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Dunkel

Chicago at Tulsa
The Sky head to Tulsa today to take on a Shock team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 home games. Chicago is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sky favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Game 651-652: Minnesota at Connecticut (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 113.703; Connecticut 111.019
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 154
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 5 1/2; 161
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+5 1/2); Under

Game 653-654: Atlanta at Washington (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.780; Washington 116.666
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 151
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2 1/2); Under

Game 655-656: Chicago at Tulsa (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 108.793; Tulsa 107.862
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 155
Vegas Line & Total: Tulsa by 2 1/2; 162 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2 1/2); Under





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Long Sheet

Sunday, July 27

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MINNESOTA (19 - 6) at CONNECTICUT (10 - 15) - 7/27/2014, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 104-72 ATS (+24.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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ATLANTA (15 - 8) at WASHINGTON (12 - 13) - 7/27/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 257-310 ATS (-84.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 161-204 ATS (-63.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 161-201 ATS (-60.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 11-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 12-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (10 - 14) at TULSA (8 - 17) - 7/27/2014, 4:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
TULSA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games in July games since 1997.

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

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Sunday, July 27

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3:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CONNECTICUT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

4:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

4:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. TULSA
Chicago is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Chicago
Tulsa is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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Sunday, July 27

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Minnesota - 3:00 PM ET Minnesota -5.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Connecticut - Under 161 500 TRIPLE PLAY


Atlanta - 4:00 PM ET Washington +3 500 *****

Washington - Under 157.5 500 *****


Chicago - 4:30 PM ET Chicago +2 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Tulsa - Over 163 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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WNBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Los Angeles
The Sparks play host to an Indiana team that is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games in Los Angeles. LA is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Sparks favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-5). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

MONDAY, JULY 28

Game 601-602: Indiana at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 107.703; Los Angeles 117.698
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 10; 144
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 5; 150
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-5); Under




WNBA

Monday, July 28

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10:30 PM
INDIANA vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 8 games
Los Angeles is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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Preview: Fever (12-13) at Sparks (11-14)

Date: July 28, 2014 10:30 PM EDT


With their two All-Stars struggling, the Indiana Fever relied on their bench in an impressive road victory.

However, they'll likely need Tamika Catchings and Briann January to bounce back from disappointing performances Monday night in order to end the club's six-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Fever (12-13) continued their strong road play with a 75-68 win at San Antonio on Saturday, improving to 7-5 on the road with their fourth win in five games away from home. Coach Lin Dunn leaned heavily on her reserves, who supplied 22 of the club's 24 fourth-quarter points. Lynetta Kizer scored a team-high 16 off the bench.

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"We got a lot of help from our bench," Dunn said. "We wanted to try to stay as fresh as we could against them since they were on a back-to-back and keep the tempo up, keep pushing the ball. I thought it paid off for us the last five minutes."

Catchings and January were a combined 0 for 14 from the floor with one point. The All-Star duo combines to average 26.3 points.

"Coach said that we're only going to go as far as the bench takes us, and that's something that we want to keep doing," Kizer said. "Just keep working hard and having faith in each other."

Indiana's defense has also been strong of late, holding its last three opponents to an average of 64.0 points.

The Sparks (11-14) are a league-worst 3-9 at home, and have lost five straight at Staples Center since a 65-57 win over Seattle on June 24.

Candace Parker scored a season-high 34 points in an 86-78 win at Indiana on July 15, but Los Angeles followed with three straight losses - all at home - prior to Saturday's 77-69 win at Seattle.

Nneka Ogwumike scored 16 of her 22 points in the second half, while Parker tallied 13 of her 19 after halftime. The win pushed the Sparks' advantage over the Storm for the Western Conference's final playoff spot to three games and trimmed their deficit behind third-place San Antonio to a half-game.

It was also general manager Penny Toler's first win as coach since taking over after Carol Ross was fired on July 20.

"Changes happen in seasons and in teams all the time," Ogwumike said. "I think we've done a really great job of maintaining our composure so we can keep going out there and doing what we do best."

