Tuesday 8/18/20 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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FREE MLB WINNER 8/18/20
Brewers @ Twins
Time: 8:10 PM EST
Free Pick: UNDER 9

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FREE MLB WINNER 8/18/20:
PLAY Phillies -125 @ Red Sox, GAME TIME 7:30 PM EST

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61PHILADELPHIA -62 MONTREAL
PHILADELPHIA is 30-16 ATS (16.9 Units) against good offensive teams - >=29 shots on goal, convert >=17% pp in the current season.

63WASHINGTON -64 NY ISLANDERS
NY ISLANDERS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in the first round of the playoffs over the last 2 seasons.

65CHICAGO -66 VEGAS
VEGAS are 12-1 ATS (10.9 Units) after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread in the current season.

67CALGARY -68 DALLAS
CALGARY is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in road games after a game where both teams scored 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

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Rk	Sports Services	Free Sports Picks
1.	NSA(The Legend)	Baseball – Twins -155
2.	Gameday Network	Baseball – Astros -1.5
3.	VegasSI.com	Baseball – Orioles over 9.5
4.	Vegas Line Crushers	Baseball – Yankees +115
5.	Sports Action 365	Basketball – Pacers +4.5
6.	Point Spread Report	Basketball – Lakers -6.5
7.	Lou Panelli	Basketball – Bucks -13
8.	Gerry “Big Cat” Andino	Basketball – Rockets over 224.5
9.	VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club	Baseball – Athletics -150
10.	William E. Stockton	Baseball – Padres -115
11.	Vincent Pioli	Baseball – Phillies under 11
12.	Steve “Scoop” Kendall	Baseball – Cubs over 7.5
13.	SCORE	Basketball – Thunder -1.5
14.	East Coast Line Movers	Basketball – Bucks over 225
15.	Tony Campone	Basketball – Trailblazers +6.5
16.	Chicago Sports Group	Basketball – Pacers over 215
17.	Hollywood Sportsline	Baseball – Dodgers -1.5
18.	VIP Action	Baseball – Yankees over 8.5
19.	South Beach Sports	Baseball – Astros -1.5
20.	Las Vegas Sports Commission	Baseball – Padres -115
21.	NY Players Club	Basketball – Pacers over 215
22.	Fred Callahan	Basketball – Trailblazers +6.5
23.	Las Vegas Private CEO Club	Basketball – Bucks -13
24.	Michigan Sports	Basketball – Thunder -1.5
25.	National Consensus Report	Baseball – White Sox -165

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 18

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ORLANDO (33 - 40) vs. MILWAUKEE (56 - 17) - 8/18/2020, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 95-71 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 79-59 ATS (+14.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 84-62 ATS (+15.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 76-57 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-56 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 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 6-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 9-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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PORTLAND (36 - 39) vs. LA LAKERS (52 - 19) - 8/18/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 32-40 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 133-170 ATS (-54.0 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
PORTLAND is 26-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 142-106 ATS (+25.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (44 - 29) vs. INDIANA (45 - 28) - 8/18/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 39-30 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 28) vs. HOUSTON (44 - 28) - 8/18/2020, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 111-74 ATS (+29.6 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 55-30 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
HOUSTON is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Game 1 Odds: Magic vs. Bucks
Michael Crosson

The top team in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks, will open their series with the bottom seeded Orlando Magic on Tuesday afternoon in a matchup that is projected to be a lopsided affair, Milwaukee opening as -8000 favorites to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Game 1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT


Betting Odds – Magic vs Bucks

Milwaukee entered this game as 10-point favorites, but early action on the Bucks resulted in them quickly shifting to 12-point favorites for this Game 1 matchup.

The total (over/under) for this Game 1 tilt opened at 224.5, and we haven’t seen much movement in that total, and I expect it to stay that way Tuesday morning as most books have the line set at 225.

