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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Delaware - Race #3 - Post: 2:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 35

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 DISTINGUIDA (ML=6/1)
#5 CHAPEL GAP (ML=2/1)


DISTINGUIDA - Trainer Monjes moves this horse down the class ladder to face weaker company. Look for a solid effort this time out. CHAPEL GAP - Trainer Iannotti moves this thoroughbred down in class ranks to face much lower class horses. Look for a nice race at this level.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 QUALITY QUEEN (ML=3/1), #7 OELLA (ML=4/1), #1 PLAN ALANA (ML=8/1),

QUALITY QUEEN - Should have at least finished in the money in the last sixty days in a short distance event to be worth a shot at minimal odds in a sprint. OELLA - Tough to play any mount like this that didn't hit the board after the very long layoff and comes right back. This filly hasn't had any recent favorable outcomes in sprint contests. No picnic to bet on her in this contest. PLAN ALANA - This filly hasn't had any promising efforts in sprint contests in the last sixty days.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #4 DISTINGUIDA on top if we're getting at least 9/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Mohawk: Tuesday 6/9 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4:

2,10 / 2,4,6,7,9,10 / 5 / 2,7,9 = $36


LATE $1 PICK 4: 2,7,9 / 1,4 / 2,4 / 3,5,7,8,9 = $60

MEET STATS: 103 - 324 / $583.60 BEST BETS: 14 - 29/ $49.90

SPOT PLAYS: 5 - 27 / $45.60

Best Bet: SHADOW KNOWS (10th)

Spot Play: NOBLE POWER (5th)


Race 1

(7) SETANTA was showing improvement here then tried an OSS Gold at London and broke stride late. He could bounce back at a square price and notch his maiden-breaking win. (1) CINCINNATI MISS followed an impressive winner the route in her season’s debut, which was by far her best performance to date; the main danger. (5) MARKETS UP was a lot faster than ever before in his May 29 qualifier and is interesting here on the barn change.

Race 2

(2) JUSTCALLMERONALD showed good speed last week but tired late. Returning to a 7-day cycle and dropping into a claimer should make him very tough here. (10) HAVA KADABRA has been on a real roll and goes for Puddy off the claim. He is likely to face an early challenge from the choice if that one behaves. (6) JOSEPH GERARD has put two good miles in a row together and is likely for another share here.

Race 3

(6) DRINKSONTHEHOUSE showed improved late speed while passing horses behind a dominant winner. Moving to the middle of the gate should facilitate a better start and result here. (1) JENALEAH finished second in the same mile, showing big improvement over her debut. She’s the one to knock off here. (4) WHOSGOINGTOCATCHUS also exits the same race and is another contender in a wide-open dash.

Race 4

(2) LITTLE QUICK blasted through a timely opening in the stretch last week to win at 71/1. He may get a great pace scenario to chase here with so much speed lined up from the 5-hole out; call to repeat. (10) UNIQUE BARAN will take a lot of support off the Colin Johnson claim, but may get hung out early and softened up. (7) MACH TWO POINT SIX has been in great form out of town using various racing styles. He’s a contender here.

Race 5

(6) NOBLE POWER was visibly motoring late last week but it was too late. He gets to move to the middle of the gate here, which may be all it takes to get him in striking position earlier; top call. (4) COOL CREEK VALLEY had some traffic issues late in the same dash when finishing just ahead of the choice and rates highly here. (7) TYRONE ZOEY was a good third in the City of London Final and is another in with a chance.

Race 6

(5) FASHION MAVEN has shown rapid improvement since arriving on this circuit and last week’s win was easier than it looks on paper; call to repeat. (1) RATHER SWELL wasn’t far back of the choice but remains winless in 19 and it’s hard to say if he can turn the tables on the choice here. (7) RUSTYS OVERLOAD raced evenly in a rapid mile for the class and can be a late threat.

Race 7

(7) POWER MOVE finished behind three last week that would all likely be favored in here. Drury will be pointing to go right down the road with this one on the class drop. (9) FEISTY LOVE has been excellent in her past two and is in top form. (2) CAN I SAY has had two rough trips in the top class at Flamboro and should be prominent throughout.

Race 8

(1) LEGION OF BOOM raced well last week, considering it was only his second race in 5 weeks. He draws inside and should be prominent throughout here. (4) STAR COVER went a big trip from the 10-hole and was passed late by a big favorite. He will be tough. (2) BROTHER RANDY’s first trip over the big track was a solid effort and the winner of that one is a promising sort. He is in with a shot here, but will need a trip to beat both of the two above.

Race 9

(4) A MARCOU STORY was a sharp debut winner but in his next start carved out wicked fractions that understandably took their toll late. He should be very tough here from close range. (2) ABSOLUTLY OFFICIAL showed dramatic improvement last week and can go forward again here in his 4th lifetime start. (5) JET BLACK CADILLAC has improving form and can hit the exotics at a price here.

Race 10

(5) THE SHADOW KNOWS cut some big fractions off a two-week break in last week’s Grassroots and seems to hold a major pace advantage over this group; coast-to-coast. (3) MACH CODE woke up with a huge late burst last week but was aided by a following trip tracking a quick early pace. The pace set-up here looks much different but he can get up late for a share. (7) ANTAR PHIL raced decently enough vs. better last week to contend here. (8) REGAL SIGHT, 0-16, is likely for another minor share. (9) HP BUSHIDO DRAGJET went a big trip to take a new life’s mark at big odds here last week and should be respected.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Delaware Park (2nd) Table Games, 5-1
(3rd) Distinguida, 6-1


Finger Lakes (6th) Estimator, 4-1
(9th) Smokin Racer, 5-1


Fort Erie (1st) Stormy Light, 4-1
(2nd) Drava, 8-1


Indiana Grand (2nd) Love thy Neighbor, 7-2
(8th) Zero Visibility, 7-2


Mountaineer (3rd) Doraville, 8-1
(5th) Herbert Hall, 3-1


Parx Racing (1st) Star of Sarava, 9-2
(6th) Rugby Road, 8-1


Presque Isle Downs (2nd) Jiggin Witit, 8-1
(8th) Big Als Legacy, 4-1

 

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MLB Preview: Nationals (30-27) at Yankees (32-25)

Game: 1
Venue: Yankee Stadium
Date: June 09, 2015 7:05 PM EDT

Childhood New York Yankees fan Bryce Harper has taken baseball by storm this season as he gets ready to play his first game in the Bronx.

