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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, August 24

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MILWAUKEE (58 - 18) vs. ORLANDO (34 - 42) - 8/24/2020, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 97-72 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 81-60 ATS (+15.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-63 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-37 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 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 78-58 ATS (+14.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 76-57 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 11-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (46 - 29) vs. OKLAHOMA CITY (45 - 30) - 8/24/2020, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 44-30 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-24 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 112-74 ATS (+30.6 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (45 - 31) vs. MIAMI (47 - 29) - 8/24/2020, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-6 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (54 - 20) vs. PORTLAND (37 - 41) - 8/24/2020, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 33-41 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-6 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Monday, August 24

Trend Report

Milwaukee @ Orlando
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Orlando's last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 10 games at home

Houston @ Oklahoma City
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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

LA Lakers @ Portland
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland
Portland is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing LA Lakers
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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Game 4 Odds: Rockets vs. Thunder
Michael Crosson

Betting Resources

Matchup: Western Conference Game 4
First Round Series: Rockets lead 2-1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
TV: TNT

Oklahoma City avoided a 3-0 first round series deficit by defeating Houston 119-107 in overtime in Game 3 on Saturday. (AP)

Line Movements

The Thunder, again, enter Game 4 as three-point underdogs , despite the Rockets potentially getting Russell Westbrook back from injury who has missed the first three games of this matchup with a quad injury.

‘Over’ tickets have cashed in two out of three contests so far in this series, but that wouldn’t be the case if it wasn’t for overtime in Game 3, as these teams combined for just 208 total points in regulation during Saturday’s tilt. The ‘over-under’ for this matchup sits at 220.5, with the early action coming in on the ‘under.’

Oklahoma City’s Game 3 victory paid dividends to its series odds, jumping from +700 ‘dogs to advance to the round, all the way up to +400 after their display on Saturday.

Spread: Houston -3
Money-Line: Houston -160, Oklahoma City +140
Total: 220.5
Updated Series Price: Houston -590, Oklahoma City +400

Game 3 Recap

All kinds of familiar faces are flying around the court in this series as James Harden and Chris Paul (former teammates), square off against each other in the Western Conference first round.

It feels like the Houston is playing on a slippery slope here as they elected to cautiously hold Russell Westbrook out of their Game 3 loss on Saturday, and now find OKC within striking distance, trailing by just one game in this series.

Harden led the way for the Rockets on Saturday, tallying 38 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists before fouling out in overtime against his old team.

CP3 showed that he still has what it takes to lead his team to victory in big games, scoring 10 crucial points in the fourth quarter and overtime on Saturday, but there is no doubt he is going to have his hands full defensively if Russ is able to return.

Game 3 Betting Results

What looked like another win and cover for the Rockets quickly evaporated in the second-half of Game 3. Oklahoma City wasn't spectacular in the final two quarters but it did enough offensively to capture the win and cover as a short underdog.

Total bettors playing the 'over' appeared to be on the right side at halftime with 120 first-half points posted but back-to-back quarters under 50 points had them on the ropes. Despite Houston being held to three points in overtime, the extra session helped the high side connect.

Outcome: Thunder 119 Rockets 107 (OT)

Game: Thunder Win, Thunder Cover (+2), Over 223
First Quarter: Rockets Win (29-20), Rockets Cover (-1), Under 55.5
First-Half: Rockets Win (63-57), Rockets Cover (-1.5), Over 113.5
Second-Half: Thunder Win (62-44), Thunder Cover (PK), Under 114

Rockets Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 46-29 SU, 35-39-1 ATS, 31-43-1 O/U
Bubble: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS, 4-7 O/U


The big news for the Rockets in this one is that they could possibly get Westbrook back for Game 4, which might just put the icing on the cake in this series, already up 2-1 SU and ATS.

The Rockets have the Thunder on the ropes here, with Oklahoma City’s only victory coming in an overtime game that the Beard fouled out in. Harden has shouldered an enormous load for Houston offensively so far in this series, and any kind of volume relief should pay dividends to his efficiency stats.

Houston made just one more three-pointer than Oklahoma City in its Game 3 loss on Saturday, don’t count on the 3-point totals to be that close on Monday if Westbrook comes back.