Line Movements

Point-Spread Odds

Orlando +12
Milwaukee -12

Money Line Odds

Orlando +650
Milwaukee -910

Total Odds

Over 224.5
Under 224.5

Series Odds

Orlando +1800
Milwaukee -8000

Orlando didn't have any success against Milwaukee this season and the oddsmakers don't expect that to change in the NBA Bubble Playoffs. (AP)

Inside The Betting Stats

Overall

Orlando: 33-40 SU, 35-36-2
Milwaukee: 56-17 SU, 39-34 ATS

Bubble

Orlando: 3-5 SU, 4-4 ATS
Milwaukee: 3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS

Milwaukee enters this series with the best record in the NBA (56-17) and 10-point favorites against the Magic in Tuesday’s playoff opener in Orlando. The Bucks have struggled inside the bubble, going 3-5 SU in the NBA reseeding games, after being favorites in seven of their eight games, but judging by the opening spread, the oddsmakers are not worried about Giannis and company, and the two-point sway in the line favoring Bucks indicates the public isn’t worried either.

Orlando comes into this game on a 1-5 skid, with its only win in its last six games coming against the Pelicans in a contest that was played without Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jrue Holiday, and Lonzo Ball. While Orlando has struggled SU in the bubble, they have still been decent ATS, splitting four out of its eight reseeding games.

Head-to-Head – Milwaukee vs Orlando

2019-20 Regular Season

February 8: Milwaukee (-8.5) 112 Orlando 95, Under 221.5
December 28: Milwaukee (-6) 111, Orlando 100, Under 216.5
December 9: Milwaukee (-13) 110, Orlando 101, Under 217.5
November 1: Milwaukee (-4.5) 123, Orlando 91, Push 214

The Bucks are 4-0 SU against the Magic this year, and have covered the spread in three of the four meetings between these teams. In the games leading up to the NBA shutdown and in their eight games in the bubble, this typically long, defensive-minded Orlando Magic team has ramped up their pace of play dramatically and have played much less defense, and so far it hasn’t worked out going 2-8 SU in their last 10 contests.

Reigning-MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 26.3 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists against the slower-paced version of this team, and I expect him to get solid upticks in volume compared to these team’s previous meetings. Watch for Giannis to go over his total points + rebounds line in this potential Game 1 track meet.

Evan Fournier has averaged 20.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, tallying just 29.8 mpg in matchups with Milwaukee this season. With the Magic backcourt being a little banged up, and the Bucks being the highest scoring team in the NBA this regular season, I like Fournier to go over his total stats line in Game 1, especially if some of Orlando’s key players are unable to go in this one

Over-Under Total Notes

Overall

Orlando: 38-32-3 O/U
Milwaukee: 34-37-2

Bubble

Orlando: 5-3 O/U
Milwaukee: 5-3 O/U

Like I previously touched on above, Orlando has had a complete reversal in strategic mindset in the weeks leading up to the NBA shutdown, converting from a slower-paced, defensive style of play to a ramped up, run-and-gun offense, causing 17 of its last 20 games to soar over the total points OU.

Milwaukee plays at the fastest pace in the NBA (105.5 attempts), and that kind of tempo should be on full display against an Orlando team that has recently fallen in love with a high-speed style of play.

The under is 3-0-1 in matchups between these two teams, so I expect the bets to come in on this total relatively even without much line movement throughout the day, barring somebody significant gets scratched.

Key Injuries

GTD - Game Time Decision

Milwaukee

Wesley Matthews: Hip - GTD
Ersan Illyasova: Elbow – GTD

Orlando

Michael Carter-Williams: Foot - GTD
Terrence Ross: Personal - GTD
Aaron Gordon: Hamstring - GTD
Evan Fournier: Illness – GTD

Evan Fournier and Terrence Ross have both been upgraded to probable for Orlando’s Game 1 matchup with the Bucks. If Gordon or Ross are unable to go in this one, look for Fournier to absorb their shot attempts.

Wesley Mathews and Ersan Illyasova are also both expected to play in the Bucks playoff opener in the bubble, but if Matthews is unable to go on Tuesday afternoon, look for Khris Middleton and Donte DiVincenzio to pick up the slack in 3-point volume and minutes for Milwaukee.

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Game 1 Odds: Heat vs. Pacers
Michael Crosson

Red-hot TJ Warren and the (4) Indiana Pacers will take on Jimmy Butler and the (5) Miami Heat in the second game of Tuesday’s NBA Playoff slate in Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Eastern Conference Game 1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
TV: TNT

Betting Odds – Pacers vs Heat

Despite Indiana being the higher seed in this matchup, Miami entered Game 1 as a five-point favorite after splitting its games in the bubble, but that line is slowly starting to swing back towards the Pacers direction as it now sits at -4 at most books as of Tuesday morning.

