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[CNOTES]

Preview: Sparks (24-7) at Storm (14-17)
Date: September 11, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Sparks are reeling from back-to-back losses as they prepare to visit the Seattle Storm on Saturday at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash.


Los Angeles (24-7) is second in the WNBA's Western Conference. The Sparks have fallen 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Minnesota Lynx. They are 3-4 since the month-long Olympic break after going 21-3 before the break.


Seattle (14-17) is third in the Western Conference, 10 games behind the Sparks. The Storm has won three in a row and five of seven since the break.


Under the WNBA's new playoff format, the top eight teams regardless of conference will qualify for the postseason. The top two teams receive a bye to the semifinals. The third and fourth seeds receive a bye to the second round.


Los Angeles is second in the playoff standings, three games ahead of the New York Liberty. Seattle is seventh, a half-game ahead of the Phoenix Mercury and 1 1/2 games ahead of the Washington Mystics.


The Sparks suffered a 77-74 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday and an 86-81 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. The Sparks trailed 67-49 before rallying to cut the deficit to two with 59 seconds to play, but the Dream held on to win. Angel McCoughtry had 32 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta. Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray and Essence Carson scored 16 points apiece for Los Angeles.


The Storm is coming off an 81-76 victory over Washington, a big win in a battle between teams that are fighting for the last playoff spot. Breanna Stewart had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Seattle. Sue Bird had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The Storm shot 54.5 percent from the field while holding the Mystics to 38.4-percent shooting.


Los Angeles is led by MVP candidate Nneka Ogwumike, who is third in the WNBA in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.6 points and nine rebounds per game.


Seattle is led by Stewart, who is sixth in the league in scoring and second in rebounding, averaging 18.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest.

WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Aug 26, 2016 Score ATS Results
LOS 72 Under: 151
SEA « 79 Cover: 16
Tools: Recaps


May 15, 2016 Score ATS Results
SEA 66 Over: 162
LOS « 96 Cover: 20.5
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


New York Liberty 21 10 0.677 0 10-6 11-4 11-3 6-4 W-1


Atlanta Dream 16 14 0.533 4 10-5 6-9 8-7 5-5 W-2


Indiana Fever 15 15 0.500 5 7-8 8-7 7-7 6-4 W-2


Chicago Sky 15 15 0.500 5 9-6 6-9 6-8 7-3 L-2


Washington Mystics 12 18 0.400 8 5-10 7-8 7-5 3-7 L-1


Connecticut Sun 11 19 0.367 9 6-8 5-11 2-11 5-5 L-2

WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

Minnesota Lynx 25 5 0.833 0 14-2 11-3 14-1 9-1 W-4


Los Angeles Sparks 24 7 0.774 1 12-3 12-4 9-4 4-6 L-2


Seattle Storm 14 17 0.452 11 8-7 6-10 6-8 6-4 W-3


Phoenix Mercury 13 17 0.433 12 9-6 4-11 4-9 5-5 L-3


Dallas Wings 10 21 0.323 15 5-11 5-10 8-8 1-9 W-1


San Antonio Stars 6 24 0.200 19 4-11 2-13 1-12 1-9 L-5

Updated Sun Sep 11 3:07 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Six most popular picks in the Westgate Super Contest in Las Vegas:


6) Jets 403


5) Ravens 411


4) Texans 419


3) Giants 428


2) Cardinals 452


1) Lions 465


Top Six picks in 2015: 52-51-2 vs spread


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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……


13) Central Michigan 30, Oklahoma State 27– Oh my; Dick Enberg’s alma mater pulls a big upset, with an ending so bizarre even the losing coach didn’t know his team got screwed.


OSU had the ball with 0:04 left, up 27-24, 4th down. Cowboys’ QB takes the snap, chucks the ball as far as he can down the left sideline, game over right?


Except the ref calls intentional grounding, then gives the Chippewas one untimed down from the OSU 41. CMU completes a long pass, the WR laterals to a teammate and the guy scores, on a play that never should’ve been run. Why shouldn’t it have been run?????


According to the rules, on intentional grounding on 4th down when the game clock runs out, the other team DOES NOT GET A PLAY, but the refs didn’t know, OSU coach Mike Gundy didn’t know, no one knew.


Whoops.


12) Louisville 62, Syracuse 28– Cardinals had 414 rushing yards, 431 yards passing in a Friday night rout. Louisville ran 81 plays for those 845 yards, a ridiculous display of offense, or bad defense.


College football teams can have 85 kids on scholarship, but because most players redshirt as freshmen, you divide that by five (17) to get how many kids you have on average in each class. When Syracuse signs their 17-25 recruits next winter, will be curious to see how many play defense.


