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[CNOTES]

Storm-Dream Preview


Coach Michael Cooper's move to shorten his bench paid off for the inconsistent Atlanta Dream in their last contest.


With two players rejoining to the roster, it remains to be seen how Cooper plans to handle his rotation going forward.


Atlanta returns from an eight-day layoff to host the Seattle Storm on Sunday.


Cooper admitted to being a bit generous with playing time as the Dream (4-6) got off to a rough start to the season, but he used only seven players in a 72-69 win over Washington on July 26.


Angel McCoughtry scored 18 points and Matee Ajavon added 17. McCoughtry, whose 20.5 points per game ranks second in the league, is among the leading vote-getters for the WNBA All-Star game along with teammate Shoni Schimmel.


However, Schimmel didn't get off the bench against the Mystics after playing one minute in a 100-96 overtime loss to Chicago on June 24. She's averaging 4.9 points in 16.3 minutes after scoring 8.3 in nearly five minutes more per game as a rookie last season.


"What I think is now we've got to get our rotation and our chemistry down," Cooper told the team's official website. "I think what we have been doing is starting out good, then I'll come with four people and our energy goes down. So I'm just looking for some consistency and I think that is important for us to be consistent in our play on both offense and defense."


Tiffany Hayes and Aneika Henry had been playing for Azerbaijan at the European Games, but they plan to be in uniform for this contest after the club was eliminated in the quarterfinals. That could shake up Cooper's rotation as the Dream face another squad going through ups and downs.


The Storm (3-8) knocked off Tulsa 74-69 at home Tuesday in their fourth straight game decided by five or fewer points, but they were hardly competitive in an 82-57 loss to Minnesota to start a three-game road trip.


Sue Bird and Crystal Langhorne scored 10 points apiece.


"All of these games are kind of stepping stones for us," Bird told the team's official website. "Just getting experience, seeing what it takes to be successful in this league and what it means to be ready and focused every single night. The minute you take one possession off, the game could be over."


Langhorne scored 17 points and the Storm limited McCoughtry to two points and 0 for 5 from the field in an 88-68 victory in the most recent meeting Aug. 7.


Schimmel scored 14 points off the bench in that contest.

 

[CNOTES]

Mercury-Sparks Preview


Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker won't be on the floor Sunday, but there won't be any shortage of star power.


Brittney Griner's return has given the Phoenix Mercury the force in the middle they were lacking during a disappointing start. The Los Angeles Sparks began the season in even worse shape, but the addition of Kristi Toliver has provided them with a much-needed scoring threat.


Both clubs look to win a third straight contest as Phoenix visits Los Angeles.


Griner is averaging 16.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in three games for the Mercury (5-5) after serving a seven-game suspension for a domestic violence incident involving Glory Johnson of Tulsa, who is pregnant and out for the season.


Phoenix has won its last two, including Thursday's 86-55 victory over the Shock in which Griner finished with 13 points, eight boards and seven blocks. It marked a season high in points for the Mercury, who shot 55.6 percent after hitting 59.6 percent from the field in Tuesday's 85-78 win over San Antonio.


Defending champion Phoenix is playing the season without Taurasi, who is taking a year off to rest.


''Each game we're getting in a better groove," Griner said. "Figuring out each other, coming off screens, passing the ball to me, (I am) finding them on the double, taking our time. We're starting to get more into that groove."


The Sparks feel much the same way. They began a franchise-worst 0-7 playing without Toliver and Parker, who is sitting out the first part of the season to rest.


Los Angeles has won its last two, though, beating San Antonio 86-81 on Thursday and Tulsa 98-95 on Friday.


Toliver has played the last three after being with the Slovak Republic during the EuroBasket tournament in Hungary. She scored 30 points in last Sunday's 79-70 loss to New York in her season debut and netted 15 against the Stars before delivering a franchise-record 43-point performance versus the Shock.


''I was watching every game,'' Toliver said. ''I wanted to be as big a part as I could be. I knew just from watching ways that I could come and contribute immediately. ... I knew they were going to need my scoring on a night-in, night-out basis. I was doing my homework while I was (overseas) and trying to stay engaged. When I first got here, the mentality was to be aggressive.''


Toliver went 7 of 12 from 3-point range, attempting half of her field-goal attempts from behind the arc. The task of scoring inside against Griner and the Mercury will fall to Nneka Ogwumike and Jantel Lavender.


Ogwumike scored 27 points against the Stars and had 19 and 10 boards Friday. Lavender averaged 18.4 points over her previous five before finishing with 10 against Tulsa.


Toliver had eight points and shot 3 for 11 - 0 for 6 from 3-point range - in Los Angeles' 93-68 loss to Phoenix on Aug. 24 in the last meeting. Griner finished with 21.

 

[CNOTES]

Standings


EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L-10 STREAK


Connecticut Sun


7 3 0.700 0 3-3 3-3 4-0 7-3 L 2


Washington Mystics


6 4 0.600 1 5-3 3-2 3-2 6-4 L 1


New York Liberty


6 4 0.600 1 4-3 4-2 2-2 6-4 W 2


Chicago Sky


6 5 0.545 1.5 5-4 2-1 4-4 5-5 W 1


Indiana Fever


5 6 0.455 2.5 4-5 2-4 3-2 5-5 W 2


Atlanta Dream


4 6 0.400 3 3-6 3-3 1-3 4-6 W 1




WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team W L PCT GB CONF HOME ROAD L-10 STREAK


Minnesota Lynx


8 2 0.800 0 7-2 4-1 4-1 8-2 W 3


Tulsa Shock


8 4 0.667 1 5-4 5-0 3-4 7-3 L 3


Phoenix Mercury


5 5 0.500 3 5-2 4-1 1-4 5-5 W 2


Seattle Storm


3 8 0.273 5.5 3-7 2-3 1-5 2-8 L 1


Los Angeles Sparks


2 7 0.222 5.5 2-3 2-3 0-4 2-7 W 2


San Antonio Stars


2 8 0.200 6 2-6 2-3 0-5 2-8 L 2

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, July 5


National League
Marlins @ Cubs
Latos is 1-1, 5.30 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.

