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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks Saratoga - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#2 Tonal Verse
Price player for Motion has yet to run two turns on a fast main track but is sure bred for it, catches a pair of favorites who really aren't all that much faster than her to begin with, and goes for a Motion barn that excels in going long; upset special.


#6 Thankful
Pletcher miss is bred for the extra turn she gets today on the main track, and the distant 2nd last time was a lot better than her turf bow, but this wide draw did her no favors, plus she'll be a big underlay at the windows; plenty scary, but no lock.


#1 Simply Sweet
Dicey ML favorite did draw best, and mom was a BC Juvenile fillies winner too, but she's hasn't been too hot as a broodmare, and that distant 4th sprinting on debut wasn't much, so sure, she'll move up, but 8-5 is way too low; trying to beat.


Race Summary
That 6-1 ML on the pick, when viewed in light of who she meets and what she they have done, makes her very appealing, especially since you know she should like this trip, so give her a look in all the slots, and especially to kick off the early Pk5 as well, as budget players will be focusing on the two favorites, which means a win by the pick, and it's not that far-fetched, will knock a lot of tickets out right off the bat.


Saratoga - Race #5


Picks
Notes


#3 Mosienko
Rice claim (23%) wheels back on six days rest for a barn that is a huge 7-for-20 (35%) with this angle, and goes from a 2nd against older for 14k into a 20k spot for only 3yos; look out.


#1 Customerexperience
Major player was just 3rd for 25k against 3yos only and now goes off the Rodriguez claim (19%) and lures Irad, so she certainly figures, though her lack of speed is a worry; second-best.


#6 Leaveuwithasmile
ML favorite just wired the 1 and in fast time and now goes off the Gargan claim, a crazy 11-for-22 angle, though there is other speed here, and she'll be overbet; may come unglued late.


Race Summary
The price will be right on the 3, and Rice plays this game as good, if not better, than anyone, so the fact she wheels this one back on short rest is a big positive, so play her to win and place, and especially in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the late Pk5 as well, as the 6 will be singled on a lot of tickets, but there's reason to think she's not as strong a favorite as the toteboard might suggest.


Saratoga - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#5 Binkster
Veteran pace presser drew perfectly for his style, caught a potential freak last time but held well to be 2nd, and should be in the perfect spot off the far turn, at fair value too; upset special.


#2 Stan the Man
Deserving heavy favorite is the class here and the 2nd in the Bel GII last time was strong, though his margin for error is a slim one, and the pick will press him the entire way; backwheel time.


#1 T Loves a Fight
Working class hero found his form again last time, when a wakeup 2nd, and Noda can't lose around these parts this meet, but the rail and potential regression are roadblocks; underneath only.


Race Summary
The price will be right on the 5, and the post and race flow are too, so play him to win and place, and especially in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well, since this is just a five-horse field and he's 9-2 on the ML, which means anyone on a budget isn't covering his number, and therefore a win would go a long way in knocking a lot of tickets out that have 'Stan singled.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks Laurel Park - Race #3


Picks
Notes


#8 Begonia
Has traveled evenly in both lifetime turf starts, but the addition of blinkers gives some hope for a better effort here.


#1 Forty Zip
The clear one to beat off a couple of decent finishing efforts, but she's likely overbet here and doesn't tower over these.


#9 Mona Luna
Will need every bit of a repeat of that last one that she produced against easier, but she has some tactical pace to work out a decent trip. Price for a piece?


Race Summary
Begonia adds blinkers, and that might be enough to give her a gear that she lacked in previous turf starts. The price figures to be right in a spot where Forty Zip looks tough but is likely to get overbet.


Laurel Park - Race #4


Picks
Notes


#5 W W Springtime
Has the early speed to be right up on the splits in this spot without much other early pace, and the price figures to be right with a good forward trip looming.


#2 Bull Shark
Another one with some pace to play in the early going, and he probably has some upside still in this second start off the long layoff.


#6 Almithmaar
Blinkers off for this one after making only a mild move in that Keeneland run last out, but he has been facing some better groups and might appreciate the move in with the local company.


Race Summary
W W Springtime and Bull Shark can both be forwardly placed in a race without much early speed, but the former will offer a much better price than the latter who steps up for this one.


Laurel Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#8 Dark Artist
Has been in much tougher spots than this for most of the past year, and she can probably wake up with this easier group. ML price of 4/1 seems fair.


#5 Ylikedis
Has put together a couple of nice efforts in a row here, and she can be in line for another tactical trip from close range with these. Real chance for the hat trick.


#3 Madame X.
Maybe she's never getting back to some of those really nice 2019 efforts, but the price should be big to take a chance that she wakes up enough to land an underneath share.


Race Summary
Dark Artist has faced some really good groups and now catches a field where the main threats are stepping up off first-level allowance wins. Her best stuff would more than do the trick with these.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks Harrah's Philadelphia - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#4 PREPPY ART
Horror trip at the Meadowlands, can use his speed well.


#3 WE THINK ALIKE
Always in the hunt but burning money of late.


#2 IDEAL ROCKY
Classy 7-year-old drops, moves outside in.


Race Summary
Preppy Art led until the stretch in his comeback try at Pocono Downs, then ran into traffic problems at the Meadowlands. He settled in the pocket but was shuffled badly on the final turn and blocked with run in deep stretch. Play 4-3 and 4-2 exactas.


Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#7 MACK
Controlling speed from the outside, in good form cycle.


#1 SHELTON SEELSTER
Improved speed, repelled longshot, upset with Lasix.


#2 POSEIDON SEELSTER
Rallied into fast pace to finish second from post 9.


Race Summary
Mack led until late in two of his last three starts, the latest after a :55.4 back half. He can maximize his speed in this field, so play 7-1 and 7-2 exactas.


Hoosier Park - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#6 PLAY ME ROCK
Finished off upset with a rush, switches pilots, value remains.


#1 TABOOMA
Dueled from early backstretch to top of stretch, then surged clear.


#7 BROTHER DICK
Rallied from clouds to finish fourth as the favorite.


Race Summary
Something has to give as five entrants arrive off victories. Play Me Rock sustained a rally through a :27.3 final quarter to spring a 20-1 upset and should have plenty of pace to run at tonight. Play a 1-6-7 exacta box.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks Gulfstream Park - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#4 Dr Harlan
Annihilated non-winners in a year and is back in good form and that victory was in fast time. He really should probably have two straight victories going in as he was flying the end of his race two back and finished third.


#3 Cajun Firecracker
Stakes winner keeps dropping down, despite being claimed, which should raise a flag. Fawkes stable claimed him out of his last, when he was third.


#6 French Quarter
Always runs well enough to consider the next time. Opened up 1.5 lengths in the stretch and was caught going a mile. Should like the turn back in distance.


Race Summary
Dr Harlan's last win was highly impressive despite beating that group under conditions that called for non-winners in a year. Is back to good running and is the one to beat here.


Gulfstream Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#1 Cory Gal
Won three straight last spring, was claimed by Dibona last time out and can get back to winning.


#5 Baccarat Fashion
Came on well and won going away last time; has improved steadily since being claimed four back by the Maker stable.


#6 My Saratoga Star
Led in gate-to-wire fashion two back and then faltered last in a stakes race; fits nicely here and would not be a major surprise.


Race Summary
Cory Gal has won four races over the strip and moved to a high-percentage trainer in Bobby Dibona (20 percent). Can carve out a great trip with speed from the inside post.


Gulfstream Park - Race #5


Picks
Notes


#4 Dance Till Dawn
Seeks her third straight win and can be a forward factor regardless of pace; takes a step up but is going her best running.


#10 Run Devil
Was a closing fourth in her only race on turf and the only one around two turns; has had to be pushed to keep up but should get a much more relaxed trip this time.


#2 Amadora
Stopped badly on the main track last time but was third two back in the last time she was on the turf; can be tough on the front end.


Race Summary
Dance Till Dawn has been running extremely well and has by far the best form heading into this one; adds to her resume' here.

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NBA public betting, line movement, sharp money for August 20
Patrick Everson

CJ McCollum and the Trail Blazers look to pull another upset of the Lakers in Game 2 Thursday night. Los Angeles opened a 6-point favorite at The SuperBook and moved to -6.5 Wednesday.

NBA betting odds are up for Thursday’s conference quarterfinal contests, which became a little more intriguing when both No. 1 seeds tumbled in their respective Game 1s. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the surging Portland Trail Blazers, while the Milwaukee Bucks were dealt an absolutely shocking loss by the Orlando Magic.

The SuperBook at Westgate provided insights on NBA opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Thursday’s matchups.

NBA line movement

The Lakers were 6.5-point favorites in Game 1 against the eighth-seeded Blazers, but ultimately fell short 100-93, as the Damian Lillard show continued in a 34-point performance. Los Angeles opened a 6-point favorite for Game 2 and moved to -6.5 for a 9 p.m. ET clash.

The Bucks’ loss was a much bigger surprise, as they were 14-point favorites against the eighth-seeded Magic, yet fell 122-110. Milwaukee opened as 12-point chalk for Game 2, and The SuperBook moved to -12.5 Wednesday night for a 6 p.m. ET tipoff.

