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TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING @ DETROIT RED WINGS


7:00 PM Game Time Record Opening Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss-OTL Streak ML O/U ML O/U Puck Money O/U
57 Tampa Bay (50-24-8) (18-16-7 A) W-1 -125 5.5 -120 5.5 66% 59% 35%
58 Detroit (43-25-14) (22-10-9 H) L-1 +105 +100 34% 41% 65%

WASHINGTON CAPITALS @ NEW YORK ISLANDERS


7:30 PM Game Time Record Opening Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss-OTL Streak ML O/U ML O/U Puck Money O/U
59 Washington (45-26-11) (22-13-6 A) OTL-1 +120 5.5 +120 5.5 9% 56% 99%
60 N.Y. Islanders (47-28-7) (25-14-2 H) W-1 -133 -140 91% 44% 1%

NASHVILLE PREDATORS @ CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS


9:30 PM Game Time Record Opening Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss-OTL Streak ML O/U ML O/U Puck Money O/U
61 Nashville (47-25-10) (19-16-6 A) L-1 +140 5.0 +145 5.5 4% 47% 43%
62 Chicago (48-28-6) (24-12-5 H) W-1 -155 -165 96% 53% 57%




VANCOUVER CANUCKS @ CALGARY FLAMES


10:00 PM Game Time Record Opening Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss-OTL Streak ML O/U ML O/U Puck Money O/U
63 Vancouver (48-29-5) (24-14-3 A) L-1 +100 5.0 +100 5 9% 38% 100%
64 Calgary (45-30-7) (23-13-5 H) W-1 -120 -120 91% 62% 0%

 

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BOSTON CELTICS @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS


7:00 PM Game Time Record Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss Streak ATS Open Current 1Half 2Half Side Money O/U
721 Boston (40-42) (19-22 A) L-1 49-32-1 207 100.5 34% 44% 47%
722 Cleveland (53-29) (31-10 H) W-3 39-43-0 -11 -11 -6.5 66% 56% 53%



WASHINGTON WIZARDS @ TORONTO RAPTORS


8:00 PM Game Time Record Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss Streak ATS Open Current 1Half 2Half Side Money O/U
723 Washington (46-36) (17-24 A) W-1 34-47-1 191.5 97 32% 56% 54%
724 Toronto (49-33) (27-14 H) L-1 37-44-1 -5 -5 -2.5 68% 44% 46%


DALLAS MAVERICKS @ HOUSTON ROCKETS


9:30 PM Game Time Record Line Betting Trend
Teams Win-Loss Streak ATS Open Current 1Half 2Half Side Money O/U
725 Dallas (50-32) (23-18 A) L-1 35-44-3 215 109 26% 58% 20%
726 Houston (56-26) (30-11 H) W-4 48-34-0 -5.5 -5.5 -3 74% 42% 80%

 

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MIAMI MARLINS @ PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES


7:05 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
951 Miami (R) Haren, D (1-0) (3-10) (2-5 A) L-4 -130 8.0 -125 8 100% 79% 60%
952 Philadelphia (R) Williams, J (0-1) (4-9) (3-3 H) L-1 +120 +115 0% 21% 40%

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS @ WASHINGTON NATIONALS
7:05 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
953 St. Louis (R) Lynn, L (1-1) (8-3) (3-2 A) W-5 +110 7.0 +106 7 0% 83% 9%
954 Washington (L) Gonzalez, G (1-1) (6-7) (4-3 H) W-1 -120 -116 100% 17% 91%

CHICAGO CUBS @ PITTSBURGH PIRATES


7:05 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
955 Chi. Cubs (L) Wood, T (1-1) (6-5) (2-1 A) L-1 +149 7.0 +130 7 0% 45% 76%
956 Pittsburgh (L) Liriano, F (0-1) (6-6) (4-2 H) W-3 -159 -140 100% 55% 24%


ATLANTA BRAVES @ NEW YORK METS


7:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
957 Atlanta (R) Cahill, T (0-1) (8-4) (5-1 A) W-1 +139 7.5 +140 7.5 0% 70% 60%
958 N.Y. Mets (L) Niese, J (1-0) (10-3) (7-0 H) W-8 -149 -150 100% 30% 40%

CINCINNATI REDS @ MILWAUKEE BREWERS


8:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
959 Cincinnati (R) Marquis, J (0-1) (5-7) (1-5 A) L-4 +123 8.5 +125 8 29% 57% 90%
960 Milwaukee (R) Fiers, M (0-2) (2-10) (1-5 H) L-5 -133 -135 71% 43% 10%


SAN DIEGO PADRES @ COLORADO ROCKIES


8:40 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
961 San Diego (R) Morrow, B (0-0) (8-5) (3-3 A) W-1 +111 10.0 +110 10 21% 73% 40%
962 Colorado (L) Matzek, T (1-0) (7-5) (1-2 H) L-3 -121 -120 79% 27% 60%

LOS ANGELES DODGERS @ SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS


10:15 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
963 L.A. Dodgers (L) Anderson, B (1-0) (9-3) (1-2 A) W-7 -111 7.5 -120 7 100% 95% 33%
964 San Francisco (R) Lincecum, T (0-1) (4-10) (1-6 H) L-1 +101 +105 0% 5% 67%

BALTIMORE ORIOLES @ TORONTO BLUE JAYS


7:07 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
965 Baltimore (R) Norris, B (0-1) (7-6) (4-3 A) L-1 +125 8.5 +125 8.5 0% 85% 95%
966 Toronto (L) Buehrle, M (2-0) (6-7) (2-5 H) L-1 -135 -135 100% 15% 5%

NEW YORK YANKEES @ DETROIT TIGERS


7:08 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
967 N.Y. Yankees (R) Eovaldi, N (0-0) (6-6) (4-2 A) W-3 +118 9.0 +123 9 2% 22% 96%
968 Detroit (L) Lobstein, K (1-0) (10-2) (5-1 H) W-1 -128 -133 98% 78% 4%

BOSTON RED SOX @ TAMPA BAY RAYS


7:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
969 Boston (L) Miley, W (0-1) (8-5) (4-2 A) W-1 +116 7.5 +115 7.5 0% 90% 99%
970 Tampa Bay (R) Archer, C (2-1) (6-7) (1-5 H) L-3 -126 -125 100% 10% 1%

MINNESOTA TWINS @ KANSAS CITY ROYALS


8:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
971 Minnesota (L) Milone, T (2-0) (5-7) (1-5 A) W-1 +142 8.0 +140 8 0% 26% 7%
972 Kansas City (L) Vargas, J (1-1) (9-3) (5-1 H) W-1 -152 -150 100% 74% 93%

CLEVELAND INDIANS @ CHICAGO WHITE SOX


8:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
973 Cleveland (R) Carrasco, C (1-1) (4-7) (3-3 A) L-1 -119 8.5 -140 8.5 79% 86% 65%
974 Chi. White Sox (R) Noesi, H (0-1) (4-7) (2-1 H) L-1 +109 +130 21% 14% 35%

