Bob Balfe DETROIT LIONS -2.5
The New England Patriots are not really designed to be a preseason team. Much like the Colts a few years ago this team goes as far as Tom Brady takes them. This game is inside on turf and I just don't see Brady going as long as he would on a regular week 3 preseason count. The Patriots are really thin at their skilled positions this year and Brady is not a kid anymore. No need to get this guy hurt on this playing surface. Detroit has so much speed and actually has better depth with their backups. New England is just not a deep team. I am not saying they will not do great this year, but from just a preseason outlook this is not the best team to be backing. Take Detroit.
The New England Patriots are not really designed to be a preseason team. Much like the Colts a few years ago this team goes as far as Tom Brady takes them. This game is inside on turf and I just don't see Brady going as long as he would on a regular week 3 preseason count. The Patriots are really thin at their skilled positions this year and Brady is not a kid anymore. No need to get this guy hurt on this playing surface. Detroit has so much speed and actually has better depth with their backups. New England is just not a deep team. I am not saying they will not do great this year, but from just a preseason outlook this is not the best team to be backing. Take Detroit.
Andre Gomes
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WNBA - 601 Minnesota Lynx @ 602 Connecticut Sun
Projected Line: Minnesota by 13 points
Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and this has forced their coach Cheryl Reeve to hold a meeting with the team's captains after their last loss against Atlanta on Monday. Minnesota made a comeback against the Dream, but as their starters always play heavy minutes, they didn't have fresh legs down the stretch. The key for the Lynx's loss at Atlanta was the 19 turnovers that they committed, something that resulted in 25 points off turnovers and 24 fast break points to the Dream.
For tonight, the Lynx will be fired up and they'll crush the lowly Sun. Connecticut lost all their confidence after not being able to beat Chicago, even though they had a 23 points lead at one point. Their key guard Allison Hightower is out for the season, while Kara Lawson is also out due to personal problems. So, Connecticut will only have Tina Charles against the world for tonight's game, but Minnesota is a top paint defense and also an excellent defensive rebounding team. Minnesota's defense will focus on Charles and with that, the Sun's offense will heavily struggle. Therefore, I expect an easy win for Minnesota and so, I'll be taking them in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 601 Minnesota Lynx (-9) @ -110 / 1.91 on Bookmaker
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WNBA - 601 Minnesota Lynx @ 602 Connecticut Sun
Projected Line: Minnesota by 13 points
Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and this has forced their coach Cheryl Reeve to hold a meeting with the team's captains after their last loss against Atlanta on Monday. Minnesota made a comeback against the Dream, but as their starters always play heavy minutes, they didn't have fresh legs down the stretch. The key for the Lynx's loss at Atlanta was the 19 turnovers that they committed, something that resulted in 25 points off turnovers and 24 fast break points to the Dream.
For tonight, the Lynx will be fired up and they'll crush the lowly Sun. Connecticut lost all their confidence after not being able to beat Chicago, even though they had a 23 points lead at one point. Their key guard Allison Hightower is out for the season, while Kara Lawson is also out due to personal problems. So, Connecticut will only have Tina Charles against the world for tonight's game, but Minnesota is a top paint defense and also an excellent defensive rebounding team. Minnesota's defense will focus on Charles and with that, the Sun's offense will heavily struggle. Therefore, I expect an easy win for Minnesota and so, I'll be taking them in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 601 Minnesota Lynx (-9) @ -110 / 1.91 on Bookmaker