Hendricks is 0-1, 3.34 in his last four home starts, under is 3-0 in last three.

Cubs won four of last five games overall, allowing five runs- nine of their last 12 games stayed under. Miami won five of last seven games, with four of last five going over the total. Marlins won three of last four games against the Cubs; three of last five series games stayed under.

Giants @ Nationals
Vogelsong is 2-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Zimmerman is 1-0, 0.00 (15.2 IP) in his last two starts; four of his last five home starts stayed under.

Giants lost three of last four games with Washington; five of last six series games went under the total. SF lost last five games, allowing 27 runs, eight of their last nine went over the total. Nationals lost three of last five games; their last three games all stayed under.

Brewers @ Reds
Jungmann is 2-1, 3.10 in his five starts (under 3-1-1).

Leake is 2-1, 6.55 in his last four home starts; four of his last five went over.

Brewers won last seven games, scoring 52 runs; over is 5-0-1 in last six. Reds are 9-3 in last 12 home games; five of their last six games overall went over. Milwaukee lost six of last nine games with Cincinnati; three of last four went over the total.

Phillies @ Braves
Hamels is 0-2, 4.32 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Miller is 0-2, 4.88 in his last four starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Phillies are 3-7 in last ten games with Atlanta; over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Philly lost nine of last ten games; over is 5-1-1 in last seven. Braves won five of last six games; nine of their last twelve stayed under.

Padres @ Cardinals
Kennedy is 1-2, 4.50 in his last four starts; all of which stayed under- Padres got shut out in his last two starts.

Lynn is 2-0, 1.09 in his last four starts; his last seven stayed under.

Cardinals lost four of last five games after winning six in row; six of their last nine games stayed under. San Diego won three of last five games with St Louis; three of last five in series went over total. Padres lost four of last six games-- under is 3-1-1 in their last five.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
JDe La Rosa is 4-1, 3.16 in his last six starts, five of which stayed under.

RDe La Rosa is 2-0, 1.63 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Colorado lost eight of last ten games with Arizona; eight of last 12 series games went over. Rockies lost seven of last eight games; under is 3-1-1 in last five. D'backs won five of last seven games; under is 2-1-1 in their last four.

Mets @ Dodgers
Matz allowed two runs in 7.2 IP (112 PT) in winning his first MLB start.

Bolsinger is 0-1, 4.34 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

Mets lost nine of last 12 games with the Dodgers; over is 7-1-1 in last nine meetings. NY is 5-19 in its last 24 road games; they've lost four of last five games, scoring six runs- ten of their last 12 stayed under. LA won seven of last ten games; nine of their last 12 stayed under total.

American League
Blue Jays @ Tigers
Estrada is 1-1, 2.50 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Verlander is 0-1, 5.60 in his three starts; they all went over.

Toronto won five of last eight games with Detroit; six of last seven in series went over. Blue Jays lost five of last six games. Tigers lost five of last nine games; their last 15 games went over.

Rays @ Bronx
Ramirez is 4-1, 1.41 in his last six starts (under 4-1-1).

Nova is 1-1, 1.50 in his two starts this season.

Rays lost seven in row, ten of last 12- six of their last seven games went over total. NY won last three games, allowing eight runs; seven of its last nine games stayed under. Tampa Bay won four of last seven games with Bronx; seven of last nine in series stayed under total.

Astros @ Red Sox
McCullers is 2-1, 2.82 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Rodriguez allowed 15 runs in 8.2 IP in his last two home starts; three of his last four starts overall went over.

Astros won three of last five games with Boston (over 8-4 in last 12); they won five of last six games overall, allowing 18 runs- under is 6-3-1 in their last ten. Red Sox won five of their last seven games.

Angels @ Rangers
Wilson is 3-1, 3.33 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed uder.

Lewis is 3-0, 4.00 in his last four starts; over is 7-2-1 in his last ten.

Angels won five of last six games with Texas; over is 8-3-1 in last 12 series games. Halos won six of last seven games; seven of their last nine stayed under total. Rangers lost three of their last four games, outscored 25-6.

Orioles @ White Sox
Gonzalez is 1-2, 5.75 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Rodon is 1-1, 7.98 in his last three starts; his last three home starts stayed under the total.

Baltimore lost five of its last six games, scored three runs in last three; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight . White Sox won last four games, allowing four runs; three of those four stayed under. Orioles lost three of last four games with Chicago; five of last seven in series stayed under.

Twins @ Royals
Santana is making first '15 start; he was suspended for first 80 games of this season. He is 119-110 in 296 career starts.

Duffy is 0-4, 8.57 in his last five starts; four of his last six went over.

Minnesota lost six of last nine games vs Kansas City; six of last seven went under the total. Royals lost five of last six games, scoring 12 runs. Twins lost four of their last seven games; their last four stayed under

Mariners @ A's
Montgomery is 3-2, 1.62 in his six starts, 2-0, 0.00 (18 IP) in his last two; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Bassitt allowed one run in five IP (84 PT) in his first '15 start.

Seattle won six of its last eight games with Oakland; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Mariners are 5-5 in last ten games; under is 6-1-1 in last eight. A's are 13-7 in their last 20 games, 4-5 in last nine; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight.

Interleague
Indians @ Pirates
Salazar is 1-2, 5.70 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Cole is 6-1, 2.68 in his last eight starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten.