These teams both want to play football the way Paul Westhead coached basketball; fast-paced, no-huddle, but if you’re undermanned, you cannot play that way, you’ll get killed. Going to take Syracuse a while to increase its talent base where it can compete with Louisville, Miami, Florida State, all rivals in the ACC.


11) East Carolina 33, NC State 30– ECU has now won six games in a row against the ACC, scoring 43.8 ppg- that’s impressive, especially since none of them were against Duke or Wake Forest. ECU QB Nelson played for a couple years at Minnesota-he threw for 297 yards in this game.


10) Clemson 30, Troy 24– Punt returner for Clemson was going to score a TD, until he turned into a “cool guy” and dropped the ball just after he crossed the goal line, except that he actually dropped the ball just before he crossed the goal line and Clemson didn’t score. Brilliant.


Seems like this happens to one genius a year; one year a Utah kid did it, and the Oregon Ducks picked the ball up and ran 95 yards for a TD. Instead of choreographing TD celebrations, how about making sure you’re in the end zone, then just flip the ball to the ref. Then you never look like a jackass.


9) Georgia 26, Nicholls State 24– First of all, SEC teams shouldn’t play I-AA teams. Dawgs were a 55-point favorite; they were losing in the third quarter. They should get zero votes for the top 25, but they will get some, because voters don’t pay attention, which is why the polls are useless.


I’m serious; this result is worse than a loss to a I-A team.


Trivia: Nicholls State’s QB is Chase Fourcade, whose uncle John was a good QB at Ole Miss and started 11 games for the Saints.


8) Pitt 42, Penn State 39– Panthers led 28-7 with 2:00 left in half, had to hang on for the win, in the renewal of an old regional rivalry that hadn’t been played since 2000.


Pitt FB John Conner won big just by running out on the field; he missed last year with cancer, but is healthy now. He had 22 carries, 117 yards.


7) Florida 45, Kentucky 7– The kind of loss that gets coaches fired; just a depressingly poor effort by the Wildcats. Last year, Florida wound up with a dental student as its kicker; its new freshman kicker nailed a 54-yarder in this game. Much better.


6) Arkansas 41, TCU 38 OT– Horned Frogs gained 572 yards, but lost. Arkansas wheeled out a cool trick play on the tying 2-point conversion; a double reverse with a WR throwing a lefty pass to the QB in the end zone.


5) Dodgers 5, Marlins 0– Rich Hill threw seven perfect innings, but was taken out after 89 pitches– he has had recurring blister problems, so that may be why. Hill has started only three games for LA in the six weeks they have had him, but he hasn’t allowed a run in 19 innings for the Dodgers.


4) Wake Forest 24, Duke 14– Deacons are 2-0, after being 10-26 the last three years; Wake doesn’t have a great football tradition, but 10 years ago, they did play in the Orange Bowl.


3) Baylor 40, SMU 13– Wake Forest’s coach in 2006 was Jim Grobe, now the interim coach at Baylor. Grobe is a really good coach; before Nick Saban bolted the Dolphins for Alabama, I was touting Grobe in this space for the Bama job. Baylor would be wise to keep coach Grobe.


2) Illinois State 9, Northwestern 7– If they lost to the Redbirds in hoop, you wouldn’t bat an eyelash; Illinois State has pretty good basketball, but they’re I-AA in football. Northwestern was outgained 372-277. Just play MAC teams; at least if you lose to them, its not as embarrassing. Oy.


1– Arizona State 68, Texas Tech 55– Somewhere in this great country of ours, there are people who bet under in this game. Not good.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Sunday, September 11


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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CONNECTICUT
Chicago is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago


4:00 PM
INDIANA vs. WASHINGTON
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home


4:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. DALLAS
New York is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
New York is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Dallas's last 18 games at home
Dallas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games


4:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota


6:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHOENIX
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SEATTLE
Los Angeles is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Dunkel


Sunday, September 11




Chicago @ Connecticut


Game 601-602
September 11, 2016 @ 1:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
108.266
Connecticut
115.432
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 7
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
Pick
170 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
Under


Indiana @ Washington


Game 603-604
September 11, 2016 @ 4:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
110.124
Washington
113.135
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3
167
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
Pick
162
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
Over


Minnesota @ San Antonio


Game 605-606
September 11, 2016 @ 4:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
113.351
San Antonio
103.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 9 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 13
155
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+13); Over


New York @ Dallas


Game 607-608
September 11, 2016 @ 4:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
New York
107.911
Dallas
107.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 1
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2 1/2
169 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+2 1/2); Under


