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WNBA Betting Recap - 7/4-7/10
By Joe Williams

League Betting Notes (Monday, July 4 through Sunday, July 10)

-- Favorites went 13-4 straight up (SU)
-- Underdogs went 9-8 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 12-5 SU record
-- Road teams posted a 10-7 ATS record
-- The 'under' went 9-8

Team Betting Notes

-- Indiana (9-11) posted a road win against Seattle (7-13) Sunday, and the Fever have come alive with road wins in four of the past five away from home. In addition, they have covered five in a row on the road while the 'over' is 5-1 in their past six games overall. The Fever have suddenly emerged as a favorite play of bettors at the window.

-- Dallas (9-12) had a 13-1 'over' streak going from May 18 through June 28, but now the 'under' has hit in four of their past five games. Talk about streaky. After a 4-0 ATS run from June 14-21, the Wings are just 3-5 ATS over the past eight outings.

-- Los Angeles (18-1) thumped Washington (9-12) in Sunday's game for the win and a rare cover. After starting the season 8-2 ATS in their first 10 games the Sparks are just 2-7 ATS over their past nine outings.

-- The 'over' connected for the Mystics Sunday, something which had been a frequent occurence earlier in the season. The over opened 12-0 for Washington, but Sunday's total was just their third over in the past eight outings.

-- The difficult season continues for Phoenix (8-13), as the Mercury dropped the third straight game on the road in Chicago (8-11). The Merc have covered just two of their past six games overall. For the Sky, they have been rather erratic this season, too. They're just 1-4 ATS over the past five games, and 2-8 ATS over the past 10 outings.

-- San Antonio (5-15) dropped another one on the road in New York (5-15), but they were able to cover again. Despite their difficulty picking up wins, they are a respectable 8-4 ATS over the past 12 games. The Stars are also an impressive 7-3 ATS in their past 10 road games this season.

-- After a magical start to the season it has been tough sledding for Minnesota (16-4) lately. They have won just three of the past seven straight up, and the Lynx has posted a 2-5 ATS record during the underwhelming stretch.

-- Connecticut (5-14) dropped another against Atlanta (11-9), and they narrowly missed against the number Sunday to snap a four-game cover streak. As far as the Dream is concerned, they have won and covered three in a row, and they're 5-1 ATS in their past six games overall.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Hoosier Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 14 - Post: 10:05 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 74 - Purse:$8000 - WINNERS OF 1 BUT NOT MORE THAN 3


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 4 VERGE OF INSANITY 7/2


# 3 LIKE A GEM 5/1


# 1 ABC AGAIN 3/1


Look no further than VERGE OF INSANITY as the wager in here. The brain trust knows that speed is King in harness racing. This nice horse will unlock our way to a nice victory. Squaring off competently, achieved a bang-up TrackMaster SR in his most recent outing (69). Starters win from this position at Hoosier Park with better than average regularity, suggesting this excellent bet. LIKE A GEM - Reason to like this filly as she has in the cart one of the top drivers in win percentage over the last 30 days. ABC AGAIN - Reason to like this gelding as he has in the cart one of the best drivers in win percentage this last month. That 79 TrackMaster Speed Rating clocked in the most recent gathering puts this race horse in the mix today.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at The Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 1 - Post: 1:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 66 - Purse:$38952 - *****MEADOW GLADYS***** PA SIRE STAKE - 2 YEAR OLD FILLY TROT 1ST OF 5 DIVISIONS MORNING LINE: 7-1-5-6 Y.GINGRAS - #1,4 OR 5


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 SENIA HANOVER 4/1


# 3 SHEEZ ON A CRUZE 6/1


# 7 CHEZATTER 5/2


SENIA HANOVER will have you running to the cashier's window in this contest. Has the makings of a profitable play, averaging a rather good 71 speed figure. With a very good 71 TrackMaster speed fig last time out, will most definitely be a factor in this gathering. This trainer, and the driver Tetrick, go together like a hand in a glove. Their results together are excellent. SHEEZ ON A CRUZE - Has really strong TrackMaster Speed Ratings and most likely has to be considered for a wager in this event. The 60 avg class number may give this filly a distinct edge in the grouping. CHEZATTER - She looks very nice in this race and should find a way to take advantage of favorable pace markings. Has to be given a look based on the very nice speed rating achieved in the most recent outing.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 7 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 75