The total opened at 217.5, but that number is slowly falling. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas was the first major book to drop the line down to 216 on Monday night.

Line Movements

Point-Spread Odds

Indiana +4
Miami -4

Money Line Odds

Indiana +148
Miami -177

Total Odds

Over 216.5
Under 216.5

Series Odds

Indiana +250
Miami -325

Despite being the higher seed, the Miami Heat have been installed as favorites over the Indiana Pacers in their opening round series. (AP)

Inside The Betting Stats

Overall

Miami: 44-29 SU, 36-36-1 ATS
Indiana: 45-28 SU, 39-29-5 ATS

Bubble

Miami: 3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS
Indiana: 6-2 SU, 6-2 ATS

Indiana enters this series as a healthy underdog, despite its typical key players getting healthier by the day and the explosive emergence of TJ Warren onto the scene in the bubble.

The Pacers enter Game 1 of this first round series boasting a 6-2 SU record in the bubble, with their only losses coming in contests against Devin Booker and the untouchable Phoenix Suns, and in Jimmy Butler’s grudge match with TJ Warren following their fireworks pre-quarantine.

Miami enters this contest on a 3-5 SU skid, which ultimately led to its fate as the 5th seed in the East, but there is no need for concern as Jimmy Butler sat out during four of Miami’s eight reseeding games and is healthy now along with other additional key players for Miami.

Pacers vs Heat – Head-to-Head

Aug. 14: Indiana (+1.5) 109 vs. Miami 92, Under 221
Aug. 10: Miami (-4) 114 vs. Indiana, Under 223.5
Jan. 8: Miami (+1) 122 at Indiana 108, Over 210
Dec. 27: MIami (-5) 113 vs. Indiana 112, Over 210

2019-20 Regular Season

Prior to the NBA shutdown, fireworks erupted as Warren and Butler exchanged words, resulting in the ejection of the Pacers forward and Butler calling him “trash” in and interview.

Miami and Indiana split two games in the bubble. Butler and company dominated in the long-awaited grudge match before Indiana captured its 8th and final game against the Heat that would ultimately determine who gets to wear home jerseys for Game 7 if there is one.

Warren has been phenomenal for the Pacers inside the bubble thus far, scoring 32+ points in four of his six contests in the restart, but was only able to muster up 12 points against Butler in his matchup with the Heat. If he receives a player prop total stats line similar to his averages in the bubble, look for him to stay under in this Game 1 contest.

Over-Under Total Notes

Overall

Miami: 43-30 O/U
Indiana: 37-34-2 O/U

Bubble

Miami: 4-4 O/U
Indiana: 3-5 O/U

The total between the Pacers and the Heat this season split 2-2, and Tuesday's number has stooped down to 216 for this Game 1 contest after countering consecutive ‘overs’ with consecutive ‘unders’ in four matchups between these teams.

The first matchup between these teams in the bubble was set at 224 based on their first two matchups in the regular season. Both matchups between these two teams in the bubble went 'under' as the first matchup resulted in a blowout win for the Heat in which the Pacers tallied just 92 points, similarly to the Heats total of just 92 points in the final game between these teams.

On the contrary, the two regular season matchups between these teams went 'over' their totals, and both games would’ve cleared the total of 216 as well.

Key Injuries

Derrick Jones Jr.: Neck Questionable

Pacers

Domontas Sabonis: Foot – Out

There is a handful of guys listed as game-time decisions for this Pacers-Heat series opener, but the only one that appears to actually be missing this game is Domantas Sabonis, who is a huge gap to fill for the Pacers inside. Don’t necessarily look to the Pacers big men to receive the missing volume for Sabonis, it should be sprinkled across the Pacers electric guard tandem.