OAKLAND ATHLETICS @ LOS ANGELES ANGELS


10:05 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
975 Oakland (L) Pomeranz, D (1-1) (6-7) (3-3 A) L-1 +115 8.0 +103 8 6% 64% 54%
976 L.A. Angels (L) Santiago, H (1-1) (5-7) (0-3 H) L-2 -125 -113 94% 36% 46%

HOUSTON ASTROS @ SEATTLE MARINERS


10:10 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
977 Houston (R) McHugh, C (2-0) (6-6) (2-1 A) W-2 +111 7.5 +100 7 0% 86% 64%
978 Seattle (R) Walker, T (0-2) (5-7) (3-3 H) W-2 -121 -110 100% 14% 36%



TEXAS RANGERS @ ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS


9:40 PM Game Time Record Open Line Current Line Betting Trend
Teams Pitchers Win-Loss Streak ML O/U ML O/U Run Money O/U
979 Texas (R) Martinez, N (2-0) (5-8) (3-4 A) L-2 +113 8.5 +125 9 0% 72% 16%
980 Arizona (R) Anderson, C (0-0) (7-6) (3-3 H) W-1 -123 -140 100% 28% 84%

Updated Tue Apr 21 1:54 AM EDT

 

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Standings

AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Boston Red Sox 8 5 .615 0 4-3 4-2 6-4 W-1
Baltimore Orioles 7 6 .538 1 3-3 4-3 5-5 L-1
New York Yankees 6 7 .462 2 2-4 4-3 5-5 L-1
Tampa Bay Rays 6 7 .462 2 1-5 5-2 5-5 L-3
Toronto Blue Jays 6 7 .462 2 2-5 4-2 4-6 L-1

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Detroit Tigers 11 2 .846 0 6-1 5-1 8-2 W-2
Kansas City Royals 10 3 .769 1 6-1 4-2 7-3 W-2
Chicago White Sox 5 7 .417 5.5 3-1 2-6 5-5 W-1
Minnesota Twins 5 8 .385 6 4-2 1-6 5-5 L-1
Cleveland Indians 4 8 .333 6.5 1-4 3-4 3-7 L-2

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 6 6 .500 0 4-5 2-1 5-5 W-2
Oakland Athletics 6 7 .462 .5 3-4 3-3 4-6 L-1
Los Angeles Angels 5 7 .417 1 0-3 5-4 4-6 L-2
Seattle Mariners 5 7 .417 1 3-3 2-4 4-6 W-2
Texas Rangers 5 8 .385 1.5 2-4 3-4 4-6 L-2

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Mets 10 3 .769 0 7-0 3-3 8-2 W-8
Atlanta Braves 8 4 .667 1.5 3-3 5-1 6-4 W-1
Washington Nationals 6 7 .462 4 4-3 2-4 5-5 W-1
Philadelphia Phillies 4 9 .308 6 3-3 1-6 3-7 L-1
Miami Marlins 3 10 .231 7 1-5 2-5 3-7 L-4

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
St. Louis Cardinals 8 3 .727 0 5-1 3-2 7-3 W-5
Chicago Cubs 7 5 .583 1.5 4-4 3-1 6-4 W-1
Cincinnati Reds 6 7 .462 3 4-2 2-5 3-7 W-1
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 7 .462 3 4-3 2-4 6-4 L-1
Milwaukee Brewers 2 11 .154 7 1-6 1-5 2-8 L-6

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 9 3 .750 0 8-1 1-2 8-2 W-7
San Diego Padres 9 5 .643 1 5-2 4-3 8-2 W-2
Arizona Diamondbacks 7 6 .538 2.5 3-3 4-3 6-4 W-1
Colorado Rockies 7 6 .538 2.5 1-3 6-3 4-6 L-4
San Francisco Giants 4 10 .286 6 1-6 3-4 1-9 L-1

Updated Tue Apr 21 1:34 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

NBA Playoffs: What to watch for Tuesday, April 21


Your guide to Tuesday's NBA playoff action.


SCHEDULE: Who, when, where to watch


(7) Boston Celtics at (2) Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET, TNT -- Cavs lead series 1-0


(5) Washington Wizards at (4) Toronto Raptors, 8 p.m. ET, NBA TV -- Wizards lead series 1-0


(7) Dallas Mavericks at (2) Houston Rockets, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT -- Rockets lead series 1-0


THREE KEY QUESTIONS


1. Can the Celtics stop the Cavs' Big Three? The Boston Celtics are a very well-coached team that hangs around, keeps working, and has a lot of young players that have played above their experience throughout this season. What they don't have is the talent of the Cleveland Cavaliers and that's evident when LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving are on the floor together. With their Big Three on the floor against the Celtics in the regular season, the Cavs not only outscored Boston by 30.6 points per 100 possessions but they had a ridiculous true shooting percentage of 63.1 percent.


They just couldn't do any wrong with this trio on the floor. Things stayed that way in Game 1 when the Cavs outscored the Celtics by 37.3 points per 100 possessions. Their true shooting percentage in those 30 minutes was 59.4 percent. To put that in perspective, the Warriors led the NBA with a 57.1 percent true shooting percentage. The Cavs are just throwing a deluge of points at the Celtics with the top trio on the floor and the Celtics don't have the personnel to either stop them nor keep up with them offensively.


2. Are the Wizards capable of ending this Raptors' experiment in Game 2? When the Toronto Raptors traded Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings in December of 2013, it was supposed to be a sign of new executive Masai Ujiri blowing up the roster and setting his team up for lottery combinations. Instead, Kyle Lowry started playing out of his mind and the Raptors caught fire. Before they knew it, they had home court advantage in the first round of the 2014 playoffs and expectations going into this season. The roster and the execution have been a bit shaky ever since January.


If the Wizards' poor offense can be effective against the poor defense of Toronto and the good defense of Washington can stifle the good offense of the Raptors, a 2-0 series lead heading back home isn't out of the question for them. And if the Raptors are out in the first round once again and put up less of a fight this time, Ujiri might have to look at firing Dwane Casey and shaking up this roster. Wizards could not only put themselves in a fantastic position with a win in Game 2, but they could also end this Raptors era like a meteor from the heavens.


3. Can the Mavericks stop the pick-and-roll of the Rockets? The problem for the Dallas Mavericks when the Houston Rockets have a healthy Dwight Howard is they now have to defend two of the deadliest pick-and-roll players in the NBA. The first is Howard, who is just completely destructive as a pick-and-roll big man. He scores a ridiculous 1.35 points per possession and makes over 70.0 percent of his shots. Having him setting screens and then flashing toward the hoop in a straight line is like trying to stop a wrecking ball with parchment paper.


The more important part of that equation is James Harden, who may be the best overall pick-and-roll initiator in the NBA. Harden's ability to score on his own, find shooters or dunkers anywhere in the half court while navigating, and get to the free throw line make it nearly impossible to defend. Throw in the fact that Monta Ellis' defense was awful in Game 1 and Dirk Nowitzki's pick-and-roll defense might have been worse and you can see the schematic problem Dallas has.