Pirates won six of last eight games overall- eight of their last 12 went over the total. Bucs are 6-6 in last 12 games with Cleveland- seven of last nine stayed under total. Indians won five of last six games, scoring 31 runs-- four of the six went over the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Chi-- Latos 5-8; Hendricks 8-7
SF-Wsh-- Vogelsong 8-6; Zimmerman 9-7
Mil-Cin-- Jungmann 3-2; Leake 7-9
Phil-Atl-- Hamels 7-9; Miller 9-7
SD-StL-- Kennedy 6-8; Lynn 8-6
Col-Az-- JDe La Rosa 7-5; RDe La Rosa 9-7
NY-LA-- Matz 1-0; Bolsinger 6-5

Tor-Det-- Estrada 5-6; Verlander 0-3
TB-NY-- Ramirez 8-3; Nova 1-1
Hst-Bos-- McCullers 5-4; Rodriguez 4-3
LA-Tex-- Wilson 8-8; Lewis 8-8
Balt-Chi-- Gonzalez 8-6; Rodon 6-3
Minn-KC-- Santana 0-0; Duffy 5-5
Sea-A's-- Montgomery 3-3; Bassitt 0-1

Clev-Pitt-- Salazar 10-4; Cole 12-4

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Chi-- Latos 5-13; Hendricks 2-15
SF-Wsh-- Vogelsong 2-14; Zimmerman 6-16
Mil-Cin-- Jungmann 0-5; Leake 3-16
Phil-Atl-- Hamels 5-16; Miller 2-16
SD-StL-- Kennedy 5-14; Lynn 4-14
Col-Az-- JDe La Rosa 4-12; RDe La Rosa 4-16
NY-LA-- Matz 1-1; Bolsinger 3-11

Tor-Det-- Estrada 2-11; Verlander 1-3
TB-NY-- Ramirez 3-11; Nova 0-2
Hst-Bos-- McCullers 1-9; Rodriguez 0-7
LA-Tex-- Wilson 3-16; Lewis 3-16
Balt-Chi-- Gonzalez 3-14; Rodon 3-9
Minn-KC-- Santana 0-0; Duffy 2-10
Sea-A's-- Montgomery 1-6; Bassitt 0-1

Clev-Pitt-- Salazar 4-14; Cole 7-16

Umpires
SF-Wsh-- Five of last six Cuzzi games stayed under.
SD-StL-- Three of last four Kulpa games stayed under.
Mil-Cin-- Under is 9-2-1 in last dozen Tumpane games.
Phil-Atl-- Over is 7-4 in last eleven Johnson games.
NY-LA-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Marquez games.
Mia-Chi-- Eight of last eleven Hudson games stayed under.
Col-Az-- Six of last seven Culbreth games stayed under.

TB-NY-- Six of last seven Bucknor games stayed under.
Tor-Det-- Five of last seven Baker games stayed under
Hst-Bos-- Favorites won 10 of last 11 Fagan games.
Balt-Chi-- Under is 10-6 in last sixteen Pattillo games.
Sea-A's-- Five of last six Muchlinski games stayed under.
Min-KC-- Four of last six Wolcott games went over.
LA-Tex-- Since start of 2014, home side is 16-9 in Woodring games.

Clev-Pitt-- Underdogs won six of last nine Hernandez games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

1:08 PM
TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Toronto

1:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 21 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cincinnati's last 21 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 16 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home

1:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Cleveland is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

2:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 19 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

2:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego
St. Louis is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against San Diego

2:20 PM
MIAMI vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

4:10 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:08 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
San Francisco is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 5


Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
July 5, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jungmann) 12.557
Cincinnati
(Leake) 17.087
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-120); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 903-904
July 5, 2015 @ 8:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 14.289
Washington
(Zimmrmnn) 16.269
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-165); Under

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
July 5, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Hamels) 15.388
Atlanta
(Miller) 13.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+105); Under

San Diego @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
July 5, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 15.567
St. Louis
(Lynn) 14.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+155); Under

Miami @ Chicago Cubs

Game 909-910
July 5, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Latos) 16.599
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 15.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+125); N/A

NY Mets @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
July 5, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 16.125
LA Dodgers
(Bolsinger) 15.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+140); Over

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 913-914
July 5, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 15.590
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 14.462
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+115); Under

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
July 5, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 15.226
NY Yankees
(Nova) 14.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+115); Over

Toronto @ Detroit

Game 917-918
July 5, 2015 @ 1:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 17.309
Detroit
(Verlander) 15.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-110); Over

Houston @ Boston

Game 919-920
July 5, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCullers) 17.465
Boston
(Rodriguez) 15.889
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-105); Over

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
July 5, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 13.458
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-135); Under

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
July 5, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gonzalez) 16.937
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 14.791
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-115); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 925-926
July 5, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Montgmry) 14.259
Oakland
(Bassitt) 16.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 927-928
July 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Wilson) 14.311
Texas
(Lewis) 15.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-110); Under

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 929-930
July 5, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.708
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+115); Over

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5


Pitcher change - Chris Sale White Sox

Chi. White Sox vs. Baltimore on July 5 at 2:10 PM. New Starter: Carlos Rodon.

Chris Sale will be given an extra day of rest and will pitch Monday against Toronto.

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 5

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MILWAUKEE (35 - 48) at CINCINNATI (36 - 43) - 1:10 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 35-48 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 86-157 (-54.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 10-20 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-48 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-41 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-60 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-0 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 369-336 (-84.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-4 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 40) at WASHINGTON (45 - 36) - 8:05 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-35 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 40-16 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-119 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-61 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-119 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1048-881 (+114.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-39 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-375 (+43.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-56 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 29-19 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 43-30 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VOGELSONG is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.658.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 5-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-4.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 56) at ATLANTA (40 - 41) - 1:35 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-56 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-24 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-56 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-46 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-39 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 69-68 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 13-25 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 40-41 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-19 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 16-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
MILLER is 11-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 59-68 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 16-9 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.099.
His team's record is 20-14 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-15. (-0.7 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILLER is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.891.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (39 - 44) at ST LOUIS (52 - 28) - 2:15 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 52-28 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-11 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 13-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-28 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-17 (+25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LYNN is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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MIAMI (35 - 47) at CHICAGO CUBS (43 - 36) - 2:20 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 116-123 (+1.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 19-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 19-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1430-1589 (-277.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 765-742 (-164.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-67 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1052-1185 (-214.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 664-767 (-199.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 697-699 (-159.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 (+1.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LATOS is 7-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MIAMI since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
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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NY METS (41 - 41) at LA DODGERS (46 - 36) - 4:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 1-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
NY METS are 12-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 12-25 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 8-22 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 18-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (34 - 47) at ARIZONA (40 - 41) - 4:10 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 100-143 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-85 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-37 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 100-143 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-107 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-89 (-29.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-38 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-104 (-33.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-28 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 46-28 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 18-5 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 46-27 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 31-12 (+21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 104-139 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 766-674 (-85.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 104-139 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-62 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-3 (+4.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-8 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 11-10 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-13. (-5.5 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. COLORADO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (42 - 41) at NY YANKEES (44 - 37) - 1:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 119-126 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-93 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 58-66 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-16 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-15 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 576-658 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NOVA is 5-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-6.0 units)