Los Angeles shot 49.2 percent and committed only 10 turnovers after shooting 39.8 percent and averaging 13.7 turnovers during its three-game slide.

Catchings scored 25 points in the first meeting on 8-for-16 shooting while January sat out due to a knee injury.

The Fever haven't defeated the Sparks since a 98-63 victory on July 31, 2011.

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WNB HEAD TO HEAD

Jul 15, 2014 Score ATS Results
LOS « 86 Cover: 5.5
IND 78 Over: 164
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Aug 16, 2013 Score ATS Results
IND 70 Over: 156
LOS « 86 Cover: 9
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Aug 8, 2013 Score ATS Results
LOS « 74 Cover: 12.5
IND 64 Under: 138
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WNBA Betting Recap - 7/21-7/27

July 27, 2014

League Betting Notes (from Monday, July 14 through Sunday, July 20)

-- Favorites went 11-6 straight up
-- Favorites/underdogs went 8-8-1 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 9-8 SU record
-- Road teams posted a 10-6-1 ATS record
-- The 'under' went 10-7

Team Betting Notes

-- Minnesota (20-6) has turned up the intensity, as they try to keep Phoenix (21-3) within hailing distance. The Lynx won all three games in the past week, and went 2-1 ATS during the span. They've won seven games in a row, and they're 6-1 ATS during the span. Next up is a date with Phoenix Thursday night at home.

-- Speaking of the Mercury, they have torn off 15 straight victories, and they have covered 10 straight games. They'll try not to look ahead to Thursday's giant tilt against the Lynx, trying to take care of business first against Los Angeles (11-14) Tuesday night in the Valley of the Sun.

-- Washington (13-13) has suddenly caught fire, winning four straight games, and they're 3-0-1 ATS during the impressive stretch.

-- Tulsa (9-17) picked up a rare win by taking care of equally disappointing Chicago (10-15). The Shock have stumbled in the win column overall, but they are 3-0-1 ATS in the past four.

-- The Sky had their meager two-game winning streak snapped in Tulsa, and they are now just 5-14 SU over the past 19 games with a 6-13 ATS mark during the stretch. That's disappointing considering they started out 5-1 SU/ATS.

-- San Antonio (12-14) have struggled lately, particularly against the numbe. The Stars are just 1-5 SU and 0-6 ATS over the past six games. They'll take on the Sky Tuesday, so something's gotta give.

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Monday, July 28

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Indiana - 10:30 PM ET Indiana +5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Los Angeles - Under 149 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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WNBA Betting Recap - 7/21-7/27

July 27, 2014

League Betting Notes (from Monday, July 14 through Sunday, July 20)

-- Favorites went 11-6 straight up
-- Favorites/underdogs went 8-8-1 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 9-8 SU record
-- Road teams posted a 10-6-1 ATS record
-- The 'under' went 10-7

Team Betting Notes

-- Minnesota (20-6) has turned up the intensity, as they try to keep Phoenix (21-3) within hailing distance. The Lynx won all three games in the past week, and went 2-1 ATS during the span. They've won seven games in a row, and they're 6-1 ATS during the span. Next up is a date with Phoenix Thursday night at home.

-- Speaking of the Mercury, they have torn off 15 straight victories, and they have covered 10 straight games. They'll try not to look ahead to Thursday's giant tilt against the Lynx, trying to take care of business first against Los Angeles (11-14) Tuesday night in the Valley of the Sun.

-- Washington (13-13) has suddenly caught fire, winning four straight games, and they're 3-0-1 ATS during the impressive stretch.

-- Tulsa (9-17) picked up a rare win by taking care of equally disappointing Chicago (10-15). The Shock have stumbled in the win column overall, but they are 3-0-1 ATS in the past four.

-- The Sky had their meager two-game winning streak snapped in Tulsa, and they are now just 5-14 SU over the past 19 games with a 6-13 ATS mark during the stretch. That's disappointing considering they started out 5-1 SU/ATS.

-- San Antonio (12-14) have struggled lately, particularly against the numbe. The Stars are just 1-5 SU and 0-6 ATS over the past six games. They'll take on the Sky Tuesday, so something's gotta give.