Thunder Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 45-30 SU, 45-30 ATS, 37-37-1 O/U
Bubble: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 6-5 O/U

It’s easier said than done, but things are pretty simple for the Thunder if they want to make it out of this series; they just have to outshoot the Rockets. Houston doesn’t even bother starting a center.

They come straight at teams with a run-and-gun, three-point bombing style of play and just challenge opponents to try to keep up with them. That style of play gave CP3 some trouble back when he played for Houston, and still continues to give his current team struggles as Oklahoma City has half the sharps-shooters the Rockets currently have.

Now, with Steven Adams listed as a game-time decision, the Thunder could be in deep trouble if they lose their scoring presence inside.

Key Injuries

Houston

PG Russell Westbrook: Quadriceps - Out
SF Luc Mbah a Moute: Knee - Out

After gaining a 2-0 lead, the Rockets elected to cautiously hold Westbrook out of their Game 3 loss on Saturday. All signs point to him making his playoff debut on Monday as he is now listed as a game-time decision for the contest.

Steven Adams exited the third quarter for the Thunder with a bruised knee and he's also very questionable for the contest.

Oklahoma City

C Steven Adams: Knee - Out

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Game 4 Odds: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
Michael Crosson

The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers will look to win their third straight playoff game on Monday when it meets the No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their first-round series.

After Portland captured Game 1, the "Purple and Gold" have muscled their way to victories in Game 2 and 3 in this best-of-seven Western Conference matchup.

Betting Resources

Matchup: Western Conference - Game 4
First Round Series: Lakers lead 2-1
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC

The Lakers have picked up their defensive efforts in Game 2 and 3, holding Portland to 88 and 108 points in those games. (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 3 Recap

There are three true “superstars” in this opening round matchup of the Western Conference Playoffs, and so far, each one has had their big night. Damian Lillard tallied 34 points, five rebounds, and five assists in Portland’s 100-93 stunning Game 1 victory.

Game 2 belonged to Anthony Davis, as he went for 31 points and 13 rebounds in the Lakers 111-88 rout of Portland in the contest Lillard dislocated his finger in.

Then finally, the LeBron James we have been waiting to see all summer came out to play on Saturday, exploding for 38 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in LA’s Game 3 comeback victory.

Lillard didn’t appear to be bothered by his injury on Saturday, exploding to the basket and converting and-one attempts with his injured hand, while also shooting 5-11 from 3-point territory.

There was a lot of chatter surrounding the Blazers after Game 1 of this series. Game 4 should determine whether they were worth all the hype.

Game 3 Betting Recap

After a great first-half, Portland ran out of gas in the final 24 minutes and that cost bettors backing the underdogs. The 'under' barely cashed again, the third straight time in this series although the combined 224 points was the most scored.

Outcome: Los Angeles 116 Portland 108

Game: Lakers Win, Lakers Cover (-7.5), Under 225
First Quarter: Blazers Win (29-25), Blazers Cover (+2), Under 58
First Half: Blazers Win (57-53), Blazers Cover (+4.5), Under 116
Second Half: Lakers Win (63-52), Lakers Cover (-7), Under 117.5

Lakers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 54-20 SU, 38-35-1 ATS, 34-40 O/U
Bubble: 5-6 SU, 3-8 ATS, 5-6 O/U

The Lakers have been on the ballot for “most disappointing team” in the bubble for quite some time now, but I think we can go ahead and take them off that list following explosions from AD and LeBron in consecutive games, to take a 2-1 series lead over Portland.

The Lakers have still technically underachieved though, covering in only one of their playoff contests thus far, and that was the contest Lillard exited. The Lakers are having to win games right now with pure defense, which they are very capable doing, but is taxing on 35-year old’s like LeBron over the course of a seven-game series.

Trail Blazers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats

Overall: 36-41 SU, 33-42-3 ATS, 45-33 O/U
Bubble: 8-4 SU, 6-5-1 ATS, 8-4 O/U

There’s no doubt that you could probably hear a pin drop in the city of Portland when Dame exited in the third quarter of the Blazer’s Game 2 contest with the Lakers, but Lillard’s 34-point performance on Saturday night was definitely a big sigh of relief for them, even though they ended up on the losing side of the scoreboard, as he paced his team in scoring on Saturday.

Portland actually had its best offensive night of the series so far in their Game 3 loss, scoring a series-high 108 points on 41.1% shooting.