Harper and hitters for the Washington Nationals and Yankees figure to have a tough time thanks to a tremendous pitching matchup.

Masahiro Tanaka makes his first home start in nearly two months opposite Max Scherzer as the Yankees seek a seventh straight victory in Tuesday night's opener of a two-game series.

Harper is batting .326 and leads the majors with 19 homers and a 1.170 OPS while ranking near the top with 46 RBIs. The fourth-year phenom will likely be the subject of New York tabloid speculation this week about his boyhood fascination with the Yankees, and the possibility of eventually playing for them.

He'll have a tough assignment against Tanaka (3-1, 2.76 ERA), who is the first Yankee since 1914 to pitch at least six innings and not allow more than three hits and one run in three straight outings. Tanaka made his first start Wednesday after being out since April 23 with a strained forearm and yielded one run with a season-high nine strikeouts over seven innings of a 3-1 victory at Seattle.

The right-hander, who hasn't pitched at home since April 12, saw his fastball clocked between 95-96 mph.

"There's no inkling that his stuff wasn't there," manager Joe Girardi said. "It was the highest velocity that we've seen from him so that was good for us. It's good to have him back."

Tanaka, who has never faced Washington (30-27) or any of its hitters, is 3-1 with a 1.53 ERA in four career interleague outings.

The Yankees (32-25) seek their first seven-game win streak since Sept. 15-22, 2012. They'll see a familiar face in Scherzer (6-4, 1.85), who is 6-2 with a 3.04 ERA against them in eight starts, including two in the postseason.

Not many New York hitters have fared well against him. Stephen Drew is 3 for 22 overall, Mark Teixeira is 3 for 19, Brett Gardner is 2 for 18 and Alex Rodriguez is 1 for 12.

That should give the right-hander confidence after he gave up four runs in six innings in last Tuesday's 7-3 home defeat to Toronto. Scherzer had won his previous five starts behind a 1.75 ERA.

"No matter what, you always have to flush it out and always look at the positives," he said. "You're going to have things to work on even when you have good starts so this is just one game I got beat and you just go out there with the next mentality that you're going to win the next one."

Harper will look to stick around longer than he did the last time these teams met May 20 when he was ejected along with manager Matt Williams in the third inning of a 3-2 victory as Washington swept a two-game home set.

Denard Span, who was 3 for 9 in that series, left Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs with back spasms and his status is unclear.

Fellow center fielder Gardner went 5 for 13 in a weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. Brian McCann is expected back in the Yankees' lineup after resting in Sunday's 6-2 victory.

 

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Phillies sign veteran RHP Correia to start
The Sports Xchange

The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Kevin Correia on Monday and announced he will start Friday in Pittsburgh.

Correia was to join the Phillies in Cincinnati on Monday.

"Kevin fills a need by adding depth, durability and experience to our pitching staff," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We hope that he can give us quality innings to take some heat off the bullpen."

Correia, 34, posted a 3.58 ERA in six starts for San Francisco's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento before opting out of his deal with the Giants.

In 12 years with five teams, Correia is 76-95 with a 4.59 ERA. With the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers last season, he was 7-17 with a 5.44 ERA.

 

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MLB MONEYLINE

MLB > (923) TEXAS@ (924) OAKLAND | 06/09/2015 - 10:05 PM
Play ON TEXAS using the money line in All games in road games
The record is 19 Wins and 12 Losses for the this season (+16.32 units)

MLB > (919) KANSAS CITY@ (920) MINNESOTA | 06/09/2015 - 08:10 PM
Play ON MINNESOTA using the money line in All games in all games
The record is 33 Wins and 23 Losses for the this season (+16.35 units)

MLB > (907) SAN DIEGO@ (908) ATLANTA | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play AGAINST ATLANTA using the money line in Home games when playing on Tuesday
The record is 4 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.15 units)

MLB > (917) SEATTLE@ (918) CLEVELAND | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play AGAINST SEATTLE using the money line in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 20 Wins and 31 Losses for the this season (-16.75 units)

MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (923) TEXAS@ (924) OAKLAND | 06/09/2015 - 10:05 PM
Play ON TEXAS using the in All games as a road underdog when the run line price is -130 to -115
The record is 12 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+12 units)

MLB > (919) KANSAS CITY@ (920) MINNESOTA | 06/09/2015 - 08:10 PM
Play ON MINNESOTA using the in All games in night games
The record is 21 Wins and 5 Losses for the this season (+15.15 units)

MLB > (921) HOUSTON@ (922) CHI WHITE SOX | 06/09/2015 - 08:10 PM
Play AGAINST CHI WHITE SOX using the in All games in all games
The record is 19 Wins and 36 Losses for the this season (-24.7 units)

MLB > (907) SAN DIEGO@ (908) ATLANTA | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play AGAINST ATLANTA using the in All games when playing on Tuesday
The record is 8 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-20.45 units)

MLB TOTALS

MLB > (907) SAN DIEGO@ (908) ATLANTA | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play OVER ATLANTA on the total in Home games in night games
The record is 14 Overs and 3 Unders for the this season (+11 units)