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Preview: Sun (10-16) at Dream (15-9)

Date: July 29, 2014 12:00 PM EDT


The Atlanta Dream are still atop the Eastern Conference, but their margin for error continues to shrink with their recent skid.

They'll try to avoid their longest losing streak in six years Tuesday when they host the last-place Connecticut Sun.

Atlanta (15-9) is the conference's only team above .500, but has dropped four in a row after winning 12 of 14, letting second-place Washington close within three games.

The last three losses have coincided with the absence of head coach Michael Cooper, who has been on medical leave after being diagnosed with tongue cancer. He underwent successful surgery Thursday.

The Dream suffered a 77-67 road loss to the Mystics on Sunday with the offense again struggling. They were 28 of 75 (37.3 percent) from the floor while scoring fewer than 76 points for the third time in four games. Atlanta averages an East-best 81.9 points.

Angel McCoughtry - one of the league's top four scorers with 19.3 points per game - was 5 of 17 with 12 points and is shooting 32.8 percent over her last three.

"We just have to find our focus again and get back on track," acting head coach Karleen Thompson said. "I know (the players) are going through stuff right now, but that's not even an excuse."

Atlanta hasn't dropped five in a row since a 10-game skid from July 18-Sept. 8, 2008, but should be much more comfortable at home where the club is 10-3.

The Sun (10-16) are 3-10 on the road and have lost 10 of 12 overall following Sunday's 76-65 loss to Minnesota. Connecticut also turned in a woeful shooting performance, shooting 32.9 percent from the floor while going 4 for 19 from 3-point range. The starting backcourt of Katie Douglas and Alex Bentley was a combined 7 of 27.

"I was pleased tonight that we didn't lose our focus defensively," coach Anne Donovan said. "Too often in our past we have not knocked shots down and the game gets away from us. I liked what we did. We just didn't knock shots down."

These clubs split two earlier meetings with each team winning at home. Atlanta took an 83-71 victory on July 8 with McCoughtry scoring 22 points while Connecticut was 29 of 74 from the field (39.2 percent). Both teams committed 20 turnovers.

McCoughtry was 2 of 14 for a season-worst seven points in an 85-76 road loss on June 1.

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WNB HEAD TO HEAD

Jul 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
CONN 71 Under: 154
ATL « 83 Cover: 3
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Jun 1, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 76 Over: 161
CONN « 85 Cover: 13
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Sep 11, 2013 Score ATS Results
ATL 77 Over: 155
CONN « 78 Cover: 7.5
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Aug 16, 2013 Score ATS Results
CONN 57 Under: 145
ATL « 88 Cover: 22
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Aug 14, 2013 Score ATS Results
ATL 86 Over: 174
CONN « 88 Cover: 5.5
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Jul 24, 2013 Score ATS Results
CONN 65 Cover: 0.5
ATL « 74 Under: 139
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Jun 23, 2013 Score ATS Results
ATL « 78 Over: 155
CONN 77 Cover: 3.5
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Preview: Mystics (13-13) at Liberty (10-14)

Date: July 29, 2014 7:00 PM EDT


The Washington Mystics are enjoying their longest winning streak in four years after beating the Eastern Conference leaders over the weekend.

With Ivory Latta leading the way, Washington tries to stay hot Tuesday night against the host New York Liberty.

The Mystics (13-13) have climbed toward the top of the standings on the strength of a four-game winning streak, averaging 81.8 points in those victories. Washington, which has won six of seven overall, pulled within three games of first-place Atlanta after defeating the Dream 77-67 on Sunday.

The Mystics, holding teams to a WNBA-low 41.3 percent shooting, limited Atlanta to 37.3 percent.

"We're doing things the right way," coach Mike Thibault said. "We're moving the basketball, we're playing good team defense. We took another good team and held them to under 40.0 percent."

Latta led the way with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists. The All-Star guard is averaging 21.3 points over the last three games, significantly higher than her season mark of 12.3 per contest.

Washington is at .500 for the first time since it was 5-5 on June 13, and its four-game run is the team's longest since closing 2010 with six straight victories.

