under




              WNBA
              Long Sheet

              Tuesday, July 16


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              SAN ANTONIO (4 - 10) at WASHINGTON (7 - 7) - 7/16/2013, 7:05 PM
              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
              SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 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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              WNBA

              Tuesday, July 16


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              Trend Report
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              7:00 PM
              SAN ANTONIO vs. WASHINGTON
              The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
              San Antonio is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
              Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
              The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games when playing San Antonio


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              • #8
                CFL
                Dunkel


                Toronto at Winnipeg
                The Argonauts look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games at Winnipeg. Toronto is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Argonauts favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto. Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

                FRIDAY, JULY 19

                Game 421-422: Toronto at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)

                Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.061; Winnipeg 111.075
                Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2; 58
                Vegas Line: Pick; 53
                Dunkel Pick: Toronto; Over


                SATURDAY, JULY 20

                Game 423-424: Montreal at Calgary (7:00 p.m. EST)

                Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 109.531; Calgary 122.495
                Dunkel Line: Calgary by 13; 48
                Vegas Line: Calgary by 7; 52
                Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-7); Under

                Game 425-426: Edmonton at BC (10:00 p.m. EST)
                Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 106.521; BC 120.171
                Dunkel Line: BC by 13 1/2; 47
                Vegas Line: BC by 8 1/2; 50
                Dunkel Pick: BC (-8 1/2); Under


                SUNDAY, JULY 21

                Game 427-428: Hamilton at Saskatchewan (7:00 p.m. EST)

                Dunkel Ratings: Hamilton 112.968; Saskatchewan 116.906
                Dunkel Line: Saskatchewan by 4; 60
                Vegas Line: Saskatchewan by 6; 57
                Dunkel Pick: Hamilton (+6); Over




                CFL
                Long Sheet


                Week 4

                Friday, July 19

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                TORONTO (1 - 2) at WINNIPEG (1 - 2) - 7/19/2013, 8:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                WINNIPEG is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.

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

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                Saturday, July 20

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                MONTREAL (1 - 2) at CALGARY (2 - 1) - 7/20/2013, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                MONTREAL is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CALGARY is 5-0 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
                CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against MONTREAL 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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                EDMONTON (1 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (2 - 1) - 7/20/2013, 10:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                BRITISH COLUMBIA is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                BRITISH COLUMBIA is 6-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
                BRITISH COLUMBIA is 7-2 straight up against EDMONTON 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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                Sunday, July 21

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                HAMILTON (1 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 0) - 7/21/2013, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                SASKATCHEWAN is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
                SASKATCHEWAN is 47-25 ATS (+19.5 Units) in July games since 1996.
                HAMILTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                SASKATCHEWAN is 2-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
                SASKATCHEWAN is 2-2 straight up against HAMILTON 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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                CFL

                Week 4


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                Friday, July 19

                8:00 PM
                TORONTO vs. WINNIPEG
                Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
                Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
                Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto


                Saturday, July 20

                7:00 PM
                MONTREAL vs. CALGARY
                Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
                Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
                The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games at home
                The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing Montreal

                10:00 PM
                EDMONTON vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
                The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
                Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
                The total has gone OVER in 5 of British Columbia's last 7 games when playing at home against Edmonton
                British Columbia is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games


                Sunday, July 21

                7:00 PM
                HAMILTON vs. SASKATCHEWAN
                Hamilton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
                The total has gone OVER in 10 of Hamilton's last 14 games when playing Saskatchewan
                The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton
                The total has gone OVER in 10 of Saskatchewan's last 14 games when playing Hamilton


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                CFL

                Week 4


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                CFL road teams go a perfect 4-0 ATS in Week 3
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                CFL road teams went 3-1 straight up and 4-0 against the spread in Week 3.

                The Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions all covered as road teams this past week.

                Here are the best and worstt bets after three weeks of action:

                Best bet: Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS)

                The Green Riders improved to 3-0 with a 39-28 victory over the Toronto Argonauts in Week 3. Saskatchewan is now the Grey Cup favorite at +240 after opening the campaign as a +800 underdog in CFL futures.

                Worst bet: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-2 SU, 0-3 ATS)

                The Ticats scored their first win of the season in Week 3 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers but failed to cover the 5.5-point spread. Hamilton is 0-3 ATS heading into a tough Week 4 showdown with the Roughriders.

                Over/under combined numbers to date:

                Week 1: 4-0 O/U
                Week 2: 1-3 O/U
                Week 3: 1-3 O/U
                Total: 6-6 O/U


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                • #9
                  MLB All-Star Games on seven-year 'under' streak

                  When you think All-Star Games, you're automatically drawn to images of high-scoring, highlight-reel action. Unless, of course, we’re talking about the MLB All-Star Game.

