Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 8/21 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

[RS170]

Udog--agree 100%--Pettine made the right choice, much easier to go from Hoyer to Manziel than the other way around. Manziel has talent--BUT--he's got a lot to learn.

[StarDust Bum]

CLEVELAND

TEAM THEME: UP TO SNUFF

It's been said this franchise chews through coaches like bubble gum. With Mike Pettine the 9th head coach since 1999, it's hard to argue. And while suffering 10 losses in ten of the last eleven seasons, they also tend to spit out quarterbacks faster than the man from Skoal. After going through seven starting QB's the last four years (including three last season), the Browns have officially cycled through 20 starting signal-callers since their rebirth in 1999 – plus 141 coaches and assistants. Or as long-suffering Cleveland fans put it best, ‘WTF.’ Brownstown was stoked when Cleveland selected Heisman winner Johnny Manziel in the first round of the draft this year. How excited was Johnny Football? “I'm going to pour my heart out for the Dawg Pound and try to win a Super Bowl for Cleveland. I don't care if they've had 20 starting quarterbacks since 1999. I'm going to be the 21st and the guy that brought them the Super Bowl.” He'll battle incumbent Brian Hoyer (3-0 SUATS with Cleveland), a local product, for the starting job. Meanwhile, a strong draft, crafty off-season signings and a renewed enthusiasm have new management off on solid footing. Yes, it's been a long time between drinks of winning water but this year's bunch has the look of thirst-quenchers.

STAT YOU WILL LIKE: The four-win Browns sent five players to the Pro Bowl last year.

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, August 21

Arizona at Washington, 4:05 ET
Miley: 5-0 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Gonzalez: WASHINGTON 14-18 in home games after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

Atlanta at Cincinati, 7:10 ET
Teheran: ATLANTA 31-43 in road games after a loss
Holmberg: CINCINNATI 41-18 in home games after a loss

San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Bumgarner: 8-1 TSR in road games after a win
Wood: CHICAGO CUBS 16-30 in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Ross: SAN DIEGO 33-21 after allowing 1 run or les
Kershaw: LA DODGERS 17-6 OVER after having lost 4 of their last 5 games

Houston at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Keuchel: 8-3 TSR as a road underdog
McCarthy: 3-10 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
Kluber: 22-7 TSR as a favorite
Hughes: MINNESOTA 31-51 in home games after a loss

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1:10 ET
Price: DETROIT 52-39 OVER as a favorite
Cobb: TAMPA BAY 16-7 OVER in home games after scoring 1 run or less

LA Angels at Boston, 7:10 ET
Shoemaker: LA ANGELS 71-55 when the money line is +125 to -125
De La Rosa: BOSTON 8-19 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

TSR = Team Start Record

[Udog]

Thanks Udog!!

Glad to do it, jc! Good luck today!

Udog--agree 100%--Pettine made the right choice, much easier to go from Hoyer to Manziel than the other way around. Manziel has talent--BUT--he's got a lot to learn.

You know, RS, after what Manziel showed in the Skins game, he may not be around long enough to get that job away from Hoyer. He seemed completely unfamiliar with the playbook and his attitude suggests he doesn't even know how far behind he is.

CLEVELAND

TEAM THEME: UP TO SNUFF

Thanks, Bum!

You sure called it last night on the Giants over the Cubs! I think I might take em again tonight.

[Udog]

MLB

Thursday, August 21


Team has been putting up big numbers at home

The Washington Nationals have been quietly dominating and they have been especially prolific at Nationals Park. In the past 10 games at Nationals Park, the Nats have an over/under record of 7-1-2.

The 10 games have seen an average of 8.3 runs per game with the Nationals scoring five or more runs on six occasions.


Unheralded pitcher has held strong offense in check

The San Diego Padres will send Tyson Ross to the mound to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers. In Ross's last four starts against the Dodgers, the under has cashed in for bettors all four times.

The two teams have combined for a mere four runs per game while Ross has only given up seven runs through those four games.


Nick Swisher will miss rest of season

Indians designated hitter Nick Swisher was scheduled for surgery on both knees late Wednesday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.




WNBA

Thursday, August 21


No surprise who are favorites to win championship

If you've been following WNBA, it comes to no surprise that the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx are the favorites to walk away with the championship. The Mercury are +120 while the Lynx are +190 according to Bet365.

Here is a complete list of the field per Bet365:

Phoenix Mercury +120

Minnesota Lynx +190

Atlanta Dream +650

Chicago Sky +1400

Indiana Fever +1400

Los Angeles Sparks +2000

Washington Mystics +2500

San Antonio Stars +2800