MLB > (923) TEXAS@ (924) OAKLAND | 06/09/2015 - 10:05 PM
Play OVER OAKLAND on the total in All games against division opponents
The record is 20 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+13.15 units)

MLB > (905) SAN FRANCISCO@ (906) NY METS | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play OVER SAN FRANCISCO on the total in Road games against right-handed starters
The record is 17 Overs and 5 Unders for the this season (+12.1 units)

MLB > (911) ARIZONA@ (912) LA DODGERS | 06/09/2015 - 10:10 PM
Play OVER LA DODGERS on the total in Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 69 Overs and 40 Unders for the last two seasons (+28.85 units)

MLB TOP POWERLINE

MLB > (913) BOSTON @ (914) BALTIMORE | 06/09/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: BALTIMORE -110 BTB PowerLine: BALTIMORE -141
Edge On: BALTIMORE (31)

MLB > (925) MIAMI @ (926) TORONTO | 06/09/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: TORONTO -150 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO -175
Edge On: TORONTO (25)

MLB > (927) WASHINGTON @ (928) NY YANKEES | 06/09/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: NY YANKEES -119 BTB PowerLine: NY YANKEES -127
Edge On: NY YANKEES (8)

MLB > (929) CHICAGO CUBS @ (930) DETROIT | 06/09/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: DETROIT -119 BTB PowerLine: DETROIT 112
Edge On: DETROIT (11)

MLB > (915) LA ANGELS @ (916) TAMPA BAY | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Line: TAMPA BAY -125 BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY -105
Edge On: TAMPA BAY (20)

MLB > (907) SAN DIEGO @ (908) ATLANTA | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Line: ATLANTA +109 BTB PowerLine: ATLANTA 125
Edge On: ATLANTA (16)

MLB > (903) PHILADELPHIA @ (904) CINCINNATI | 06/09/2015 - 07:10 PM
Line: CINCINNATI -140 BTB PowerLine: CINCINNATI -111
Edge On: CINCINNATI (9)

MLB > (919) KANSAS CITY @ (920) MINNESOTA | 06/09/2015 - 08:10 PM
Line: MINNESOTA -110 BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA 156
Edge On: MINNESOTA (46)

MLB > (909) ST LOUIS @ (910) COLORADO | 06/09/2015 - 08:40 PM
Line: COLORADO +126 BTB PowerLine: COLORADO 192
Edge On: COLORADO (46)

MLB > (923) TEXAS @ (924) OAKLAND | 06/09/2015 - 10:05 PM
Line: OAKLAND -185 BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND -152
Edge On: OAKLAND (8)

MLB > (911) ARIZONA @ (912) LA DODGERS | 06/09/2015 - 10:10 PM
Line: LA DODGERS -160 BTB PowerLine: LA DODGERS 156
Edge On: LA DODGERS (91)

 

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NBA Finals Game 2 Recap

Stephen Curry, the best shooter basketball has ever seen, smashed John Starks’ seemingly unbreakable mark of 11 3-pointers missed in an NBA Finals game, set back in Game 7 of the 1994 Finals.

Curry wound up 2-for-15 from beyond the arc, while Starks was famously 0-for-11 (2-for-18 overall), part of a deciding game that still lives in infamy in New York in blowing the franchise’s best chance for a title since winning in ’73.

It’s now indisputable that on Sunday night, with seemingly the entire country watching due to an early start and little else besides Game of Thrones and a Dateline doubleheader to pass the time, Curry did his best to fool the casual observer into wondering what the big deal was all about? MVP? More like MLC, most lacking conscience. Curry was off, bothered by Matthew Dellavedova’s ball-denial and a perimeter defense that was as impressive as anything on display this NBA season. Though it wasn’t all Delly – Curry helped considerably – the guy that ran away with the Most Valuable Trophy was 0-for-8 when defended by an Australian guard most deemed too unathletic and ordinary to consider out of college. Even in OT, there was nothing to be had from Curry to steal a game Golden State had no business being in.

As mind-numbing as that is, Curry is fortunate that unlike the former Knicks guard, he at least gets an opportunity to redeem himself. Not that he’s to blame for costing his team a 2-0 lead entirely.

First off, it’s 1-1, so a championship hasn’t been blown. Pump the brakes there. Beyond that, he was not the only one who performed well below expectations.

Curry was clutch in forcing overtime, turning an ankle-breaker of a handle into a sweet finger roll that improbably sent the game to an extra period.

After LeBron James missed a contested drive to the rim and Tristan Thompson’s tap-in went awry, the Warriors had a second opportunity to take Cleveland’s collective heart out of its chest, toss it callously on the ground and stomp on it. That was what Game 2 was supposed to be all about.

Killer instinct went out the window. To be fair, the fans at ORACLE, as they always seem to, did their part.

Golden State lost its way. Cleveland persevered in an arena where it became the fourth team in 51 games to find a way to win because it wanted more, which can’t happen in a home game during the league’s championship round. If you wondered whether NBA Finals experience would matter in a series where both coaches were rookies and most of the guys with rings wouldn’t play a single minute for the Cavs, you just got your answer.

Without Kyrie Irving available, this was supposed to be the game where the Warriors ran away with a win, leaving the Cavs to lick their collective wounds and promise to make the proper adjustments at home. You would’ve heard that old cliché that a series doesn’t really start until the home team loses so many times you would’ve lost count.

Instead, Klay Thompson got into foul trouble after being the only guy on the team able to get into an early rhythm. The Cavs turned around an early deficit and applied the defensive vice grip, slowing the game down to their desired pace. They got to loose balls. They clawed for the second chances. On a night where the atrocities typically committed by referees Scott Foster and Tony Brothers on a nightly basis were in full view, they ultimately didn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Both teams caught breaks. In that sense, being terrible at their jobs hurt both sides equally.