Atlanta @ Phoenix


Game 609-610
September 11, 2016 @ 6:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
110.659
Phoenix
112.104
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 1 1/2
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 6 1/2
168 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+6 1/2); Under


Los Angeles @ Seattle


Game 611-612
September 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
111.328
Seattle
118.018
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 6 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 2 1/2
160 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+2 1/2); Under

 

[CNOTES]

WLT PCT UNITS


ATS Picks 82-79-3 50.93% -2450


O/U Picks 82-82-0 50.00% -4100



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


CHI at CONN 01:00 PM

CHI -1.0


U 170.5




IND at WAS 04:00 PM


IND +1.0


O 161.5




NY at DAL 04:30 PM


NY -2.5


O 168.5




MIN at SA 04:30 PM


MIN -13.0


U 155.0


ATL at PHO 06:00 PM


PHO -6.5


O 168.5




LA at SEA 07:00 PM

SEA +2.5


O 160.5

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA Capsules
September 11, 2016


SEATTLE (AP) Breanna Stewart had 20 points and eight rebounds to help the Seattle Storm secure a playoff spot with a 78-60 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday night.


The Storm led 49-27 at halftime behind double-digit scoring by Stewart, Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd. Eighth-ranked Seattle started the second half on a 7-2 run, capped by Stewart's 3-pointer, to extend its lead to 27 points and the Storm cruised to their first playoff berth since 2013.


Los Angeles, which already had a double-bye in the playoffs, rested starters Nneka Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver.


Crystal Langhorne added 15 points and 10 rebounds as all five starters scored in double figures for Seattle (15-17). Alysha Clark scored 15 points, Bird had 12 points and Loyd added 10 for the Storm, who won their fourth straight. Seattle was 18 of 18 from the free-throw line.


Candace Parker had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Chelsea Gray, making her first career start, added 13 points for Los Angeles (24-8). The second-ranked Sparks lost their third game in a row for the first time this season.


MERCURY 86, DREAM 75


PHOENIX (AP) - Brittney Griner had 21 points, nine rebounds and five blocks to help the Mercury beat the Dream.


The Mercury need either one more victory or a loss by Washington to clinch a postseason berth.


Phoenix (14-17), ranked No. 6 in the AP power poll, never trailed and took control during the second quarter with an 18-0 run that made it 47-29 with 1:25 left in the half.


Fifth-ranked Atlanta (16-15) got back to 53-46, but the Mercury rebuilt their lead to 18 at 72-54 and went unchallenged through the fourth quarter.


Tiffany Hayes had 22 points and Bria Holmes added 14 for the Dream, who fell into a three-way tie for fourth place with Indiana and Chicago.


LYNX 81, STARS 76


SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Seimone Augustus scored 20, Maya Moore had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Lynx beat the Stars.


Augustus put the Lynx ahead for good with 45 seconds left on a jumper from the right wing and made both free throws to extend the lead to 79-76 with 23.2 seconds left.


Minnesota clinched homecourt throughout the playoffs with Los Angeles' loss to Seattle later Sunday.


Rebekkah Brunson iced it with two more free throws at 10.8 seconds and the top-ranked Lynx (26-5) won their fifth straight and 11th of the last 12. Brunson finished with eight points and 11 rebounds for the top-ranked Lynx.


The last-place Stars (6-25) never trailed by more than 10 but took their first lead of the game at 73-71 with 4:58 left when Moriah Jefferson's layup capped an 11-0 run.


Jefferson had 26 points and eight rebounds, Monique Currie scored 18 and Astou Ndour added 14 for the Stars.


WINGS 84, LIBERTY 81


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Skylar Diggins' driving layup gave Dallas a four-point lead with 14.9 seconds left and the Wings held on to beat the Liberty.


Sugar Rodgers hit a deep 3 with 5.6 seconds left that pulled the Liberty back within one. Diggins then made both free throws and Rodgers missed a difficult 3-point attempt from the baseline as time ran out.


Karima Christmas had 23 points, Aerial Powers added 15 and Courtney Paris scored 13 for 11th-ranked Dallas (11-21).


Tina Charles had 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for third-ranked New York (21-11). Rodgers scored 15 and Carolyn Swords added 14.


FEVER 80, MYSTICS 73


WASHINGTON (AP) - Erica Wheeler scored nine of her 17 points in the final 2:17 to help the Fever pull away from the Mystics and clinch a playoff berth.


Wheeler's 3-pointer with 2:17 left gave the Fever (16-15) the lead for good at 72-69 and sparked an 11-4 run in which she made all six free-throw attempts to secure the victory. Indiana is currently in the fifth playoff spot, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Chicago Sky (16-15).