THE HIGHLIGHT: If you're wondering how rattled a player with no playoff experience can be in their postseason debut, don't look to Kyrie Irving. His playoff game against the Celtics looked exactly like all of his regular season games. He scored a bunch of points, had great highlights, and got the win.


One Key Number -- 26.3. That's the percentage the combination of Kyle Lowry, Lou Williams, DeMar DeRozan, and Terrence Ross made in Game 1 against the Wizards. They combined for 38 points on 15-of-57 shooting, which is the main reason the Wizards took control of the series right off the bat. Williams is the Sixth Man of the Year and will need to remind everybody why he got the award when Game 2 hits the Air Canada Centre.


Lowry will have to remind everybody why he was an All-Star. DeRozan needs to win the match-up against Bradley Beal. And if Terrence Ross can't score efficiently, Dwane Casey should probably dust off James Johnson and give him some burn.

 

[CNOTES]

2015 NHL playoffs first-round matchups and schedule


Here is the complete schedule for all eight first-round series.


Eastern Conference


New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins


EASTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Rangers 2, Penguins 1 Rangers lead 1-0 New York 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 2: Penguins 4, Rangers 3 Tied at 1 New York 8 p.m. ET NBC
Game 3: Rangers 2, Penguins 1 Rangers lead 2-1 Pittsburgh 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 4 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Pittsburgh 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 5 Friday, April 24, 2015 New York TBD TBD
Game 6 (If necessary) Sunday, April 26, 2015 Pittsburgh TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Tuesday, April 28, 2015 New York TBD TBD
Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators


EASTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Canadiens 4, Senators 3 Montreal leads 1-0 Montreal 7 p.m. ET NHL Network
Game 2: Canadiens 3, Senators 2 Montreal leads 2-0 Montreal 7 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 3: Canadiens 2, Senators 1 (OT) Montreal leads 3-0 Ottawa 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 4 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Ottawa 7 p.m. ET USA
Game 5 (If necessary) Friday, April 24, 2015 Montreal TBD TBD
Game 6 (If necessary) Sunday, April 26, 2015 Ottawa TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Tuesday April 28, 2015 Montreal TBD TBD
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings


EASTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Red Wings 3, Lightning 2 Detroit leads 1-0 Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 2: Lightning 5, Red Wings 1 Tied at 1 Tampa Bay 3 p.m. ET NBC
Game 3 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Detroit 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 4 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Detroit 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 5 Saturday, April 25, 2015 Tampa Bay TBD TBD
Game 6 (If necessary) Monday, April 27, 2015 Detroit TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Tampa Bay TBD TBD
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals


EASTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Islanders 4, Capitals 1 New York leads 1-0 Washington 7 p.m. ET USA
Game 2: Capitals 4, Islanders 3 Tied at 1 Washington 7 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 3: Islanders 2, Capitals 1 (OT) New York leads 2-1 New York 12 p.m. ET NBC
Game 4 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 New York 7:30 p.m. ET USA
Game 5 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Washington 7 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 6 (If necessary) Saturday, April 25, 2015 New York TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Monday, April 27, 2015 Washington TBD TBD
Western Conference


Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets


WESTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Ducks 4, Jets 2 Anaheim leads 1-0 Anaheim 10:30 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 2: Ducks 2, Jets 1 Ducks lead 2-0 Anaheim 10:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 3: Ducks 5, Jets 4 (OT) Ducks lead 3-0 Winnipeg 9 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 4 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Winnipeg 9:30 p.m. ET USA
Game 5 (If necessary) Friday, April 24, 2015 Anaheim TBD TBD
Game 6 (If necessary) Sunday, April 26, 2015 Winnipeg TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Anaheim TBD TBD
St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild


WESTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Wild 4, Blues 2 Minnesota leads 1-0 St. Louis 9:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 2: Blues 4, Wild 1 Tied at 1 St. Louis 3 p.m. ET NBC
Game 3: Wild 3, Blues 0 Minnesota leads 2-1 Minnesota 8 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 4 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Minnesota 9:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 5 Friday, April 24, 2015 St. Louis TBD TBD
Game 6 (If necessary) Sunday, April 26, 2015 Minnesota TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Wednesday, April 29, 2015 St. Louis TBD TBD
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks


WESTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Blackhawks 4, Predators 3 Chicago leads 1-0 Nashville 8:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 2: Predators 6, Blackhawks 2 Tied at 1 Nashville 9:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 3: Blackhawks 4, Predators 2 Chicago leads 2-1 Chicago 3 p.m. ET NBC
Game 4 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Chicago 9:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 5 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Nashville 9:30 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 6 (If necessary) Saturday, April 25, 2015 Chicago TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Monday, April 27, 2015 Nashville TBD TBD
Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames


WESTERN CONFERENCE ROUND ONE
GAME DATE/SERIES LOCATION TIME NATIONAL TV
Game 1: Flames 2, Canucks 1 Calgary leads 1-0 Vancouver 10 p.m. ET USA
Game 2: Canucks 4, Flames 1 Tied at 1 Vancouver 10 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 3: Flames 4, Canucks 2 Calgary leads 2-1 Calgary 10 p.m. ET NBCSN
Game 4 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Calgary 10 p.m. ET USA
Game 5 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Vancouver 10 p.m. ET CNBC
Game 6 (If necessary) Saturday, April 25, 2015 Calgary TBD TBD
Game 7 (If necessary) Monday, April 27, 2015 Vancouver TBD TBD

 

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 21

National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Haren is 1-0, 2.08 in two starts this year; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.

Williams is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts this year; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Marlins won three of last four games with Philly; four of last six stayed under the total. Miami lost its last four games; five of their last six went over total. Phillies lost seven of last eight games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six.

Cardinals @ Nationals
Lynn is 1-1, 2.45 in two starts this year; six of his last eight stayed under.

Gonzalez is 1-1, 5.84 in his two starts this year; three of his last four stayed under the total.

Cardinals won eight of last ten games with Washington; under is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. St Louis won its last five games, allowing five runs; four of the five stayed under. Washington won four of last five games; six of its last seven went over total.

Cubs @ Pirates
Wood is 1-1, 2.31 in two starts this year; seven of his last ten stayed under.

Liriano is 0-1, 2.08 in two starts; Pirates scored two runs for him. In his last nine starts, under is 6-2-1.

Cubs lost seven of last nine games with Pittsburgh; four of last five went over total. Pirates won three of last four games; they scored total of two runs in their last four losses. Chicago won six of its last nine games.

Braves @ Mets
Cahill is 0-5, 9.40 in his last seven starts; four of his last five went over.

Niese is 1-0, 3.18 in two starts this year; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Mets won their last eight games, scoring 35 runs in last six (over 4-1-1); they won four of last six games with Atlanta, last four going over. Braves are 5-1 on road; seven of their last nine overall went over the total.

Reds @ Brewers
Marquis is 0-1, 7.20 in two starts this year; seven of his last ten went over.