"Everybody's feeding off each other. This is a collective unit that's finally coming together and buying into what we need to do," Latta said. "It's a great feeling right now, but we can't get complacent. It's going to be a dogfight every night in the Eastern Conference.

"We just have to maintain what we're doing and keep this confidence and keep this swagger."

The home team has taken both of this season's previous meetings, with New York winning 81-64 on June 8. Kara Lawson was the only Mystic to reach double figures, scoring 17 points off the bench as Washington shot 33.3 percent.

The Liberty (10-14) had won a season best-tying three in a row overall before falling 78-63 at Phoenix on Saturday. Tina Charles had 20 points, but Cappie Pondexter scored 12 while shooting 6 of 18.

New York shot 32.5 percent, going 1 of 12 from 3-point range.

"We played out of our game, it wasn't our normal game," coach Bill Laimbeer said. "We just, for whatever reason, quick shooting, taking shots we don't normally shoot, going one-on-one, not getting any offense."

Pondexter, who missed all five of her 3-point attempts, is 3 for her last 30 from beyond the arc. She did, however, score 21 points on 10-of-11 shooting in last month's win over the Mystics.

Latta, meanwhile, leads the league with 59 made 3s.

Though New York is 3-9 on the road, it's won four of its last five at Madison Square Garden.

The teams meet again next Tuesday in Washington.

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WNB HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
WAS 64 Over: 145
NEW « 81 Cover: 12.5
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May 30, 2014 Score ATS Results
NEW 60 Under: 128
WAS « 68 Cover: 4
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Sep 15, 2013 Score ATS Results
NEW 52 Under: 122
WAS « 70 Cover: 10
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Aug 16, 2013 Score ATS Results
WAS « 66 Cover: 11.5
NEW 57 Under: 123
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Aug 6, 2013 Score ATS Results
WAS 88 Over: 181
NEW « 93 Cover: 2
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Jul 31, 2013 Score ATS Results
NEW « 88 Cover: 16
WAS 78 Over: 166
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Sky-Stars Preview

The Chicago Sky are looking to cap a three-game trip with a winning record ahead of possibly the biggest game of their season.

The San Antonio Stars are no doubt just happy to be playing after two days of rest.

These teams are battling to reach the playoffs in their respective conferences as they meet for the first time Tuesday night.

Chicago (10-15) opened this trip with Friday's 79-75 win over Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta before falling 79-69 in Tulsa on Sunday.

The Sky are playing without star Elena Delle Donne due to Lyme disease and point guard Courtney Vandersloot because of a knee injury. Delle Donne has played only nine games, but could return for Thursday's home contest against New York.

That game figures to be critical since the Liberty lead the Sky by one-half game for the fourth and final East postseason berth.

San Antonio (12-14) is trying to hold onto one of the West's final two playoff berths, with the fifth-place Shock three games back.

The Stars seek to avoid a third straight defeat after a difficult weekend in which they fell 88-78 at Minnesota on Friday and 75-68 at home to Indiana the next night. They did not get back to San Antonio until Saturday afternoon to play the Fever that night.

"Well, we got to spend like 30 minutes at home, to get a shower in and stuff like that," forward Sophia Malcolm-Young said. "We knew our season was going to be like that. Everybody's going through it, so we can't really use it as an excuse."

San Antonio shot 37.7 percent, making 5 of 20 3-pointers. Becky Hammon, playing at home for the first time since announcing she will retire at the end of the season, scored a team-high 18 points.

"We had a hard time scoring, we had a very hard time scoring," coach Dan Hughes said. "The shots were short, it was tough."

The Stars remain without former Sky guard Jia Perkins, out since June 26 with a right hamstring injury. Perkins is averaging 12.7 points in 15 games.

Chicago figures to have an edge with its frontcourt featuring center Sylvia Fowles, whose streak of seven straight double-doubles ended Sunday when she fouled out with eight points and nine boards. Fowles averages 9.8 rebounds as she faces a Stars team that ranks last in the WNBA in rebound margin at minus-4.2.

These teams have split the two-game season series the last three seasons. San Antonio ended a three-game home slide against Chicago with an 81-69 win June 7, 2013.

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Last 5 Games

Chicago

Jul 27 @TUL Loss 79-69

Jul 25 @ATL Win 79-75

Jul 22 IND Win 60-57

Jul 17 @IND Loss 82-64

Jul 13 @ATL Loss 81-79



San Antonio

Jul 26 IND Loss 75-68

Jul 25 @MIN Loss 88-78

Jul 22 TUL Win 95-93

Jul 17 @TUL Loss 95-90

Jul 13 @PHX Loss 90-61

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Preview: Storm (9-18) at Shock (9-17)

Date: July 29, 2014 8:00 PM EDT


It's not looking good for Seattle and Tulsa, who own the two worst records in the WNBA.

While the Storm haven't won in more than two weeks, the Shock picked up a much-needed victory over the weekend.

Seattle tries to snap a season-worst five-game losing streak when it visits Tulsa on Tuesday night.

The Storm (9-18) have made the playoffs in each of the last 10 seasons to set a WNBA record, but that run is likely to come to an end barring a quick turnaround. Just seven games remain for Seattle, which fell three behind Los Angeles for fourth place in the Western Conference with Saturday's 77-69 home defeat to the Sparks.

"There's a lot of things we can't control. We can't control the people we're trying to get ahead of, unless we play them. But we can control ourselves in regards to how we play and we just have to focus on that," coach Brian Agler told the team's official website. "It's not something we're going to talk a whole lot about. Our players have been around this enough. They look at the standings. They know."

Crystal Langhorne had 21 points and eight rebounds and Camille Little scored 16. Seattle shot 39.1 percent while the Sparks shot 49.2 percent.

"Losing really helped them and hurt us," guard Sue Bird said. "If we want to have a chance we need to take care of our own schedule and hope some teams (above us) lose as well."

The home team has taken both of this season's previous meetings, with Tulsa winning 85-79 on June 15. All-Star guard Skylar Diggins led the way with 26 points while Tanisha Wright scored a season-high 24 for Seattle.

The Shock (9-17) had dropped seven of eight overall before battling back to beat Chicago 79-69 on Sunday. After trailing for most of the game, Tulsa closed the third quarter on an 11-2 run and outscored the Sky 23-13 in the fourth.

The Shock shot just 38.1 percent but held a 26-8 edge in transition.

"We came out sluggish in the first half," guard Odyssey Sims said. "We seem to always start out slow and we have to find a way to come out aggressive and stay that way. Transition points were big for us."

Sims finished with 24 points, Diggins added 18 and Glory Johnson scored 14 of her 15 in the second half. Sims is averaging 25.7 over the last three games - 10.9 better than her season mark.

Little, leading the Storm with 13.4 points per game, has been held to a combined 11 in 66 minutes against Tulsa this year. Seattle is averaging a league-worst 70.6 points, 12.0 fewer than Tulsa.

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WNB HEAD TO HEAD

Jun 15, 2014 Score ATS Results
SEA 79 Cover: 0.5
TUL « 85 Over: 164
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Jun 1, 2014 Score ATS Results
TUL 60 Cover: 1.5
SEA « 62 Under: 122
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Sep 14, 2013 Score ATS Results
TUL 73 Over: 158
SEA « 85 Cover: 6.5
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Sep 12, 2013 Score ATS Results
SEA « 76 Cover: 14
TUL 67 Under: 143
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Jul 17, 2013 Score ATS Results
TUL « 86 Cover: 33
SEA 59 Over: 145
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Jun 22, 2013 Score ATS Results
SEA 70 Over: 162
TUL « 92 Cover: 17.5
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Jun 7, 2013 Score ATS Results
TUL « 67 Cover: 16.5
SEA 58 Under: 125
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Tuesday, July 29

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Washington - 7:00 PM ET New York -3 500 *****

New York - Under 147.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Chicago - 8:00 PM ET San Antonio -4 500 DOUBLE PLAY

San Antonio - Under 152 500 *****


Seattle - 8:00 PM ET Tulsa -4.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Tulsa - Under 153.5 500 *****