Russell Westbrook missed Game 1 in the Houston Rockets’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but James Harden picked up the slack with 37 points and 11 rebounds in a 123-108 win. Westbrook (quad strain) will sit again for the 3:30 p.m. ET Game 2 tilt, but the Rockets are 2.5-point favorites, after opening -2.

NBA sharp money

Eric Osterman, manager at The SuperBook, said there wasn’t much in the way of early sharp action.

NBA public betting

The public loves the Lakers, and the Game 1 outcome did nothing to change that fact.

“Early money is on the Lakers, no surprise there,” Osterman said, noting the aforementioned half-point increase to Los Angeles -6.5 at The SuperBook.

Public bettors are also involved in the first game of the day, with the Miami Heat facing the Indiana Pacers at 1 p.m. ET.

“The Pacers are getting some bets on the moneyline +165. It’s mostly public money,” Osterman said. “We’re also seeing some parlay money with the Pacers and Over.”

Indiana is a 4.5-point underdog, and the total is 215.

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711MIAMI -712 INDIANA
MIAMI is 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

713OKLAHOMA CITY -714 HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 9-0 ATS (9 Units) after 3 straight games being outrebounded by opponent by 5 or more in the current season.

717PORTLAND -718 LA LAKERS
LA LAKERS are 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) when trailing in a playoff series since 1996.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 20

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DALLAS (43 - 33) vs. LA CLIPPERS (50 - 23) - 8/19/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-31 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 75-61 ATS (+7.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-25 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 86-70 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 455-369 ATS (+49.1 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 231-184 ATS (+28.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 71-51 ATS (+14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 72-51 ATS (+15.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 243-297 ATS (-83.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 7-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-3 straight up against DALLAS 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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MIAMI (45 - 29) vs. INDIANA (45 - 29) - 8/20/2020, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 17-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 39-31 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-6 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 29) vs. HOUSTON (45 - 28) - 8/20/2020, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 43-29 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-23 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (34 - 40) vs. MILWAUKEE (56 - 18) - 8/20/2020, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 95-72 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 79-60 ATS (+13.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 84-63 ATS (+14.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 76-58 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-57 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 9-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (37 - 39) vs. LA LAKERS (52 - 20) - 8/20/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 23-33 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
LA LAKERS are 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) when trailing in a playoff series since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Thursday, August 20

Trend Report

Miami @ Indiana
Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Indiana
Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Oklahoma City @ Houston
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Orlando @ Milwaukee
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Orlando's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando
Milwaukee is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Orlando

Portland @ LA Lakers
Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 11 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games at home

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Game 2 Predictions & Odds: Heat vs. Pacers
Michael Crosson

The fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers will be looking to even up their opening round series against the fifth seeded Miami Heat on Thursday when the pair square off in Game 2 of their NBA Playoff first round matchup from Orlando, Florida.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Eastern Conference Game 2
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

Line Movements

The oddsmakers have indicated they feel comfortable with the line they set in game one, and we are seeing a similar trend in line movement for game two, as Miami opened as five and a half point favorites and Pacers bettors bringing have knocked the spread down to four and a half in favor of the Heat at most books.

‘Under’ bettors cashed tickets in Tuesday night’s affair, but they sweat it out as the total OU closed at 216.0 for game one, and these teams combined for 214 points in Miami’s 113-101 victory. Thursday night’s contest sits at 215.0 at most books, exactly one point higher than the previous contest’s total.

Indiana has now jumped up to a +500 underdog to advance to the 2nd round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, after opening at +240, indicating the confidence the oddsmakers have in the Heat after their statement win in game one.

Spread: Miami -4.5
Money-Line: Miami -185, Indiana +165
Total: 215
Updated Series Price: Miami -700, Indiana +500

Game 1 Recap

Miami’s All-Star shooting guard, Jimmy Butler, tried to clear the air prior to game one regarding his and TJ Warren’s beef coming into the series, but after seeing the look in Jimmy’s eyes down the stretch in the first game, it is clear he still has the hole in his heart for Indiana he had going into the bubble, entering the 4th quarter with a one-point lead, then scoring 10 points in the final minutes, burying the Pacers and winning the final quarter by an 11-point margin.

Butler out-dueled Warren 28-22 on the scoreboard and tallied four rebounds and 3 assists in Miami’s 113-101 game one victory. Goran Dragic got the playoff start on Tuesday and made a night out of it, complementing Jimmy’s 28 points with 24 points of his own along with six rebounds and five assists.

It took them a little while to find their rhythm, but the Brogdon-Warren duo finished the game with 22 points each, and will likely need to contribute more than that on Thursday, now with Victor Oladipo 'questionable' for tonight’s tilt already down in an 0-1 hole.

The Miami Heat outscored the Indiana Pacers by 21 combined points in the second and fourth quarters in their Game 1 victory. (AP)

Game 1 Betting Results

The Pacers won the first (33-27) and third (28-25) quarters in Game 1 but the Heat outscored them by 21 points in the second and fourth quarters. Indiana's inability to make any shots in the final 12 minutes helped bettors playing the 'under' for both the game and second-half.
Outcome: Heat 113 Pacers 101

Game: Heat Win, Heat Cover (-4), Under 216
First Quarter: Pacers Win (33-27), Pacers Cover (+1), Over 54
First-Half: Heat Win (56-52), Heat Cover (-2.5), Under 109.5
Second-Half: Heat Win (57-49), Heat Cover (-1.5), Under 106

Heat Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 45-29 SU, 37-36-1 ATS, 43-31 O/U
Bubble: 3-6 SU, 3-6 ATS, 4-5 O/U

The ‘under’ cashed in game one, but it was no thanks to Miami, as there were times during the contest when things were looking gloom for ‘under’ bettors, as the Heat finished the game with 113 points, and the offense looked fluent for the majority of the game.

No Kendrick Nunn, no problem for the Heat as Butler and Dragic combined for 52 points in game one for the Miami’s backcourt, while Nunn did not see the floor on Tuesday after starting the majority of the games for them during regular season.

Miami got behind the 8-ball early in the first contest in this series, trailing the Pacers 33-27 at the end of the first quarter in game one. The key for the Heat in game two should be to come out of the gate playing tight defense early, and for Butler and Dragic to establish their dominance over Brogdon and company.

Pacers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 45-29 SU, 39-30-5 ATS, 37-36-2 O/U
Bubble: 6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS, 3-6 O/U

Malcom Brogdon, Warren, and Aaron Holiday came out shooting in game one, the trio tallying a combined 21 points in the first quarter on Tuesday, jumping out to an early six-point lead.

That was short lived though, as Butler and company turned it around defensively in the 2nd quarter, holding the Pacers to just 19 points and stealing a four-point lead heading into the half.

Brogdon and Warren ended up finishing the contest with 44 of the Pacer’s 101 total points, partly because of the early exit from Oladipo, but they are going to need more out of their supporting cast if they are going to get it done in game two. Indiana got outscored from three-point land in game one 30-39, and if they want any shot at game two, they can not allow that to happen.

Key Injuries

Indiana

SG Victor Oladipo: Eye - Game Time Decision
PF Domantas Sabonis: Foot - Out
SG Jeremy Lamb: Knee - Out

Miami

PG Gabe Vincent: Shoulder - Out
SF KZ Okpala: Personal - Out

Domantas Sabonis is set to miss his second straight contest in this series, but the real story here is Oladipo still being listed on the injury report as a game-time decision for game two, after leaving Tuesday’s game with a scratched eye. If Oladipo is unable to go on Thursday, look for Warren and Brogdon to eat up his missing volume again.

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Game 2 Predictions & Odds: Thunder vs. Rockets
Michael Crosson

Betting Resources

Matchup: Western Conference Game 2
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

Line Movements

With Russell Westbrooks set to miss his second straight game in the opening round of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Rockets open as just two-point favorites after winning game one by a 15-point margin.

The Houston Rockets have gone from underdogs in Game 1 to favorites in Game 2 in their series versus the Oklahoma City. (AP)

After cashing the ‘over’ by scoring 231 total points in their first contest, the total OU is set for game two 227.5, with not much movement in either direction yet, but make sure to keep track of all the line movements.

Oklahoma City shifted from +120 to +290 underdogs to advance to the second round after getting routed in game one, and will look to even up this series at 1-1 on Thursday evening.

Spread: Houston -2
Money-Line: Houston -140, Oklahoma City +120
Total: 227.5
Updated Series Price: Houston -350, Oklahoma City +290

Game 1 Recap

The Rockets were missing one of their All-Star guards in game one of this opening series, leading the line for the first contest to close at -1 in favor of Houston.

But clearly the absence of Westbrook was not missed too dearly, as James Harden went for 37 points over 34 minutes, sitting out the majority of the 4th quarter in the Rockets 123-108 win.

Houston racked up 20 three-point bombs, shooting 38.5 percent from downtown, which is a tough clip to keep up with for a Oklahoma City team that doesn’t shoot the three particularly well.

Chris Paul and Steven Adams combined for 37 points and 22 rebounds, but it simply wasn’t enough as Houston cruised to a game one victory without its second-best player.

Game 1 Betting Results

It was a wire-to-wire performance for the Houston Rockets in Game 1 as they covered the game, first-quarter, first-half and they even managed to hang around in cash the final 24 minutes too.