Fiers is 0-5, 4.71 in his last five starts, 0-2, 5.91 this year; eight of his last ten starts stayed under the total.

Reds lost seven of last nine games after a 4-0 start; five of their last six games stayed under. Milwaukee lost last six games, outscored 31-10; Brewers are 6-4 in last ten games against Cincinnati- nine of last eleven stayed under.

Padres @ Rockies
Morrow is 0-0, 1.29 in two starts this year; Padres scored four runs for him.

Matzek is 1-0, 1.80 in two starts this year; seven of his last eight went under.

San Diego won eight of their last ten games overall; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine . Colorado lost its last four games, outscored 34-8. Home side won nine of last 11 Padre-Rockie games; under in 4-2-1 in the last seven.

Dodgers @ Giants
Anderson is 1-0, 4.09 in two starts this year; six of his last nine stayed under.

Lincecum is 0-1, 3.00 in his two starts; Giants scored two runs for him.

Giants lost nine of last ten games, scoring 14 runs in last seven (under 5-2). Dodgers won last seven games, scoring 44 runs (over 5-2). LA won seven of last nine games against their rivals from the north.

American League
Orioles @ Blue Jays
Norris is 0-1, 12.38 in his two starts; four of his last five went over.

Buehrle is 2-0, 3.75 this season; Jays scored 12 runs in each of his starts. Five of his last six starts went over the total.

Baltimore won four of last six games; they've lost four of last six games with Toronto, with under is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Blue Jays lost five of their last seven games, all at home.

Bronx @ Tigers
Eovaldi is 0-0, 4.35 in two starts this year.

Lobstein is 1-2, 5.94 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Detroit is off to an 11-2 start- they allowed total of three runs in last five wins. Bronx won three of last four games; nine of their last eleven games went over. Tigers lost five of last nine series games, with seven of last eight staying under the total.

Red Sox @ Rays
Miley is 0-1, 10.57 in two starts this year; four of his last five went over.

Archer is 2-0, 0.00 (14 IP) in his last two starts; four of his last five went under the total.

Red Sox are 5-3 in last eight games with Tampa Bay; they've lost three of last four games overall, with eight of last ten going over. Rays lost four of last five games, with four of those five going over total.

Twins @ Royals
Milone is 2-0, 2.08 in two starts this year; five of his last six went over.

Vargas is 1-1, 7.00 in two starts this year; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Kansas City is 3-3 in last five games after a 7-0 start. Minnesota won four of its last six games. Twins won three of last five games with KC- over is 3-1-1 in those five games.

Indians @ White Sox
Carrasco is 1-1, 2.84 in two starts this year; he got hit on the jaw by a batted ball in last start, was KO'd in first inning. Under is 9-1 in his last 10 starts.

Noesi is 0-4, 5.01 in his last four starts; last three stayed under.

Cleveland won seven of last ten games against White Sox; 10 of last 11 in series stayed under total. Indians lost seven of last nine games, with five of last six staying under. Chicago lost three of its last five games.

A's @ Angels
Pomeranz is 1-1, 3.00 in two starts this year; four of his last five road starts stayed under the total.

Santiago is 1-1, 2.92 in two starts this year; six of his last eight went over.

Oakland lost seven of last nine games with Angels- four of last five went over total. LA lost seven of last ten games, was outscored 25-11 in its only four home games (0-4). Oakland lost three of last five games, with four of last six staying under.

Astros @ Mariners
McHugh is 7-0, 1.91 in his last seven starts; seven of his last eight stayed under the total.

Walker is 0-2, 17.18 in two starts this year; four of his last six stayed under.

Houston won five of last six games with Seattle; last four went over total. Astros won four of last five games- four of last six stayed under. Seattle lost five of its last seven games; seven of their last ten went over.

Interleague
Rangers @ Diamondbacks
Martinez is 2-0, 0.64 in his two starts; Rangers scored 18 runs for him. Four of his last six starts went over.

Anderson is 0-0, 4.09 in his two starts; seven of his last nine went over.

Texas won six of last nine games with Arizona; over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Rangers lost five of last seven games (over 4-2-1). Arizona won three of last four games; four of their last six stayed under.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Phil: Haren 2-0; Williams 1-1
Stl-Wsh: Lynn 1-1; Gonzalez 1-1
Chi-Pitt: Wood 1-1; Liriano 0-2
Atl-NY: Cahill 0-1; Niese 1-1
Cin-Mil: Marquis 1-1; Fiers 0-2
SD-Col: Morrow 2-0; Matzek 2-0
LA-SF: Anderson 1-1; Lincecum 0-2

Blt-Tor: Norris 1-1; Buehrle 2-0
NY-Det: Eovaldi 0-2; Lobstein 1-0
Bos-TB: Miley 1-1; Archer 2-1
Min-KC: Milone 2-0; Vargas 1-1
Clev-Chi: Carrasco 1-1; Noesi 0-1
A's-LAA: Pomeranz 1-1; Santiago 1-1
Hst-Sea: McHugh 2-0; Walker 0-2

Tex-Az: Martinez 2-0; Anderson 1-1

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Phil: Haren 0-2; Williams 1-2
Stl-Wsh: Lynn 0-2; Gonzalez 0-2
Chi-Pitt: Wood 0-2; Liriano 0-2
Atl-NY: Cahill 1-1; Niese 2-2
Cin-Mil: Marquis 2-2; Fiers 0-2
SD-Col: Morrow 1-2; Matzek 1-1
LA-SF: Anderson 0-2; Lincecum 1-2

Blt-Tor: Norris 1-2; Buehrle 1-2
NY-Det: Eovaldi 2-2; Lobstein 1-1
Bos-TB: Miley 1-2; Archer 1-3
Min-KC: Milone 1-2; Vargas 0-2
Clev-Chi: Carrasco 1-2; Noesi 1-1
A's-LAA: Pomeranz 1-2; Santiago 1-2
Hst-Sea: McHugh 0-2; Walker 2-2

Tex-Az: Martinez 0-2; Anderson 0-2:

Umpires
Chi-Pitt-- Six of last nine West games stayed under.
Cin-Mil-- Nine of last ten TBarrett games stayed under.
SD-Colo-- Seven of last ten Fairchild games went over.

NY-Det-- Three of last four Little games went over.
Min-KC-- Under is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Guccione games.
Cle-Chi-- Five of last six Cooper games went over.
A's-LA-- Six of last eight Foster games stayed under.
Hst-Sea-- All three Bucknor games this year went over.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, April 21

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WASHINGTON
St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games at home
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:08 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Yankees's last 12 games
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Colorado's last 24 games when playing San Diego

9:40 PM
TEXAS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 12 games when playing Arizona
Texas is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Oakland

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Houston's last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

10:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games at home
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, April 20

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Astros go a whole week without going over
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Houston, we have a scoring problem

Through 12 games, the Houston Astros (6-6, 2-9-1 O/U) have scored 34 runs (fewest in the American League) and have given up 40 (tied for second fewest in the AL). They have not gone over the total since last Monday (0-4-1 O/U in their last five games). The under is also 3-1 in the last four games involving the Seattle Mariners, whom Houston faces three times starting on Monday.