As to why the Warriors, 8-point favorites and most everyone’s choice to win an unexpected championship this season, fumbled away Game 2, the easy answer lies in the math. If Curry makes two or three more 3-pointers, Golden State wins. If Marreese Speights can have back that missed bunny at the end of the third quarter, the Warriors would’ve been a bucket closer and may not have needed J.R. Smith’s nonsense to open the door.

The easy answer isn’t the right answer, though. Curry’s incredible Starks’ level futility isn’t why they lost. Klay Thompson scored 34 points, picking up some of the slack. The game was there to be had in spite of the often poor shot selection and inaccuracy, factors you live with because the greatest shooter the game has ever seen is simply like no other, someone worth trusting even in situations where you know he’s making the wrong choice. Curry should have done a better job getting to the rim instead of forcing looks that weren’t there on the perimeter, but that will become clear after watching film.

Equally frustrating was the fact a ball went through his legs after Draymond Green’s save of another blocked shot against James in the OT. It fell in line with other bad breaks that were ultimately self-inflicted. Remember that loose ball that Green and James got after where Dellavedova wound up with it and timeout was granted early? Harrison Barnes should’ve been on the floor, diving to contest possession. He wasn’t.

The Warriors shouldn’t have lost the rebounding battle so decisively (55-45), especially after winning it in Game 1. Because of a lack of purposeful movement, Golden State looked much smaller than the Cavs, who thrived in denying space and owning the war for 50/50 balls. No one could’ve watched Game 2 and determined that Cleveland didn’t work harder.

Golden State was taken out of its element on both sides of the ball. Unofficially, the Warriors passed the ball 217 times in Game 2, 86 times less, in an OT game, than their playoff average. Despite 9-for-27 shooting from the Cavs, the visitors managed to outperform GSW from beyond the arc, the first time that’s happened since March 24 at Portland, snapping a steak of 27 games. Despite their futility, more than 42 percent of the Warriors shots were from 3-point range, the second-highest attempted this entire postseason. They shot 3-pointers 47.4 percent of the time in Game 4 of the Rockets series, the only time they lost in the Western Conference finals.

Green didn’t have his first basket until late. Centers Andrew Bogut and backup Festus Ezeli were clearly outplayed by Timofey Mozgov. The Cavs wound up with 14 offensive rebounds, half of them coming from Tristan Thompson. LeBron shot 11-for-35 from the field, making only four buckets after halftime, and yet he’s being lauded. As he should be. James led his team.

So where does that take us entering Game 3? The Warriors have a flight and a grueling day of watching painful video to pump them up before a road atmosphere that promises to be daunting. I covered the last two Finals games that the Cavs played at home in 2007 and remember a raucous crowd that nearly drove a team that had no business being on the same floor with the Spurs to victory in back-to-back games. Both times, Cleveland lost to San Antonio by 3. Both times, the Cavs overachieved.

James is older now. Judging by Game 2, he leads the more driven bunch. Again, he’s stuck with the far less talented team. It’s on Golden State to make the Cavs feel that difference. As far as the spread goes, Cleveland being a 1-point favorite is a nod to James, because the Warriors have only closed as an underdog once during these playoffs, winning that game in Houston 105-80.

To call Game 3 a virtual pick’em and still favor Golden State to win the series is contradictory, but as usual, oddsmakers are trying to make sense. It remains to be seen how the Warriors respond to such glaring disappointment, especially since Game 3 will see a venue change fueled by a drastic difference in crowd support. If they take on the us-against-the-world mentality that was clearly missing in Game 2, fighting for loose balls and diving without care, the more talented Warriors should win.

It would help if Curry shoots straight, too. For now, uncertainty reigns among both of those factors.

Betting Notes
1st Quarter: Cavaliers covered as two-point underdogs, total went over 50

1st Half: Cavaliers covered as 4.5-point underdogs, total stayed under 100

2nd Half: Cavaliers covered as 6 ½-point underdogs, total went under 100

Team Totals: The Cavaliers (96) and Warriors (104) both went ‘under’ their numbers

Series Update
Just like the teams will adjust, so will the oddsmakers.

(Opening Odds per Sportsbook.ag before Game 1 in parentheses)
NBA Finals

Golden State vs. Cleveland (Series tied 1-1)
Warriors (-205) -220
Cavaliers (+175) +185

NBA Finals - Exact Game Props

(Opening Odds per Sportsbook.ag before Game 1 in parentheses)
Golden State vs. Cleveland
5 Games Warriors Win (13/5) +350
6 Games Warriors Win (5/1) +240
7 Games Warriors Win (16/5)+180

5 Games Cavaliers Win (17/2) +1000
6 Games Cavaliers Win (18/5) +450
7 Games Cavaliers Win (13/2) +550

 

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Cleveland believing an NBA title is near


CLEVELAND (AP) - High above downtown, there's no visible evidence of a painful 51-year professional sports championship drought - the longest for any major U.S. city.

Atop Terminal Tower, 42 stories over revitalized Cleveland, heartbreak and curses don't exist. Just a spectacular view.

Directly below the centerpiece of Cleveland's skyline, the city is undergoing a modern renaissance as heavy construction equipment transforms Public Square in advance of the city hosting the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Orange barrels line nearly every street. Pedestrians jam the sidewalks, all seeming to wear something with Browns, Indians or Cavaliers written on the front - or a LeBron James jersey. In the distance, the sun's reflection dances off the windowed atrium of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Behold a new, shining Cleveland, once dubbed the ''Mistake on the Lake.''