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 12 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 5 CUBICLE QUEEN 4/1


# 2 GOLDEN FIRE 9/2


# 3 Z LOVELEE LINDA 3/1


CUBICLE QUEEN looks to be a quite good contender. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this pony look respectable in this contest. Has a solid record at the distance and surface, which makes me back this mare. Will most likely be one of the front-runners of the pack going into the halfway point of the contest. GOLDEN FIRE - Has to be considered here on the basis of the figures in the speed section alone. Z LOVELEE LINDA - Has to be given consideration based on the competitive Equibase speed fig put up in the last contest. Looks like a sound player for the exotics.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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Race 11 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 56

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 5 MY AUNT LILLY 10/1


# 9 DANCEFORTHEDEVIL 12/1


# 3 SUPER CHICA 5/2


I've got to go with MY AUNT LILLY and is a solid value bet given the line. The extreme drop in class can only aid this one today. With Acosta getting the mount, watch out for this pony. Acosta has one of the most competitive jock ROI's on the grounds, returning to wagerers +4 percent. DANCEFORTHEDEVIL - Must be in condition if the trainer is bringing her back so quickly. Has some interesting handicapping angles which make this entrant a play. SUPER CHICA - Looks decent versus this group and should be one of the leaders. Earnings per start in dirt sprint races is strong for this equine.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #6 - Post: 8:50pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,600 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1A COWGIRL CAL (ML=4/1)
#8 BYE BYE HOLLYWOOD (ML=6/1)
#4 SO FRANK (ML=3/1)
#5 MAMOOGUSKA (ML=5/1)
#2 LOADHERUPLETHERRIP (ML=8/1)


COWGIRL CAL - Whitacre comes to get aboard after getting to know the filly in the last affair. I like to see fast workouts. This filly's last one was very good. Second fastest of the day. With a big class drop in class rating points from her Jun 20th race at Mountaineer Park. Based on that key piece of info, I will give this horse the edge. I think this filly is ready to run a good one. She's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. BYE BYE HOLLYWOOD - I like to play this handicapping angle, a thoroughbred coming back off a sharp contest within the last month or so. I like a thoroughbred that manages to finish in the money as often as this mare. Almost always in the money so don't leave her out of your exotic bets. This mare is rounding her way back into shape. Should race well today. SO FRANK - Have to give this mare a shot. Ran a strong race last time out within the last month. I think Mountaineer Park players know a good thing when they see the jockey/trainer duo of Parker and Clouston. Their win pct together has been wonderful. Widely used angle - 3rd or 4th start after a layoff generally leads to a big effort. Should run a big one here. MAMOOGUSKA - Jockey jumped on this mare's back for the first try on June 22nd. Should be in tune with the horse even better in today's contest. The return on investment when Paucar and Radosevich get together is out of sight. LOADHERUPLETHERRIP - This front-runner is cutting back in distance today. Should aid her chances of winning. Look two races back where the horse finished second. You can excuse the last affair where she bounced a bit. I see a return to form today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 TWENTY BLACK (ML=5/2), #1 ABELIA (ML=4/1),

TWENTY BLACK - This probable favorite ran on Jun 19th and hasn't had a blow out since. Notched a disappointing speed rating last time around the track in a $5,000 Claiming race on June 19th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that fig. ABELIA - This equine hasn't been close in either of her last couple of outings.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 Entry to win. Have to have odds of at least 4/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [2,4,5,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [2,4,5,8] with [2,4,5,8] Total Cost: $12

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [2,4,5,8] with [2,4,5,8] with [2,4,5,8] Total Cost: $24

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #3 - Post: 6:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 BIG ALS LEGACY (ML=8/1)
#10 INDYGO CAT (ML=4/1)
#1A DESIGNER DUDS (ML=6/1)
#3 THE LOVE MONKEY (ML=5/1)
#4 PROSPECTOR JOHN (ML=6/1)