Saturday night made the Blazers 2-1 ATS in this series, and proved that they are still dangerous heading into Game 4, even with their superstar being banged-up.

Key Injuries

L.A. Lakers

PG Rajon Rondo: Out

Portland

PF Zach Collins: Ankle - Out
SF Nassir Little: Illness - Out

Portland power forward, Zach Collins, will need season-ending surgery on his ankle, officially ending his time in the Orlando bubble, which is another devastating blow to the Blazers interior. Wenyen Gabriel is expected to start in place of Collins to add versatility on the defensive side of the ball.

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, August 24

Milwaukee @ Orlando

Game 701-702
August 24, 2020 @ 1:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
125.749
Orlando
109.339
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 16 1/2
228
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 13 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-13 1/2); Over

Houston @ Oklahoma City

Game 703-704
August 24, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
120.210
Oklahoma City
110.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 9 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 3
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-3); Over

Indiana @ Miami

Game 705-706
August 24, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
117.202
Miami
119.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 7
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+7); Under

LA Lakers @ Portland

Game 707-708
August 24, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
118.675
Portland
117.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 1
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 7 1/2
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+7 1/2); Under

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MLB public betting, line movement for August 24
Patrick Everson

Francisco Lindor and the Indians can take over first place in the AL Central this week with a good showing against the visiting Twins. Monday's opener is a -105 pick 'em at Caesars sportsbooks.

A new week kicks off, and MLB betting odds are up and getting attention for a dialed-down nine-game Monday schedule. The marquee matchup pits the Minnesota Twins against the Cleveland Indians, a battle of the top two teams in the AL Central, with the Chicago White Sox right on their heels.

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

MLB line movement

The Twins are 8-3 in their last 11 outings, and the Indians are 7-2 in their last nine, although they dumped two of three over the weekend against Detroit. Minnesota hands the ball to Kenta Maeda (3-0 2.27 ERA), but Cleveland counters with Aaron Civale (3-2, 2.91 ERA). So Caesars sportsbooks had this game a -105 pick ‘em late Sunday, after opening Twins -107/Indians -103. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Kansas City Royals are 11-17, but they have Brad Keller on the mound Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Keller has won all three of his starts this season and, even more impressive, has a 0.00 ERA in 17 2/3 innings. Despite Keller’s stats, K.C. opened a +160 road underdog and moved to +165 at Caesars, with the Cardinals a -180 favorite in an 8:15 p.m. ET start.

Trevor Bauer (3-0, 0.84) puts his unbeaten mark and gaudy ERA on the line when the Cincinnati Reds travel to face the Milwaukee Brewers. Caesars opened Reds -135/Brewers +125, and that line was stable Sunday night for an 8:10 p.m. ET meeting.

MLB public betting

St. Louis was the top early pick in the Consensus, which is often a good indicator of where the public stands. The Cardinals were landing 67 percent of picks against the Cubs on Sunday night. The Reds were drawing 61 percent of early picks against the Brewers, and Twins-Indians was closer to two-way play, with Minnesota taking 57 percent of Consensus picks.

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901TORONTO -902 TAMPA BAY
TORONTO is 17-6 SU (11.4 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose lasts less than 5 innings per start over the last 2 seasons.

903MIAMI -904 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 2-10 SU (-10.1 Units) vs. a team with a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.20 or worse in the current season.

905CHICAGO CUBS -906 DETROIT
DETROIT is 2-12 SU (-13.8 Units) vs. terrible speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game in the current season.

07MINNESOTA -908 CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 72-46 SU (23.4 Units) vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons.

909CINCINNATI -910 MILWAUKEE
CINCINNATI is 4-11 SU (-10.3 Units) vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better in the current season.

911KANSAS CITY -912 ST LOUIS
ST LOUIS are 9-1 SU (7.9 Units) in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.

913OAKLAND -914 TEXAS
OAKLAND is 106-78 SU (20.2 Units) in the second half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

915LA ANGELS -916 HOUSTON
LA ANGELS are 46-56 SU (-15.6 Units) in road games as an underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.

917COLORADO -918 ARIZONA
COLORADO is 8-22 SU (-18.8 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 1 or more HR's/start over the last 2 seasons.

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MLB

Monday, August 24

National League
Miami @ Washington
Marlins (11-11):
Lopez is 2-1, 2.82 in four starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: over 2-1-1

— Miami lost 10 of its last 14 games, after a 7-1 start.
— Over is 9-3 in their last 12. games.