Make a note that the teams combined for less than 50 points (48, 44) in both the first and fourth quarters but posted 72 and 67 combined points in the second and third stanzas respectively.
Outcome: Rockets 123 Thunder 108

Game: Rockets Win, Rockets Cover (+1.5), Over 225
First Quarter: Rockets Win (28-20), Rockets Cover (+0.5), Under 57
First-Half: Rockets Win (68-52), Rockets Cover (+1), Over 116
Second-Half: Thunder Win (56-55), Rockets Cover (+5.5), Under 117

Thunder Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 44-29 SU, 44-29 ATS, 35-37-1 O/U
Bubble: 5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS, 5-4 O/U

It’s back to the drawing board for Paul and company as the Thunder fell to the short-handed version of his old team in the opening game of this playoff series.

CP3 was just one assist shy of a tripledouble on Tuesday night, but clearly it wasn’t even close to being enough as he got outscored by 17 points by his former teammate.

The one real bright spot for Oklahoma City team was Danilo Gallinari, who tallied 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in game one utilizing a mismatch all game drawing a Rocket’s guard off the bench defensively.

With no Russ in this game again, ride Gallinari’s points ‘over’ as the Thunder are really going to need their three-point shooters to step up in game two if they intend on keeping this one close.

Rockets Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 49-28 SU, 34-39 ATS, 31-42 O/U
Bubble: 5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS, 3-6 O/U

There were obviously some concerns coming into game one for Houston being without one of their allstar guards, but Harden continues to pacify critics time-after-time with another jaw-dropping performance from the field.

This team is built completely around him, and as long as the Beard is in the lineup, the Rockets will be just fine and they proved that in game one. Harden’s total points line was set at 37.5 for game one, and Coach Mike D’Antoni took him out of the game right as he scored his 37thpoint in the 4th quarter followed by a Thunder timeout.

Look for Harden to go over his total points +rebounds + assists line in this game 2 contest as I expect this game to be closer and for the Beard to tally more minutes.

Key Injuries

Houston

PG Russell Westbrook: Quadriceps - Out

Oklahoma City

SG Luguentz Dort: Knee - Out

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Game 2 Predictions & Odds: Magic vs. Bucks
Kevin Rogers

After getting stunned in Game 1 on Tuesday, the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks will look to rebound against the No. 8 Orlando Magic as they meet in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first round matchups on Thursday evening from the NBA Bubble in Orlando.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Game 2
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

Line Movements

Spread: Milwaukee -12.5
Money-Line: Milwaukee -1400, Orlando +800
Total: 227.5
Updated Series Price: Milwaukee -4000, Orlando +1500

Game 1 Recap

For the second time inside the bubble, the Milwaukee Bucks lost outright as a double-digit favorite. The Bucks were tripped up by the Nets earlier this month as 18.5-point chalk, but that was a meaningless regular season game to top-seeded Milwaukee. The eighth-seeded Magic, who seemed like they would be lucky to win one game in this series, led from start to finish in a 122-110 stunner as 14-point underdogs.

Orlando built a 10-point lead after the first quarter and had an 18-point advantage late in the second quarter. Milwaukee cut the deficit to 69-68 with 8:33 remaining in the third quarter, but that's as close as the Bucks got as the Magic pulled away late in the period to grab a 92-79 cushion.

Nikola Vucevic torched the Bucks as the Magic forward scored 35 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, while Orlando knocked down 16 three-pointers. The Bucks were limited to 43% shooting from the floor and missed 10 free throws in the loss, as last season's MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 31 points for Milwaukee.

Game 1 Betting Results

Outcome: Magic 122 Bucks 110

Game: Magic Win, Magic Cover (+14), Over 225.5
First Quarter: Magic Win (33-23), Magic Cover (+4), Under 58
First-Half: Magic Win (62-52), Magic Cover (+8), Under 114.5
Second-Half: Magic Win (60-58), Magic Cover (+9.5), Over 117

Magic Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 34-40 SU, 36-36-2, 39-32-3 O/U
Bubble: 4-5 SU, 5-4 ATS, 6-3 O/U

Orlando is the only team that didn't have to travel to the bubble, but the Magic endured a five-game skid after winning their first two contests against the Nets and Kings. The Magic lost all five games to Eastern Conference playoff teams, including double-digit defeats to Toronto and Indiana.

In the last nine opportunities as an underdog dating back to before the pandemic, the Magic have compiled an impressive 7-2 ATS mark. Orlando beat Milwaukee for the first in five meetings this season, but the Magic have cashed in both opportunities as a double-digit underdog against the Bucks.

Bucks Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 56-18 SU, 39-35 ATS, 35-37-2 O/U
Bubble: 4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS, 6-3 O/U

Milwaukee lost its second-round playoff opener to Boston by 22 points last season. However, the Bucks bounced back with four consecutive wins and covers, so losing Game 1 to Orlando isn't exactly doomsday for Milwaukee. On the flip side, Orlando upset Toronto in Game 1 of the first round as nine-point underdogs, then was blown out in Game 2 by a 111-82 count.

The Bucks have done a good job of bouncing back off a non-cover as a double-digit favorite this season by putting together a 12-6 ATS mark in the following game. Milwaukee is 4-0 SU and ATS off an outright loss as a favorite of 10 points or more this season.

Key Injuries

Milwaukee

Ersan Illyasova: Elbow – Questionable

Orlando

Michael Carter-Williams: Foot - Doubtful
Aaron Gordon: Hamstring - Questionable

Gordon has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury as the Magic are 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS in this stretch. The forward's status is still up in the air for Thursday's contest.

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Game 2 Predictions, Odds, Preview
Tony Mejia

Thursday's NBA playoff finale will pit the No. 1 L.A. Lakers squaring off against the No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their first-round series. The "Purple and Gold" look to rebound from a Game 1 upset loss.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Game 2
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

The L.A. Lakers opened as a 5-point favorite for Game 2 at DraftKings and 5.5 at Westgate SuperBook, but most shops had top-seeded L.A. as a 6-point 'chalk. You can still find -6 at a number of books but most have the Lakers listed as a 6.5-point favorite as of Wednesday evening.

The total opened at 227 at Caesars, but has hovered in the 228-229 range as tip-off approaches.

Be sure to follow all the line movements.

Spread: Los Angeles -6.5
Money-Line: Los Angeles -280, Portland +240
Total: 229
Updated Series Price: Los Angeles -240, Portland +200

Game 1 Recap

The Trail Blazers closed on a 19-6 run over the final 6:38 to defeat the Lakers in a game where they let a 16-point first half edge slip away. A LeBron James' 3-pointer with 7:21 left gave L.A. a game-high six-point lead but he was limited to a tip-in and Anthony Davis managed only a dunk in the entire fourth quarter, missing a pair of free throws as well.

The Lakers shot a horrendous 5-for-32 from 3-point range (15.6 percent) while only Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green joined Davis and James in scoring in double-figures. The Lakers shot 35 percent from the field against a Blazers defense that was regularly roasted in seeding games despite their 7-2 record to reach the playoffs. Portland gave up 121 points in seven of their nine contests and hadn't held an opponent under 100 points since Jan. 7, a span of 37 games.

Damian Lillard led Portland with 34 points, five rebounds and five assists while backcourt mate C.J. McCollum added 21 points. Jusuf Nurkic and Carmelo Anthony chipped in with double-doubles.

Game 1 Betting Results

Outcome: Trail Blazers 100 Lakers 93

Game: Trail Blazers Win, Trail Blazers Cover (+6.5), Under 234
First Quarter: Trail Blazers Win (36-25), Trail Blazers Cover (+1.5), Over 60.5
First-Half: Trail Blazers Win (57-56), Trail Blazers Cover (+3.5), Under 119
Second-Half: Trail Blazers Win (43-37), Trail Blazers Cover (+5.5), Under 116

Trail Blazers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 36-39 SU, 33-40-3 ATS, 45-31 O/U
Bubble: 8-2 SU, 6-3-1 ATS, 8-2 O/U

Portland cited the fact that it has been playing playoff games for the duration of its stay in the bubble as one reason it was able to respond as effectively as it was able to in the first half. The Blazers racked up 36 first-quarter points and ended up winning three of the four quarters.

The Blazers hadn't been this heavy an underdog since action resumed prior to the closing number for Game 1 reaching 6.5. They were last this heavy a 'dog when they were getting 10 points at Indiana on Feb. 27.

In case the line gets to Blazers +7, you should be aware that it went 2-9 straight up in games as an underdog of seven or more points (5-6 ATS).

Lakers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 52-20 SU, 36-35-1 ATS, 34-38 O/U
Bubble: 3-6 SU, 1-8 ATS, 4-5 O/U

The Lakers lacked intensity throughout the contest and need to figure out how to solve their offensive woes before they find themselves in a major hole in the series. James has found it difficult to get himself going without fans in the stands but still came through with a triple-double in Game 1 while shooting 9-for-20.

While Kuzma is considered the third member of L.A.'s "Big Three" and finished third on the team in scoring (12.8 ppg), he's not out there with Davis and James often and does his damage while giving those guys their breather. Someone who sees minutes in that starting lineup has to step up as the third option. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shot 0-for-9, missing all five 3-point attempts. He finished with one point, one rebound and one assist in Game 1 despite playing nearly 30 minutes.