BIG ALS LEGACY - Gelding looks like the lone speed here. He may turn the race into a procession. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. INDYGO CAT - You'll be making money right and left by turning your bankroll onto this jock/handler combination. I like to invest in this handicapping theory, a thoroughbred coming back off a good contest within the last 30 days. This entrant wins a lot of cash per race around the track. I believe he can augment the lifetime bankroll in this event. DESIGNER DUDS - Have to make this gelding a serious competitor; he comes off a solid effort on Jun 28th. Dropping 6 lbs from last race. Could be a deciding factor today. THE LOVE MONKEY - Possibly a peak effort for this colt today. Been getting closer to the winner with each recent start. I like to wager on this handicapping theory, a pony coming back off a solid effort within the last thirty days. This colt is rounding his way back into shape. Should compete well today. PROSPECTOR JOHN - Markgraf brings this gelding back into a race rather than a workout. He knows his gelding is on top of his game. Don't throw out based on last race finish. He didn't hit the board, but made a nice move in the stretch making up ground. Could be dangerous at a possible price.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 DO WHAT I ASK (ML=9/2), #1 SOCKSONFIRE (ML=6/1), #7 A. A. FRATELLO (ML=6/1),

DO WHAT I ASK - A rallier like this one needs a speed battle to set things up and he isn't likely to get one this time around. Finished fourth in his most recent race with a mediocre speed figure. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this field. SOCKSONFIRE - This gelding hasn't had any recent accomplishments in short distance contests. Not easy to wager on him in this race. The speed rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class rating of today's contest. Mark this entrant as a likely underlay. A. A. FRATELLO - 6/1 is not pegged at the proper price for any horse in a sprint of 6 1/2 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a sprint affair recently.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - PROSPECTOR JOHN - If I can get anything close to the morning line odds on this one I'm investing. Wasn't too far from the victor last race out.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 BIG ALS LEGACY to win at post-time odds of 6/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
[1,5,10] with [1,3,4,5,10] with [1,3,4,5,10] Total Cost: $36

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,10] with [1,5,10] with [1,3,4,5,10] with [1,3,4,5,10] Total Cost: $24

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

 

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Mohawk: Tuesday 7/12 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool


20-CENT PICK 5: 3,5,10/4/2,6,7/2,3,6/2,8,9,10 = $21.60

EARLY PICK 4: 2,3,6/8,10/1,2,4,6/2,8 = $48

LATE PICK 4: 2,8/2,5,6/5,8,10/4,9 = $36

MEET STATS: 201 - 594 / $1056.20 BEST BETS: 34 - 55 / $108.80

SPOT PLAYS: 11 - 54 / $56.40

Best Bet: GOLDEN SON (2nd)

Spot Play: ASTERIX (6th)


Race 1

(3) SOUTHWIND SAVAGE tried moving into a 26 4/5 third 1/4 last week and it didn't work out so well. Perhaps with two starts in he'll try a more aggressive approach this time; slight nod. (10) CRUISE PATROL raced much better last time and was less than three lengths behind the best three-year-old in the country at the wire. He should be a major player here but may also get wildly overbet off that trip. (5) BUGGER JERRY raced okay vs. a loose-on-the-lead winner last time in his first start for Auciello; using. (9) ONLY HALF BAD is a good one to use on the bottom of exotic wagers here.

Race 2

(4) GOLDEN SON has done well using an aggressive approach recently and Filion is sure to be leaving with him here; top call. (7) UNITALIANO B has obvious gait issues, but if he can replicate the July 5 qualifier here he can contend. (6) DYNAMIC EDGE couldn't keep pace with a sharp winner late in the mile last time but these are easier and he should make the ticket, at least. (5) ARE YOU IN also faces easier and is another to consider for exotic wagers here.