                  While other all-star showcases, like the NBA All-Star Game or NFL Pro Bowl, are known for their outpouring of offense, the MLB Mid-Summer Classic has displayed defense over the past seven years. And, totals bettors playing the under have cashed in each and every year in that span.

                  This season, the oddsmakers have cooked up an 8-run total for Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York. According to Michael Stewart, an oddsmaker with CarbonSports.ag, they “look at past All-Star performances, the strength of the All-Star teams’ pitching staff and the stadium” when setting the total.

                  Last year, the National League blanked the American League 8-0, just staying under the 8.5-run number set by oddsmakers. In 2011, the NL won 5-1 with a total of 8. In 2010, the final score was 3-1 with a total of 8.5.

                  Books pegged the 2009 ASG with a 9.5-run number but the AL edged the NL 4-3. The two leagues produced that same score over 15 innings with a 10-run total in 2008. In 2007, the ASG finished 5-4 and just under the 10-run mark. And in 2006, the AL and NL combined for a 3-1 score which was well below the 10-run total.

                  Citi Field has helped the New York Mets produce a 23-20-1 over/under count at home this season and boasts the lowest park factor in the majors at 0.858 (a rating below 1.000 favors the pitcher). Since opening in 2009, Citi Field has never ranked higher than 0.943 – its inaugural season.

                  MLB All-Star Games have posted an average of 6.57 collective runs between 2006 and 2012.

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                  • #10
                    Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

                    -- I saw the most expensive pizza ever today; $31.95 for a 16-inch cheese pizza that was paper thin. In NY, the guy's out of business in ten days.

                    -- Golfer named Will Wilcox shot a 59 on the Web.com Tour Sunday.

                    -- Former used car salesman Alan R Selig is in charge of a $7.5B business,. but supposedly has never sent an e-mail. Terrific.

                    -- A's scored 12 runs in six games last week, still went 4-2.

                    -- Was impressed by Bryce Harper's dad; it ain't easy throwing in front of 50,000 fans and the whole country when you're not a professional.

                    -- Wonder what the Cardinals/Reds thought about Matt Harvey skipping his start against the contending Pirates Saturday?


                    *****

                    Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Notes from the NBA's summer league........

                    13) How many people you know go to Las Vegas and spend two whole days in a gym watching basketball?

                    One. Me.

                    Level of interest is high, though; the league should be happy so many people care about their product. Ton of Golden State fans here; if you didn't know better, you'd swear the Warriors were the best team in the NBA.

                    Their last title? 1975.

                    12) Warriors have 18 guys on their summer team here; obviously, they do not all play every game; how many openings can they have on their fall roster? It is very, very difficult to make an NBA roster.

                    11) Not sure why they play 10:00 quarters instead of 12:00, like the NBA does; you'd think they'd want that extra 8:00 to give guys playing time.

                    10) Former players Sam Cassell, Lester Conner, Jeff Hornacek, Adrian Griffin are all coaching teams here-- I remember those guys in college, just another signal that I am getting old........lol

                    9) They change referees at halftime here; how do I know this? All of a sudden I look out on the court and a woman is officiating- sher sure wasn't out there in the first half. Refs are being evaluated too.

                    8) Summer league coaches sit down a lot more than college/NBA coaches.

                    7) Patrick Ewing Jr is 29 and still trying to make it in pro hoop; Luke Sikma, Glen Rice Jr, Tim Hardaway Jr are all trying to follow in their dads' footsteps. None are as good as their dads were.

                    6) NDBL All-Stars have a team here; biggest difference is that only one of their players is under 25. Archie Goodwin of the Suns is 19.

                    5) Suns were down 22 in the first half to Minnesota, but rallied to beat the Timberrwolves by a hoop. Terrific ballgame.

                    4) Shabazz Muhammad needs to work on his off (right) hand; he also wore his bright yellow UCLA sneakers Saturday, but had Minnesota-colored sneakers on Monday. He should've played another year at UCLA- he sure is talented, but he doesn't even try to finish with his right hand.

                    3) NBA teams have timeouts on their bench; why do college teams all have their timeouts out on the court? Warriors didn't even go to the locker room at halftime; they coached the kids in a huddle on the bench.

                    2) Knicks could've taken Ron Artest in the NBA Draft 14 years ago, but they took Frederic Weis instead; Weis played in as many NBA games as me-- that would be zero. Knicks passed on Artest because they knew he is kind of crazy, but now that he is 34, they sign him to a 2-year contract. Terrific.

                    1) Do the Wilpons run the Knicks too- they just gave JR Smith $24M for four years, then find out he is out for 12-16 weeks after knee surgery. Did they know? How could they not know? If they did know, how do they give him so much money? Either way, its not good.

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