L.A. ranked last in the bubble in scoring, 3-point shooting and assists despite James leading the league in that latter category for the first time in his storied career. Dion Waiters played just one minute while Alex Caruso got the bulk of the reserve backcourt minutes. I expect that will change in Game 2.

Key Injuries

Portland

Zach Collins: Ankle – Out

L.A. Lakers

LeBron James: Groin - Probable
Anthony Davis: Knee - Probable
Rajon Rondo: Hand - Questionable
Avery Bradley: Personal - Out

Blazers power forward Zach Collins missed Game 1 and has been ruled out until at least Game 5 due to a stress reaction in his left ankle. Wenyen Gabriel started in Game 1 but Hassan Whiteside played most of the meaningful minutes, contributing seven points, eight boards and five blocks.

James and Davis were listed on the injury report with nagging ailments but are otherwise fine. Bradley opted not to play in the bubble, while Rondo is still recovering from surgery and was upgraded to 'questionable' on Wednesday night, fueling hope that he'll debut this weekend if not in this Game 2. Green says a lingering headache has prevented him from playing to his potential but he expects to be himself soon.

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, August 20

Miami @ Indiana

Game 711-712
August 20, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
124.161
Indiana
112.528
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
By 11 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
By 4
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-4); Over

Oklahoma City @ Houston

Game 713-714
August 20, 2020 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
109.956
Houston
120.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
By 11
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
By 2 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-2 1/2); Over

Orlando @ Milwaukee

Game 715-716
August 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
109.900
Milwaukee
125.188
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
By 15
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
By 12 1/2
227
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-12 1/2); Over

Portland @ LA Lakers

Game 717-718
August 20, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
121.091
LA Lakers
115.206
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
By 6
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
By 6 1/2
229
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+6 1/2); Under

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 20

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CHICAGO (8 - 4) vs. NEW YORK (1 - 10) - 8/20/2020, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (11 - 1) vs. INDIANA (4 - 7) - 8/20/2020, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (5 - 7) vs. LAS VEGAS (8 - 3) - 8/20/2020, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WNBA

Thursday, August 20

Trend Report

Chicago @ New York
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Chicago's last 21 games on the road
New York
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 11 games when playing at home against Chicago

Seattle @ Indiana
Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

Connecticut @ Las Vegas
Connecticut
Connecticut is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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MLB public betting, line movement for August 20
Patrick Everson

Sonny Gray and the Reds head to St. Louis for a four-game series that begins Thursday night. Caesars sportsbooks opened Cincinnati a -139 favorite, with the Cardinals +129.

MLB betting odds are on the board, and Thursday’s 14-game docket is already getting attention from bettors. The Cincinnati Reds are still a couple of games below .500, but they’ve got a couple solid starters, and one of them is on the bump in a series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Caesars sportsbooks provided insights on MLB opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Thursday’s games.

MLB line movement

Trevor Bauer (3-0, 0.68 ERA) and the Reds blanked the Royals 5-0 on Wednesday, and Sonny Gray (4-1, 2.05 ERA) takes the ball for Thursday’s 8:15 p.m. ET contest against the host Cardinals, who counter with Adam Wainwright (2-0, 1.64 ERA). Caesars books opened Cincinnati -139/St. Louis +129, and there was no line movement Wednesday night.

Shane Bieber (4-0) brings his 1.30 ERA to the mound when the Cleveland Indians visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Indians opened -234 at Caesars books and moved in a tick to -230, with the Pirates +200 for a 7:05 p.m. ET meeting.

And on the West Coast, Clayton Kershaw (2-1, 2.65 ERA) gets the nod for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a road game against the hapless Seattle Mariners. Caesars pegged the Dodgers -240 favorites and went to -244 late Wednesday night, with Seattle +214 for a 7:10 p.m. ET start.

MLB public betting

Not surprisingly, the Consensus demonstrated plenty of early public support for Kershaw and Bieber. The Dodgers were landing 78 percent of early picks against the Mariners, while the Indians piled up 75 percent of early picks against the Pirates.

But the public apparently isn’t yet sold on Gray or feels Wainwright is more deserving of respect. The Reds were landing just 41 percent of Consensus picks Wednesday night against the Cardinals.

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901TAMPA BAY -902 NY YANKEES
NY YANKEES are 9-1 SU (9.3 Units) in home games vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

903DETROIT -904 CHI WHITE SOX
DETROIT is 1-10 SU (-11.3 Units) vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .260 or worse in the current season.

905HOUSTON -906 COLORADO
COLORADO is 8-0 SU (8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

907NY METS -908 MIAMI
MIAMI is 5-17 SU (-15.7 Units) vs. teams who strand 7.5 or more runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons.

909BOSTON -910 BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE is 12-1 SU (11.4 Units) vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

911CLEVELAND -912 PITTSBURGH
CLEVELAND is 21-7 SU (14.8 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) over the last 2 seasons.

913LA DODGERS -914 SEATTLE
LA DODGERS are 50-60 SU (-37.6 Units) in road games with a team slugging percentage .400 or worse on the season (AL) since 1996.

915MILWAUKEE -916 MINNESOTA
MILWAUKEE is 2-12 SU (-13.8 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher whose lasts less than 5 innings per start over the last 2 seasons.

917TEXAS -918 SAN DIEGO
TEXAS are 1-7 SU (-9.1 Units) vs. NL teams allowing 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

919CINCINNATI -920 ST LOUIS
ST LOUIS are 12-2 SU (9.8 Units) in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.

921ARIZONA -922 OAKLAND
OAKLAND is 14-4 SU (9.6 Units) in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.

923LA ANGELS -924 SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-30 SU (-24.5 Units) in home games vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons.

925PHILADELPHIA -926 TORONTO
CHARLIE MONTOYO is 35-25 SU (7.5 Units) vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities (Coach of TORONTO)

925PHILADELPHIA -926 TORONTO
TORONTO is 35-25 SU (11.9 Units) vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons.

927PHILADELPHIA -928 TORONTO
TORONTO is 35-25 SU (11.9 Units) vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons.

927PHILADELPHIA -928 TORONTO
CHARLIE MONTOYO is 35-25 SU (7.5 Units) vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities (Coach of TORONTO)

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, August 20

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 901-902
August 20, 2020 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Curtiss) 00.000
NY Yankees
(Paxton) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay

Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Philadelphia @ Toronto

Game 925-926
August 20, 2020 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Howard) 00.000
Toronto
(Anderson) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia

Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 903-904
August 20, 2020 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Turnbull) 16.746
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 15.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+155); Over

Houston @ Colorado

Game 905-906
August 20, 2020 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Javier) 16.038
Colorado
(Marquez) 17.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-130
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-130); Under

Philadelphia @ Toronto

Game 927-928
August 20, 2020 @ 4:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 00.000
Toronto
(Thornton) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia

Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 907-908
August 20, 2020 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Lugo) 00.000
Miami
(Castano) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets

Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
N/A

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 911-912
August 20, 2020 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bieber) 16.573
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 12.097
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-240
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-240); Over

LA Dodgers @ Seattle

Game 913-914
August 20, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 17.511
Seattle
(Kikuchi) 14.869
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-240); Over

Milwaukee @ Minnesota

Game 915-916
August 20, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Woodruff) 16.119
Minnesota
(Berrios) 17.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 909-910
August 20, 2020 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Eovaldi) 00.000
Baltimore
(Wojchwski) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston

Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Texas @ San Diego

Game 917-918
August 20, 2020 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gibson) 16.928
San Diego
(Lamet) 15.863
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+165); Over

Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 919-920
August 20, 2020 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Gray) 16.152
St. Louis
(Wainwrght) 15.346
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-140); Over

Arizona @ Oakland

Game 921-922
August 20, 2020 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Young) 17.981
Oakland
(Manaea) 16.135
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+135); Over

LA Angels @ San Francisco

Game 923-924
August 20, 2020 @ 9:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Suarez) 15.848
San Francisco
(Gausman) 14.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Over

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MLB

Thursday, August 20

National League
New York @ Miami
Mets (12-14)
Lugo is making his first ’20 start; he’s started 31 MLB games, none since 2018. He’s allowed three runs in 10.1 IP in nine relief stints this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-0 Team in first 5 innings: 0-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-0 Totals: 0-0

— Mets won their last three games.
— Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Marlins (9-9):
Castano is 0-1, 5.23 in two starts this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-2 Team in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-2 Totals: 1-1

— Miami lost eight of its last ten games, after a 7-1 start.
— Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Cincinnati @ St Louis
Reds (10-12):
Gray is 4-1, 2.93 in five starts this year; he is 1-1, 1.08 in three starts vs St Louis.
Teams’ record in his starts: 4-1 Team in first 5 innings: 4-1
Allowed run in first inning: 1-5 Totals: over 2-1-2

— Cincinnati lost four of its last seven games.
— Reds split ten road games this season.
— Under is 3-1-1 in the Reds’ last five games.