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TORONTO (42 - 41) at DETROIT (41 - 39) - 1:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 22-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ESTRADA is 10-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 67-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-47 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 34-39 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 33-38 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 21-24 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TORONTO since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.7 units)

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HOUSTON (48 - 35) at BOSTON (38 - 45) - 1:35 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 48-35 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-15 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-32 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 38-45 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 18-24 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 11-27 (-20.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 29-34 (-14.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-39 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 29-33 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 13-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 9-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 8-21 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (43 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 33) - 2:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 45-33 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 74-56 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-33 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-19 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-56 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-38 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-60 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-54 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-38 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-5 (+0.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANTANA is 5-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 6-8 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-1.2 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 4-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (42 - 39) at CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 42) - 2:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 190-314 (-101.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-21 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 142-109 (+37.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-59 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 126-96 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-46 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-43 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (37 - 44) at OAKLAND (38 - 46) - 4:05 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-3 (+3.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS BASSITT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (43 - 38) at TEXAS (41 - 41) - 7:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 5-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
WILSON is 6-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 6-15 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 3-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 1-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 41-41 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 18-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 38-37 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-27 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 22-18 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 23-12 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 141-105 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 768-748 (+68.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 643-629 (+61.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 112-75 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 549-529 (+50.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 21-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-69 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 7-23 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-14 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-2 (+3.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILSON is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.59 and a WHIP of 1.937.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LEWIS is 5-9 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 7-11 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 42) at PITTSBURGH (46 - 34) - 1:35 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 38-42 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-42 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-25 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 231-180 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 128-78 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-1 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 229-179 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 104-61 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 77-45 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLE is 27-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 27-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 12-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.

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

DANNY SALAZAR vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

GERRIT COLE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5


Tigers on longest over run since 2010

The Detroit Tigers now own the majors longest total streak since 2010 thanks their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday afternoon.

Saturday's victory made it an incredible 15 consecutive overs by the Tigers, passing the mark set by the Tampa Bay Rays when they went over 14 straight games between April 26 to May 11 in 2013.

The Tigers are scoring 5.47 runs per game over the course of the streak, more than a run more than their season average of 4.42 runs per game. But what makes over bettors excited is the fact they are allowing a big 6.40 runs per game.

Over bettors riding this crazy streak hope the Tigers make it 16 in a row when they close out their series with the Blue Jays Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers will send Justin Verlander (5.09 ERA, 3-0 O/U) to the mound to take on the Blue Jays' Marco Estrada (3.58 ERA, 6-5, O/U).

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5


Fourth of July a day for the home side

If you were doing any MLB wagering this Fourth of July, backing the home teams was the way to go.

Home teams went 12-3 straight up, while home favorites put up an 11-3 record.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5


The hottest team in baseball will surprise you

The Milwaukee Brewers have won seven straight games and are the hottest team in baseball. Yes, you read that correctly.

The streak has been fueled by the Brewers bats coming to life, plating 7.43 runs per game during that span.

The run has pulled the Brewers out of the cellar of the MLB standing to sit at 35-48 for the season and will try to make it eight in a row when they close out their series with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Brewers and starter Taylor Jungmann (2-1, 2.79 ERA) are currently +115 road dogs against Mike Leake (5-4, 4.38 ERA) and the Reds.


Rays not liking the underdog role

The Tampa Bay Rays are slumping, losing seven straight games, six of those games they have been listed as the underdog.

If the Rays want to end their slump Sunday it will have to be once again from the underdog role.

The Rays and starter Erasmo Ramirez (6-3, 4.01 ERA) are currently +118 road dogs, going up against Ivan Nova (1-1, 1.50 ERA) and the New York Yankees.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, July 5


This pitcher is rolling as a favorite

The Pittsburgh Pirates are red-hot when starter Gerrit Cole takes the mound as a favorite listed between -110 and -150, going an impressive 18-3 when that is the case.

That is the situation the Pirates will be in Sunday when they host the Cleveland Indians in the finale of their three-game series.

Cole (11-3, 2.20 ERA) and the Pirates are currently on the board at -133, while the Indians, who will counter with Danny Salazar (7-3, 3.80 ERA) are listed at +123.