Lynetta Kizer added 17 points, Briann January had 15 and Shenise Johnson scored 12 for the seventh-ranked Fever.


Emma Meesseman had 19 points, Tayler Hill scored 15 and Kia Vaughn added 12 for the No. 10 Mystics (12-19), who are one spot out of the playoffs.


Washington led by seven early in the third quarter before the Fever scored 10 straight and it went back-and-forth from there.

 

[CNOTES]

SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:00 PM Indiana Fever Connecticut Sun Mohegan Sun Arena
7:00 PM San Antonio Stars Atlanta Dream Philips Arena
7:00 PM Washington Mystics New York Liberty Madison Square Garden
8:00 PM Minnesota Lynx Chicago Sky Allstate Arena
10:30 PM Phoenix Mercury Los Angeles Sparks Staples Center




SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:00 PM Washington Mystics Atlanta Dream Philips Arena
10:00 PM Seattle Storm Phoenix Mercury Talking Stick Resort Arena




SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:00 PM Dallas Wings Connecticut Sun Mohegan Sun Arena
7:00 PM Minnesota Lynx Indiana Fever Bankers Life Fieldhouse
8:30 PM New York Liberty Chicago Sky Allstate Arena
10:30 PM San Antonio Stars Los Angeles Sparks Staples Center




SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
Time (ET) Away Home Site
8:00 PM Atlanta Dream Minnesota Lynx Target Center




SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Time (ET) Away Home Site
4:00 PM Connecticut Sun Washington Mystics Verizon Center
4:00 PM Dallas Wings Indiana Fever Bankers Life Fieldhouse
4:30 PM Phoenix Mercury San Antonio Stars Freeman Coliseum
7:00 PM Chicago Sky Seattle Storm KeyArena




Updated Mon Sep 12 1:04 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA BEST BETS RECORD


09/11 RESULTS: 5 - 7


WLT PCT UNITS

ATS Picks 85-81-3 51.20% -2050


O/U Picks 82-87-0 48.52% -6850

 

[CNOTES]

One week left, playoff picture is clearer
September 12, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) With one week left in the WNBA season, the playoff picture has become a bit clearer. At least as far as who will be playing in the postseason.


Where teams will be seeded, that's still is a bit blurry after the top three.


Chicago, Indiana, Atlanta and Seattle all clinched playoff spots Sunday leaving only one berth undetermined.


''It means a great deal especially because we got eliminated in the first round last year and that has been in the back of our heads, and we really want to make an impact this year in the playoffs,'' Chicago guard Cappie Pondexter said.


The Sky won without star Elena Delle Donne, who has been sidelined with a thumb injury the past two games.


Phoenix holds a two-game lead on Washington for the final spot and the Mercury need just one win or a loss by the Mystics to secure a place in the postseason. Atlanta clinched a spot despite losing to the Mercury on Sunday.


''Our season has been one of ups and downs. I thought we started the season off right and then we went on a six-game slide, but I think we've done a good job of recuperating and getting into this position,'' Dream coach Michael Cooper said. ''Our goal right now to finish out the last three games is to get that fourth playoff spot and kind of stay there, because again, we could use the rest. But whatever the basketball gods have for us, we're ready, committed, and we're going to make a good run.''


Atlanta, Chicago and Indiana are tied for fourth. Whichever team finishes in that spot will get a first-round bye.


The Fever reached the postseason for the 12th straight year. It's the third longest active streak in American professional sports. While it seems that Indiana is a lock to make the playoffs every year, the Storm qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2013.


''It feels good. You can feel in the locker room there already is a bit of a buzz,'' Storm guard Sue Bird said. ''It's not easy at times to make the playoffs in this league and for awhile, I think our franchise even took it for granted because making the playoffs was the expectation. To not get in there the last couple of years and to finally get back feels really good.''


While fourth through eighth is still to be determined, the top three seeds are set. Minnesota clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a victory over San Antonio and a loss by Los Angeles to Seattle.


''We are pleased to have finished No. 1 overall in this very tough and balanced league,'' Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. ''Our success this season is a testament to our team's strong leadership as well as the selfless nature of every single one of our players. Together we have been able to overcome the many challenges of the regular season. Ultimately, while pleased, we also know we have work to do to find success in the playoffs.''


Los Angeles will be the No. 2 seed and New York the 3. With the new playoff format, the Lynx and Sparks have byes until the semifinals.

