Saturday 6-16-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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WNBA
Dunkel

Saturday, June 16


Atlanta @ Indiana

Game 309-310
June 16, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
104.485
Indiana
106.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 5
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+5); Over

New York @ Minnesota

Game 311-312
June 16, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
107.903
Minnesota
110.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 7
156
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+7); Over

Connecticut @ Phoenix

Game 313-314
June 16, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
113.519
Phoenix
112.602
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 1
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
N/A

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 1
David Schwab

A new season of football in the CFL gets underway this week with the first four games in an 18-game schedule that leads to the postseason battle for this year’s Grey Cup.

Toronto took a page from Ottawa’s stunning upset against Calgary in the 2016 championship game by upending the Stampeders last November in the 2017 Grey Cup title game.

Calgary remains the clear favorite to finally win a CFL title this season at +200 futures odds with BetOnline. Edmonton is second on that list at +600 followed by Toronto and Winnipeg at +650. Hamilton rounds out the Top 5 at +700 betting odds.

(2017 Records - Straight Up, Against the Spread)

Thursday, June 14

Edmonton Eskimos (12-6 SU, 10-7-1 ATS) at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-6 SU, 13-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -6
Total: 53

Game Overview

This is a big season opener for Edmonton after finishing third in the West last year behind Winnipeg on a head-to-head tiebreaker. The Eskimos went on to beat the Blue Bombers in the playoffs 39-32 as three-point road favorites, but they would rather be playing at home this time around in the quest for a CFL title. Mike Reilly is back as the team’s starting quarterback after leading the league in passing yards (5,830) in 2017. He was also at the top of the list in touchdown throws with 30.

The Blue Bombers were dealt a major blow to their offense when quarterback Matt Nichols went down with a knee injury that has him listed as out for the season opener. In his place, Alex Ross got the start in Winnipeg’s final preseason game. However, the betting line for Thursday’s game reflects the question marks surrounding the quarterback situation. The Blue Bombers generated little offense on the ground with 57 yards rushing in a 34-21 loss to British Columbia this past Friday.

Betting Trends

-- Edmonton has gone 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games against the Blue Bombers and the total has gone OVER in four of the last five meetings in Winnipeg.

Friday, June 15

Toronto Argonauts (9-9 SU, 9-9 ATS) at Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-8 SU, 7-11 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan -1
Total: 52 ½

Game Overview

The reining CFL Champions begin their title defense the same way they earned it; behind veteran quarterback Ricky Ray. When healthy, he is one of the best pure passers in the CFL. He played in 17 of 18 games last season and threw for 5,546 yards and 28 touchdowns, while completing an impressive 71 percent of his 668 passing attempts. Slotback SJ Green was his top target with 1,462 yards and 10 touchdowns on 104 receptions. The ground game will be anchored by James Wilder Jr. after gaining 872 yards last season in 15 games.

The Roughriders turned the corner last season with 10 wins after going just 5-13 in 2016. They made the playoffs as a crossover team from the West, but they lost to Toronto 25-21 in the opening round as three-point road underdogs. Zach Collaros started nine games for Saskatchewan last year, but he is another quarterback that has struggled to stay healthy. He played into the third quarter of the final preseason game before Brandon Bridge took over the reins.

Betting Trends

-- Toronto has posted an 8-3-1 record ATS in its last 12 road games against Saskatchewan and the total has stayed UNDER in four of the last five meetings overall.

Saturday, June 16

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-12 SU, 9-9 ATS) at Calgary Stampeders (13-4-1 SU, 8-10 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -9
Total: 53

Game Overview

The Tigers-Cats have been front page news in the States heading into the new season with the addition of former Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Johnny Manziel to the roster. June Jones, who was a head coach in the NFL with Atlanta continues to stick with Jeremiah Masoli as his starter, but that could be subject to change if Hamilton falls behind early on Saturday night. The Tiger-Cats started last season with eight straight-up losses before turning things around with a 6-4 record over their last 10 games.

Calgary has been the best CFL team in the regular season for the past two years, but its quest for a Grey Cup came up short in back-to-back losses to Ottawa and Toronto in the title game. The Stampeders started the 2016 season with a stunning Week 1 loss to BC as 2 ½-point road favorites. Last season, they had to settle for a SU tie against Ottawa in Week 1 as six-point favorites on the road. They closed out the 2017 campaign with a 0-6 record ATS in their final six games.

Betting Trends

-- Hamilton has been able to cover in five of its last seven road games against Calgary and the total has stayed UNDER in nine of the last 11 meetings overall.

Montreal Alouettes (3-15 SU, 8-10 ATS) at British Columbia Lions (7-11 SU, 8-8-1 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -6 ½
Total: 49

Game Overview

Montreal has nowhere to go but up as the longest shot in the CFL futures (+1800) to win the 2018 Grey Cup. In an effort to get things going in the other direction after winning just three games last season, Mike Sherman was brought in as head coach after making a name for himself in the NFL. It appears that Drew Willy will get the call at quarterback after getting the majority of the reps in the preseason.

The Lions finished last in the West in 2017 in light of some stiff competition from the other four teams, but there is still enough talent on both sides of the ball to stay in the mix this time around. Jonathon Jennings is penciled in as BC’s starter at quarterback after throwing for 3,639 yards and 16 touchdowns in 15 starts last season. He also tossed 19 interceptions, which were the most in the league. The Lions added quarterback Cody Fajardo as a free agent in the offseason.

Betting Trends

-- BC is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 home games against Montreal and the total has stayed UNDER in 11 of the last 16 meetings at BC Place.

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 1

Saturday June 16

Hamilton @ Calgary

Game 375-376
June 16, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hamilton
116.525
Calgary
113.007
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 3 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
by 9
53
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(+9); Under

Montreal @ BC Lions

Game 377-378
June 16, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
98.172
BC Lions
102.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
BC Lions
by 4
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 7
49
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+7); Under

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 1

Saturday, June 16

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HAMILTON (0-0) at CALGARY (0-0) - 6/16/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 52 over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 over the last 3 seasons.
HAMILTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MONTREAL (0-0) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (0-0) - 6/16/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-0 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 1

Since 2006, CFL underdogs are 115-66-2 against the spread (63.5%) in the first four weeks of the season.

Hamilton @ Calgary (-9, 53)— Calgary won last 10 series games, covering four of last five; Ti-Cats lost last visit here 60-1 last July, but now June Jones/Jerry Glanville are in their first full year coaching Hamilton. Hamilton is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here. Under is 8-2 in last ten series games, but last two went over.

Montreal @ BC Lions (-7, 49)— Lions won/covered last five series games; Alouettes are 1-4, both SU/ATS in their last five visits here. Three of last four series games went over.

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CFL

Week 1

Trend Report

Saturday, June 16

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Hamilton is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hamilton's last 6 games
Hamilton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Hamilton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Hamilton's last 11 games when playing Calgary
Hamilton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary Stampeders
Calgary is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Calgary is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
Calgary is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Calgary is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 11 games when playing Hamilton
Calgary is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Hamilton
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing at home against Hamilton


Montreal Alouettes
Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia
Montreal is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
Montreal is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
British Columbia Lions
British Columbia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
British Columbia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games
British Columbia is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
British Columbia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 5 games at home
British Columbia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
British Columbia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
British Columbia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal
British Columbia is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of British Columbia's last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal