Saturday 8/22/20 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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81DALLAS -82 COLORADO
COLORADO is 27-11 ATS (15.2 Units) in road games against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game in the current season.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Saturday, August 22

Seattle @ Las Vegas

Game 633-634
August 22, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
117.624
Las Vegas
118.648
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Las Vegas
by 1
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 4
165
Dunkel Pick:
Las Vegas
(+4); Under

Indiana @ Chicago

Game 631-632
August 22, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
109.521
Chicago
112.685
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 9 1/2
170 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+9 1/2); Under

New York @ Connecticut

Game 633-634
August 22, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
96.269
Connecticut
111.274
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 15
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 11 1/2
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(-11 1/2); Under

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Game 3 Odds: Pacers vs. Heat
Michael Crosson

The Indiana Pacers face a must-win situation on Saturday afternoon when they look to avoid a 3-0 deficit to the No. 5 Miami Heat as the pair meet in Game 3 of their opening round series in the Eastern Conference from the NBA Bubble.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Eastern Conference Game 3
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT

Betting Odds – Pacers vs Heat

The Miami Heat covered a four and a half point spread in consecutive games to open the series, and now sit as five-point favorites for their Game 3 tilt with the Indiana Pacers on Friday afternoon, as Malcom Brogdon and company try to avoid going down into a 0-3 hole in the playoff bubble.

After cashing the ‘under’ in back-to-back games, the oddsmakers have decided to match these teams highest point total so far in this series, setting the total points OU at 214.

Indiana has fallen to +1100 underdogs to advance to the second round of the playoffs heading into Game 3, as the Warren-Oladipo-Brogdon scoring trio has been stifled so far in this series.

Spread: Miami -5
Money-Line: Miami -210, Indiana +180
Total: 214
Updated Series Price: Miami -2500, Indiana +1100


Miami has won and covered each of its first two matchups against the Pacers and its favored to win Game 3 on Saturday. (AP)

Game 2 Recap

The Game 2 matchup between the Pacers and the Heat was the same song, just a different dance, as Miami covered and the ‘under’ cashed for the second straight contest in this series.

Indiana may be the higher seed in this matchup, but it hasn’t looked like it at all, as Miami has been the wire-to-wire better team over the first two games.

Coming into the series, all the talk was about Butler vs. Warren, but Jimmy Buckets put a quick end to that conversation, aggressively asserting himself as the best player on the floor, averaging 23 points in the first two contests while clamping his counterpart. Butler has stepped up and taken this series by the horns so far.

If somebody doesn’t step up and go nose-to-nose with him in Game 3, there is no doubt the Pacers will find themselves in grave danger of a first round sweep following Saturday.

Game 2 Betting Results

Thursday's matchup saw both teams come out of the gates slow but they managed to pick up the pace in the second-half and that helped bettors chasing 'over' tickets. Similar to the Game 1 outcome, Miami made more clutch shots and that earned the club another win and cover in this series.

Game: Heat Win, Heat Cover (-4), Under 217.5
First Quarter: Pacers Win (24-22), Pacers Cover (+1), Under 55
First-Half: Heat Win (51-46), Heat Cover (-2), Under 109.5
Second-Half: Heat Win (58-54), Heat Cover (-0.5), Over 107

Pacers vs. Heat

Inside the Stats

Overall: 45-30 SU, 39-31-5 ATS, 37-37-2 O/U
Bubble: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS, 3-7 O/U

Pacers Betting Outlook

It’s time to press the panic button if you are the Indiana Pacers as they have officially fallen into a 0-2 hole following their second straight performance under 102 total points to start the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

I’m not sure who ticked off TJ Warren during the NBA shutdown, but the scoring rampage he was on in the re-seeding games appears to have been forcefully put to an end by Jimmy Butler and company as he scored just 14 points on Thursday afternoon.

Brogdon and Oladipo’s struggles have been overshadowed by Warren’s explosions for the majority of the time in the bubble so far, but now that TJ has returned to earth, the Pacers are having a lot of trouble scoring the basketball.

VO and Brogdon are going to need to take back control of their team in Game 3 if they want any chance of making this a competitive series.

Heat Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 46-29 SU, 38-36-1 ATS, 43-32 O/U
Bubble: 4-6 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O/U

The Miami Heat find themselves up 2-0 heading into Saturday, following their 109-100 victory on Thursday afternoon, and Eric Spoelstra’s team would love nothing more than to get all the rest they possibly could before their potential second round series matchup with Milwaukee.

Miami has gotten it done with its defense so far in this series, holding the Pacers to an average of just 100.5 points over the first two games of the opening round. Duncan Robinson led the way for the Heat in Game 2, tallying 24 points on seven of eight from 3-point territory.

Look for him to stay hot again tonight, because when it rains for Robinson, it typically pours.

Key Injuries

Indiana

PF Domantas Sabonis: Foot - Out
SG Jeremy Lamb: Knee - Out

Miami

SF KZ Okpala: Personal - Game Time Decision
PG Gabe Vincent: Shoulder - Game Time Decision

There is no doubt the Pacers have missed All-Star, Domantas Sabonis dearly in this series as they have struggled to get anything going on the offensive side of the ball against the Heat.

Myles Turner has averaged just 13 PPG. so far in this series, and its really a shame we didn’t get the privilege of seeing this series with Sabonis in it, because I really believe this series would’ve been more competitive in the first two games if Turner would’ve had his partner in crime down low with him.

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Game 3 Odds: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
Michael Crosson

An intriguing Game 3 will take place Saturday night when the No. 1 L.A. Lakers will meet the No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers in their first-round series, which is all locked up at 1-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference matchup.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Western Conference Game 3
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC

LeBron James and the Lakers will be looking to take control of their first round series against Portland on Saturday in Game 3. (AP)

Betting Odds - Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

After routing the Blazers 111-88 to in Game 2, the Lakers head into the third game of this set as seven and a half-point favorites, eyeing a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.

These teams connected on the ‘under’ in consecutive games, and the opening total for Saturday’s contest is still set in the same neighborhood of 225 total points for this Game 3 rubber-match.

Damian Lillard has been cleared to play Saturday’s contest with medical protection on his hand, after dislocating his finger on Thursday night. Portland sits at +265 on the money line if you think it will be "Dame-Time" in Game 3 following his injury.

Spread: Los Angeles -7.5
Money-Line: Los Angeles -300 Portland +250
Total: 225
Updated Series Price: Los Angeles -800, Portland +550

Game 2 Recap

The numbers don’t even paint the whole picture of how bad the Lakers were offensively in Game 1 of this series, shooting 5 of 32 from 3-point territory and 35% shooting as a team in their 100-93 loss on Tuesday night.

But the Lakers rebounded in a big way in Game 2, stifling the Blazers to 88 points and just dominating in all aspects of the game, led by Anthony Davis who went for 31 points and 11 rebounds across 29 minutes in the contest.

Lillard was the key behind Portland’s Game 1 victory in the series, but he left the 3rd quarter of Game 2 with a dislocated finger, ending whatever hope was left for the Blazers in that game.

Coach Terry Stotts said on Friday that the All-Star will play in Saturday’s contest, but likely with a protective splint on, which is a sigh of relief for Portland fans.

Game 2 Betting Results

The Lakers posted a wire-to-wire cover for bettors in Game 2 and they cashed tickets in both the first quarter and first-half, plus they held on for the second-half win and cover with a big third quarter.

The 88 points scored by the Trail Blazers was the lowest offensive output for them this season and it was just the eighth time that the club was held under 100 points in the 2019-20 campaign.
Outcome: Lakers 111 Trail Blazers 88

Game: Lakers Win, Lakers Cover (-6.5), Under 230.5
First Quarter: Lakers Win (27-19), Lakers Cover (-2.5), Under 58.5
First-Half: Lakers Win (56-39), Lakers Cover (-4), Under 117.5
Second-Half: Lakers Win (55-49), Lakers Cover (+2.5), Under 112.5

Lakers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 53-20 SU, 37-35-1 ATS, 34-39 O/U
Bubble: 4-6 SU, 128 ATS, 5-5 O/U

The Lakers defense has been phenomenal so far in this series, limiting this high-powered Blazers offense to an average of 94 points over the opening two matchups.

LeBron James and company had no business being within reach down the stretch of Game 1, but the way they stand defensively keeps them in games, even on their worst shooting nights.

King James has been nursing a sore groin for the majority of his time in Orlando so far, so I would look to AD again here to go over his player prop totals again in this Game 3 tilt, as he has tallied 28 and 31 points in the opening matchups.

The Lakers had the lowest average points per game in the eight re-seeding games in the bubble and are now 12th out of the teams remaining 16 teams in scoring in their first two playoff games.

Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is going to need to figure out a new strategy offensively moving forward as his team is going to need to be more efficient in the near future.

Trail Blazers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 36-40 SU, 33-41-3 ATS, 45-32 O/U
Bubble: 8-3 SU, 6-4-1 ATS, 8-3 O/U

Hopefully Lillard is actually okay and not just trying to be a tough guy, because if he isn’t able to produce at the level he has been producing at prior to this hand injury, Portland is in big trouble.

Dame being legitimately injured would be the worst possible thing for this series as Los Angeles would cruise to the second round, after showing us how great this series could’ve been in Game 1. Hopefully, that is not the case. I’m sure we will learn more leading up to game time regarding the severity of Lillard’s injury.

The big man trio of Davis, Javale McGee, and Dwight Howard combined for 50 points down low for LA in Game 2.

Jusuf Nurkic and the frontcourt are going to have to step up defensively for Portland in Game 3 if they want any chance of holding off the Lakers, now that they have to compensate for their superstar being banged up.

Key Injuries

L.A. Lakers

PG Rajon Rondo: Thumb - Game Time Decision

Portland

PG Damian Lillard: Finger - Game Time Decision
PF Zach Collins: Ankle - Out
SF Nassir Little: Illness - Out

Obviously, the real story here is Lillard dislocating his finger in Game 2 and still being left on the injury report for Game 3. Portland’s coach has confirmed he will play on Saturday night, possibly with medical protection on his injured hand.

The Blazers did get bad news on Friday when they learned Zach Collins needs season-ending ankle surgery.

Rajon Rondo is listed as a game-time-decision for the Lakers, as there is a chance LA may get to add some depth to their backcourt heading into the third game of this seven-game set.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 22

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MILWAUKEE (11 - 13) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 17) - 4:05 PM
JOSH LINDBLOM (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 178-120 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 202-158 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 88-55 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)



JOSH LINDBLOM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LINDBLOM is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.90 and a WHIP of 1.635.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



DEREK HOLLAND vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)




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LA ANGELS (8 - 19) at OAKLAND (19 - 8) - 4:10 PM
GRIFFIN CANNING (R) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 8-19 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 5-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-28 (-15.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 3-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 1-7 (-7.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 6-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-59 (-25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-15 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-117 (-40.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 115-73 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-31 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 80-49 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 139-101 (+30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-43 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 113-56 (+35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 213-192 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



GRIFFIN CANNING vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CANNING is 1-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)



CHRIS BASSITT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BASSITT is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)




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MIAMI (10 - 9) at WASHINGTON (9 - 13) - 4:05 PM
DANIEL CASTANO (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



DANIEL CASTANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.



MAX SCHERZER vs. MIAMI since 1997
SCHERZER is 13-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 16-6 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-7. (+5.5 units)




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TORONTO (13 - 11) at TAMPA BAY (17 - 10) - 6:40 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. AARON SLEGERS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-4 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)



HYUN-JIN RYU vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
RYU is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



AARON SLEGERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.




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BOSTON (9 - 18) at BALTIMORE (12 - 14) - 7:35 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 93-96 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-28 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-22 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-56 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-66 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-57 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-43 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-16 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 113-237 (-66.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-67 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-88 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 249-416 (-127.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 16-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COBB is 2-14 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-3 (+0.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



MARTIN PEREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PEREZ is 4-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)



ALEX COBB vs. BOSTON since 1997
COBB is 8-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (-0.1 units)




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MINNESOTA (17 - 10) at KANSAS CITY (11 - 15) - 7:05 PM
RANDY DOBNAK (R) vs. BRADY SINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 118-74 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-35 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 407-410 (+51.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 79-46 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-51 (+26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 50-24 (+21.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 329-456 (-109.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-3 (+4.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)



RANDY DOBNAK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DOBNAK is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 0.844.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)



BRADY SINGER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SINGER is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)




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DETROIT (10 - 14) at CLEVELAND (16 - 10) - 7:10 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. TRISTON MCKENZIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-127 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-64 (-32.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-100 (-39.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-68 (-30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 200-153 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-27 (-18.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-33 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 125-100 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



MATT BOYD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BOYD is 2-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 3-7 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)



TRISTON MCKENZIE vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.




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PHILADELPHIA (9 - 13) at ATLANTA (15 - 11) - 7:10 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. ROBBIE ERLIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-87 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 114-79 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-62 (+39.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 157-109 (+40.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 420-484 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WHEELER is 11-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 24-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



ZACK WHEELER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WHEELER is 6-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 7-7 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.4 units)



ROBBIE ERLIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ERLIN is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (16 - 11) at CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 9) - 8:15 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-100 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-9 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-56 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 439-452 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 127-102 (+39.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1890-1919 (-274.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 415-342 (-88.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1017-892 (-150.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 177-183 (-47.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1404-1432 (-208.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.


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



REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



KYLE HENDRICKS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 2-5 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)




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CINCINNATI (11 - 13) at ST LOUIS (7 - 8) - 8:15 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. KWANG-HYUN KIM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 86-100 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 26-48 (-21.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 64-98 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 34-50 (-22.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-20 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-26 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)



WADE MILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MILEY is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.663.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)



KWANG-HYUN KIM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.




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HOUSTON (15 - 11) at SAN DIEGO (16 - 12) - 9:10 PM
BRANDON BIELAK (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-14 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 301-323 (-62.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 37-35 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 86-104 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 75-98 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-75 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.


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



BRANDON BIELAK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.



ZACH DAVIES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.




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TEXAS (10 - 15) at SEATTLE (9 - 19) - 9:10 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. JUSTUS SHEFFIELD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-34 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-36 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LYLES is 20-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 15-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LYLES is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 983-905 (-126.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 142-162 (-61.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 684-641 (-112.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 686-626 (-97.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SEATTLE is 484-471 (-107.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)



JORDAN LYLES vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LYLES is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)



JUSTUS SHEFFIELD vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.




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COLORADO (13 - 13) at LA DODGERS (20 - 8) - 9:10 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. DUSTIN MAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 99-100 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FREELAND is 36-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-16 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 1001-844 (-94.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS 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)



KYLE FREELAND vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FREELAND is 2-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.539.
His team's record is 5-5 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-10. (-11.3 units)



DUSTIN MAY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.




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ARIZONA (13 - 14) at SAN FRANCISCO (12 - 16) - 9:15 PM
ZAC GALLEN (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-101 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 441-368 (+60.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-47 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-59 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-91 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-28 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ANDERSON is 6-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 11-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



ZAC GALLEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.



TYLER ANDERSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.56 and a WHIP of 1.860.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)




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WASHINGTON (9 - 13) at MIAMI (10 - 9) - 7:05 PM
ERICK FEDDE (R) vs. SIXTO SANCHEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



ERICK FEDDE vs. MIAMI since 1997
FEDDE is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)



SIXTO SANCHEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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Diamond Trends - Saturday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (4:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Brewers are 8-0 SU since Sep 11, 2019 on the road after they had 6 or fewer hits last game against this opponent.


SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: L.A. Angels at Oakland (4:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Angels are 0-14 SU since Aug 5, 2016 as a road dog off a game as a favorite where they did not hit a HR.


OU Trend of the Day
Matchup: Philadelphia at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Phillies are 11-0 OU since Aug 25, 2018 as a road favorite when they are off a loss where they lead.


Starter-Based Trend of the Day
Matchup: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (8:15 p.m. ET)

-- The Cubs are 13-0 SU since Jul 14, 2018 when Kyle Hendricks starts as a favorite after his WHIP was less than 1 last start.


Twitter Submission of the Day
Matchup: Colorado at L.A. Dodgers (9:10 p.m. ET)

-- Kyle Freeland is 0-10 OU in his career starting against the Dodgers.

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday August 22, 2020
8/22 04:10 PM PT / 7:10 PM ET
MLB (915) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (916) ATLANTA BRAVES

Take: (915) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Reason: Phillies starter Zack Wheeler is 3-0 in his four starts with a nice 2.80 ERA. Wheeler has also gone at least 5 2/3 innings in each start, including 7-inning in his last start against the Mets where he allowed just two runs. The Braves will start Robbie Erlin. Erlin has only one start, but it was solid at four innings of work and just one hit with no runs. He also didn't walk a batter and struck out five. I like the Phillies here today with Wheeler on the Hill. Your free play is on 915. Phillies.