 

[CNOTES]

Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


New York Liberty 21 11 0.656 0 10-6 11-5 11-3 5-5 L-1


Indiana Fever 16 15 0.516 4 7-8 9-7 8-7 7-3 W-3


Atlanta Dream 16 15 0.516 4 10-5 6-10 8-7 5-5 L-1


Chicago Sky 16 15 0.516 4 9-6 7-9 7-8 7-3 W-1


Washington Mystics 12 19 0.387 8 5-11 7-8 7-6 3-7 L-2


Connecticut Sun 11 20 0.355 9 6-9 5-11 2-12 5-5 L-3



WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


Minnesota Lynx 26 5 0.839 0 14-2 12-3 15-1 9-1 W-5


Los Angeles Sparks 24 8 0.750 2 12-3 12-5 9-5 4-6 L-3


Seattle Storm 15 17 0.469 11 9-7 6-10 7-8 7-3 W-4


Phoenix Mercury 14 17 0.452 12 10-6 4-11 4-9 6-4 W-1


Dallas Wings 11 21 0.344 15 6-11 5-10 8-8 2-8 W-2


San Antonio Stars 6 25 0.194 20 4-12 2-13 1-13 1-9 L-6



Updated Mon Sep 12 12:08 PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Tuesday’s six-pack


Six interesting games on this weekend’s football slate……..


— Florida State (-2.5) @ Louisville– Big early game in the ACC.


— Oregon @ Nebraska (-3)– Huskers’ coach Riley used to work at Oregon State, the Ducks’ arch-rival.


— UCLA (-3) @ BYU– Cougars are already 2-0 against Pac-12.


— Pitt @ Oklahoma State (-6.5)– Cowboys need to bounce back.


— Ohio State (-2) @ Oklahoma– Sooners as a home dog?


— Alabama (-10.5) @ Ole Miss– Big early game in SEC.




Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……….


13) Steelers 38, Redskins 16– Washington had their chances to grab decent-sized lead in first half, but they failed in red zone, then messed up couple chances to get turnovers in Pitt territory. Steelers pulled away late as Big Ben dominated Redskin defense with his decision-making.


12) 49ers 28, Rams 0– Never thought the A’s would score more than the Rams last night. Worst-case scenario for LA, just an awful effort here; they play Seattle and Arizona in next three weeks, so it ain’t gonna get any easier. Good debut for Chip Kelly with the 49ers.


11) Oakland Raiders went for 2 points and the win at the end of their game Sunday, just like BYU did at Utah Saturday night; Raiders made it, BYU didn’t. Either way, I am adamant that this is a bad play, unless you have a great running QB. I’d much rather tie the game and keep playing.


10) Arnold Palmer turned 87 last week; the most popular golfer ever. I have one good Arnold Palmer story……..


20 years ago I used to coach Little League in a wealthy suburb; questionable move on my part, but one year, I had an assistant coach who is an avid golfer. Smart guy, great job, but he didn’t like me much, didn’t like my coaching style (very laid back), so we didn’t talk much.


Near the end of the season, Arnold Palmer came into town for a charity event; my assistant was on the committee at his country club, so he wasn’t around for a couple days. The next time he was at practice after the event, I asked him how his day with Arnold Palmer was.


Now this was a very educated, smart guy who was rarely enthusiastic about much, at least around me; he looked at me, his eyes lit up and he said, “It was the greatest day of my life.”


That’s all you need to know about Arnold Palmer’s effect on people.


9) Hey if you’re in the Miami area, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s D-League team, is having a tryout on September 25 at a high school in the Miami area. Only costs $150 to try out. Of course, if you made the team, you get to spend the winter in North Dakota, not sure that’s a good deal or not. Probably not.


8) Did you know they have fantasy camp for musicians? Saw a friend of mine post a picture on Facebook of his brother jamming with a guitarist who had been part of the Eagles. I guess if you have some musical talent, that would be a very cool thing to do.


7) Arizona State 68, Texas Tech 55– Kid on ASU, Kalen Ballage, scored 8 touchdowns Saturday night!!!! Tremendous night for him, seven on the ground, one thru the air.


Steeler WR Antonio Brown’s dad Eddie was an Arena Football star here in Albany; he scored nine TDs in a game once– that was amazing to see, but to get eight in a college game, against a real opponent on a 100-yard field, that is very special.


6) Speaking of Antonio Brown, USA Today ran an article recently where the title was “3 years ago he was a junkie. Now he’s Antonio Brown’s chef.” I’m sure the Steelers front office just loved that story.


5) If someone asks you, the NHL team that has appeared in the most shootouts in one season? The 2013-14 Washington Caps (21).


4) Golfer Dustin Johnson’s grandfather is in the U of South Carolina Hall of Fame as a basketball player.


3) All three service academies are 2-0 in football this month; last time that happened was 1996.