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Thunder vs. Rockets Game 1 Odds, Preview
Kevin Rogers

Betting Resources

Matchup: Game 1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT

Betting Odds - Thunder vs. Rockets

Point-Spread Odds

Thunder -1.5
Rockets +1.5

Money-Line Odds

Thunder -125 (Bet $100 to win $80)
Rockets +105 (Bet $100 to win $105)

Total Odds

Over 225.5
Under 225.5

Series Odds

Rockets -155
Thunder +135

The Thunder are favored in Game 1 but Oklahoma City is listed as an underdog to win the series. (AP)

Inside the Betting Stats

Overall

Oklahoma City: 44-28 SU, 44-28 ATS
Houston: 48-28 SU, 33-39 ATS

Bubble

Oklahoma City: 4-4 SU, 4-4 ATS
Houston: 4-4 SU, 4-4 ATS

The Rockets and Thunder finished with the same exact record on the season, although Houston is listed as the fourth seed. It's no surprise that the Rockets were a top-four seed in the Western Conference, but the Thunder entered the season with a win total of 32 after the departures of Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the offseason.

However, Chris Paul reignited his career after getting traded from Houston to Oklahoma City for Westbrook and will see his former team in the opening round of the playoffs. The Thunder also put together the best ATS record in the league at 44-28, which included 26 covers away from Oklahoma City. Inside the bubble, the Thunder won three games by double-digits, including an impressive blowouts of the Lakers and Jazz. Also, OKC lost two games in overtime to the Nuggets and Clippers, as the Thunder finished 1.5 games behind Denver for the third seed in the West.

Houston has advanced past the first round of the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, as the Rockets are seeded in the top four of the West for the fourth straight season. Westbrook is sidelined with a quad injury for at least the series opener against his old squad and is questionable for Game 2. The combination of Westbrook and James Harden put up over 60 points per game, which is the highest among any scoring duo in the league. Harden led the NBA in scoring at 34.3 ppg for the third consecutive season, while topping the 40-point mark twice in the bubble. The Rockets began the bubble with wins in four of their first five games, but dropped their final three contests, including the final two without Westbrook.

Over-Under Total Notes

Totals Report

Overall

Oklahoma City: 34-37-1 O/U
Houston: 30-42 O/U

Bubble

Oklahoma City: 4-4 O/U
Houston: 2-6 O/U

The Thunder allowed 94 points to the Jazz and 86 points to the Lakers, resulting in an early 2-1 mark to the 'under.' OKC gave up 121 points or more in three of the eight bubble games, including losing two games by 25 points or more to the Suns and Grizzlies. Amazingly, the Thunder had the rare 'under' in an overtime contest in the season finale loss to the Clippers in a 107-103 setback on a 225 total.

The Rockets deal with high totals all the time due to their living and dying by the three-point attempt. Houston cashed the 'under' in three games with totals of 239 points or more, while only one contest sailed 'over' the total in regulation, coming against Sacramento in a 129-112 win on a 235 total. The Rockets also hit an 'over' in the bubble opener against the Mavericks in a 153-149 overtime triumph, but that game was easily on an 'over' pace as Dallas led, 85-75 at halftime.

Thunder vs. Rockets Head-to-Head

2019-20 Regular Season

Jan. 20, 2020: Oklahoma City (+7.5) 112 at Houston 107, Under 230.5
Jan. 9, 2020: Oklahoma City (+3.5) 113 vs. Houston 92, Under 227.5
Oct. 28, 2019: Houston (-10) 116 vs. Oklahoma City 112, Over 227.5

The Thunder cashed in all three regular season matchups with the Rockets, including two outright victories in the underdog role. Houston's lone win over Oklahoma City came in the opening meeting in late October, 116-112 at Toyota Center. The Thunder jumped out to a 13-point advantage after one quarter and a 10-point halftime edge, but the Rockets took over in the third quarter by outscoring OKC, 39-18. OKC grabbed the cover as 10-point 'dogs, in spite of Harden scoring 40 points for the Rockets, 21 of which came at the foul line.

Oklahoma City rolled past Houston in the second matchup in early January, 113-92 as 3.5-point home 'dogs behind a 37-21 lead after the first quarter. Harden struggled from the floor by shooting 5-of-17 and scored 17 points, but Westbrook put up a solid showing in his return to Oklahoma City with 34 points. Paul scored 18 points for the Thunder, while Danilo Gallinari paced OKC with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

The Thunder picked up the season series victory less than two weeks later by holding off Houston, 112-107 at Toyota Center as 7.5-point 'dogs. The Rockets were cruising along by holding a 16-point lead heading to the fourth quarter before OKC rallied back to outscore Houston, 41-20 in the final 12 minutes as Paul put together a 28-point effort in the win. Harden scored 29 points, but misfired on 16-of-17 three-point attempts, while Westbrook posted a triple-double in the loss (32 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists).