The changes are more than cosmetic. There's been a startling attitude adjustment among skeptical and cynical Cleveland fans, who hope for the best, expect the worst and have agonized through painful sports moments given dubious nicknames like ''Red Right 88,'' ''The Drive,'' ''The Fumble,'' ''The Shot,'' ''The Move,'' and ''The Decision.''

One man has transformed that. James has made Cleveland believe.

From the moment the Akron kid turned basketball king announced he was returning home, preaching togetherness to a fan base he spurned by leaving as a free agent for Miami in 2010, a new positive vibe has enveloped a place that often sees the glass not as half full, but broken.

And although the Cavs lost All-Stars Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving to season-ending injuries, James' brilliance and gritty contributions from unlikely players like Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov have the team within three wins of an NBA title.

The Cavs are tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

''Not only are we becoming a destination that people want to come to, but we potentially have a championship team,'' said Laura Kubinski, operations director of Cleveland Clothing Company, a hip downtown store. ''It's our time. It's about damn time for Cleveland to win a championship.''

Since the Browns won the NFL title in 1964, the city's three pro teams and a hockey club that merged with Minnesota in 1978 have completed 143 seasons without one finishing on top.

Close calls and runner-up trophies have scarred the locals. Something always cancels the parade.

If not injuries, it's Browns quarterback Brian Sipe forcing a pass and getting intercepted by Oakland's Mike Davis in 1981 (Red Right 88 was the play call). It's John Elway's 98-yard march in the 1986 AFC championship or Earnest Byner's muff at the goal line in Denver the next year. It's Michael Jordan's hang-in-the-air jumper over Craig Ehlo, owner Art Modell taking the Browns to Baltimore or James announcing South Beach would be his new home.

Or it's 1997, when cases of champagne and the World Series trophy were wheeled into, then out of the Indians clubhouse when Jose Mesa blew a save in Game 7 of the World Series.

The drought is ingrained in the citizenry's collective psyche - part of a Clevelander's DNA.

''I've only been around for 38 years of it,'' said Nathan Zaremba, standing outside Quicken Loans Arena after buying a new Cavaliers cap for his 6-year-old son, Milo.

Zaremba said Clevelanders know all the bad moments and experience them from the first day of their lives.

''In Cleveland, you never quite have that hope, but we're feeling pretty confident,'' he said. ''We're closer than we've ever been. And, we've got LeBron.''

Understandably, some Cleveland fans can't shake their disbelief. After all, they've been raised to repeat the phrase ''Only in Cleveland'' any time there's misfortune. But others remain proud, able to laugh at their own misfortune, dust themselves off and lose again. Some seem to relish the anguish.

''It's almost like a badge of honor,'' said Browns Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas. ''It's kind of funny, it's like, we're still the most die-hard fans in all of sports and we haven't had a championship in 50 years. Hopefully, these next couple weeks we won't be able to say that anymore.''

Cleveland's time could be near, if James can turn the punching bag for other cities into a title town.

As Kubinski looks out the door of her store, the thought of a parade down Euclid Avenue makes her eyes tear.

''I get goose bumps. It's emotional,'' she said. ''My dad was at the 1964 game when the Browns won. His dad took him to the game. For all of us, this is huge.''

 

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LeBron, Cavs recover after beating Warriors, tying Finals


CLEVELAND (AP) - Once LeBron James tied up the NBA Finals with another one of his virtuoso postseason performances, his legs were in knots.

He needed ice, treatment and rest. He wasn't the only one.

After a pair of entertaining, exhausting, drama-filled overtime games at Golden State, everyone - players, fans, even the refs - needed a day to take a breather and recover before the Cavaliers and Warriors resume a series getting stellar TV ratings and shifting to Quicken Loans Arena for Game 3 on Tuesday night.

As midnight approached in California following Cleveland's stunning 95-93 OT win on Sunday night, James, who scored 39 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists, grimaced as he lifted himself from a chair on the postgame interview dais. He was hurting after playing 50 methodical minutes, one game after going 46.

James, incredibly, believes he can give more.

''It's a maximum of five games left in the NBA season,'' he said. ''So I'm ready for whatever.''

He has been all season.

With James leading the way, the Cavaliers, who were already a heavy underdog before losing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to a broken left kneecap in the opener, dragged down the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the league's MVP.

Hounded by Cavs guard Matthew Dellavedova, who seemed to be inside his jersey, Curry missed 18 of 23 shots and ended his night with an uncharacteristic 3-point air-ball with four seconds left in overtime.

But while Dellavedova's contributions starting in place of Irving were huge, James was again the difference and the reason why the Cavs can't be dismissed.

The best all-around player of his generation, James has pushed a team missing two All-Stars - Irving and Kevin Love - and a franchise that has its first finals win, within three victories of an improbable title that would end Cleveland's 51-year major sports championship drought.

James hasn't been flawless, far from it. He's twice missed potential game-winning shots in the final seconds, and has made only 40 percent of his field-goal attempts.

However, he's dictating the pace of the game, controlling the clock and slowing the run-and-gun Warriors, who are accustomed to doing things their way. He's also motivated his teammates - James dubbed them ''The Grit Squad'' - by telling them that they not only belong in this series, but they can win it.

The Cavs may be underdogs, but James is reminding them that this is their moment. And as he chases his third title, one that would crown his brilliant career and help him make good on a promise to his home area, James has the Cavs savoring every step.

''We have a chance to be a part of history,'' he said.

Cavs coach David Blatt has watched James with awe.

''You'd be hard pressed to find a guy anywhere, anytime, I can think of a name or two, but that's the whole history of basketball, that can give you the kind of all-around performance and all-around leadership that LeBron does for his group,'' he said. ''He really willed his guys to win that game.

''That's what a champion does.''

James is averaging 41.5 points, 12 rebounds and 8.5 assists in his fifth straight finals. He's drawn inspiration from doing it without Love and Irving, proving his doubters wrong and the 30-year-old suggested that there is ''other motivation'' driving him.