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


1:10 PM EDT


901 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Jungmann, T 8.5u20 8.5u20 / 8 8u15 +1.5(-215)
902 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Leake, M -108 -112 / -123 / -115 -117 -1.5(+197)

TV: FS-Ohio, FS-Wisconsin, DTV: 661, 669 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM CENTER 2-7. GAME TEMP 80, RH 52% HEAT INDEX 81


8:05 PM EDT


903 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Vogelsong, R 7.5u20 7.5u20 +1.5(-147)
904 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Zimmermann, J -160 -160 -1.5(+136)


Time-change to 08:05pm EDT | TV: ESPN, DTV: 206 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS LATE. WIND OUT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 77, RH 71% HEAT INDEX 80


1:35 PM EDT


905 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (L) Hamels, C 6.5 6.5 +1.5(-215)
906 ATLANTA BRAVES (R) Miller, S -125 -125 -1.5(+197)


TV: FS-South, DTV: 646 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 7-12. GAME TEMP 80, RH 62% HEAT INDEX 83


2:15 PM EDT


907 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Kennedy, I 7u15 7u15 +1.5(-145)
908 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Lynn, L -170 -170 -171 -1.5(+134)

STL-LF-Matt Holliday-OUT | TV: FS-Midwest, FS-San Diego, DTV: 671, 694 | FAIR, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 85, RH 47% HEAT INDEX 87


2:20 PM EDT


909 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Latos, M
910 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hendricks, K -140 -144 / -145 / -146 -145

MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-Florida, DTV: 654, 665 | FAIR, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 79, RH 50% HEAT INDEX 80
FREE MATCH UP5-STAR PICKSTOP POWER LINESVEGAS ODDSFREE PICKSBOX SCORERECAPLINEUPSPROJECTIONSBET NOW
4:10 PM EDT


911 NEW YORK METS (L) Matz, S 7o15 7o15 7 +1.5(-157)
912 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Bolsinger, M -150 -150 / -160 / -161 -162 -1.5(+145)

TV: PIX11, SportsNet LA | SUNNY, WIND OUT TO CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 76, RH 53% HEAT INDEX 78


4:10 PM EDT


913 COLORADO ROCKIES (L) De La Rosa, J 8.5o20 8.5o20 / 8.5o15 / 8.5o24 8.5o20 +1.5(-175)
914 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) De La Rosa, R -130 -130 / -141 -135 -1.5(+161)


TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 8-13. GAME TEMP 96, RH 34% HEAT INDEX 100 (CHASE FIELD ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)


1:05 PM EDT


915 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Ramirez, E 8u20 8u20 8u15 +1.5(-175)
916 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Nova, I -130 -130 / -131 -129 -1.5(+161)

TV: MLB, SunSports, YES, DTV: 213, 631, 653 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND OUT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 75, RH 68% HEAT INDEX 78


1:05 PM EDT


917 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Estrada, M -106 -106 / -109 / -113 -115 -1.5(+145)
918 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Verlander, J 9u20 9u20 / 9u25 / 9u24 9u25 +1.5(-157)


DET-1B-Miguel Cabrera-OUT | TV: FS-Detroit, MLB, DTV: 213, 663 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM CENTER 3-8. GAME TEMP 78, RH 53% HEAT INDEX 80


1:35 PM EDT


919 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Mccullers, L 8.5u15 8.5u15 +1.5(-205)
920 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Rodriguez, E -108 -108 / -114 / -121 -120 -1.5(+188)

TV: NESN, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 628, 674 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 4-9. GAME TEMP 80, RH 46% HEAT INDEX 81


2:10 PM EDT


921 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Santana, E 8u20 8u20 / 8u14 8 +1.5(-161)
922 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (L) Duffy, D -135 -135 -140 -1.5(+148)

TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-North, DTV: 668, 672 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 88, RH 58% HEAT INDEX 95


2:10 PM EDT


923 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Gonzalez, M 8.5 +102 / -104 / -114 -115 +1.5(-213)
924 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (L) Rodon, C -110 8.5 8.5u15 -1.5(+195)

TV: MASN2, WGN, DTV: 307, 641 | FAIR, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 83, RH 45% HEAT INDEX 84


4:05 PM EDT


925 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Montgomery, M
926 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Bassitt, C

TV: CSN-California, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 687, 698 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 10-15, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 72, RH 61% HEAT INDEX 74


7:05 PM EDT


927 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Wilson, C 8.5o15 -105 -1.5(+147)
928 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Lewis, C -115 8.5o25 +1.5(-160)


TV: FS-Southwest, DTV: 676 | FAIR, WIND IN FROM RIGHT 9-14, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 87, RH 60% HEAT INDEX 94


1:35 PM EDT


929 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Salazar, D 7u20 7.5o15 / 6.5u15 / 6.5u12 6.5 +1.5(-190)
930 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Cole, G -130 -130 -131 -1.5(+174)

TV: ROOT-Pittsburgh, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 659, 662 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM LEFT CENTER 2-7. GAME TEMP 79, RH 50% HEAT INDEX 80

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


3:05 PM EDT


601 SEATTLE STORM 146.5 146.5 / 147 / 146 146.5 +289
602 ATLANTA DREAM -8.5 -7.5 -28 / -8 -05 / -7 -15 -7.5 -330


TV: SportsSouth, DTV: 646


5:05 PM EDT


603 PHOENIX MERCURY -3 -3 / -3.5 -15 / -3 -05 -3 -150
604 LOS ANGELES SPARKS 149 150.5 / 151 / 151.5 152 +136

PHO-G-Diana Taurasi-OUT | LA-F-Candace Parker-OUT

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


3:35 PM EDT


307 TORONTO ARGONAUTS 50.5 50.5 51
308 SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS -3 -3 -15 / -3.5 / -3.5 -15 -3.5

TOR-QB-Ricky Ray-OUT | SSK-QB-Darian Durant-OUT | TV: ESPN3.com

 

[CNOTES]

Women's WCup Betting Update


June 22, 2015


The group stage of the 2015 Women’s World Cup has concluded with the field of 24 being narrowed down to 16 teams.


For the most part, the contenders in Canada have advanced to the Round of 16 but there was one outlier that advanced to the knockout stage in Colombia.


According to Sportsbook.ag, the Colombian women were listed as a 200/1 betting choice prior to the tournament and are still considered a long shot at 125/1.


Germany was a 4/1 betting choice before the event and is now a 7/4 (Bet $100 to win $175) favorite to win the tournament. The United States women are still receiving attention and are a 2/1 betting choice.


If these teams win their next two games, they will meet in the semifinals on Tuesday June 30 from Montreal.


The championship is set for Sunday July 5 from Vancouver.