Key Injuries

Oklahoma City

None

Houston

Russell Westbrook: Quad - Out

The loss of Westbrook for at least Game 1 definitely puts a damper on this series with the former MVP unable to face his old team early on. Westbrook sustained the quad injury against the Blazers on August 4 and missed the following two game, a pair of blowout wins over the Lakers and Kings. The Rockets' guard played 28 minutes in a loss to the Spurs and sat out the final two games of the restart. Eric Gordon will likely start in Westbrook's place for Game 1, while early indications are Westbrook's earliest return will be Saturday for Game 3.

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Game 1 Odds, Preview
Tony Mejia

The final contest on the second day of NBA playoff action delivers the West's 1-8 matchup at AdventHealth Arena.

The No. 1-seeded Los Angeles Lakers meet the No. 8 seed Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven first-round series.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Game 1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds - Trail Blazers vs. Lakers

The L.A. Lakers opened as a six-point favorite at DraftKings but were quickly bet to 5.5, which is where the line has remained as of Tuesday mornning.

The total opened at 229 at DraftKings, dipped to 228.5 and has since hovered in the 229.5 range since. Be sure to follow all the line movements.

Point-Spread Odds

Lakers -5.5
Trail Blazers +5.5

Money-Line Odds

Lakers -250 (Bet $100 to win $40)
Blazers +205 (Bet $100 to win $205)

Total Odds

Over 229.5
Under 229.5

Series Odds

Lakers -455
Blazers +340

Inside the Betting Stats

Overall

Portland: 35-39 SU, 32-40-3 ATS
Los Angeles: 52-19 SU, 36-34-1 ATS

Bubble

Portland: 7-2 SU, 5-3-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 3-5 SU, 1-7 ATS

The Lakers have been one of the favorites to claim this season's NBA title all season. They were favored all but seven times in their games this season and were last an underdog against the Rockets on Aug. 6. They failed to cover in seven of eight seeding contests.

Thanks to the play-in game against Memphis, Portland tied Dallas in playing the most games (75) of any team this season. They entered the bubble as just one of the teams in the mix chasing the Grizzlies for the No. 8 seed and finished 7-2.

Over-Under Total Notes

Totals Report

Overall

Portland: 45-30 O/U
Los Angeles: 34-37 O/U

Bubble

Portland: 8-1 O/U
Los Angeles: 4-4 O/U

The Blazers gave up 121 or more points in six of their eight seeding games, which includes surrendering 135 points against Memphis in their opener.The high side connected in all but one of the Blazers games.

The Lakers lost to the Thunder, Rockets, Lakers and Kings over their last five games despite having LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the mix for most of those contests.

Blazers vs. Lakers Head-to-Head

2019-20 Regular Season

Jan. 31, 2020: Portland (+13) 127 at L.A. Lakers 119, Over 232.5

Dec. 28, 2019: L.A. Lakers (-5) 128 at Portland 120, Over 223

Dec. 6, 2019: L.A. Lakers (-5) 136 at Portland 113, Over 225

Damian Lillard led Portland to an upset as a 13-point underdog in the first game at Staples Center following the death of Kobe Bryant. Mourners were lined up outside paying their respects as Lillard did so inside the building, honoring one of his idols by knocking down seven 3-pointers in coming up with 48 points.

Lillard scored 29 and 31 points in his team's two December losses. Kyle Kuzma led L.A. with 24 points in its win back in late December, while LeBron James added 21 points and 16 assists. Anthony Davis led the way with 39 points while James added 31 in the first matchup. Portland center Jusuf Nurkic didn't play in any of the contests.

Key Injuries

Portland

: Ankle – Out

L.A. Lakers

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

Blazers power forward Zach Collins is sidelined for this one, which means the Blazers will utilize younger pieces like Wenyen Gabril in this contest.