Race 3

(6) GONNA FLY went a big uncovered trip to win two back then unsuccessfully tried OSS Gold competition. He should find this group more to his liking. (7) ROSE RUN RUDI could last longer here in this suspect group. (2) MANWITHAMISSION has improved his overall speed sharply in his last two starts and he isn't out of this. (5) PARKHILL MAXIMUS has won a quarter of his starts so far this year and is another to consider for Pick 4 wagers. At least he knows where the wire is.

Race 4

(2) HEX is one whose appearance on the track always impresses. This isn't the toughest field and she should be a top contender here. (3) TARAHUMARA fits this class like a glove and is the obvious one to beat, especially considering her improved post here. (6) GIA DIAMOND took huge action last time but failed in a first-over bid down the backside. She could make amends here with the right trip. (1) WARAWEE ROCKET's last race is better than it looks on paper and she could contend here with the much-improved post.

Race 5

(8) GEORGIES POCKETS absolutely flew down the Georgian Downs stretch last time to win impressively. He would be hard to hold off here if he could reproduce that effort. (10) DEFI NORMAND has been a different horse this year and he is a contender in this group despite the post. (9) STORMONT ESQUIRE was third behind the choice last time and can leave for position then stick around for a slice here, too. (2) UNITED BI is capable of an upset - see May 12 - if he behaves and trips out.

Race 6

(4) ASTERIX and (2) SUMMAJESTIC both changed hands since their last starts and debut for new owners here. I'll lean on that angle here and give the nod to the former who has better form. (1) MUSCLES BOUND moves inside and faces easier. He is a logical one to include on your early Pick 4 tickets. (6) MUSCLES FOR LIFE will likely get an aggressive drive here and is another to consider in what looks like a wide-open dash.

Race 7

(2) FRANSCHOEK was a solid second to an impressive debut winner that could be any kind. Her first two miles stack up well in this group and she should be right there at the wire. (8) SOMEMONEYSOMEWHERE hung a bit late in her debut but was a winner nonetheless. She can build off that experience and is a top contender once again. (3) FASHION WRITER is the first foal from a 29-time winning, $406K earning dam who was fast early; consider. (10) OHELLO BLUE CHIP wasn't far back off the choice after getting shuffled now Saftic takes the reins; for a piece.

Race 8

(2) SECOND SISTER has faced better most of the year with little to show for it. Perhaps she gets on track here racing at the bottom conditioned level. (6) DAMFOOLRMILLIONAIR is another who much more was expected from that is bound to wake up one of these weeks. (5) WAY OUTTA HERE went a solid qualifying trip with Vanderkemp at the controls and he is an interesting entry off that trip. (1) DUH BUBBEES got a confidence-boosting win out of town and he isn't impossible here, but he is likely to finish on the edges if either of the top two bring anything close to their “A” game.

Race 9

(5) DONICUS projects to get a good trip up front here and could take these all the way. (10) MANOFMANYIMAGES was a solid winner at Georgian with his trainer driving now he switches to a catch driver. He could do here despite post 10. (8) THE LAND SHARK has been solid in virtually every start and he is one that should be considered for late Pick 4 bets. (4) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN looked a sure winner turning home last time then he drifted out several lanes while tiring and was picked off. A minor share is predicted here.

Race 10

(4) CHALK PLAYER went a big trip after starting from the second tier last time but was picked off late by a rival that was airborne down the lane. He looks solid vs. these and should prove hard to beat. (9) A BETTORS RISK also went a big trip after starting from the second tier and he should be the main threat here. (5) BIG PLACE is capable of closing a big gap and he should share here. (7) FORTUNE NEW MOON gets Lasix and should be up on the pace early. He can stick around for a share. (10) VEGAS DREAM rarely misses a check and should make the High-5 ticket here despite the post.

 

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Yonkers: Tuesday 7/12 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 164 - 702 / $1,047.90

BEST BETS: 19 - 69 / $85.50

Best Bet: SWISHNFLICK (9th)

Spot Play: MONEYCOUNTS DE VIE (11th)


Race 1

(2) PLAYEROSA did rally strongly to nail down the victory at the Meadowlands three starts ago. Gelding can top these at his best. (1) RANSOM DEMAND showed some speed and the rail should help his cause. (6) GOOD DAY MATE was sharp two back at the Big M and held on for place money.