 

[CNOTES]

WWC - United States vs. Japan


July 4, 2015


The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to a close Sunday evening as the United States and Japan meet in the final, which is a rematch of the 2011 World Cup championship.


In that game, Japan defeated the USA 3-1 in a penalty-kick shootout after the score was tied 2-2 after regulation and extra time.


The United States did get revenge a year later as it defeated Japan in the Gold Medal game of the 2012 Olympics from London by a score of 2-1.


USA went 2-1-0 in the group stage while scoring four goals and allowing one. Hope Solo hasn’t allowed a goal in the knockout stage while the offense has scored five goals in three games.


Japan posted a 3-0 record in the group round and also scored four and allowed just one in the three matches. The Japanese women have scored five goals in the knockout stage and only allowed two thus far.


BC Place in Vancouver will host the game on Sunday July 5 with the first kick expected to take place at 7:00 p.m. ET with FOX providing national coverage.


The Americans entered the World Cup as 9/4 betting favorites (Bet $100 to win $225) at Sportsbook.ag while Japan had 8/1 pre-tournament odds.


Heading into Sunday’s final, the oddsmakers at Sportsbook.ag have made the United States a very healthy favorite to win in regulation.


Listed below are odds and props for the game per Sportsbook.ag.


Women's World Cup 2015 Game Lines


Game Odds (Regular Time)
USA -150
Japan +450
Draw +280


Over 2.5 (+150)
Under 2.5 (-200)


1st Half Odds
USA +130
Japan +475
Draw -105


Over 1.5 (+260)
Under 1.5 (-385)


2nd Half Lines
USA +100
Japan +425
Draw +130


Over 1.5 (+165)
Under 1.5 (-225)


Propositions - per Sportsbook.ag


To Lift The Trophy
USA -357
Japan +240


Draw No Bet (Regular Time)
USA -450
JAPAN +300


Goal Line (Regular Time)
USA -0.5 (-155)
JAPAN -+0.5 (+120)


Alternative Lines (Regular Time)
USA +0.5 (+750)
Japan -0.5 (+450)


Over 1.5 (-210)
Under 1.5 (+155)


USA -1.5 (+210)
Japan +1.5 (-290)


Over 3.5 (+380)
Under 3.5 (-625)


Total USA Goals
Over 1.5 (+110)
Under 1.5 (-150)


Total Japan Goals
Over 0.5 (-115)
Under 0.5 (-115)


Both Teams to Score (Regular Time)
Yes +140
No -180


USA to keep a clean sheet (Shutout) (Regular Time)
Yes -125
No -115


Japan to keep a clean sheet (Shutout) (Regular Time)
Yes +325
No -475


Method of Victory
Japan in Extra time +1700
Japan in Regular Time +450
Japan on Penalties +1150
USA in Extra time +600
USA in Regular Time -155
USA on Penalties +950


Total Goals (Regular Time)
1 goal +225
2 goals +225
3 goals +325
4 goals +650
5 goals +1600
6 or goals +3500
No goals +600


1st Team to Score (Regular Time)
Japan +217
No Goal +600
USA -195


Half Time/Full Time (Regular Time)
Japan / Japan +750
Japan / Tie +1700
Japan / USA +4500
Tie / Japan +850
Tie / Tie +315
Tie / USA +270
USA / Japan +5000
USA / Tie +1700
USA / USA +135


Correct Score (Regular Time)


Any Other Score +10000
Japan win 1-0 +850
Japan win 2-0 +2700
Japan win 2-1 +1700
Japan win 3-0 +12000
Japan win 3-1 +8000
Japan win 3-2 +10000
Japan win 4-0 +20000
Japan win 4-1 +20000
Japan win 4-2 +20000
Japan win 4-3 +20000
Japan win 5-0 +20000
Japan win 5-1 +20000
Japan win 5-2 +20000
Japan win 5-3 +20000
Japan win 5-4 +20000


Tie 0-0 +600
Tie 1-1 +550
Tie 2-2 +2300
Tie 3-3 +20000
Tie 4-4 +20000
Tie 5-5 +20000


USA win 1-0 +325
USA win 2-0 +500
USA win 2-1 +750
USA win 3-0 +1050
USA win 3-1 +1600
USA win 3-2 +4500
USA win 4-0 +2900
USA win 4-1 +4000
USA win 4-2 +12000
USA win 4-3 +20000
USA win 5-0 +9500
USA win 5-1 +14000
USA win 5-2 +20000
USA win 5-3 +20000
USA win 5-4 +20000


First Goal Scorer
Abby Wambach (USA) +500
Alex Morgan (USA) +500
Ali Krieger (USA) +2800
Amy Rodriguez (USA) +650
Asano Nagasato (JPN) +2800
Asuna Tanaka (JPN) +2800
Aya Miyama (JPN) +1200
Aya Sameshima (JPN) +4000
Azusa Iwashimizu (JPN) +2800
Becky Sauerbrunn (USA) +2800
Carli Lloyd (USA) +750
Christen Press (USA) +650
Christie Rampone (USA) +4000
Heather OReilly (USA) +1100
Homare Sawa (JPN) +1000
Julie Johnston (USA) +2500
Kana Kitahara (JPN) +2800
Kelley OHara (USA) +1400
Kozue Ando (JPN) +2000
Lori Chalupny (USA) +1600
Mana Iwabuchi (JPN) +1200
Megan Rapinoe (USA) +1000
Meghan Klingenberg (USA) +2500
Megumi Kamionobe (JPN) +5000
Mizuho Sakaguchi (JPN) +1200
Morgan Brian (USA) +1600
Nahomi Kawasumi (JPN) +1000
No Goalscorer +700
Rumi Utsugi (JPN) +4000
Saki Kumagai (JPN) +8000
Saori Ariyoshi (JPN) +4000
Shannon Boxx (USA) +1600
Shinobu Ohno (JPN) +1000
Sydney Leroux (USA) +600
Tobin Heath (USA) +1400
Whitney Engen (USA) +2500
Yuika Sugasawa (JPN) +1000
Yukari Kinga (JPN) +6600
Yuki Ogimi (JPN) +750
Yuri Kawamura (JPN) +3300

 

[CNOTES]

Pack TE Quarless charged with firing gun


July 4, 2015


MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been arrested for allegedly firing two shots into the air during an argument outside a Miami Beach parking garage.