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 isn't expected to play in the series.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, August 18

Indiana @ Connecticut

Game 607-608
August 18, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
108.545
Connecticut
109.025
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 1
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 4 1/2
164
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+4 1/2); Over

Las Vegas @ Chicago

Game 609-610
August 18, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Las Vegas
117.710
Chicago
111.971
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Las Vegas
by 6
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Las Vegas
by 3
168
Dunkel Pick:
Las Vegas
(-3); Under

New York @ Seattle

Game 611-612
August 18, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
99.300
Seattle
119.469
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 20
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 17 1/2
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-17 1/2); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 18

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COLORADO (13 - 9) at HOUSTON (12 - 10) - 3:10 PM
ANTONIO SENZATELA (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 49-13 (+23.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 154-85 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 49-26 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 99-96 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 82-57 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-41 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 18-23 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 14-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 20-15 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-19. (-5.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (12 - 12) at TEXAS (10 - 11) - 4:05 PM
ADRIAN MOREJON (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 82-104 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 3-18 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-49 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-95 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-41 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADRIAN MOREJON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE MINOR vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MINOR is 2-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 16) at LA ANGELS (8 - 15) - 4:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 166-122 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-49 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 238-223 (+39.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-32 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-50 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 8-15 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CAHILL is 5-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 8-3 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BUNDY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (16 - 7) at ARIZONA (12 - 11) - 6:10 PM
FRANKIE MONTAS (R) vs. LUKE WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 97-88 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-41 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-43 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 112-72 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 202-111 (+43.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 98-74 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-12 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 80-48 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 138-100 (+31.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 82-52 (+32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-27 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 957-854 (-103.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 674-617 (-83.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FRANKIE MONTAS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MONTAS is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TORONTO (8 - 11) at BALTIMORE (12 - 10) - 7:35 PM
NATE PEARSON (R) vs. WADE LEBLANC (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 7-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 113-233 (-62.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-116 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-158 (-61.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-157 (-53.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-84 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

NATE PEARSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE LEBLANC vs. TORONTO since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (14 - 9) at NY YANKEES (16 - 6) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 70-27 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-25 (+27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 45-14 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 53-31 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-27 (+16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 126-75 (+34.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-75 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SNELL is 21-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SNELL is 3-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 8-9 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.8 units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TANAKA is 10-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 0.898.
His team's record is 13-6 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (13 - 9) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 14) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. J.T. BRUBAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 197-152 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 218-225 (-57.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 122-99 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 107-89 (-32.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 1-7 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 32-69 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

J.T. BRUBAKER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (10 - 14) at MIAMI (9 - 7) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PETERSON (L) vs. HUMBERTO MEJIA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

DAVID PETERSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
PETERSON is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

HUMBERTO MEJIA vs. NY METS since 1997
MEJIA is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.717.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (8 - 12) at ATLANTA (14 - 10) - 7:10 PM
AUSTIN VOTH (R) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-10 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VOTH is 2-9 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 113-78 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 105-61 (+39.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 156-108 (+40.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

AUSTIN VOTH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
VOTH is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 0.957.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
TOMLIN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 15.75 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SEATTLE (7 - 17) at LA DODGERS (17 - 7) - 7:10 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. TONY GONSOLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 102-184 (-61.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 19-63 (-35.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 60-62 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 136-148 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 41-36 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

TONY GONSOLIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 9) at BOSTON (6 - 17) - 7:30 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 90-95 (-39.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-19 (-14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-50 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-20 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-9 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-65 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-56 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-51 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

ZACH EFLIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GODLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GODLEY is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (9 - 11) at KANSAS CITY (9 - 14) - 8:05 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. BRAD KELLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 84-98 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 162-225 (-61.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 4-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-48 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

BRAD KELLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KELLER is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (10 - 10) at MINNESOTA (15 - 8) - 8:10 PM
CORBIN BURNES (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 116-72 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 297-267 (+45.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 77-44 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 91-51 (+24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 201-155 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 131-96 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 145-107 (+25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 94-79 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CORBIN BURNES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

KENTA MAEDA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MAEDA is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

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DETROIT (9 - 11) at CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 11) - 8:10 PM
TARIK SKUBAL (L) vs. DYLAN CEASE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 56-124 (-41.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-66 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-61 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-97 (-37.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-65 (-29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-100 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-35 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-44 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-56 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-27 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