Cardinals (6-7)
Wainwright is 2-0, 1.64 in two starts this season; he is 10-12, 5.25 in 32 games (27 starts) vs Cincinnati.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-0 Team in first 5 innings: 2-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-2 Totals: 1-1

— St Louis split eight games over the last five days, after not playing for 17 days.
— Both teams played a doubleheader yesterday, in a different city.
— Cardinals won two of their three home games, which were last month.

American League
Tampa Bay @ New York
Rays (16-9):
Bullpen game
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-0 Team in first 5 innings: 0-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-0 Totals: 0-0

— Tampa Bay won 10 of its last 11 games.
— Rays won eight of their last nine road games.
— Over is 5-2-2 in their last nine games.

Bronx (16-8):
Paxton is 1-1, 8.22 in four starts this season; he is 3-1, 3.38 in six starts vs Tampa Bay.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: over 3-1

— Bronx won five of its last seven games.
— New York won nine of its 11 home games.
— Under is 8-4-2 in their last 14 games overall.

Detroit @ Chicago
Tigers (9-13):
Turnbull is 2-1, 2.78 in four starts this year; he is 0-1, 5.40 in two starts vs Chicago.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-1 Team in first 5 innings: 1-1-2
Allowed run in first inning: 0-4 Totals: under 3-0-1

— Detroit lost its last nine games.
— Tigers are 5-4 on the road this season.
— Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

White Sox (14-11):
Giolito is 0-2, 8.04 in three home starts; road team won all five of his starts. He is 4-2, 2.93 in seven starts vs Detroit.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-3 Team in first 5 innings: 0-4-1
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: under 3-2

— Chicago won six of its last nine games overall.
— White Sox are 6-8 at home this season.
— Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Boston @ Baltimore
Red Sox (7-18):
Eovaldi is 1-2, 5.79 in five starts, 0-2, 0-2, 7.88 in three road outings. He is 4-1, 5.10 in 10 starts vs Baltimore.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-2 Team in first 5 innings: 1-2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: over 3-2

— Red Sox lost nine of their last ten games.
— Boston lost eight of its last nine road games.
— Over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Orioles (12-12):
Wojciechowski is 1-2, 4.82 in four starts this season; he is 2-1, 0.92 in four games (3 starts) vs Boston.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 2-4 Totals: 2-2

— Orioles are 7-5 in their last 12 games overall.
— Baltimore lost nine of their last ten home games.
— Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Interleague
Philadelphia @ Toronto
Phillies (8-10):
Howard is 0-1, 9.00 in two starts (8 IP).
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-1 Team in first 5 innings: 1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 1-2 Totals: over 2-0

Nola is 2-0, 0.86 in his last three starts, all at home.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-1 Team in first 5 innings: 2-0-2
Allowed run in first inning: 0-4 Totals: under 3-1

— Philly won four of their last five games.
— Phillies lost two of their three road games this season.
— Over is 6-4 in their last ten games.

Blue Jays (10-11):
CAnderson allowed one run in three IP in both his ’20 starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-1 Team in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-2 Totals: under 2-0

Thornton allowed one run in four IP (74 PT) in his first ’20 start.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-0 Team in first 5 innings: 1-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-1 Totals: under 1-0

— Blue Jays are 6-5 in their last 11 games.
— Jays won four of their last five road games.
— Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Houston @ Colorado
Astros (14-10):
Javier is 2-1, 3.05 in his first four MLB starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-4 Totals: 2-2

— Astros won eight of their last nine games.
— Houston lost five of its last six road games.
— Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Rockies (13-11):
Marquez is 2-3, 3.38 in five starts this year, 1-1, 3.38 at home.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-3 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: under 4-0-1

— Rockies lost eight of their last ten games.
— Colorado is 3-6 in its last nine home games.
— Under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh
Indians (15-9):
Bieber is 4-0, 1.30 in his five starts, last four of which were on the road.
Teams’ record in his starts: 5-0 Team in first 5 innings: 4-1
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: under 4-1

— Cleveland won nine of its last 12 games.
— Indians are 9-5 on the road this season.
— Under is 17-6-1 in Indian games this season.

Pirates (4-16):
Williams is 1-3, 4.43 in four starts this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-3 Team in first 5 innings: 1-3
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: over 3-1

— Pirates lost 13 of their last 15 games.
— Over is 4-2-2 in their last eight games.

Milwaukee @ Minnesota
Brewers (11-11):
Woodruff is 0-0, 4.40 in his last three starts; he is 1-1, 2.87 in three road starts,
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-3
Allowed run in first inning: 1-5 Totals: under 4-1

— Milwaukee won four of its last five games.
— Brewers won seven of their last ten road games.
— Over is 5-3 in Milwaukee’s last eight games.

Twins (16-9)
Berrios is 1-3, 5.92 in five starts this year, 1-2, 4.20 at home.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-3 Team in first 5 innings: 2-3
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: under 3-2

— Twins won five of their last seven games.
— Under is 12-2 in their home games.

Anaheim @ San Francisco
Angels (8-17):
Suarez was 2-6, 7.11 in 19 games (15 starts) LY; this is his first ’20 start.
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-0 Team in first 5 innings: 0-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-0 Totals: 0-0

— Angels are 6-14 in their last 20 games.
— Halos lost five of their last six road games.
— Over is 8-0-2 in their last ten games.

Giants (10-16):
Gausman is 0-1, 4.57 in four starts this year; he is vs Anaheim.
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-4 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: 2-2

— Giants lost 12 of their last 17 games.
— SF is 4-6 at home this season.
— Over is 8-0-1 in Giants’ last nine home games.

Texas @ San Diego
Rangers (10-13):
Gibson is 1-2, 4.98 in four starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-3 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 2-4 Totals: 2-2

— Texas lost its last four games.
— Rangers lost seven of their ten road games.
— Over is 4-0 in their last four games.

Padres (14-12)
Lamet is 2-1, 1.93 in five starts this year, 2-0, 2.04 in three home starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-2 Team in first 5 innings: 4-0-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-5 Totals: under 3-2

— San Diego lost five of its last eight games.
— Padres are 7-4 at home this season.
— Under is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

Arizona @ Oakland
Diamondbacks (12-12):
Young allowed one run in 4.1 IP (63 PT) in his first ’20 start; he was 7-5, 3.56 in 17 games (15 starts) LY.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-0 Team in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
Allowed run in first inning: 1-1 Totals: over 1-0

— Arizona won 10 of its last 14 games.
— Diamondbacks are 5-6 in their last 11 road games.
— Four of their last five road games went over.

A’s (17-8):
Manaea is 0-2, 9.00 in five starts this year, 0-1, 8.00 in two home outings.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-3 Team in first 5 innings: 1-4
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: over 3-2

— Oakland won 14 of its last 18 games.
— A’s won their last nine home games.
— Over is 7-3 in their last ten games

Los Angeles @ Seattle
Dodgers (18-8)
Kershaw is 2-1, 2.65 in three starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-1 Team in first 5 innings: 2-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-3 Totals: over 2-1

— Dodgers won eight of their last 12 games.
— LA won five of its last six road games.
— Six of last seven Dodger games went over the total.

Mariners (8-18):
Kikuchi is 0-1, 5.28 in three starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-2 Team in first 5 innings: 1-2
Allowed run in first inning: 1-3 Totals: over 2-1

— Seattle lost 14 of its last 18 games.
— Mariners are 4-7 at home.
— Under is 6-4-1 in their home games.

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MLB

Thursday, August 20

Trend Report

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees
NY Yankees is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games at home
NY Yankees is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

Philadelphia @ Toronto
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

Detroit @ Chi White Sox
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 16 games on the road
Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

Houston @ Colorado
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Colorado's last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home

Philadelphia @ Toronto
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

NY Mets @ Miami
NY Mets
NY Mets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing NY Mets

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Milwaukee @ Minnesota
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Minnesota's last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games

LA Dodgers @ Seattle
LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers

Boston @ Baltimore
Boston
Boston is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games

Texas @ San Diego
Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Texas
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas

Cincinnati @ St. Louis
Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 19 games on the road
St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

Arizona @ Oakland
Arizona
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

LA Angels @ San Francisco
LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games
LA Angels is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Francisco's last 9 games at home

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NHL public betting, line movement for August 20
Patrick Everson

Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Capitals hope to continue their comeback against the Islanders in Wednesday night's Game 5. Caesars installed Washington as a -115 favorite.

NHL betting odds are on the board for a light Thursday slate in Stanley Cup playoffs conference quarterfinal play. The marquee matchup features the Washington Capitals continuing their quest to stay alive against the New York Islanders in a prime-time Game 5.

Caesars sportsbooks provided insights on NHL opening lines and early line movement, sharp money and public betting for Thursday’s contests.

NHL line movement

The Capitals put themselves in a 3-0 hole in their best-of-7 series against the Islanders, then found themselves trailing Game 4 2-0 just nine minutes in. But Washington rallied for a 3-2 victory to gain a little hope, and in fact, Caesars books opened the Caps -115 favorites for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop. New York is an even-money underdog.

In the only other Thursday matchup, the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames fire it up for Game 6. The Stars won the last two games to take a 3-2 series lead and can advance to the conference semifinals with a win in this 10:30 p.m. ET contest. Dallas opened a -125 favorite at Caesars, with Calgary +110, and as with the Islanders-Caps game, there was no line movement Wednesday night.