Race 2

(6) BROADWAY ROCKS goes back to a flat mile and that seems to be his better distance; gets the call. (1) FOX VALLEY STEFFEN is knocking at the door based on his last two tries. (4) MEADOWVIEW ARNY was first up at the 3/4 pole and tired in the stretch run last out.

Race 3

(1) SOUTHWIND TERROR was sent down the road in his last try but did not have enough gas in the tank and settled for the show spot; ready to fire from the rail. (2) ARTISTIC DIRECTOR has been quite good in his last two starts and could move forward. (7) ONEISALONELYNUMBER Jersey invader could make some noise in the stretch drive.

Race 4

(4) LASER LUCY put in a nice run for fourth last out at the Meadowlands. Catches a weak group and she could take this by default. (1) KASCARA ROSA led most of the way but trotting mare tired in deep stretch last time around. (7) SIM BROWN was nailed for win honors in his last trip.

Race 5

(3) CELEBRITY BLUECHIP was late on the scene and was third best in his recent outing. Figures to get a favorable trip and boss these at his best. (2) SURFACE TENSION returns to the mile distance and could make some noise in the outcome. (7) LAUDERDALE was sharp for the victory in his latest.

Race 6

(1) MUSCLE DEFINED makes his debut at Yonkers and keeps the rail slot. Can top these down the road. (2) ONE CHIEF raced evenly in his last try and could move forward. (7) LUV AT FIRST SITE closed well to nail down the show spot last out.

Race 7

(1) AMERICAN FLIGHT gets serious post relief and gelding seems to be coming around to winning form; gets the call. (3) MC DYNAMITE moves down in class and has tactical speed; big threat. (4) EMPEROR MONTANA N just ran out of gas and held on for place money last time out.

Race 8

(5) BJ'S BEQUIA should find these to his liking and with a well rated drive this gelding could get the job done over these. (3) WHAT I BELIEVE was nailed for win honors in his last try. (7) BENJAMINBANNEKER N just missed glory by a 1/2 length.

Race 9

(6) SWISHNFLICK gets class relief and trotting mare has fine speed; ready to top these at her best. (1) CALIPARI is clearly knocking at the door and the rail should make him a factor in here. (2) A J DESTINY Gelding has put in two good seconds in a row; watch out.

Race 10

(4) PETROSSIAN AS had the lead turning for home but could not hold off the winner in deep stretch last time out. Sophomore trotter seems to be fit and ready to get back on the winning track. (1) GONEINAPUFFOFSMOKE has wheeled off two straight victories and gets the rail today. (7) TIGHT LINES showed early trot in stakes event at Tioga; not out of this.

Race 11

(7) MONEYCOUNTS DE VIE should appreciate the drop in class and the trotting gelding fits with this group; with a fine-timed drive he can get the job done. (1) APOSTLES CREED took the pocket route home to victory in his last start. (3) JAYPORT ALL MUSCLE Very consistent trotter was sharp in his latest.

Race 12

(1) LIFE UP FRONT rallied late to nail down the third spot last time around. 10-year-old pacer gets serious post relief and does have tactical speed; big threat for win honors. (6) BETTOR REASON N was on the rim but could not sustain his bid and lasted for the show spot recently. (3) PRONOLOGY Z TAM should fare well from the 3-hole; maybe.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Finger Lakes (3rd) Cement Job, 4-1
(5th) Nico's Prize, 4-1


Fort Erie (1st) Princess Salimah, 5-1
(7th) Bear's Taurus, 8-1


Indiana Grand (2nd), Mr. Shipman, 9-2
(8th) Market Outlook, 3-1


Mountaineer (1st) Snuggle Struggle, 9-2
(3rd) Quiet Ry, 6-1


Parx Racing (6th) Bandido Too, 4-1
(9th) A Fleet Attitude, 4-1

Presque Isle Downs (3rd) A. A. Fratello, 6-1
(4th) Paltarrevenge, 9-2

 

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Win Total Update - AS Break

Three months of the 2016 pro baseball season are in the books and bettors investing in “Win Total” wagers can start to get a clearer picture on their investments.