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Rk	Sports Services	Free Sports Picks
1.	NSA(The Legend)	MLB – Angels +130
2.	Gameday Network	MLB – Twins -155
3.	VegasSI.com	MLB – Pirates under 9.5
4.	Vegas Line Crushers	MLB – Red Sox -110
5.	Sports Action 365	NBA – Pacers +5
6.	Point Spread Report	NBA – Trailblazers +7.5
7.	Lou Panelli	NBA – Thunder over 222.5
8.	Gerry “Big Cat” Andino	NBA – Magic +12.5
9.	VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club	MLB – Braves +100
10.	William E. Stockton	MLB – Rays over 8.5
11.	Vincent Pioli	MLB – Dodgers -1.5
12.	Steve “Scoop” Kendall	MLB – Diamondbacks -155
13.	SCORE	NBA – Thunder +2.5
14.	East Coast Line Movers	NBA – Magic over 224
15.	Tony Campone	NBA – Pacers over 213
16.	Chicago Sports Group	NBA – Trailblazers +7.5
17.	Hollywood Sportsline	MLB – Nationals GM1 -1.5
18.	VIP Action	MLB – Reds +120
19.	South Beach Sports	MLB – Athletics over 9.5
20.	Las Vegas Sports Commission	MLB – Twins -155
21.	NY Players Club	NBA – Trailblazers +7.5
22.	Fred Callahan	NBA – Magic +12.5
23.	Las Vegas Private CEO Club	NBA – Pacers over 213
24.	Michigan Sports	MLB – Cubs -170
25.	National Consensus Report	MLB – Indians -170

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Sports Action 365

FREE MLB WINNER 8/22/20:
PLAY Mariners -135 vs Rangers, GAME TIME 9:10 PM EST

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Cole Faxon

Aug 22 '20, 1:30 PM in 1h
PGA | Harris English vs Louis Oosthuizen
Play on: Louis Oosthuizen +100 at Mirage

FREE PLAY on Louis Oosthuizen +100

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Mike Williams

Aug 22 '20, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Marlins vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals -235 at Mirage

1* on Nationals -235

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Dave Price

Aug 22 '20, 4:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Angels vs A's
Play on: A's -133 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Saturday Free Play:
1* on Oakland A’s -133
The Key: The Oakland A’s are a freight train. They are 16-4 in their last 20 games overall and consistently not getting the respect they deserve from the books. They were actually underdogs to the Angels yesterday and won, and now they are short favorites today. That’s an Angels team that is just 1-8 in their last 9 games overall to fall to 8-19 on the season. Big edge on the rubber here with Chris Bassitt, who is 2-0 with a 2.93 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 5 starts this year. Griffin Canning is 0-3 with a 4.69 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 5 starts for the Angels. Canning is 1-3 with a 4.72 ERA in 5 lifetime starts against the A’s. Take Oakland.

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Dustin Hawkins

Aug 22 '20, 4:10 PM in 3h
MLB | LAA vs OAK
Play on: UNDER 9½ -105

1 Dimer on Angels vs A's under 9½ -105

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Rocky Atkinson

Aug 22 '20, 4:18 PM in 4h
NASCAR | William Byron vs Clint Bowyer
Play on: Clint Bowyer -125 at 5Dimes

Rocketman Sports FREE Nascar Head to Head Matchup Saturday 8-22-20
#24 William Byron vs #14 Clint Bowyer (4:05 PM EST)
Play On: #14 Clint Bowyer -125
The Nascar Cup boys head to Dover for a little Saturday afternoon racing at the Monster Mile. Clint Bowyer has no wins, 3 Top 5 finishes and 16 Top 10 finishes in his 28 races here in Dover. His average finish is 13.1 at this track. William Byron has no wins, no Top 5 finishes and 1 Top 10 finishes in his 4 career races here in Dover. His average finish is 13.5 at this track. We'll recommend a small play on Clint Bowyer to finish ahead of William Byron today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Rob Vinciletti

Aug 22 '20, 4:18 PM in 4h
NASCAR | Ryan Blaney vs Kyle Busch
Play on: Kyle Busch -135 at 5Dimes

** Saturday Featured Free Play $$
On Saturday the Comp NASCAR Cup Series head to head driver play is on Kyle Busch to finish better than Ryan Blaney in the Drydene 311 On NBC Sports at 4:00 eastern. Dover is the most unique track on the circuit its very fast with very tight turns. It’s called the Monster Mile for a reason,” said three-time Dover winner Kyle Busch who on top of his three Dover wins, he has 12 top-fives and has led 1,210 laps. Ryan Blaney is 0 for 8 here at Dover with no top five finishes. We will back Kyle Busch to finish better. For the NASCAR Comp Play. Look for Kyle Busch to finish better than Ryan Blaney. RV- GC Sports