Los Angeles - 10:00 PM ET Phoenix -11 500 GRAND SLAM

Phoenix - Under 163.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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WNBA
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Phoenix
The Sparks head to Phoenix tonight to face a Mercury team that is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 home games. Phoenix is the pick (-10) according to Dunkel, which has the Mercury favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-10). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

Game 651-652: Connecticut at Atlanta (12:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 106.640; Atlanta 113.968
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 162
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9; 157 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+9 1/2); Over

Game 653-654: Washington at New York (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.477; New York 113.319
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 142
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 148
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2 1/2); Under

Game 655-656: Seattle at Tulsa (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 106.578; Tulsa 108.453
Dunkel Line & Total: Tulsa by 2; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Tulsa by 4; 154
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+4); Under

Game 657-658: Chicago at San Antonio (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 108.202; San Antonio 107.368
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 146
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 152
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+4); Under

Game 659-660: Los Angeles at Phoenix (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 111.098; Phoenix 126.175
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 15; 170
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 164
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-10); Over





WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, July 29

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CONNECTICUT (10 - 16) at ATLANTA (15 - 9) - 7/29/2014, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 104-73 ATS (+23.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 8-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (13 - 13) at NEW YORK (10 - 14) - 7/29/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 258-310 ATS (-83.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 162-204 ATS (-62.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 162-201 ATS (-59.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 153-195 ATS (-61.5 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 66-91 ATS (-34.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
NEW YORK is 87-58 ATS (+23.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (9 - 18) at TULSA (9 - 17) - 7/29/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
SEATTLE is 92-63 ATS (+22.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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CHICAGO (10 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (12 - 14) - 7/29/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) on Tuesday since 1997.

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

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LOS ANGELES (11 - 14) at PHOENIX (21 - 3) - 7/29/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games this season.
PHOENIX is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
PHOENIX is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in July games this season.
PHOENIX is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
PHOENIX is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHOENIX is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games this season.
PHOENIX is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
PHOENIX is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-7 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 8-7 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Tuesday, July 29

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. ATLANTA
Connecticut is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Connecticut is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Connecticut
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Connecticut

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing New York
New York is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Washington
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. TULSA
Seattle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Tulsa is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. SAN ANTONIO
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 14 games on the road
San Antonio is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
San Antonio is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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WNBA

Tuesday, July 29


Best bet around back in action Tuesday

If you bet the WNBA, you obviously have been profiting off the Phoenix Mercury. If you haven't, well, you've been missing out.

The Phoenix Mercury are the best bet in the league and potentially the summer sports world right now. They are 18-5-1 against the spread on the season and are 10-0 ATS in their last 10 basketball games.

Tuesday sees the Mercury face the Los Angeles Sparks (11-15 ATS) on their home floor in Phoenix - where they are 11-1 ATS. They are currently 11-point home faves.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at Minnesota
The Lynx play host to Phoenix tonight and come into the contest with an 11-5 ATS record in the last 16 games between the two teams. Minnesota is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

Game 651-652: Phoenix at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.167; Minnesota 121.178
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 169
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 165 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1); Over

Game 603-604: New York at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 107.407; Chicago 112.624
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 155
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3); Over

Game 605-606: Atlanta at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.536; Tulsa 111.765
Dunkel Line & Total: Tulsa by 1; 169
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 165 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+3 1/2); Over

Game 607-608: Indiana at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 108.759; Seattle 108.266
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 148
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+3); Over





WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, July 31

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PHOENIX (22 - 3) at MINNESOTA (20 - 6) - 7/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in July games this season.
PHOENIX is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
PHOENIX is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
PHOENIX is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
PHOENIX is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
PHOENIX is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 11-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (11 - 14) at CHICAGO (10 - 16) - 7/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (16 - 9) at TULSA (10 - 17) - 7/31/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
TULSA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (12 - 14) at SEATTLE (9 - 19) - 7/31/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in July games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
SEATTLE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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WNBA

Thursday, July 31

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8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
New York is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TULSA
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 17 games when playing Tulsa
Atlanta is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Tulsa is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Tulsa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta

10:00 PM
INDIANA vs. SEATTLE
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home