A witness told Miami Beach police that Quarless and three others pulled up to a car full of women early Saturday. An arrest affidavit says the football player and another man approached the car. The conversation eventually escalated and the witness told authorities he heard the women yelling for Quarless and his friend to leave them alone.


That's when authorities say Quarless pulled out a handgun and fired two shots in the air.


He was charged with discharging a firearm in public.


A call and emails to the Packers were not immediately returned Saturday.


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Chargers' Gates given 4-game suspension


July 2, 2015


SAN DIEGO (AP) San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was suspended without pay Thursday for the first four games of the 2015 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.


The NFL said in a statement that Gates can participate in training camp and preseason games. He will be able to return to the team's active roster after the Chargers' Oct. 4 game against the Cleveland Browns.


Gates issued a statement through the team apologizing to the Chargers, his teammates and fans.


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Jets' Richardson suspended four games


July 2, 2015


NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.


Richardson will be eligible to return to the Jets' active roster on Monday, Oct. 5 after the team's Oct. 4 game against the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins.


''I apologize for letting down my family, teammates, this organization and the fans,'' Richardson said in a statement.


''However, words aren't enough. This is something that can only be addressed by how I handle myself from this point on. I don't want this to take away from what the team is trying to accomplish. While I won't be there at the start of the regular season, I will do whatever I can to support my teammates until I'm able to return to the field.''


Richardson is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. The Jets do have depth on their defensive line, with defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, nose tackle Damon Harrison and first-round pick Leonard Williams.


Entering his third NFL season, Richardson the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013, who has been mostly a starter since that year, was expected to be a major part of new coach Todd Bowles' defense.


''This is disappointing for Sheldon and the team,'' Bowles said in a statement. ''We're going to support Sheldon and welcome him back upon his return. We will keep moving forward with our preparations for the upcoming season.''


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Packers' Jones banned for opener


July 2, 2015


GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers defensive end Datone Jones has been suspended for the first game this season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.


The league said in a statement Thursday that Jones will be out for the Sept. 13 game at Chicago and eligible to return for the home opener in Week 2 against Seattle.


The third-year player will be allowed to participate in training camp and all four preseason games.


Jones, who turns 25 this month, was a first-round pick (26th overall) out of UCLA in 2013. He had his first three starts last season and has five sacks in 29 games.


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Cowboys LB McClain suspended 4 games


July 2, 2015


IRVING, Texas (AP) Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain has been suspended for the first four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, putting two key Dallas defenders on the sideline to start the season with pass rusher Greg Hardy's 10-game ban.


The league said in a statement Thursday that McClain would be suspended without pay and eligible to return for Dallas' Week 5 game against New England. He can participate in training camp and all four preseason games.


The suspension is likely to cost McClain more than his base salary because of bonuses tied to playing time in the one-year, $3 million contract he signed this offseason.


''I apologize to my family, the Cowboys organization, my teammates and Cowboys fans for my mistake,'' McClain said in a statement issued through the players association. ''I will not break the rules of my profession in the future, and I regret my error.''


Hardy has appealed his suspension for the defensive end's role in a domestic violence case. Hardy also is eligible for training camp and preseason games.


McClain sat out the 2013 season and twice walked away from football before reviving his career with a solid season for the Cowboys last year.


But it's been a rocky offseason for the former top 10 pick by Oakland who had three disappointing seasons with the Raiders. He was released in 2013 and picked up by Baltimore, which traded him to the Cowboys for a late-round draft pick just before training camp last summer. He never played for the Ravens.


McClain had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and stayed in his home state of Alabama for the initial rehabilitation work. He missed most offseason workouts before rejoining the Cowboys for mandatory minicamp last month.


McClain, who turns 26 this month, was in and out of the lineup last season because of the knee injuries along with hamstring and concussion issues. But he still finished with 108 tackles, second on the team behind safety Barry Church.


With the Cowboys set to start McClain at middle linebacker, that job likely goes to second-year player Anthony Hitchens. Dallas appears likely to leave Sean Lee at weakside linebacker in his return from a knee injury that sidelined him all last season and led to the trade for McClain.


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Texans release DL Ivory after arrest


July 2, 2015


HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have released defensive lineman Brandon Ivory a day after he was charged in a residential burglary in Tuscaloosa.


The team announced his departure on Thursday. The 23-year-old Ivory, a former Alabama standout, signed a free-agent contract with the Texans in May.


Police said Wednesday that Ivory was arrested with a second man after two people said two men busted down a door and took two Apple iPads and cash. One of the suspects was allegedly armed with an assault rifle and the other had a knife.


Ivory and the other man, who police identified as Nicholas Gerald Gibson III, were both charged with two counts of burglary.

 

[CNOTES]

Star F Aldridge to sign with Spurs


July 4, 2015


LaMarcus Aldridge is heading back home to Texas and the San Antonio Spurs are heading back to the top of the list of favorites in the Western Conference.


One of the most coveted free agents on the market picked the Spurs over several suitors, including the Lakers, Heat, Rockets, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns and Trail Blazers, the team for which he played the first nine seasons of his career.


''I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!!'' the Dallas native tweeted. ''I'm excited to join the team and be close to my family and friends.''


Aldridge averaged a career-high 23.4 points and also grabbed 10.2 rebounds per game while playing with an injured thumb last season for the Blazers.


But after nine years in Portland, he hit the free agent market with many assuming he was headed elsewhere, and the Spurs pounced. Aldridge took two meetings with the Lakers and the Spurs, who brought Tim Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, coach Gregg Popovich and GM R.C. Buford to the first one on Wednesday.


Every team Aldridge met with was offering the four-year maximum contract worth an estimated $80 million.


Ultimately he picked the team that has won five championships since 1999.


The Spurs offered him a chance to play in his home state, a chance to join the most successful franchise of the modern era and a chance to take the torch from Duncan, who will return for a 19th season.


After winning the championship in 2015, the Spurs were eliminated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs this year. With their famed trio of Duncan, point guard Tony Parker and shooting guard Manu Ginobili aging, Buford and Popovich have deftly set up the long-term health of the franchise with several moves this summer.


They started by signing Leonard, the reigning defensive player of the year and the NBA Finals MVP in 2014, to a five-year max contract and also locked up shooting guard Danny Green on a four-year, $45 million deal.


Then they traded big man Tiago Splitter to the Atlanta Hawks to help clear some of the necessary salary cap room to land Aldridge, and it all paid off on Saturday.


Yahoo Sports first reported the agreement.


Aldridge's departure from Portland hastens a new era for the Blazers. They signed Damian Lillard to a five-year contract worth more than $120 million earlier this week, and the dynamic point guard will replace Aldridge as the new face of the franchise.


Blazers GM Neil Olshey also made several moves in preparation for Aldridge's departure. He sent Nicolas Batum to Charlotte for guard Gerald Henderson and second-year power forward Noah Vonleh, added big man Mason Plumlee in a draft-day trade with Brooklyn and signed versatile power forward Ed Davis to a three-year, $20 million deal.


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Suns fall short in pursuit of Aldridge


July 4, 2015


PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns vaulted from long shot to finalist in the bid to land coveted free agent LaMarcus Aldridge.


But finishing as runner-up to the team the Suns' fans love to hate, the San Antonio Spurs, left a hollow ring to the team's concerted efforts to climb from mediocrity to relevance in the tough Western Conference.


A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that the Suns and Spurs were the finalists for the services of the All-Star forward. The person said the presence of Aldridge's family in Texas ''pushed it over the top for San Antonio.''


The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of free-agent negotiations can't be made public until next Thursday.


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Durant: 'Haven't thought' of free agency


July 4, 2015


ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Kevin Durant says next summer can wait.


Next season is his only priority at this point.


The Oklahoma City star - limited to 27 games last season because of injuries - was at the NBA summer league games in Orlando on Saturday, and said he would be ready for next season and he hasn't thought about the summer of 2016 when he likely will be the biggest domino in a free-agent class that already seems certain to earn incredibly large deals as the league's salary cap skyrockets.


''I haven't thought about it,'' Durant said before the Thunder summer team played its opening game. ''I hear it all the time but I'm really just focusing on rehab. I can't get there unless I take care of today, so that's how I try to look at it even though I hear it from every side, thinking past to next summer. I'm not even trying to focus on that. I'm excited about our team, new coaches and just trying to get back right.''


He watched OKC's game with new Thunder coach Billy Donovan, who isn't leading the summer squad but is obviously overseeing the club. At one point, Donovan spoke for more than a minute during play, pointing at various things while Durant kept nodding and absorbing what his new coach was saying.


It can hardly be considered a surprise that Donovan is trying to fast-track building a relationship with Durant.


''Coach D's been working me out this past week, so it's pretty cool to see your head coach on the floor with you, putting in work with you,'' Durant said. ''It's like he's been on this journey with me since he got in. That's making us closer.''


The 2014-15 season was likely one that Durant can't wait to forget.


He had surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot in October, was back on the floor in December and lasted only nine games before having to sit again with a sprained ankle - an injury that came in a game against Golden State when he had 30 points in less than 19 minutes. The Thunder had won seven straight games at that point before losing Durant that night in what became a loss to the Warriors.


Durant missed more time in late January and early February, uncharacteristically lashed out at reporters in a media session on All-Star weekend - ''I let a lot of stuff bother me, I read a lot of stuff that I shouldn't have, lesson learned for me,'' he said Saturday in a very friendly eight-minute interview with reporters - and then got shut down for the rest of the season in mid-February.


With him, the Thunder were 18-9. Without him, they were 27-28, wound up missing the playoffs and coach Scott Brooks then got fired.


''The toughest year I've ever been through in my life as far as basketball is concerned,'' Durant said. ''Just to get back on the floor, all that other stuff really doesn't matter to me. Everything, all that stuff, distractions, all that type of stuff, they don't matter because I get to do something I love again, hopefully. I can't wait to get back out there and be fully cleared to play.''


He is already a four-time NBA scoring champion and doesn't even turn 27 until September. He might not even be in his prime yet. Teams will do whatever they can next summer to get him, much in the same way LeBron James was pursued in 2010 when he wound up signing with the Miami Heat.


For now, Durant said, everyone else can focus on that. He is just trying to play.


''To be honest, my main thing is getting rid of distractions,'' Durant said. ''No matter what, just focusing on what I have to do. I can't wait to play the game I love again.''


That being said, well over $1 billion in newly issued contracts will start getting signed Thursday when the NBA's offseason moratorium on player movement ends.


Durant is fully aware of who is getting what, and what is happening in the market. This time next year, he could be the most coveted prize.


''It's a fun time to be in the NBA,'' Durant said. ''You're seeing all these moves being made, guys getting an opportunity to take care of their families by getting these big contracts. Man, it's beautiful to see.''

 

[CNOTES]

Magic, Harris agree to 4-year deal




July 4, 2015


ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says Tobias Harris has agreed to sign a new contract to remain with the Orlando Magic.


The person says the deal for Harris - a restricted free agent - is for four years and $64 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because contract can't be officially signed until next week.


The 22-year-old forward completed his fourth NBA season and second full year in Orlando after coming over in a trade with Milwaukee in 2013. He averaged a career-high 17.1 points last season, while also shooting a career-best 36 percent from the 3-point line.


The move keeps intact a young Magic team that features eight players under age 25.