2) Can you imagine how bad the traffic jam was getting out of Bristol Motor Speedway after the Va Tech-Tennessee football game Saturday? 150,000 people leaving at once, of course, once they got to the highway, half went east, half went west, maybe that made the traffic a little better.


1– Miami Marlins have a strict no-beard policy, for some odd reason. Pitcher Andrew Cashner had a thick beard but had to shave it when the Padres traded him to the Fish. Cashner is a free agent after the season; he has pitched well since being traded to Miami, but has said he might not consider signing with them this winter because he wants to grow his beard back.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Mystics (12-19) at Liberty (21-11)
Date: September 13, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

The Washington Mystics are facing a must-win situation as they prepare to visit the New York Liberty on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.


New York (21-11) is leading the WNBA's Eastern Conference, 4 1/2 games ahead of the Indiana Fever. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Liberty are locked into the third seed for the playoffs.


Washington (12-19) is fifth in the Eastern Conference, 8 1/2 games behind New York and two games behind the Phoenix Mercury for the final playoff spot.


The Mystics have lost two in a row, four of their last six and 11 of their last 14. One more Washington loss or one win by Phoenix would eliminate the Mystics from playoff contention.


Washington has three games remaining in the regular season. The Mystics will visit Atlanta on Thursday before concluding their regular-season schedule at home against Connecticut on Sunday.


Phoenix has games remaining against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Seattle Storm and the San Antonio Stars. Phoenix beat Washington in each of their three meetings this season and would hold the tiebreaker should they finish with identical records.


New York has lost two of its last three and three of six since the Olympic break. The Liberty are coming off an 84-81 loss to the Dallas Wings. New York trailed by 22 points before storming back to get within two in the waning moments. Tina Charles had 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in the loss, her league-leading 19th double-double of the season.


Washington is coming off an 80-73 loss to Indiana. Emma Meesseman scored 19 points for the Mystics. Tayler Hill added 15 points and Kia Vaughn came off the bench to score 12.


Hill is leading the Mystics in scoring at 15.7 points per game. Meesseman averages 15.2 points per game.


Charles now leads the WNBA in scoring and rebounding, averaging 21.5 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Sugar Rodgers averages 14.8 points.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 20, 2016 Score ATS Results
NEW « 88 Cover: 3.5
WAS 81 Over: 169


May 14, 2016 Score ATS Results
NEW « 87 Cover: 8.5
WAS 76 Over: 163
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Fever (16-15) at Sun (11-20)
Date: September 13, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Indiana can breathe a sigh of relief.


On Sunday, the Fever (16-15) clinched a berth in the WNBA playoffs for a record 12th consecutive season and currently they have control of the fourth seed thanks to tiebreakers with Chicago and Atlanta, who both are 16-15.


Connecticut, despite an unlikely late-season push, lost to Chicago on Sunday and was eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth straight season.


Now, as the season winds down, the pressure will be all on the Fever to maintain their seeding and a first-round bye in the playoffs.


The Sun, on the other hand, can start building for the future when the two teams collide at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.


The Fever have had little time to celebrate after securing their playoff berth on Sunday. Thanks to Erica Wheeler's 17 points, Indiana was able to come from behind to beat the Washington Mystics at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.


But now the focus is hanging on to the fourth seed.


Tamika Catchings, in her final season, leads a balanced scoring attack at 12.5 points per game. Eight other players average between 7.8 and 9.8 points per game.


For the Sun, four players average in double figures. Alex Bentley paces the way at 13.2 points per game and Chiney Ogwumike is good for 12.6 points and 6.5 boards a game.


The Fever (16-15) already have won once in Uncasville this year. On June 5, Tiffany Mitchell poured in 21 points and Indiana withstood a Connecticut rally to defeat the Sun, 88-77.


The Sun returned the favor on July 13 with an 86-64 road win in Indiana. The Sun opened up a 17-point lead in the second quarter and Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas combined for 34 points in the win.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 13, 2016 Score ATS Results
CONN « 86 Cover: 30
IND 64 Under: 150
Tools: Recaps


Jun 5, 2016 Score ATS Results
IND « 88 Cover: 5
CONN 77 Over: 165
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Stars (6-25) at Dream (16-15)
Date: September 13, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

The Atlanta Dream can't control its own destiny in the hunt for the fourth seed in the WNBA Playoffs, but it certainly can't afford to lose focus and slip down the standings with just two games to play in the regular season.


The Dream's first order of business is to win on Tuesday against the San Antonio Stars at Philips Arena in Atlanta.


San Antonio has already secured the league's worst record and has been eliminated from the postseason for weeks.