Listed below are each team’s win totals and their records through July 10 along with their projection to go ‘over’ or ‘under’ this season.

National League Win Totals

Team Win Total - 2016 Record - 5/2/16 Record - 6/1/16 Record - 7/10/16

Arizona 82 12-15 23-32 38-51
Atlanta 67 ½ 6-18 16-36 31-58
Chicago Cubs 93 ½ 17-6 36-15 53-35
Cincinnati 70 10-15 18-35 32-57
Colorado 71 ½ 12-12 24-28 40-48
L.A. Dodgers 89 ½ 13-13 28-26 51-40
Miami 79 ½ 12-12 28-25 47-41
Milwaukee 70 9-15 24-29 38-49
N.Y. Mets 89 ½ 15-8 29-23 47-41
Philadelphia 65 ½ 15-10 26-27 42-48
Pittsburgh 85 ½ 15-10 29-23 46-43
San Diego 73 ½ 9-16 21-33 38-51
San Francisco 88 ½ 13-13 33-22 56-33
St. Louis 86 ½ 12-13 28-26 46-42
Washington 89 ½ 17-7 33-21 54-36


AmericanLeague Win Totals

Team Win Total - 2016 Record - 5/2/16 Record - 6/1/16 Record - 7/10/16

Baltimore 78 14-10 29-22 51-36
Boston 87 ½ 15-10 32-21 49-38
Chicago White Sox 81 18-8 29-25 45-43
Cleveland 86 ½ 10-12 27-24 52-36
Detroit 81 14-10 25-27 46-43
Houston 88 8-17 25-29 48-41
Kansas City 85 13-11 30-22 45-43
L.A. Angels 80 ½ 12-13 24-29 37-52
Minnesota 79 7-18 15-37 32-56
N.Y. Yankees 86 8-15 24-28 44-44
Oakland 76 ½ 13-13 25-29 38-51
Seattle 82 ½ 13-11 30-22 45-44
Tampa Bay 82 11-13 22-29 34-54
Texas 83 ½ 14-11 31-22 54-36
Toronto 86 ½ 12-14 29-26 51-40

 

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'At the Break'

San Francisco Giants finish the unofficial first half with MLB's best record at 57-33 (.633%) with manager Bruce Bochy's troops earning +$1775 at the betting window going 29-17 in front of the home audience pulling in +$605 in earnings while notching a 28-16 mark in an opposing park handing backers a +$1170 profit.

Atlanta Braves head into the break as the leagues biggest duds at 31-58 (.348%) costing backers -$996. Although Braves are a complete bust at Turner Field (13-34, -$1785) they're not as bad in a hostile environment posting a 18-24 record holding their own money-wise cashing +$789 worth of tickets as a visitor.

If there is a team that needs a break it's the Chicago Cubs. Joe Maddon's troops have been in free-fall since June 20th posting a dismal 6-15 record better than only Tampa Bay (3-18, -$1674) and Cincinnati (5-14, -$540) over that span. Faithfull Cubbie backers who had seen earning pile-up before the slump (47-20, +$1213) have been losing money hand over fist since the skid dropping a whopping -$2039 at the betting window.

 

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Tuesday's six-pack

-- Jordan Spieth dropped out of Olympics; world's top four golfers are now out.

-- Wonder what %age of NBA players watch summmer league games on TV?

-- New Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson is coaching the Nets' summer games to get used to running an NBA game-- he's never been an NBA head coach before.

-- Still amazing to me that Butler played for national title in college hoop two years in a row, when they were in the Horizon League. Underrated feat.

-- SEC commish said Monday that last August was first time since 1984 that no SEC football teams were on probation.

-- Atlanta Braves were 9-29 when they changed managers; they're 13-12 in their last 25 games and playing a lot better. They hit 13 HRs in their first 38 games, have hit 42 HRs in their last 51.