TARIK SKUBAL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

DYLAN CEASE vs. DETROIT since 1997
CEASE is 4-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (5 - 5) at CHICAGO CUBS (14 - 7) - 8:15 PM
DANIEL PONCEDELEON (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 43-17 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 488-440 (+59.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1888-1917 (-274.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1016-890 (-149.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 176-181 (-46.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 265-304 (-81.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 477-413 (-77.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1402-1431 (-209.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 929-956 (-202.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
DARVISH is 96-84 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 66-62 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DANIEL PONCEDELEON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

YU DARVISH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DARVISH is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, August 18

Colorado @ Houston

Game 901-902
August 18, 2020 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Senzatela) 14.856
Houston
(Greinke 16.753
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-200); Under

San Francisco @ LA Angels

Game 905-906
August 18, 2020 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cahill) 15.560
LA Angels
(Bundy) 14.441
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-230
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+190); Over

San Diego @ Texas

Game 903-904
August 18, 2020 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Morejon) 16.956
Texas
(Minor) 13.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-135); Over

Oakland @ Arizona

Game 907-908
August 18, 2020 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Montas) 17.762
Arizona
(Weaver) 16.352
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-150); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 915-916
August 18, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Peterson) 17.439
Miami
(Mejia) 14.020
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Over

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 913-914
August 18, 2020 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.997
Pittsburgh
(Brubaker) 12.572
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Over

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
August 18, 2020 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 17.726
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-115); Over

Seattle @ LA Dodgers

Game 919-920
August 18, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 17.454
LA Dodgers
(Gonsolin) 16.326
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-250
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+200); Over

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 917-918
August 18, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Voth) 16.384
Atlanta
(Tomlin) 17.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-115
10
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-115); Under

Philadelphia @ Boston

Game 921-922
August 18, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.318
Boston
(Godley) 17.723
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-130
11
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+110); Under

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 909-910
August 18, 2020 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Pearson) 17.971
Baltimore
(LeBlanc) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-140); Over

Cincinnati @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
August 18, 2020 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 16.179
Kansas City
(Keller) 15.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-160); Over

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 927-928
August 18, 2020 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Skubal) 12.901
Chicago White Sox
(Cease) 16.560
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-170); Under

Milwaukee @ Minnesota

Game 925-926
August 18, 2020 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Burnes) 14.967
Minnesota
(Maeda) 17.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-160); Under

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 929-930
August 18, 2020 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(PnceDeLeon) 16.233
Chicago Cubs
(Darvish) 15.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+165); Over

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Diamond Trends for Tuesday August 18
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Seattle at L.A. Dodgers (7:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Dodgers are 13-0 SU since May 06, 2019 at home off a game as a favorite in which they allowed 6+ runs.


SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: San Diego at Texas (4:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Padres are 0-14 SU since Jul 19, 2019 on the road off a road game in which Manny Machado was hitless in at least three at bats.


OU Trend of the Day
Matchup: N.Y. Mets at Miami (7:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Marlins are 14-0 OU (5.00 ppg) since Jun 26, 2019 at home when seeking same season revenge vs their opponents starting pitcher.


Starter-Based Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oakland at Arizona (6:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Athletics are 8-0 SU since Jun 01, 2018 when Frankie Montas starts as a favorite after he had a WHIP of less than 1 in his last start.


Twitter Submission of the Day
Matchup: Colorado at Houston (3:10 p.m. ET)

-- Zack Greinke is 22-3 when starting as a home favorite of -190 or greater against a non-division team.

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday August 18, 2020
8/18 04:05 PM MLB (911) TAMPA BAY RAYS VS (912) NEW YORK YANKEES

Take: (912) NEW YORK YANKEES

Reason: Not to often you can find the Yankees as a home dog. But that's just what we have here today. The Tampa Bay Rays are 14-9 and 2nd in the AL East behind the 16-6 Yankees. Both teams have been hot. The Yankees have won six straight and seven of their last 10. The Rays have won two straight and eight of their last 10. Blake Snell starts for the Rays with a 1-0 record in four games and a 2.08 ERA. Masahiro Tanaka starts for the Yankees with a 2-1 record and 2.31 ERA. I see this as a very even matchup today and as such there is value in the home dog. Play Yankees.