Maybe it's a chance to outperform Curry, tagged by some as his heir apparent as the league's biggest star.

Curry was off the mark from the start in Game 2, and afterward he didn't have an explanation for going 2 of 15 on 3-pointers. Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn't worried about his superstar.

''It happens to everybody, whether you're the MVP or a role player,'' Kerr said. ''Sometimes the shots don't go in. Sometimes things don't go your way. Steph will bounce back. He's a great player. We'll help him. We'll try to see if we can get him into a better groove. But he'll be fine.''

The workload on James has been overwhelming, maybe even too much for him. He's as mentally focused as he's ever been, and heading into the finals, James acknowledged his game is at its Pinnacle.

He's dug deep to make it through two games, and he may be forced to play 40-plus minutes per game from here on out.

''Am I built for it?'' said, repeating a reporter's question. ''Well, of course I'm built for it.''

 

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Over the popular bet in Cavs-Warriors Game 3

Despite the absence of star point guard Kyrie Irving, the betting public at Pinnacle Sports is still believing in LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Sixty-percent of spread bets and 61 percent of moneyline plays are backing the wine and gold at the shop. With game time rapidly approaching, the Cavs were sitting at +7.5 as of this writing.

On the total, 79 percent of bettors are backing the Over 199 points.

 

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Foster has been a nightmare for home teams

So far in the NBA postseason, home teams are just 1-10 in games Scott Foster has officiated.

That's a trend that will appeal to bettors of the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors as Foster will be on the floor once again.

As of this writing, books are offering the Cavs as 7.5-point underdogs.

 

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Preview: Warriors (67-15) at Cavaliers (53-29)

Date: June 09, 2015 9:00 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) - Once LeBron James tied up the NBA Finals with another one of his virtuoso postseason performances, his legs were in knots.

He needed ice, treatment and rest. He wasn't the only one.

After a pair of entertaining, exhausting, drama-filled overtime games at Golden State, everyone - players, fans, even the refs - needed a day to take a breather and recover before the Cavaliers and Warriors resume a series getting stellar TV ratings and shifting to Quicken Loans Arena for Game 3 on Tuesday night.

As midnight approached in California following Cleveland's stunning 95-93 OT win on Sunday night, James, who scored 39 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists, grimaced as he lifted himself from a chair on the postgame interview dais. He was hurting after playing 50 methodical minutes, one game after going 46.

James, incredibly, believes he can give more.

'It's a maximum of five games left in the NBA season,' he said. 'So I'm ready for whatever.'

He has been all season.

With James leading the way, the Cavaliers, who were already a heavy underdog before losing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to a broken left kneecap in the opener, dragged down the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the league's MVP.

Hounded by Cavs guard Matthew Dellavedova, who seemed to be inside his jersey, Curry missed 18 of 23 shots and ended his night with an uncharacteristic 3-point air-ball with four seconds left in overtime.

But while Dellavedova's contributions starting in place of Irving were huge, James was again the difference and the reason why the Cavs can't be dismissed.

The best all-around player of his generation, James has pushed a team missing two All-Stars - Irving and Kevin Love - and a franchise that has its first finals win, within three victories of an improbable title that would end Cleveland's 51-year major sports championship drought.

James hasn't been flawless, far from it. He's twice missed potential game-winning shots in the final seconds, and has made only 40 percent of his field-goal attempts.

However, he's dictating the pace of the game, controlling the clock and slowing the run-and-gun Warriors, who are accustomed to doing things their way. He's also motivated his teammates - James dubbed them 'The Grit Squad' - by telling them that they not only belong in this series, but they can win it.

The Cavs may be underdogs, but James is reminding them that this is their moment. And as he chases his third title, one that would crown his brilliant career and help him make good on a promise to his home area, James has the Cavs savoring every step.

'We have a chance to be a part of history,' he said.

Cavs coach David Blatt has watched James with awe.

'You'd be hard pressed to find a guy anywhere, anytime, I can think of a name or two, but that's the whole history of basketball, that can give you the kind of all-around performance and all-around leadership that LeBron does for his group,' he said. 'He really willed his guys to win that game.

'That's what a champion does.'

James is averaging 41.5 points, 12 rebounds and 8.5 assists in his fifth straight finals. He's drawn inspiration from doing it without Love and Irving, proving his doubters wrong and the 30-year-old suggested that there is 'other motivation' driving him.

Maybe it's a chance to outperform Curry, tagged by some as his heir apparent as the league's biggest star.

Curry was off the mark from the start in Game 2, and afterward he didn't have an explanation for going 2 of 15 on 3-pointers. Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn't worried about his superstar.

'It happens to everybody, whether you're the MVP or a role player,' Kerr said. 'Sometimes the shots don't go in. Sometimes things don't go your way. Steph will bounce back. He's a great player. We'll help him. We'll try to see if we can get him into a better groove. But he'll be fine.'

The workload on James has been overwhelming, maybe even too much for him. He's as mentally focused as he's ever been, and heading into the finals, James acknowledged his game is at its Pinnacle.

He's dug deep to make it through two games, and he may be forced to play 40-plus minutes per game from here on out.

'Am I built for it?' said, repeating a reporter's question. 'Well, of course I'm built for it.'