Hot off the Grilli

Two weeks into the season, your MLB saves leader is 38-year-old Jason Grilli of the Atlanta Braves. You can’t make this stuff up, folks. In six appearances, the fiery veteran has six saves and a 1.50 ERA. He has at least one strikeout in all six outings (10 in total) compared to a mere two hits and two walks allowed. The surprising Braves are 8-4 (8-4 O/U).

Christening Kris

Chicago Cubs’ prospect Kris Bryant got his first taste of the big leagues last Friday after being called up from Triple-A. There were some first-game jitters (0-for-3 with three strikeouts), but those appear to be out of the way. Bryant is now on a two-game hitting steak and he reached base five times (three walks) in last Saturday’s 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres. Chicago is 1-2 (3-0 O/U) so far with Bryant in the lineup.

Pitching Notes

* The Washington Nationals’ Doug Fister may have flown under the radar just a bit heading into this season after the acquisition of Max Scherzer to an already-loaded rotation. But Fister is making plenty of noise through two starts; he is 1-0 with 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. His next start will come on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals at home, where the veteran righty compiled a 1.72 ERA last season compared to a 3.05 mark on the road.

* Jared Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels went 18-9 last season with a 3.59 ERA while limiting opponents to a .239 average. But the Oakland Athletics batted .280 against him and beat him twice in four games as Weaver compiled a 4.32 ERA in those four outings. He will face Oakland again on Tuesday and cannot be going in with much confidence. Through three starts in 2015, the veteran righty is 0-2 with a 6.61 ERA.

Hitting Notes

* Baltimore Orioles’ center fielder Adam Jones went 4-for-5 with one home run and five RBIs in an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Jones now has seven hits in his last two games. He is on a nine-game hitting streak and is 20-for-35 in those nine while raising his average from a paltry .091 to an awesome .457.

* The Milwaukee Brewers have scored a miniscule 30 runs (2.5 per game), leaving them dead last in the major leagues in that category. They are 2-10 (also last in the majors) and have lost five in a row. Third baseman Aramis Ramirez (.140 BA, 0 HR, 2 RBI) is 2-for-23 in his last six games.

Totals Streak

New York Yankees (10-2 O/U): The Yankees have gone over the total in four straight games and in 10 of their last 11. In part thanks to a rejuvenated Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees have scored at least five runs in four consecutive contests and in six of their last seven. Next up on the schedule is a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-5 O/U), for whom the over is 2-0 in the last two games and 6-3 in the last nine.

Weather Watch

* Things could get wet in Pittsburgh with forecasts calling for a 65 percent chance of rain as the Pirates host the Chicago Cubs from PNC Park Monday.

Umpire Note

* The Boston Red Sox are just 4-10 in their last 14 games with umpire Andy Fletcher calling balls and strikes. Fletcher will be behind the plate for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Injury Notes

* All they do is win. But it is not because they are healthy. The New York Mets’ week began with third baseman David Wright going on the disabled list because of a strained right hamstring. It ended on Sunday with a win over the Miami Marlins, during which catcher Travis d’Arnaud fractured his hand on a hit-by-pitch and reliever Jerry Blevins was hit with a liner and suffered a broken forearm. There is no timetable for either player’s return. The Mets have won eight in a row (5-2-1 O/U).

* Los Angeles Dodgers’ right fielder Yasiel Puig is dealing with “regular soreness” according to manager Don Mattingly and the disable list appears to be a possibility. Puig was held out of Sunday’s 7-0 win over the Colorado Rockies and L.A. has Monday off, so Mattingly is hopeful that this rest will allow his star to be ready for Tuesday night at the San Francisco Giants—but that is far from certain. The Dodgers are 9-3 (8-4 O/U), including 5-2 (6-1 O/U) with Puig in the lineup.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, April 21


Cardinals look to continue winning ways Tuesday

Pitching and defense has the St. Louis Cardinals hot right now, as the team heads into Tuesdays matchup riding a five game winning streak.

The Cardinals are setting the world on-fire with their defensive play, allowing a mere 1.2 runs per game in their past five. That play has also been creating a solid under play, with the Cards going 1-4 over/under in their past five.

St. Louis travels to Washington Tuesday with the Cardinals currently +100.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, April 21


Wind, possible showers at Pittsburgh Tuesday

According to weather forecasts, there is a 35 percent possibility of showers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Tuesday. The Pirates host the Chicago Cubs in an evening matchup.

Furthermore, wind will blow out to left field at roughly 15 miles per hour during game time.

The Pirates are presently priced at -150 and oddsmakers have a total of 7 on the game.


Astros red-hot when McHugh gets the start

The Houston Astros have won their past seven games when Collin McHugh takes the first pitch for the team. McHugh has been lights out in his past seven starts, two this season, as he has allowed just 1.3 runs per outing while posting over six strikeouts per game.

So far this season, McHugh has a 1.54 ERA with a 15/2 K/BB ratio.

Houston is currently -110 when they travel to Seattle Tuesday.


Braves look to continue strong road play Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves travel to Citi Field for their midweek series with the New York Mets having posted a solid 5-1 record on the road this season.

The Braves lone loss came in Toronto after a late game collapse saw the team drop a four run led. Despite that speed bump, the Braves have outscored their hosting opponents 34-18 so far this year.

Atlanta is currently +140 when they clash with the red-hot Mets Tuesday.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 21

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MIAMI (3 - 10) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 9) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 3-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 3-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MIAMI is 3-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 178-174 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 62-80 (-41.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 165-168 (-45.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 118-120 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 16-24 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 8-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 18-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 81-84 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 105-109 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-85 (-27.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAN HAREN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAREN is 1-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 1-9 (-9.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.2 units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. MIAMI since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (8 - 3) at WASHINGTON (6 - 7) - 7:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 2-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-30 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-104 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
LYNN is 4-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 30-10 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 107-74 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

LANCE LYNN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LYNN is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 0.895.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (7 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (6 - 7) - 7:05 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1394-1558 (-279.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 187-248 (-85.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1337-1471 (-254.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-91 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 683-683 (-153.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 191-153 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 132-90 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 358-367 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WOOD is 4-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 4-9 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (-0.2 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.4 units)

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ATLANTA (8 - 4) at NY METS (10 - 3) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 89-86 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 89-86 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-12 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 49-30 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 307-320 (-85.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. NY METS since 1997
CAHILL is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JON NIESE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NIESE is 7-6 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 9-10 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-9. (-2.4 units)

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CINCINNATI (6 - 7) at MILWAUKEE (2 - 11) - 8:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 47-67 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 691-780 (+40.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 502-564 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 344-363 (+40.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 385-336 (+63.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 2-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-45 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 2-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-48 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 2-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-50 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

JASON MARQUIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUIS is 5-12 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 7-14 (-11.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-12. (-7.2 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FIERS is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (9 - 5) at COLORADO (7 - 6) - 8:40 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. TYLER MATZEK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 10-26 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MORROW is 2-11 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 51-46 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-78 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. COLORADO since 1997
MORROW is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