Nationals (11-14):
Voth is 0-2, 5.50 in four starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-3 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: 2-2

— Washington split its last 12 games.
— Nationals lost six of their last eight home games.
— Over is 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee
Reds (11-15):
Bauer is 3-0, 0.68 in four starts this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-1 Team in first 5 innings: 3-0-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-4 Totals: under 3-1

— Cincinnati lost three of its last four games.
— Reds are 2-5 in their last seven road games.
— Under is 5-1 in the Reds’ last six games.

Brewers (11-15):
Anderson is 1-2, 4.24 in four starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-3 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 3-4 Totals: 2-2

— Milwaukee lost five of its last six games.
— Brewers lost six of their eight home games.
— Over is 5-3 in Milwaukee’s home games.

Colorado @ Arizona
Rockies (13-15):
Castellani is 0-2, 3.95 in his first three MLB starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-2 Team in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-3 Totals: under 2-1

— Rockies lost 12 of their last 14 games.
— Colorado lost its last six road games.
— Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games.

Diamondbacks (13-16):
Kelly is 2-1, 2.55 in his last three starts; he is 1-2, 7.64 in three starts vs Colorado
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-2 Team in first 5 innings: 1-2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 3-5 Totals: under 5-0

— Arizona lost its last five games, scoring six runs.
— Diamondbacks won their last seven home games.
— Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

American League
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Blue Jays (13-13):
Roark is 2-1, 5.29 in four starts this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-1 Team in first 5 innings: 1-2-1
Allowed run in first inning: 2-4 Totals: under 3-1

— Blue Jays are 9-7 in their last 16 games.
— Jays won seven of their last ten road games.
— Over is 7-4-2 in their last 13 games.

Rays (19-10):
Snell is 2-0, 3.00 in five starts this year (18 IP); he is 4-3, 2.78 in 12 starts vs Toronto.
Teams’ record in his starts: 4-1 Team in first 5 innings: 2-1-2
Allowed run in first inning: 0-5 Totals: 2-2-1

— Tampa Bay won 13 of its last 15 games.
— Rays won 10 of their 14 home games.
— Over is 7-3-3 in their last 13 games.

Minnesota @ Cleveland
Twins (19-10)
Maeda is 3-0, 2.27 in five starts this year, 2-0, 4.08 in three road outings.
Teams’ record in his starts: 4-1 Team in first 5 innings: 5-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-5 Totals: over 3-2

— Twins won eight of their last 11 games.
— Minnesota won four of its last six road games.
— Under is 8-1-1 in their last ten games.

Indians (17-11):
Civale is 3-2, 2.91 in five starts this season; he is 0-1, 2.65 in three starts vs Minnesota.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
Allowed run in first inning: 2-5 Totals: under 4-1

— Cleveland won 11 of its last 16 games.
— Indians are 7-6 at home this season.
— Under is 19-8-1 in Cleveland games this season.

Oakland @ Texas
A’s (20-9):
Luzardo is 2-0, 3.54 in four starts this year.
Teams’ record in his starts: 4-0 Team in first 5 innings: 2-1-1
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: 2-2

— Oakland won 17 of its last 22 games.
— A’s are 7-5 on the road this season.
— Under is 4-1 in their last five games

Rangers (10-17):
Lynn is 3-0, 1.60 in six starts this season, 2-0, 1.06 in three home starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 4-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-1-3
Allowed run in first inning: 1-6 Totals: 3-3

— Texas lost its last eight games.
— Rangers are 7-6 at home this season.
— Over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Anaheim @ Houston
Angels (9-20):
Sandoval is 0-3, 6.30 in four starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 1-3 Team in first 5 innings: 1-2-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-4 Totals: over 2-1-1

— Angels are 7-17 in their last 24 games.
— Halos lost eight of their last ten road games.
— Over is 10-2-2 in their last 14 games.

Astros (15-13):
Valdez is 2-0, 2.63 in his last two starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 2-2
Allowed run in first inning: 2-4 Totals: 2-2

— Astros lost their last three games overall.
— Houston won their last six home games.
— Under is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Interleague
Chicago @ Detroit
Cubs (17-10):
Mills is 0-2, 9.31 in his last twi starts,
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-2 Team in first 5 innings: 3-1
Allowed run in first inning: 1-4 Totals: 2-2

— Cubs are 4-7 in their last 11 games.
— Chicago won five of its seven road games.
— Over is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Tigers (11-15):
Mize allowed three runs in 4.1 IP (73 PT) in his MLB debut.
Teams’ record in his starts: 0-1 Team in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
Allowed run in first inning: 0-1 Totals: under 1-0

— Detroit lost 11 of its last 13 games.
— Tigers lost its last five home games.
— Over is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Kansas City @ St Louis
Royals (11-17):
Keller has thrown 17.2 scoreless innings in winning his first three ’20 starts.
Teams’ record in his starts: 3-0 Team in first 5 innings: 3-0
Allowed run in first inning: 0-3 Totals: under 2-1

— Royals lost six of their last nine games.
— KC lost six of its last eight road games.
— Under is 9-0-1 in their last ten games.

Cardinals (9-8)
Flaherty is 1-0, 3.12 in two starts this season.
Teams’ record in his starts: 2-0 Team in first 5 innings: 2-0
Allowed run in first inning: 1-2 Totals: over 2-0

— St Louis won three of its last four games.
— Cardinals won five of their seven home games this season.
— Under is 4-3 in their home games.

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MLB

Monday, August 24

Trend Report

Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

Miami @ Washington
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami

Minnesota @ Cleveland
Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

Chi Cubs @ Detroit
Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games on the road
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Oakland @ Texas
Oakland
Oakland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Texas
Texas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

Kansas City @ St. Louis
Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 10 games
St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City

LA Angels @ Houston
LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels

Colorado @ Arizona
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, August 24

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 901-902
August 24, 2020 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Roark) 17.090
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 18.499
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-220
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-220); Over

Miami @ Washington

Game 903-904
August 24, 2020 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Lopez) 14.527
Washington
(Voth) 17.230
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-120); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Detroit

Game 905-906
August 24, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Mills) 14.714
Detroit
(Mize) 15.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+120); Under

Minnesota @ Cleveland

Game 907-908
August 24, 2020 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Maeda) 15.579
Cleveland
(Civale) 16.959
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-105); Under

Oakland @ Texas

Game 913-914
August 24, 2020 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Luzardo) 15.456
Texas
(Lynn) 16.642
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+125); Under

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
August 24, 2020 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bauer) 14.218
Milwaukee
(Anderson) 15.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+125); Under

Kansas City @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
August 24, 2020 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Keller) 14.509
St. Louis
(Flaherty)16.889
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-180); Under

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 915-916
August 24, 2020 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Sandoval) 15.779
Houston
(Valdez) 14.780
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+135); Over

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 917-918
August 24, 2020 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Castellani) 13.534
Arizona
(Kelly) 15.961
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 24

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TORONTO (13 - 13) at TAMPA BAY (19 - 10) - 3:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ROARK is 6-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 208-151 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-7 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-41 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 130-76 (+37.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ROARK is 13-5 (+11.6 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 6-3 (+1.7 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)



TANNER ROARK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROARK is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.2 units)



BLAKE SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
SNELL is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)




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MIAMI (11 - 11) at WASHINGTON (11 - 14) - 6:05 PM
PABLO LOPEZ (R) vs. AUSTIN VOTH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VOTH is 3-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)



PABLO LOPEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 8.86 and a WHIP of 1.880.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)



AUSTIN VOTH vs. MIAMI since 1997
VOTH is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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CHICAGO CUBS (17 - 10) at DETROIT (11 - 15) - 7:10 PM
ALEC MILLS (R) vs. CASEY MIZE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1891-1920 (-275.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-27 (-17.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-42 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1405-1433 (-209.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 930-957 (-202.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 916-836 (-157.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DETROIT is 58-128 (-41.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-69 (-29.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-24 (-15.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-67 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-32 (-20.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 159-189 (-57.4 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 14-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-101 (-37.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-25 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-69 (-29.5 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.



ALEC MILLS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.



CASEY MIZE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.