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cavaliers at Warriors
Thu, Jun 4 Final 100 to 108
Recaps

GAME 2
Cavaliers at Warriors
Sun, Jun 7 Final 95 to 93
Recaps

GAME 3
Warriors at Cavaliers
Tue, Jun 9 - 9:00PM EDT

GAME 4
Warriors at Cavaliers
Thu, Jun 11 - 9:00PM EDT

GAME 5
Cavaliers at Warriors
Sun, Jun 14 - 8:00PM EDT

GAME 6
Warriors at Cavaliers
Tue, Jun 16 - 9:00PM EDT

GAME 7
Cavaliers at Warriors
Fri, Jun 19 - 9:00PM EDT

 

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Phillies sign RHP Correia to $650K deal

CINCINNATI (AP) - The Philadelphia Phillies signed right-hander Kevin Correia to a one-year deal on Monday, filling their open rotation spot with a veteran who spent the first two months of the season in the minors.

Correia fills the spot of right-hander Severino Gonzalez, who was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. Gonzalez was 2-2 with an 8.69 ERA in five starts.

Correia gets a $650,000 salary while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors. He can earn $400,000 in bonuses based on starts in the majors: $100,000 each for five, 10, 15 and 20.

The 34-year-old pitched for San Francisco's Triple-A team in Sacramento this season, going 0-1 with a 3.58 ERA. He was released on May 29 after exercising an opt-out provision in his contract. The Phillies plan for him to start on Friday in Pittsburgh.

''He knows the league, he knows the hitters,'' manager Ryne Sandberg said. ''Other than that, we'll see when he gets here and then when he pitches on Friday.''

Correia has pitched for the Giants, the Padres, the Pirates, the Twins and the Dodgers. Last year, he went 2-4 with an 8.03 ERA in three starts and six relief appearances for the Dodgers.

His best season was in 2009 for the Padres. He threw his only shutout, pitched a career-high 198 innings, and went 12-11 with a 3.91 ERA. He also went 12-11 with the Pirates in 2011, and again for Pittsburgh in 2013. He was 14-26 for the Twins from 2013-14.

 

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With Cano struggling, Mariners among biggest disappointments

SEATTLE (AP) - Robinson Cano was only supposed to hear the jeers and boos cascading from the spectators when he was playing on the road.

Hearing them at Safeco Field after strikeouts and weak grounders was not envisioned when he signed a $240 million, 10-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.

''I always stay positive and every at bat for me is a different one. I'm not going to overthink,'' Cano said. ''I haven't done my job lately. Just go game by game and play hard every single day.''

Cano's unexpected struggles at the plate are just the tip of one of the biggest underachievers in baseball to date. Picked by many observers to be a playoff-bound club thanks to Cano and the addition of Nelson Cruz, the Mariners' 2-9 homestand left them seven games under .500 at 25-32, the second-worst record in the American League.

Seattle became just the fourth team in major league history to score no more than three runs during any game of a homestand of 10 games or longer, following the 1913 Chicago White Sox, 1968 Houston Astros and 2010 Mariners. The three prior teams had only 10 games to fail in, according to STATS.

If 90 victories was the benchmark for the Mariners following an 87-win season that left them one victory shy of a postseason tiebreaker game, the ugly first two months has left Seattle needing to win at a .619 clip the rest of the way to reach that mark.

It's certainly possible. But nothing the Mariners have shown lately, highlighted by an offense unable to get clutch hits, makes it appear probable.

''The focus is always there to win games. With runners in scoring position is where we need to tighten it up,'' Cruz said. ''We get all our hits ... but when it matters the most to drive in runs we don't get it done.''

Cano's .239 batting average is the second-lowest of his career to this point of a season.

Cano's .278 on-base percentage and .320 slugging are down 100 points from this time last year and his poorest output through 57 games other than 2008 with the Yankees when Cano was hitting .216 with four homers and 19 RBIs. He has only two home runs this season and is batting .188 with one extra base hit in his last 20 games.

Even more alarming for Cano are the pitches he's chasing outside the strike zone and the lack of solid contact. Cano has 40 strikeouts and is on pace for a career-high 113.

Cruz has done more than his part for Seattle's offense, leading the AL in home runs with 18 and hitting .329.

''Guys that are supposed to perform have to perform,'' manager Llloyd McClendon said. ''The fact is if Robbie Cano, Cruz and (Kyle) Seager don't hit, then we're not going to win. And if they continue not to hit, then you'll be talking to someone else. I'll be driving a garbage truck. That's just the way it goes.''

Aside from Cruz, there's been little consistency, adding to the frustration. When the offense was good early, the starting pitching aside from Felix Hernandez was shaky. Lately, when the pitching has been good, the offense has floundered.

And a bullpen that was the best in baseball a season ago hasn't come close to matching the efficiency of 2014, capped by the roller-coaster ninth innings from closer Fernando Rodney.

McClendon continues to say he likes his club and believes Seattle will come out of this funk.

''This is a business of results and positive results only. You can talk about expectations or what a player should do or what we know what he can do, but the bottom line is you've got to get it done,'' he said. ''If we don't get it done, there will be changes, absolutely. It's the nature of the business.''

 

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Five To Follow MLB Betting: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews

I think it's fair to say that Houston blew it in the 2013 draft, taking Stanford pitcher Mark Appel over University of San Diego slugger Kris Bryant. Maybe Appel becomes a good player some day, but Bryant looks like a future MVP. Houston did appear to get it right in 2012, however, in taking high school shortstop Carlos Correa. I mentioned not long ago that the Astros probably were going to call him up soon. That happened on Monday. Correa was with Triple-A Fresno after beginning the season with Double-A Corpus Christi and was hitting a combined .335 with 10 home runs, 44 RBIs and 21 doubles with 18 stolen bases. At 20, Correa will be the youngest player in the majors. He looks legit (Monday began this year's draft by the way -- runs through Wednesday).