NHL public betting

In the Consensus, often indicative of public opinion, both Thursday matchups are getting two-way action. The underdog Islanders are landing 53 percent of early picks against the Capitals, while the favored Stars are drawing 54 percent of picks against the Flames.

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3DALLAS -4 CALGARY
CALGARY is 18-11 ATS (8.4 Units) in road games against good offensive teams - >=29 shots on goal, convert >=17% pp in the current season.

5NY ISLANDERS -6 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 13-18 ATS (-14.3 Units) against poor power play killing teams - opp score on >17.5% of chances in the 2nd half of the year in the current season.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 20

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DALLAS (41-28-0-8, 90 pts.) vs. CALGARY (41-30-0-8, 90 pts.) - 8/20/2020, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 117-119 ATS (+268.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CALGARY is 15-10 ATS (+26.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 236-255 ATS (+543.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-4 (+6.5 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (41-25-0-10, 92 pts.) vs. WASHINGTON (43-23-0-10, 96 pts.) - 8/20/2020, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 31-16 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-35 ATS (+7.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-22 ATS (+52.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 93-73 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 52-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-1 ATS (+8.1 Units) in the first round of the playoffs over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-18 ATS (-18.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 8-8 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-8-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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NHL

Thursday, August 20

Trend Report

NY Islanders @ Washington
NY Islanders
NY Islanders is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

Dallas @ Calgary
Dallas
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Dallas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

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Bob Valentino

Orlando and Milwaukee get back after it for Thursday just 48 hours after the injury-riddled Magic jumped out to a 10-point lead after one quarter of play against the # 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and held on for a rather tidy looking 12-point win in a game that landed Over the total.

Orlando was able to put up 122 points, while Milwaukee was held to 110 points which is well below their near 119 points per game average that led the league in scoring.

Expect a better result from Milwaukee in the point scoring department today and expect this game to also land Over the posted total.

The Magic are now Over the total in 3 of their last 4 games and in 6 of their 9 games contested overall since the return of NBA action.

The Bucks are also now 6-3 Over the total in their 9 games played in Florida.

It is hard for me to imagine the Bucks come out "sluggish" in this game. Look for that offense to get into a better flow and rhythm earlier rather than later.

Magic-Bucks Over in Game Two.

2* ORLANDO-MILWAUKEE OVER

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Chris Jordan

Rolling into Thursday on a 15-5 run with complimentary MLB plays.

My free play for Thursday is on the Milwaukee Brewers over the Minnesota Twins, as I like the pitching matchup I see and think the road dog carries the value.

If applicable, please be sure to list Brandon Woodruff over Jose Berrios.

Woodruff is 1-1 with a 3.16 ERA this season, and he rolls into this game after a strange outing his last time out. The right-hander twirled a no-hitter through four innings and after setting down the first batter in the fifth, the next six batters reached safely. He's much better than that, and he'll be out for redemption in this one.

Berrios, meanwhile, is 1-3 with a 5.92 ERA this season, and he still can't seem to find a rhythm on the mound. He's allowed 10 walks in his last three starts, including a season-high four against Kansas City this past Saturday. In three of this five starts he's allowed four or more runs - all earned - while batters are hitting .284 against him this season.

Perspective: the league as a whole is hitting just .241 this season, the lowest since the league hit .237 in 1968.

I'll play the Brewers here, as their offense comes alive and Woodruff pitches a gem.

2* BREWERS

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Hastings



Hastings - Race 4

Exactor / Triactor / Superfecta



Claiming $6,250 • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $8,500 • Post: 6:05P


FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JULY 20 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. ; SUCH A RACE SINCE JUNE 20 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250, FOR EACH $625 TO $5,000 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY). BC BRED CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.





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Race Type: Dominant Class. CRAZY PROPHET is the Dominant Class of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CRAZY PROPHET: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ACE DEUCE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SQUARE DANCER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Ratin g. LITTLE GROOT: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.



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CRAZY PROPHET

10/1


5/1




5

ACE DEUCE

8/1


5/1




2

SQUARE DANCER

5/2


8/1




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LITTLE GROOT

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Post


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Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


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7

LITTLE GROOT

7


8/1

Front-runner

87


78


74.9


64.5


52.5




5

ACE DEUCE

5


8/1

Stalker

81


82


82.1


77.6


71.6




4

CRAZY PROPHET

4


10/1

Alternator/Stalker

98


87


78.0


87.6


81.1




2

SQUARE DANCER

2


5/2

Alternator/Stalker

81


78


73.6


77.8


71.3




1

ADITYA

1


7/2

Trailer

83


81


80.6


67.3


61.3




8

SWORD FIGHTER

8


9/2

Trailer

81


76


76.6


76.6


65.1




6

MASTER EWEN

6


5/1

Trailer

82


82


57.0


77.3


66.8




3

BETATHANABOYFRIEND

3


12/1

Alternator/Non-contender

86


79


75.0


71.0


58.5

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Camarero



Camarero - Race 3

Pick 5 (3-7) / Exacta / Trifecta / Daily Double 3-4



Claiming $8,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 87 • Purse: $6,500 • Post: 3:35P


FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 6, 2020 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 21, 2020 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE JUNE 21, 2020 ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.





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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. VIDEO MOV is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * VIDEO MOV: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ha s the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.



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VIDEO MOV

2


1/1

Front-runner

85


89


88.2


82.2


79.7




7

EMMETT'S DREAM

7


5/2

Stalker

91


79


73.2


80.8


74.3




3

JUNCTION

3


3/1

Stalker

88


79


59.4


74.2


67.2




1

BEGGINER

1


4/1

Stalker

87


85


50.6


71.8


63.3




6

ROLL TIDE ROLL

6


2/1

Trailer

89


82


55.4


78.0


70.0




5

VERY AMUSING

5


7/2

Alternator/Non-contender

90


84


65.6


61.4


52.9




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STRONG COMPOSITION

4


9/2

Alternator/Non-contender

79


72


30.2


67.6


54.1

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Optional Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $47000 Class Rating: 97

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED, OR RESTRICTED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE APRIL 1, 2020 OR CLAIMING PRICE $50,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS.




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# 7 MONONGAHELA 4/1




# 1 HONOR THE FLEET 6/1




# 4 DR BLARNEY 2/1




My selection here is MONONGAHELA. Is difficult not to consider based on speed figures which have been decent - 106 avg - of late. Has been running solidly in races of this distance, going 7 out of 30 under similar conditions. The speed figure of 97 from his last affair looks decent in here. HONOR THE FLEET - Overall the speed figures of this horse look decent in this race. With a very strong 102 Equibase Speed Figure last time out, will clearly be a factor in this contest. DR BLARNEY - Has very strong front-end speed and will most likely fare very well versus this group of horses. Could beat this group given the 96 Equibase Speed Figure recorded in his last outing.

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08/20/20, LRL, Race 5, 2.40 ET
08/20/20,LRL,5,1 1/16M [Turf] 1:40:02 STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $29,000. (PLUS UP TO 30% MBF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING $25,000 AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR THREE YEAR OLDS CLAIMING $25,000. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 125 lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since July 20 Allowed 3 lbs. Claiming Price $25,000 (Races Where Entered For $20,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances) (Horses which have not run since March 15, 2020, may enter a claiming race and waive the claiming price if the horse is entered for a claiming price not less than the claiming price of it's last start. This rule is only applicable for a horse's first start back for a period of 90 days, starting with the first day live racing resumes in Maryland). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race on the Turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile).
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
8
Rising Perry
5-1
Marquez C
Dilodovico Damon R.
W
26.23
1.15/$1


097.8815
6
Causforcelebration
12-1
Pimentel J
Rubley Kelly
F
27.27
1.45/$1


097.4032
9
Lagom
15-1
Gomez K
Saville Niall
T
26.23
1.15/$1


097.2972
12
Markitoff
3-1
Ortiz Y O
Allen. III A. Ferris


27.78
1.26/$1


096.5511
2
Mr. d'Angelo
5/2
Toledo J
Woolley Tim
SEC
26.23
1.15/$1


096.4465
4
Seville Barber
9/2
Hamilton W
Woolley Tim
L
27.27
1.45/$1


095.6612
3
(F)Glad Rock (GER)
5-1
Karamanos H
Delacour Arnaud


27.27
1.45/$1


095.3683
11
Extra Medium
15-1
Cruz A
Gonzalez Claudio A.


27.27
1.45/$1


094.7982
10
Closer Look
10-1
Glaser L
Allen. III A. Ferris
J
26.23
1.15/$1


094.5246
1
Up Against It
8-1
Perez X
Graham Robin L.


26.23
1.15/$1


094.1891
13
Soulmate
10-1
Pimentel J
Pregman. Jr. John S.


37.14
2.24/$1


092.9360
5
My Good Man
15-1
Cruz A
Eppler Mary E.