However, the Stars aren't playing like also-rans. They gave the Minnesota Lynx, the top-seed in the playoffs, a scare on Sunday before coming up short in an 81-76 defeat. Moriah Jefferson, the Stars' second-leading scorer averaging 13.5 points per game, put up 26 points and eight assists in the losing effort.


Atlanta (16-15) is tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, but would have to settle for fifth place because the Fever owns tiebreakers against both the Dream and the Sky.


Why is the fourth seed so important? The top four teams earn first round byes in the playoffs while the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth finishers will have to play each other in a one-game elimination round.


The Dream will be without Angel McCoughtry, its leading scorer, on Tuesday. McCoughtry was suspended by the WNBA on Monday for one game after receiving her seventh technical foul of the season.


McCoughtry, who is averaging 19.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, picked up her sixth and seventh technicals with 3:13 remaining in the second quarter during Atlanta's 86-75 loss Sunday at the Phoenix Mercury. Tiffany Hayes scored 22 points in the defeat for Atlanta.


San Antonio (6-25) has lost six straight games and nine of its last 10. The Stars have won just once in the eight games they've played since the WNBA's month-long break for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.


The Dream and Stars split their first two meetings this season, both in San Antonio, as the Dream won 73-63 in overtime in the season opener on May 14 and lost to the Stars 73-69 on June 25.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jun 25, 2016 Score ATS Results
ATL 69 Under: 142
SA « 73 Cover: 9
Tools: Recaps


May 14, 2016 Score ATS Results
ATL « 73 Cover: 3
SA 63 Under: 136
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Lynx (26-5) at Sky (16-15)
Date: September 13, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

Minnesota has locked up the best record in the WNBA, which means the top seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.


The Lynx (26-5) will be spending the final week of the season fine-tuning their game with the hope of making a deep run in the postseason.


Chicago also has secured a spot in the postseason, but their future is much more uncertain. The Sky, the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream are tied at 16-15 and the three are fighting for the fourth seed and a bye in the first round.


The Sky can stay alive for that elusive fourth seed with a win over the Lynx when the two meet Tuesday night at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill.


But the task, which normally would be challenging, became much more difficult during the past week for the Sky, who will be without reigning league MVP forward Elena Delle Donne.


The league's second leading scorer and Chicago's MVP candidate will undergo surgery on her right thumb hours before Tuesday's game.


The Sky don't know how long Delle Donne will be out.


Delle Donne, who averages 21.5 points per game as well as 7.0 rebounds, was injured in a Sept. 7 game against Washington.


Chicago will need more from Cappie Pondexter, who scored 24 in Sunday's playoff-clinching win. Guard Allie Quigley showed she too is up to the task of filling the basket as she tossed in 18 against Connecticut.


One thing the Sky can count on: The Lynx won't take them lightly even though Delle Donne is out. The Lynx learned a lesson on Sunday when they might have been looking past San Antonio.


The Stars, with the worst record in the league, took the Lynx down to the wire before losing. Seimone Augustus rescued the Lynx from an embarrassing loss.


Without Delle Donne in the lineup, Maya Moore, Augustus and Sylvia Fowles will be hard to stop.


The Lynx got the best of the Sky on July 5 when Moore outdueled Delle Donne. Moore connected on six 3-pointers and scored 33 points in an 87-82 win.


Delle Donne scored 38 in the loss.


On May 18, the Lynx beat the Sky 97-80. Fowles scored 24 points to lead Minnesota and Delle Donne had 28 in a losing effort.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 5, 2016 Score ATS Results
CHI 82 Cover: 5.5
MIN « 87 Over: 169
Tools: Recaps


May 18, 2016 Score ATS Results
MIN « 97 Cover: 13.5
CHI 80 Over: 177
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Mercury (14-17) at Sparks (24-8)
Date: September 13, 2016 10:30 PM EDT

The Phoenix Mercury can clinch a WNBA playoff berth with a win over the sputtering Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.


Los Angeles (24-8) is second in the WNBA's Western Conference, 2 1/2 games behind the first-place Minnesota Lynx. The Sparks have lost three in a row and five of eight since the Olympic break after going 21-3 before the break.


Despite their recent struggles, the Sparks are locked into the No. 2 seed in the playoffs with two games remaining on their regular-season schedule. They will conclude the regular season at home against the San Antonio Stars on Friday.


Phoenix (14-17) is fourth in the Western Conference, a half-game behind the third-place Seattle Storm and two games ahead of the Washington Mystics for the WNBA's final playoff spot. The Mercury needs one more win or a Washington loss to secure their place in the postseason.