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MINNESOTA (19 - 10) at CLEVELAND (17 - 11) - 7:10 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. AARON CIVALE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MAEDA is 4-12 (-13.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MAEDA is 2-8 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MAEDA is 9-17 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 120-74 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-35 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 409-410 (+53.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 80-46 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 94-51 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 201-154 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 126-100 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 65-78 (-29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)



KENTA MAEDA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MAEDA is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)



AARON CIVALE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CIVALE is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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CINCINNATI (11 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (11 - 15) - 8:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 86-102 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 64-100 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-19 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANDERSON is 40-44 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



TREVOR BAUER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAUER is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



BRETT ANDERSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.618.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)




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KANSAS CITY (11 - 17) at ST LOUIS (9 - 8) - 8:15 PM
BRAD KELLER (R) vs. JACK FLAHERTY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 25-14 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 53-26 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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



BRAD KELLER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KELLER is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



JACK FLAHERTY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FLAHERTY is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




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OAKLAND (20 - 9) at TEXAS (10 - 17) - 8:05 PM
JESUS LUZARDO (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 52-42 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-17 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 116-74 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 202-112 (+42.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 98-75 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
OAKLAND is 59-36 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-46 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 140-102 (+30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-44 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 114-57 (+35.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



JESUS LUZARDO vs. TEXAS since 1997
LUZARDO is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



LANCE LYNN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LYNN is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)




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LA ANGELS (9 - 20) at HOUSTON (15 - 13) - 9:10 PM
PATRICK SANDOVAL (L) vs. FRAMBER VALDEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 9-20 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 6-14 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 4-11 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 7-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-60 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 1-7 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 64-118 (-39.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-7 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 238-210 (+38.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 76-61 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



PATRICK SANDOVAL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANDOVAL is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



FRAMBER VALDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VALDEZ is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)




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COLORADO (13 - 15) at ARIZONA (13 - 16) - 9:40 PM
RYAN CASTELLANI (R) vs. MERRILL KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 274-481 (-83.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997.
COLORADO is 30-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-93 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 958-854 (-101.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 675-617 (-81.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)



RYAN CASTELLANI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.



MERRILL KELLY vs. COLORADO since 1997
KELLY is 1-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.64 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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NHL public betting, line movement for August 24
Patrick Everson

The Stars and Avalanche collide Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Colorado was dealt a Game 1 upset, but Caesars has the Avalanche -160 Game 2 favorites.

NHL betting odds are on the board as conference semifinal action continues Monday in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche meet the Dallas Stars in Game 2, while the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers lift the lid on their best-of-seven series.

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

NHL line movement

The Avalanche finished off the Arizona Coyotes in five games, including a pair of 7-1 romps in Games 4 and 5, so Colorado appeared primed for Game 1 against the Stars. But Dallas, a +143 underdog, had other ideas and notched a 5-3 win against -159 chalk Colorado.

Despite that upset, Caesars opened Game 2 at Avalanche -160/Stars +145, with no line movement as of Sunday evening. Monday’s faceoff is at 9:45 p.m. ET.

The Islanders knocked out the Washington Capitals in five games, while the Flyers needed six to take care of the Montreal Canadiens. Philadelphia opened a -120 Game 1 favorite at Caesars, with New York +105, and that line was stable Sunday night, as well, for a 7 p.m. ET start.

NHL public betting

The Consensus is often indicative of where the public money is flowing, and it appears bettors expect a bounce-back from the Avalanche. Colorado was landing 73 percent of early picks, through Sunday night.

Islanders-Flyers was closer to two-way, although modest underdog New York was drawing 60 percent of early Consensus plays.

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1NY ISLANDERS -2 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 16-6 ATS (12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season in the current season.

3DALLAS -4 COLORADO
DALLAS are 16-7 ATS (10.6 Units) against good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ goals/game in the current season.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, August 24

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NY ISLANDERS (42-25-0-10, 94 pts.) vs. PHILADELPHIA (48-23-0-7, 103 pts.) - 8/24/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-30 ATS (+79.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-14 ATS (+22.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-16 ATS (+3.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-6 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 94-73 ATS (+16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-4 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 53-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 16-11 ATS (+29.8 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 17-10 ATS (+29.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-21 ATS (+52.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 8-3 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 8-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.2 Units)

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DALLAS (43-28-0-8, 94 pts.) vs. COLORADO (48-22-0-9, 105 pts.) - 8/24/2020, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 14-6 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+7.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 51-44 ATS (+4.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 4-12 ATS (-14.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-7-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.6 Units)

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NHL

Monday, August 24

Trend Report

NY Islanders @ Philadelphia
NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

Dallas @ Colorado
Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games