TYLER MATZEK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MATZEK is 1-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (9 - 3) at SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 10) - 10:15 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ANDERSON is 7-17 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 1025-860 (+112.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 718-708 (+43.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 51-27 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRETT ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LINCECUM is 8-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 15-9 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (-0.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (7 - 6) at TORONTO (6 - 7) - 7:05 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BUEHRLE is 23-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 160-83 (+51.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 65-31 (+29.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 107-58 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 27-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 80-42 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 107-76 (+36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-40 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-35 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 77-42 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-29 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-31 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NORRIS is 21-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 14-2 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 15-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 19-9 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 13-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

BUD NORRIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
NORRIS is 4-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUEHRLE is 9-10 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 12-11 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-1.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (6 - 7) at DETROIT (11 - 2) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. KYLE LOBSTEIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 6-18 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
EOVALDI is 10-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 3-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 10-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
DETROIT is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-42 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. DETROIT since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

KYLE LOBSTEIN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LOBSTEIN is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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BOSTON (8 - 5) at TAMPA BAY (6 - 7) - 7:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 79-97 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-47 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 560-644 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 83-92 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-50 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-50 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-61 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-56 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-27 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

WADE MILEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILEY is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.68 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.03 and a WHIP of 1.805.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

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MINNESOTA (5 - 8) at KANSAS CITY (10 - 3) - 8:10 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 110-80 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 106-77 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 78-54 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 65-45 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 234-205 (+40.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MILONE is 55-31 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 28-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 53-29 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 39-16 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 26-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 34-36 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 5-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-3.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (4 - 8) at CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 7) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. HECTOR NOESI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NOESI is 13-8 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 101-55 (+34.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-49 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
NOESI is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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OAKLAND (7 - 7) at LA ANGELS (5 - 8) - 10:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 95-82 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-43 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-46 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-42 (+28.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 17-32 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 17-32 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 1-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANTIAGO is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.91 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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HOUSTON (7 - 6) at SEATTLE (5 - 8) - 10:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-45 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 80-89 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 80-89 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 1-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-33 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCHUGH is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WALKER is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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TEXAS (5 - 8) at ARIZONA (7 - 6) - 9:40 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 72-103 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-44 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-80 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-70 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 71-104 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 747-657 (-87.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 195-231 (-59.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 71-104 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-78 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-45 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

NICK MARTINEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

CHASE ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Running a 26-mile marathon seems unhealthy; then again, if I drive 26 miles, I'm looking for a Wendy's drive-thru window.

-- Cubs face Francisco Liriano tonight, their first game against a lefty starter- they also brought up infield prospect Addison Russell, who will play 2B..

-- North Carolina PG Marcus Paige had his ankle scoped this week; he didn't do lot of practicing this season.

-- San Jose Sharks "fired" Todd McLellan after seven years; he was 311-163-66 as Sharks' coach, but never made the Stanley Cup finals. No one quits these jobs.

-- Why would Oklahoma City fire Scott Brooks? Is it his fault his players were hurt all season? Sometimes coaching an NBA team seems like running an asylum. He has not been fired yet, but rumors are they want to hire Kevin Ollie.

-- Jimmy Butler scored 31 points for the Bulls last night; he didn't have a D-I scholarship offer coming out of high school. He went to Tyler JC for a year, then went to Marquette. Life is funny sometimes.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud..........

13) Losing isn't fun; Cincinnati Reds' manager Brian Price went on a 5:34 tirade against a sportswriter, complete with 77 F-bombs and 11 other expletives. My first thought on this was: the season is two weeks old and the guy sounds like he's going to have a nervous breakdown. He might not be cut out for the job.

12) Seriously, 77 F-bombs in 5:34 is tremendous and he got off to a slow start. Worst thing about the whole thing is that his basic point is wrong; its the job of the reporter to give out news on the team. If a manager can't deal with this being the age of instant news via social media, then he shouldn't have the job he has. If he doesn't start winning soon, he won't have it anyway.

11) Sad day for a couple of tough guys: Doug Buffone, 71 and Bob St Clair, 84 two very tough men, passed away Monday. Buffone was a LB for the Bears with Dick Butkus, St Clair was a Hall of Famer for the 49ers. RIP fellas.

10) Anaheim Ducks are first team in NHL history to lead a playoff series 3-0 when they trailed all three games in the third period. Ottawa is down 3-0 in its series with Montreal, losing last two games in OT- they led all three games after the first period.

9) Woman was standing behind the plate in Pittsburgh last night; a foul ball hit the net, the net gave way a little and the ball hit the lady square in the side of the head. She was taken away on a stretcher after a 15-minute delay- can you say "personal injury lawsuit"?

8) Steve Spurrier turned 70 years old this week, is still going strong, playing golf and coaching the Gamecocks. He's had a tremendous career.

7) Adrian Peterson will make $765,000 a game this season, $15M in 2016, $17M in 2017; will another team take a chance on such an expensive player in his 30's? Peterson hasn't played since Week 1 of last season.

6) Kyle Wiltjer is coming back to Gonzaga next year, Jakob Poeltl is coming back to Utah, great news for both those teams.

5) Couple transfers to note: PG Ricky Tarrant goes from Alabama to Memphis and Evan Payne goes from LMU to Long Beach State.

4) Rumors say the Marlins will hire Wally Backman as manager if they can Mike Redmond; Backman is a fiery type who has done well in the minors, but Redmond is highly respected. Two weeks is a little quick to be firing people.

3) 15 of 30 current major league managers caught in the big leagues.

2) Ranger-Penguin series is first time since 2009 Stanley Cup finals that the Penguins haven't had home ice advantage in a series- thats ten series ago.

1) NFL schedule comes out tonight at 8:00; as Bud Grant used to say, "Its not who you play, its when you play them." Steelers-Patriots is early favorite to be the Thursday night season opener.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, April 21


Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 721-722
April 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Celtics
121.777
Cleveland Cavalie
126.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 5
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 11 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Boston Celtics
(+11 1/2); Over

Washington Wizards @ Toronto Raptors

Game 723-724
April 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Wizard
119.861
Toronto Raptors
121.456
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 1 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 5
191 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(+5); Over

Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets

Game 725-726
April 21, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas Mavericks
120.527
Houston Rockets
132.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston Rockets
by 12
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Rockets
by 5 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston Rockets
(-5 1/2); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 21

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BOSTON (40 - 43) at CLEVELAND (54 - 29) - 4/21/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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WASHINGTON (47 - 36) at TORONTO (49 - 34) - 4/21/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 35-45 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-55 ATS (+19.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-45 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
TORONTO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 158-199 ATS (-60.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (50 - 33) at HOUSTON (57 - 26) - 4/21/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 34-45 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 224-180 ATS (+26.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 172-133 ATS (+25.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-6 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 21

Cleveland won seven of last nine games overall, covering two of its last seven; they were 13-31 on arc, 26-33 on line in Game 1 win, as Irving was on court for 41 minutes, James 42, with extra day rest before this game. Boston won/covered eight of its last ten games overall; they had only three fast break points in Game 1, were -12 on the boards- Celtic subs scored 55 of their 100 points, which is not good. Boston starters were a combined -53.