Phoenix has three games remaining in the regular season. The Mercury will play host to Seattle on Thursday before concluding its regular-season schedule on the road against San Antonio on Sunday.


The Mercury swept the season series against Washington this season and would hold the tiebreaker advantage if they finish with identical records.


Los Angeles is coming off a 78-60 loss to Seattle. The Sparks elected to rest starters Nneka Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver. Candace Parker had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Chelsea Gray added 13 points.


Phoenix is coming off an 86-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Brittney Griner had 21 points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots. Diana Taurasi added 17 points.


Los Angeles and Phoenix split their first two games this season. Parker had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help the Sparks beat the Mercury 77-71 on June 17 in Los Angeles. Taurasi scored 26 points and sank two free throws with eight seconds remaining to help the Mercury edge the Sparks 70-66 on Aug. 28 in Phoenix.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Aug 28, 2016 Score ATS Results
LOS 66 Under: 136
PHO « 70 Cover: 8.5
Tools: Recaps


Jun 17, 2016 Score ATS Results
PHO 71 Cover: 4
LOS « 77 Under: 148
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA Betting Recap - 9/5-9/11


League Betting Notes (Monday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 11)


-- Favorites went 11-4 straight up (SU)
-- Underdogs went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 10-5 SU record
-- Home teams posted a 8-7 ATS record
-- The 'over' went 9-6


Team Betting Notes


-- Los Angeles (24-8) was favored in three games in the past week, and they lost all three straight up for their longest losing streak of the season. The Sparks are struggling mightily against the spread, going 0-4 ATS in the past four outings, and 2-10 ATS over the past 12. After starting out 8-2 ATS in their first 10 games the Sparks are 6-16 ATS over their past 22 outings.


-- Chicago (16-15) had a difficult week, losing two of their three games straight up. They also have lost star Elena Delle Donne indefinitely due to a thumb injury which required surgery. She is set to undergo the procedure Tuesday after suffering the injury Sept. 7 against Washington (12-19).


-- The Mystics have really gone downhill in the second half of the season, going 3-11 since July 1 after starting out 9-8.

-- Connecticut (11-20) is in a bit of a tailspin again, dropping each of their past three games and failing to cover in each. The Sun have allowed an average of 92.7 points per game, helping the 'over' hit in each of the three outings, too.

-- Indiana (16-15) is playoff bound, and they're ramping up for a nice postseason run. The Fever have won three in a row while going 3-1-1 ATS over the past five and 11-5-1 ATS over the past 17 outings.


-- Seattle (15-17) won their fourth straight game Sunday and were rewarded by clinching a playoff spot. They have won four in a row, and the Storm have covered six in a row, and nine of their past 10 games. They travel to Phoenix Thursday before wrapping up the season at home next Sunday against Chicago. They're 2-0 SU/ATS vs. Phoenix this season, and 0-2 SU/1-1 ATS vs. Chicago.

-- Phoenix (14-17) put an end to a three-game losing and non-cover skid against Atlanta (14-13), avenging a four-point loss on the road earlier in the week. Phoenix improved to 2-1 SU/ATS against Atlanta this season.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, September 13


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WASHINGTON (12 - 19) at NEW YORK (21 - 11) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 294-349 ATS (-89.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 183-225 ATS (-64.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 172-220 ATS (-70.0 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


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


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INDIANA (16 - 15) at CONNECTICUT (11 - 20) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-3 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SAN ANTONIO (6 - 25) at ATLANTA (16 - 15) - 9/13/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MINNESOTA (26 - 5) at CHICAGO (16 - 15) - 9/13/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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PHOENIX (14 - 17) at LOS ANGELES (24 - 8) - 9/13/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 16-35 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in August or September games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-5 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-3 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WNBA


Tuesday, September 13


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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CONNECTICUT
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Connecticut is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Indiana


7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio


8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home


10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games
Los Angeles is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Los Angeles is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Dunkel


Tuesday, September 13




Washington @ New York


Game 651-652
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Washington
108.428
New York
112.483
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 4
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 6
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+6); Under


Indiana @ Connecticut


Game 653-654
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
110.831
Connecticut
113.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 2 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1
164
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+1); Under


San Antonio @ Atlanta


Game 655-656
September 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
101.155
Atlanta
112.752
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 11 1/2
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 8 1/2
160
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-8 1/2); Over


Minnesota @ Chicago


Game 657-658
September 13, 2016 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
120.107
Chicago
112.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 8
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
170
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-5); Under


Phoenix @ Los Angeles


Game 659-660
September 13, 2016 @ 10:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
108.911
Los Angeles
113.797
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 5
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 3
163
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-3); Under