26.23
1.15/$1


092.1010
7
Ludicrous Mode
20-1
Rosado J
Milosevic Milan


27.27
1.45/$1


* Top rated horse with "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - WPC 32.26, ROI 1.32/$1
If Race Is Off Turf Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
8
Rising Perry
5-1
Marquez C
Dilodovico Damon R.
W
29.55
1.23/$1


099.8162
6
Causforcelebration
12-1
Pimentel J
Rubley Kelly


29.55
1.23/$1


098.4115
2
Mr. d'Angelo
5/2
Toledo J
Woolley Tim
FEC
29.55
1.23/$1


097.8129
9
Lagom
15-1
Gomez K
Saville Niall
T
29.55
1.23/$1


097.8049
4
Seville Barber
9/2
Hamilton W
Woolley Tim
L
29.55
1.23/$1


096.4874
12
Markitoff
3-1
Ortiz Y O
Allen. III A. Ferris
S
29.03
1.95/$1


096.2295
3
(F)Glad Rock (GER)
5-1
Karamanos H
Delacour Arnaud


29.55
1.23/$1


095.1936
10
Closer Look
10-1
Glaser L
Allen. III A. Ferris
J
24.68
0.85/$1


094.9710
11
Extra Medium
15-1
Cruz A
Gonzalez Claudio A.


24.68
0.85/$1


094.7752
1
Up Against It
8-1
Perez X
Graham Robin L.


29.03
1.95/$1


093.4805
7
Ludicrous Mode
20-1
Rosado J
Milosevic Milan


29.55
1.23/$1


092.6172
13
Soulmate
10-1
Pimentel J
Pregman. Jr. John S.


29.03
1.95/$1


092.1671
5
My Good Man
15-1
Cruz A
Eppler Mary E.


24.68
0.85/$1


* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 30.96, ROI 0.92/$1

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Arlington - Race #3 - Post: 3:06pm - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $33,000 Class Rating: 88

Rating: https://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#4 MEEKA (ML=9/2)
#3 POINT STREAK (ML=4/1)
#7 GHAALEB THE GREAT (ML=5/1)
#6 LOOKTHEOTHERWAY (ML=4/1)


MEEKA - I think that a sprinter coming off a layoff will usually run her best in the 3rd or 4th start back. This rider and trainer's animals have been generating a beneficial ROI. This horse earns a lot of dough per race around the track. Tops in this clash. POINT STREAK - I like that last race on July 30th at Arlington where she finished third. I think this mare is ready to run a good one. She's had enough efforts since the vacation and should be fit. When a pony drops at least five pounds (like this one is), you must take notice. It may not seem like much, but this could make a difference. GHAALEB THE GREAT - This filly runs very well off of a layoff. Dropping down in class rating points from her Nov 29th race at Hawthorne. Based on that data point, I will give this thoroughbred the edge. LOOKTHEOTHERWAY - Roman and Hernandez perform well when they join forces. It's hard to beat a +168 return on investment for a rider and conditioner. Mare shipped to this track and won; now goes for back-to-back wins. This mare is in good form, having run a good race on August 1st, finishing first.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 LESLEY'S SONG (ML=7/2), #1 TIZ HOPPIN (ML=6/1),

LESLEY'S SONG - Substandard speed rating in the last race at Fairmount Park at 6 furlongs. Don't think this runner will improve too much in today's race. TIZ HOPPIN - Tough to play any mount in a short distance event if she hasn't finished in the money in a sprint in the last sixty days. This filly didn't do much last time out of the box.






STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#4 MEEKA to win at post-time odds of 4/1 or better



EXACTA WAGERS:

Skip



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Allowance - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $32500 Class Rating: 87

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR INDIANA BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER ON THE TURF SINCE JULY 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT




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# 1 WONDRSHEGOTTHUNDR 5/2




# 2 QUEEN MEDB (IRE) 7/2




# 10 JORDAN'S KITTEN 5/1




I've got to go with WONDRSHEGOTTHUNDR. Has been racing quite well and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. Delacruz has a win percent of 19 over the last 30 days. Could beat this group given the 90 Equibase speed fig earned in her last outing. QUEEN MEDB (IRE) - Could best this field based on the speed figure - 83 - of her last outing. Has solid speed figures and has to be considered for a bet in here. JORDAN'S KITTEN - Has to be considered versus this field displaying formidable figs lately and an average speed rating of 82 under similar conditions.

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Emerald Downs - Race #5 - Post: 6:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: https://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#2 GREY POINT (ML=8/1)
#7 SLEW'S LEGACY (ML=5/2)


GREY POINT - Rider hops right back atop after getting to know the race horse by riding in the last race. That's always a green light. This equine picks up a lot of money per start. Tops in this race. SLEW'S LEGACY - Wright adds Lasix to this one today. I'd look for a significant improvement. Horse didn't get the best of trips in his first race. Expect better today. Gelding will add blinkers to the equipment package today. That often leads to an improved performance.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 MISTER FIRE (ML=7/2), #5 TAKE YOUR SWINGS (ML=4/1), #1 LIBERTY'S FINALE (ML=9/2),

MISTER FIRE - Morning line odds of 7/2 make this entrant a pass by my criteria. TAKE YOUR SWINGS - He showed not much at all in the last event. LIBERTY'S FINALE - This entrant didn't go to the lead and didn't make up any ground in the stretch last time he ran. Improbable that the rating he notched on Jul 30th will be good enough in this race.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - GREY POINT - According to my advanced stats, has the speed to wire-to-wire this group. With a competent ride by Gutierrez, this one could win easily.







STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Putting our cash on #2 GREY POINT to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/2 or better though



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,7]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Skip



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga



08/20/20, SAR, Race 7, 4.12 ET
08/20/20,SAR,7,6F [Dirt] 1:08:00 STAKES. Tale of the Cat Stakes. Purse $85,000. FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A GRADED SWEEPSTAKE. By subscription of $100 each which should accompany the nomination; $200 to pass the entry box and an additional $200 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental payment of $1,000 along with the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the closing of entries. The purse to be divided 55% to the winner, 20% to second, 12% to third, 6% to fourth, 4% to fifth and 3% divided equally amongst the remaining finishers. Weight, 124 lbs. Non-winners of a Sweepstake in 2019-20 allowed 2 lbs.; of two races other than maiden, claiming, starter or State-Bred allowance in 2020 allowed 4 lbs.; of such a race in 2020 allowed 6 lbs. A presentation will be made to the winning owner (overnight race scratch rules will apply). Closed Saturday, August 8, 2020 with 13 Original Nominations and 3 Supplements.
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
3
Ready to Escape
10-1
Carmouche K
Englehart Chris J.
SWL
32.97
1.40/$1


099.2100
1
T Loves a Fight
3-1
Saez L
Noda Orlando
TC
24.06
1.25/$1


099.1350
2
Stan the Man(b-)
7/5
Rosario J
Terranova II John P.
JE
28.65
1.15/$1


098.8293
5
Binkster
9/2
Davis D
Handal Raymond
F
24.06
1.25/$1


097.6633
4
My Boy Tate
2-1
Lezcano J
Nevin Michelle


32.97
1.40/$1


* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 28.00, ROI 1.74/$1

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NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, August 20

NY Islanders @ Washington

Game 5-6
August 20, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
10.804
Washington
12.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
By 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-115); Under

Dallas @ Calgary

Game 3-4
August 20, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
11.108
Calgary
12.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
By 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(+110); Over

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WNBA
Dunkel

Thursday, August 20

Atlanta @ Washington

Game 613-614
August 19, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
95.849
Washington
108.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 13
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 7
160 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-7); Under

Dallas @ Minnesota

Game 615-616
August 19, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
103.914
Minnesota
115.856
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 12
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-5); Under

Phoenix @ Los Angeles

Game 617-618
August 19, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
105.992
Los Angeles
116.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 10 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 6 1/2
166
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-6 1/2); Under

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Diamond Trends for Thursday August 20
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Milwaukee at Minnesota (7:10 p.m. ET)
-- The Twins are 15-0 SU since Sep 27, 2018 at home off a game as a favorite when they blew a lead in their starters last start and lost.


SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Texas at San Diego (8:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Rangers are 0-20 SU since Aug 11, 2018 as a 170+ dog off a road game when playing a team that has a better record.


OU Total Trend of the Day
Matchup: Cincinnati at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. ET)

-- The Cardinals are 0-11 OU (-3.14 ppg) since May 23, 2016 when Adam Wainwright starts as a home dog.


Starter-Based Trend of the Day
Matchup: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (1:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Yankees are 10-0 SU since Apr 21, 2019 when James Paxton starts at home when they won in his last start.


Twitter Submission of the Day
Matchup: Detroit at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. ET)

-- Spencer Turnbull is 0-13 SU since June 11, 2019 when facing AL Central opponents.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 20

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TAMPA BAY (16 - 9) at NY YANKEES (16 - 8) - 1:05 PM
JOHN CURTISS (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)



JOHN CURTISS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.



JAMES PAXTON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PAXTON is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)




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DETROIT (9 - 13) at CHI WHITE SOX (14 - 11) - 2:10 PM
SPENCER TURNBULL (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 56-126 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-63 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-99 (-39.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-67 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 86-100 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-35 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-44 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)



SPENCER TURNBULL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TURNBULL is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)



LUCAS GIOLITO vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIOLITO is 4-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)




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HOUSTON (14 - 10) at COLORADO (13 - 11) - 3:10 PM
CRISTIAN JAVIER (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 9-13 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-34 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 99-98 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



CRISTIAN JAVIER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.



GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)




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NY METS (12 - 14) at MIAMI (9 - 9) - 6:10 PM
SETH LUGO (R) vs. DANIEL CASTANO (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)



SETH LUGO vs. MIAMI since 1997
LUGO is 3-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)



DANIEL CASTANO vs. NY METS since 1997
CASTANO is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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BOSTON (7 - 18) at BALTIMORE (12 - 12) - 7:35 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. ASHER WOJCIECHOWSKI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 91-96 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 4-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 63-66 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-57 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-43 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 113-235 (-64.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-118 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-48 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-159 (-56.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-86 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 249-414 (-125.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)



NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.10 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 7-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)



ASHER WOJCIECHOWSKI vs. BOSTON since 1997
WOJCIECHOWSKI is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.02 and a WHIP of 0.906.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)




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CLEVELAND (15 - 9) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 16) - 7:05 PM
SHANE BIEBER (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 199-152 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 220-225 (-55.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 124-99 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 109-89 (-30.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-32 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-71 (-28.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)



SHANE BIEBER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BIEBER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 37.72 and a WHIP of 4.192.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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LA DODGERS (18 - 8) at SEATTLE (8 - 18) - 7:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. YUSEI KIKUCHI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 137-149 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
KERSHAW is 77-27 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 982-904 (-126.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 87-98 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 484-470 (-106.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
SEATTLE is 20-64 (-34.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-2 (+0.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KERSHAW is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)



YUSEI KIKUCHI vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.




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MILWAUKEE (11 - 11) at MINNESOTA (16 - 9) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON WOODRUFF (R) vs. JOSE BERRIOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 117-73 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-45 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 92-51 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 202-156 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 132-97 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 95-80 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WOODRUFF is 21-7 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 109-132 (-43.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
BERRIOS is 3-8 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)



BRANDON WOODRUFF vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WOODRUFF is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



JOSE BERRIOS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BERRIOS is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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TEXAS (10 - 13) at SAN DIEGO (14 - 12) - 8:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. DINELSON LAMET (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 88-97 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-60 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 53-43 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 32-26 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 84-104 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-98 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 36-53 (-21.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 86-114 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 28-37 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-49 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)



KYLE GIBSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GIBSON is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)



DINELSON LAMET vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.




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CINCINNATI (10 - 12) at ST LOUIS (6 - 7) - 8:15 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 85-99 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 63-97 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-11 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-49 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GRAY is 25-37 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 11-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 3-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 39-42 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 44-19 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-25 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 209-123 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 68-37 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 101-55 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 101-55 (+31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 103-47 (+32.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.



SONNY GRAY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GRAY is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.960.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)



ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 10-12 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 14-13 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-15. (-6.9 units)




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ARIZONA (13 - 12) at OAKLAND (17 - 8) - 9:40 PM
ALEX YOUNG (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 113-73 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-31 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-46 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-13 (+24.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-43 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-28 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-89 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-18 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 19-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-57 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 49-44 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



ALEX YOUNG vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.



SEAN MANAEA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MANAEA is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 14.71 and a WHIP of 2.725.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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LA ANGELS (8 - 17) at SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 16) - 9:45 PM
JOSE SUAREZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 8-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-29 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-101 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-59 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-9 (+14.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+2.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



JOSE SUAREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.



KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GAUSMAN is 2-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)




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PHILADELPHIA (9 - 10) at TORONTO (10 - 11) - 1:05 PM
SPENCER HOWARD (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-27 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.



SPENCER HOWARD vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.



CHASE ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.466.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)




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PHILADELPHIA (9 - 10) at TORONTO (10 - 11) - 4:05 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. TRENT THORNTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.



VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



TRENT THORNTON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB | Mets vs Marlins
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MLB | CLE vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 7½ -101

Thursday MLB Free play. My selection is on the 'under' between Cleveland and Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Thursday.
Playing the 'under' in a Shane Bieber start is certainly not much of a stretch as he's been lights out so far this season, and going back to last year as well. Bieber's strikeouts per nine innings are way up while his walks, home runs and hits allowed are all down compared to last season, which is really saying something when you consider he was an All-Star and finished fourth in A.L. Cy Young voting. Trevor Williams will counter for Pittsburgh. Like Bieber, he has also improved on his numbers from a year ago. Williams has posted a respectable 3.98 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through four starts. He'll be facing an Indians club that entered last night's action ranked tied for 27th in runs per game and 30th in team batting average. Take the under (8*).

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MLB | Dodgers vs Mariners
Play on: Dodgers -1½ -150 at Mirage

Rocketman Sports FREE MLB play Thursday 8-20-20
LA Dodgers -1.5 -150 (Kershaw/Kikuchi) Listed
The LA Dodgers travel to Seattle to take on the Mariners on Thursday night. LA Dodgers are 18-8 SU overall this year while Seattle comes in with an 8-18 SU overall record on the season. Clayton Kershaw is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA overall this year and 2-0 with a 0.71 ERA on the road this season. Kershaw is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA in his 3 career starts vs Seattle. LA Dodgers are scoring 5.6 runs per game overall this year, 5.7 runs per game on the road this season, 7.3 runs per game past 7 games overall, 5.6 runs per game on grass and 6.1 runs per game in inter-league play this season. LA Dodgers are 10-2 on the road this year and 7-0 in inter-league play this season. Seattle is 3-14 this year when playing in August. We'll recommend a small play on the LA Dodgers on the Runline tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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MLB | Brewers vs Twins
Play on: Brewers +109 at pinnacle

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Milwaukee Brewers +109
The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten their offense going in scoring at least 6 runs in three of their last four games coming in, including their 9-3 victory over the Twins yesterday. Look for them to stay hot at the plate against the struggling Jose Berrios tonight.
Berrios has been a huge disappointment for the Twins. He is 1-3 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.644 WHIP in five starts this season. And it’s not like he has faced the best lineups as he has been up against the Royals (twice), Pirates, Indians and White Sox.
Brandon Woodruff had a great season last year in Milwaukee and has carried that over into 2020. He is 1-1 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.052 WHIP in five starts with 30 K’s in 25 2/3 innings. That includes 1-1 with a 2.87 ERA and 0.830 WHIP in three road starts.
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Larry Ness Aug 20 '20, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Mariners
Play on: Dodgers -1½ -150 at Mirage

My free play (run-line) is on the LA Dodgers at 7:10 ET.
The Dodgers and Mariners play tonight in Seattle, wrapping up a four-game, home and home series. The Dodgers won Monday and Tuesday in LA but the Mariners won 6-4 last night in Seattle. However, while LA is 18-8 on the season with the NL's best record (lead the NL West by four games), Seattle is the reverse of that (8-18) and sits in last-place in the AL West (9 1/2 games back of the first-place A's). Tonight's pitching matchup is a "mismatch," with Clayton Kershaw (2-1, 2.65 ERA) squaring off against Yusei Kikuchi (0-1, 5.28 ERA). It's said that Kershaw has lost some speed off his fastball but he's looked just fine in his three starts (0.82 WHIP / 18-3 KW ratio / .180 BAA) and is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA in three career starts vs Seattle. As for Kikuchi, he was 6-11 with a 5.46 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and .295 BAA as a rookie in 2019. He gets set for his fourth start of 2020 with a 5.28 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and .250 BAA. Is he making progress? I'm laying the 1 1/2 runs. Good luck...Larry

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MLB | Brewers vs Twins
Play on: Twins -107 at sportsbook

FREE PLAY on Twins -107

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Soccer | Philadelphia vs New England
Play on: Philadelphia 0½ -130 at Mirage

** Thursday Featured Free Play **
The MLS Comp play is on Philadelphia at 7:30 Eastern. This is one of our MLS is back again plays tonight. Many will be all over the right back revenge factor here for New England who was eliminated by Philly in the MLS Tournament. Philly then lost to champion Portland in a close game. The last time these two played New England controlled the play with more shots, corners and crosses but Philly has a big goalie edge and should play better here. They are 4-0 and 1 draw in the series o we will back the road dog here tonight. For the MLS Free play. Go with Philadelphia. RV- GC Sports

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MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Red Sox -134 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Thursday Free Play:
1* on Boston Red Sox -134
The Key: The Boston Red Sox finally ended their 9-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Phillies yesterday. They went through the gauntlet with the Rays, Yankees and Phillies during this skid. Now they take a step down in class here against the Orioles and should be able to handle their business in Game 1. The Orioles have lost 4 straight coming in. Nathan Eovaldi beat the Orioles on August 24 by yielding only one earned run in 6 innings of a 13-2 victory. The Red Sox are 25-9 in their last 34 games as road favorites. The Orioles are 25-59 in their last 84 games as home underdogs. Baltimore is 23-70 in its last 93 during Game 1 of a series. The Red Sox are 32-12 in the last 44 matchups. Take Boston.

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MLB | Rangers vs Padres
Play on: Padres -170 at Mirage

1* on Padres -170

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NHL | Stars vs Flames
Play on: Flames +110 at Mirage

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NBA Indiana +4.5

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NBA Portland +6.5

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MLB Padres over 8.5

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