Washington was only road team to win Game 1 in their series; Wiz held Toronto to 38% from floor in game with total of only 29 FTs, by far fewest of any playoff game so far. Raptor starters were 0-11 on arc for game; DeRozan/Lowry combined to shoot 8-30- they dropped to 0-7 in Game 1's of first round series. Wizards snapped a 3-game road losing streak with Game 1 win; Toronto lost two of last three at home; five of their last six games stayed under total.

Houston won five of last six games with Dallas; four of last five series games stayed under total. Rockets won seven of last nine overall; six of their last seven games went over. Dallas is 4-2 in its last six games; nine of its last ten went over. Rockets had 29 fast break points in Game 1, were 10-25 on arc, 32-45 on the foul line-- how this game is officiated is obviously a key, seeing as Dallas was just 14-17 on line. FG%'s generally go down in Game 2's.

Home favorites are 6-4 in this round; over is 3-7.

2015 playoffs
Brooklyn vs Atlanta
Atl 99-92, -10, U201.5

Boston vs Cleveland
Clev 113-100, -11.5, O203

Milwaukee vs Chicago
Chi 103-91, -8, O186
Chi 91-82, -8, U190.5

Washington vs Toronto
Wash 93-86 OT, +4, U194.5

New Orleans vs Golden State
GSt 106-99, -12, U205
GSt 97-87, -13, U206.5

Dallas vs Houston
Hst 118-108, -5.5, O212.5

San Antonio vs LA Clippers
LA 107-92, -1.5, U207

Portland vs Memphis
Mem 100-86, -5.5, U188.5

East vs West
SU: West 242-177 ATS: West 214-202-3
East teams HF vs West: 56-57
East teams HU vs West: 46-52
West teams HF vs East: 81-79-3
West teams HU vs East: 24-21




NBA

Tuesday, April 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Boston

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home

9:30 PM
DALLAS vs. HOUSTON
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Tuesday, April 21


Under bets cash in Monday's playoff action

Both of the NBA's playoff games finished under the closing total Monday evening, with six of the first 10 games of the postseason finishing south of the total.

Over the past two days, Under wagers have gone 5-1 on the hard wood.

There are three games on the board Tuesday.


Al Horford, Atlanta - Prob Wed

Horford suffered a dislocated finger during Sunday's game but will likely play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Nets.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 21

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TAMPA BAY (51-25-0-8, 110 pts.) at DETROIT (44-26-0-14, 102 pts.) - 4/21/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 6-13 ATS (-9.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-7 ATS (+11.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 176-189 ATS (+405.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
DETROIT is 21-25 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-16 ATS (-7.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-8 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
DETROIT is 11-21 ATS (-21.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 87-95 ATS (-80.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-3 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 8-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (46-27-0-12, 104 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (49-29-0-7, 105 pts.) - 4/21/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-10 ATS (+8.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-35 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 57-86 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-7 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 7-7-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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NASHVILLE (48-26-0-11, 107 pts.) at CHICAGO (50-29-0-6, 106 pts.) - 4/21/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 1-6 ATS (-6.7 Units) in April games this season.
NASHVILLE is 8-14 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 8-16 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 47-16 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 187-147 ATS (+36.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
CHICAGO is 25-23 ATS (-9.0 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-6 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (49-31-0-5, 103 pts.) at CALGARY (47-31-0-7, 101 pts.) - 4/21/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 41-50 ATS (-19.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 47-38 ATS (+86.4 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 26-20 ATS (+1.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 24-8 ATS (+14.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 21-10 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 124-113 ATS (+245.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 21-15 ATS (+36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 3-14 ATS (+18.8 Units) when leading in a playoff series since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 12-5 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 12-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 21

Tampa Bay outshot Detroit 76-38 in first two games, 31-10 in third period; they went 2-4 on power play in Game 2, after being outscored 1-0 on seven power plays in Game 1. Lightning won eight of their last 11 games with Detroit- seven of those 11 stayed under the total. Tampa Bay won four of its last five games overall, allowing nine goals; they split last four visits to Motor City. Under is 4-2-1 in Lightning's last seven games. Red Wings lost three of last four at home.

Islanders scored 0:15 into OT Sunday, 6th-fastest OT goal in NHL history; they're 5-7 in last dozen games overall, with over 5-3-1 in last nine. Isles are 0-6 on power play in series-- only eight penalties total were called in last two games. Caps won six of their last ten games with over 7-3-1 in last 11- they outshot Islanders 24-14 in third period last two games, but Islanders outshot them 33-13 in first two periods Sunday. Home side won six of last seven series games. Isles are 3-2 in last five here.

Nashville lost eight of last nine games overall after 4-2 loss here Sunday; Predators lost five of last seven games with Chicago, with last four going over total- they'e 2-12 on power play in series, are down 2-1 despite not allowing third period goal in series. Chicago won last three series games in this building, with two of three going OT/SO; all three games in this playoff series have gone over total. Nashville lost its last three road games by combined score of 11-5.

Calgary finally scored couple of first period goals in 4-2 win Sunday; five of their seven series goals have come in third period, on 34 shots. Flames have now won seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in last eight Calgary games. Home crowd helped underdog Flames in Game 3; they can gra commanding series lead here. Calgary won four of last five games with Vancouver, despite scoring eleven goals in four games. Vancouver is 2-7 on power play in series. Under is 3-1-2 in last five series games.

Home teams are 15-8 in this round; over is 11-8-4.

2015 NHL playoffs
Montreal vs Ottawa
Mtl 4-3, -$140, O5
Mtl 3-2 OT, -$140, N5
Mtl 2-1 OT, +$110, U5

Tampa Bay vs Detroit
Det 3-2, +$155, U5.5
TB 5-1, -$200, U5.5

NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh
NYR 2-1, -$180, U5
Pitt 4-3, +$175, O5
NYR 2-1, even U5

Washington vs NY Islanders
NYI 4-1, +125, N5
Wash 4-3, -$135, O5.5
NYI 2-1 OT, -$140, U5.5

St Louis vs Minnesota
Minn 4-2, +$125, O5
StL 4-1, -$140, N5
Minn 3-0, -$135, U5

Nashville vs Chicago
Chi 4-3 OT, +$105, O5
Nash 6-2, -$120, O5
Chi 4-2, -$160, O5

Anaheim vs Winnipeg
Ana 4-2, -$150, O5
Ana 2-1, -$150, U5
Ana 5-4 OT, +$120, O5

Vancouver vs Calgary
Cal 2-1, +$135, U5
Van 4-1, -$155, N5
Cal 4-2, -$115, O5




NHL

Tuesday, April 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY ISLANDERS
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Islanders are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games at home

9:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. CHICAGO
Nashville is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Nashville

10:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. CALGARY
Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
Vancouver is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Vancouver
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, April 21

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Tuesday's NHL Playoffs betting cheat sheet
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings (-105, 5.5)

Series tied 1-1

Nikita Nesterov scored in the series opener before notching two assists on Saturday as Tampa Bay recorded its first postseason victory since 2011. The defenseman is riding a five-game point streak dating to the regular season, collecting two goals and four assists during the run after mustering just one and three, respectively, in his first 24 career contests. Tyler Johnson tallied twice in Game 2 after recording seven multi-goal performances in the regular season.

Coach Mike Babcock told reporters defenseman Brendan Smith will return to the lineup after being scratched since making a mental error against Montreal on April 9. "Tampa is a high-speed skating team, and when Smith plays, he can really skate with the puck, and he can keep up with their forwards," captain Henrik Zetterberg told the Detroit Free Press. "I think he's a good fit for the series." Smith sat out the regular-season finale and then saw rookie Alexey Marchenko play in his place to begin the series.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Detroit.
* Lightning are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
* Red Wings are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. Atlantic.


Washington Capitals at New York Islanders (-135, 5.5)

Islanders lead series 2-1

Eric Fehr will miss the next two games after suffering an upper-body injury on a hit from Kyle Okposo during his second shift of Sunday's tilt. "(Fehr) is out for the next two games, and we will re-evaluate after that," coach Barry Trotz said after Monday's practice. Captain Alex Ovechkin has scored just once in the series after netting a league-high 53 goals this season, while defensemen Mike Green and Matt Niskanen have notched two assists apiece.

With Travis Hamonic sidelined by a suspected left knee injury, fellow defenseman Johnny Boychuk has assumed the majority of the responsibility of keeping Ovechkin in line. "It's just your job," Boychuk told Newsday after blocking four shots in Game 3 and eight overall in the series. "(Ovechkin's) an excellent player, the best goal scorer in the game right now. You have to pay attention to him at all times. If you don't, you're probably going to be going home early." Defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky has notched two assists and is a team-best plus-4 in the series.

TRENDS:

* Islanders are 0-8 in their last eight games following a win.
* Home team is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Over is 4-1-2 in Capitals last seven vs. Metropolitan.


Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks (-165, 5.5)

Blackhawks lead series 2-1

With stud defenseman Weber sidelined due to an injury to his lower right leg, Nashville's top blue-line pairing of Roman Josi and Seth Jones each finished with a minus-3 and was unable to contain Chicago's No. 1 line of captain Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa and Brandon Saad, which accounted for five points Sunday. "You're facing the best defenseman in the league, and all of a sudden when he's not there, you have to take advantage of it," Hossa said. "I think that's what we did." Goaltender Pekka Rinne's late-season struggles have continued, allowing 24 goals over his last seven starts and four tallies in four of them.

Hossa finished third on the team in scoring with 61 points during the regular season and has thrived in the series, collecting a pair of assists in both Games 1 and 3 while registering a team-high six shots on goal Sunday. "He makes it seem a lot easier than it really is," Toews said of the 36-year-old Hossa. "To think of where you’ll be at if you have the chance to play as long as he has, how that might feel, I kind of cringe thinking about it. It is pretty impressive.” Andrew Desjardins, acquired from San Jose at the trade deadline, saw his first playoff action and notched his first tally since joining Chicago.

TRENDS:

* Predators are 1-4 in the last five meetings.
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Blackhawks are 6-1 in their last seven Conference Quarterfinals games.


Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames (-120, 5)

Flames lead series 2-1

Alex Burrows will be in the lineup Tuesday as he avoided disciplinary action from the league for his part in the late antics of Game 3. The 34-year-old received an instigator penalty in the final five minutes of the contest, which normally warrants an automatic suspension, but the league has the right to lift the ban if several criteria for the penalty are not met - which was the case in Burrows' situation. A loss on Tuesday puts Vancouver in a 3-1 series hole, but a victory evens the matchup and regains home-ice advantage for the club - a fact not lost on Kevin Bieksa. "We'll come in and play a nice, solid road game, hopefully get the two points, and momentum will be on our side going back home," he said.

The goals by Brodie and Monahan in Game 3 were the first of their postseason careers, but Bennett's tally was even more special - it was his first in the NHL. "It's a moment that I've thought about for a very long time," said the 18-year-old, whose goal turned out to be the game-winner. "It definitely feels great to get it out of the way. I couldn't have dreamed a better situation." The fourth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Bennett became the second-youngest player in team history to score a playoff goal at 18 years, 303 days - six days older than Jarome Iginla.

TRENDS:

* Canucks are 1-4 in the last five meetings.
* Over is 11-3-3 in the last 17 meetings in Calgary.
* Flames are 21-6 in their last 27 vs. Pacific

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, April 21


Blues continue horrendous road play in playoffs

With a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild Monday, the St. Louis Blues stretch their playoff road losing streak to nine consecutive games. In those nine games, dating back to the Blues 2011-2012 playoff series with the LA Kings, St. Louis has been outscored 28-11.

Those nine games have seen the Blues shutout three times, while losing by two or more goals on five occasions.

Game 4 between the Blues and Wild take place Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center.


Late-game collapses persist for the Jets

The Winnipeg Jets imploded yet again in their Game 3 loss the the Anaheim Ducks, which continues a startling trend. Through the first three games of their playoff series, the Jets have been outscored 7-0 after the second period.

What makes it even more painful, is that the Jets have led heading into the third period in every game so far in the series.

The Ducks now have a 3-0 series stranglehold, with Game 4 on Wednesday.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, April 21


Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks

Game 61-62
April 21, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville Predato
9.312
Chicago *********
12.265
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago *********
by 3
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago *********
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago *********
(-175); Under

Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Flames

Game 63-64
April 21, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver Canucks
12.944
Calgary Flames
10.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver Canucks
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary Flames
-120
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver Canucks
(+100); Under

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Detroit Red Wings

Game 57-58
April 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay Lightni
10.324
Detroit Red Wings
11.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Red Wings
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Red Wings
(+105); Over

Washington Capitals @ New York Islanders

Game 59-60
April 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Capita
10.163
New York Islander
12.761
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Islander
by 2 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Islander
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Islander
(-145); Over

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, April 21


Blackhawks-Predators cashing Over tickets

The Over has gone a perfect 3-0 through the first three games of the series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators.

The teams have combined for 21 goals thus far in the series, with Game 2 registering eight goals in the Preds' 6-2 shellacking.

Oddsmakers have adjusted accordingly for Game 4, with books posting a total of 5.5.


Ovechkin, Capitals struggle in road playoff losses

The Washington Capitals continue their series with the New York Islanders while trying to cease their string of consecutive road playoff losses at six. The Caps have been outscored 20-13 during those road losses.

Alexander Ovechkin has been almost non-existent in those six games with just one assist, that came in the first game during that stretch, while posting a plus/minus of -2.

The Caps are +122 for Game 4 on Long Island Tuesday.