Astros at White Sox (+106, 7.5)

I was a bit surprised that Houston's Dallas Keuchel wasn't the AL Cy Young betting favorite when Bovada released its updated odds last week (Seattle's Felix Hernandez was). All Keuchel has done is go 7-1 with a 1.85 ERA for a team leading the AL West. He had one of the best starts of his career against the White Sox on May 30 in Houston, throwing a complete-game four-hitter and striking out a season-high 11 while not walking anyone. Melky Cabrera is 4-for-11 with a double career off him. Avisail Garcia is 2-for-6 with a homer and three RBIs. Rookie left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-0, 3.12) goes for the Pale Hose. He's going to be one of the better starters in the AL sooner rather than later. He struck out a career-high 10 last time out vs. Texas and allowed one earned run over 6.1 innings on May 29 in Houston.

Key trends: The Astros are 6-1 in Keuchel's past seven on the road. The Sox are 1-6 in their past seven in Game 2 of a series. The "over/under" has gone under in four straight Keuchel starts. The under is 6-2 in Chicago's past eight vs. lefties.

Early lean: Big on the under. Take Houston.


Nationals at Yankees (+100, 7)

This is the clear marquee matchup of the day with Max Scherzer opposing Masahiro Tanaka. Scherzer (6-4, 1.85), who was the Bovada NL Cy Young favorite, was hit around a bit last time out, allowing four runs and six hits over six innings in a loss to Toronto. I was rather surprised the Yankees didn't bid for his services this past offseason. A-Rod is 1-for-10 off him with four strikeouts. Mark Teixeira 3-for-13 with a homer. Tanaka (3-1, 2.76) shined in his return from nearly two months on the disabled list last Wednesday, allowing only a run and three hits over seven innings in Seattle. He has never faced a member of the Nationals.

Key trends: The Yanks are 4-1 in Tanaka's past five at home vs. teams with a winning record. The under is 4-0-1 in Scherzer's past five vs. teams with a winning record. The over is 8-0 in New York's past eight during Game 1 of a series.

Early lean: You probably don't see Tanaka as a home dog the rest of this season but I like Washington. Under for sure.


Cubs at Tigers (-102, 7.5)

There was talk that the Cubs might call up Javier Baez for this series because Chicago would have the use of the designated hitter, although Baez probably would have played third and then the Cubs move Bryant to left field. Those plans have been scuttled as Baez suffered a fractured left ring finger while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt in Sunday's game at Triple-A Iowa. He will miss 4-8 weeks. Lefty Jon Lester (4-4, 3.86) goes for the Cubs in his first outing against his former league. The Cubs have lost his past three. He wasn't sharp last time out, allowing six runs and nine hits over five innings in Miami. He is 2-4 in his career against Detroit with a 4.83 ERA. Miguel Cabrera is 12-for-23 off him with four doubles and a homer. Anibal Sanchez (3-7, 5.69), who nearly signed with the Cubs a couple of years ago, starts for Detroit. The Tigers have lost his past four.

Key trends: The Cubs are 4-1 in Lester's five Game 1 starts. Detroit is 5-1 in its past six at home vs. a lefty. The Tigers are 1-6 in Sanchez's past seven at home.

Early lean: Cubs and under.


Angels at Rays (-115, 7.5)

Tampa is hoping to get back third baseman Evan Longoria on Tuesday. He hasn't started since June 5 with a wrist injury but did pinch-hit on Sunday. He's hitting .273 with five homers and 25 RBIs on the season. Nate Karns (3-2, 3.63) gets the start for the Rays. His last start was in Anaheim, allowing four runs and five hits over five innings in a no-decision. Mike Trout is 1-for-2 with a solo homer off him. Matt Shoemaker (3-4, 5.08) goes for the Halos. He was shifted to the bullpen temporarily but wasn't used. Thus he hasn't pitched since May 31. Longoria is 1-for-6 with two strikeouts against him.

Key trends: The Angels are 12-2 in Shoemaker's past 14 on the road. The over is 5-1 in the Angels' past six during Game 1 of a series. The over is 5-2 in Karns' past seven at home.

Early lean: Angels and over.


Mariners at Indians (-183, 7)

Last week I mentioned that Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon gave closer Fernando Rodney a vote of confidence, which is essentially a kiss of death. And now Rodney is out as the closer. He has a 6.94 ERA with three blown saves in 17 opportunities. It looks like Carson Smith will get the first crack at the job. Lefty Roenis Elias (2-3, 2.94) starts for Seattle. He went a season-high eight innings last time out against Tampa and allowed two runs but lost. In six of his eight starts, the M's have not scored more than three runs. Michael Brantley is 2-for-6 with an RBI off him. Cleveland's Corey Kluber (3-6, 3.61) comes off a loss, allowing four runs and nine hits at Kansas City over eight innings. He has a 2.03 ERA with 59 strikeouts and three walks in his past 40 innings.

Key trends: The Mariners are 1-7 in their past eight against a right-hander. The Tribe are 1-4 in Kluber's past five series-opening starts. The under is 10-1 in Kluber's past 11 with five days of rest.

Early lean: Tribe at +120 on runline and under.

 

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, June 9

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GOLDEN STATE (80 - 19) at CLEVELAND (66 - 32) - 6/9/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 54-41 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, June 9


NBA Finals - Best of 7 - Game 3 - Series Tied 1-1

Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers, 9:00 ET
Golden State: 3-11 ATS in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Cleveland: 25-11 ATS after 5 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 42% or less

 

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NBA

Tuesday, June 9

Trend Report

9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. CLEVELAND
Golden State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
Golden State is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Golden State
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, June 9


Indiana @ New York

Game 651-652
June 9, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
105.061
New York
114.072
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
150
by 9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 4 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-4 1/2); Over

Seattle @ Tulsa

Game 653-654
June 9, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
104.258
Tulsa
112.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
163
by 8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 6
157
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(-6); Over

 

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WNBA

Tuesday, June 9

Trend Report

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. NEW YORK
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Indiana

8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. TULSA
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tulsa's last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle