Sunday, March 17, 2019

AAF Week 6: Commanders vs Legends

Atlanta Legends Football

Legends Look for 3rd Straight Win Against Commanders





Two of the hottest teams in The Alliance of American Football (AAF) do battle on Sunday afternoon at Georgia State Stadium. The Atlanta Legends look to secure their 3rd straight win. The Commanders end a 4-game road trip. San Antonio is 2-1 on the trip coming into today's game.





San Antonio Commanders at Atlanta Legends
Date: Sunday, March 17 | Time: 4 p.m. ET | Line: Legends -1.5 & O/U: 42.5.
Location: Georgia State Stadium -- Atlanta, Georgia
TV: CBS Sports Network | Live stream:CBS Sports Network





The Commanders end their four-game road trip today in Atlanta. The Legends have won two straight since switching to former Georgia Bulldog Superstar, Aaron Murray. Atlanta's defense has been playing well as as well. It's not that surprising to see the Legends as a slight favorite. It's worth mentioning that the Commanders play well on the road. If Murray can hit enough plays down the field against San Antonio's porous pass defense they have a chance. The Commanders have plenty of firepower as well. This could be the most exciting game of the weekend.





The San Antonio Commanders are riding a wave of momentum. They have back-to-back road wins against the Birmingham Iron and the Arizona Hotshots. The offense is taking off behind reigning Offensive Player of the Week, Logan Woodside.





The field general is third in The AAF with 1,025 passing yards. His performance has guided the Commanders to the top of the Western Conference. The offense is thriving overall. San Antonio can win games both through the air and on the ground.





The Legends must contend with the high-powered attack. The Legends have played better on both sides of the ball the last two weeks. They are peaking at the right time and shining during a two-game winning streak. The switch to Stafford, along with adjusting to a new coaching staff right before the season started is shining through.





The Legends are getting it done with ball control. The offense has taken off under new offensive coordinator Ken Zampese. In the last two games, the unit put up 864 yards and outscored opponents 37-31.





Look for the Legends to apply pressure on Woodside. The defense had 13 hurries against the Memphis Express last week.  If they can control the tempo, they have a great chance to pull out another home win.





The Commanders will have a similar game plan. They generated eight turnovers against the Iron and Hotshots. The defense also has a league-high 17 sacks. They will look to make life difficult for the Legends' upstart offense with high pressure defense.





Both teams are in the thick of the playoff race. Expect this game to be surprisingly exciting.





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This and That





The Commanders are 3-2 on the season, and have searched for consistency the entire time. When they are in sync, the Commanders are nearly unstoppable on offense. There are some areas they would like to see improvement on this far into the season. One is in the backfield. The Commanders want to strike a balance between their rushing and their passing game. If they can get both clicking at the same time they can cause some damage.





It seems as if one unit has outperformed the other each week. In Week 4 against the Iron, the Commanders collected 162 rushing yards and a touchdown. The offense mustered only 106 yards through the air.





Woodside set a new personal best with 290 yards in Week 5. The former Toledo quarterback completed two passes for 50-plus yards against the Hotshots. A 57-yard pass to Alonzo Moore was the longest pass of the weekend.





The run game stumbled around for just 78 yards. The Commanders must find a balance if they want to stay on top of the West.  A strong outing from Woodside and running backs Kenneth Farrow II and Trey Williams could be deadly for the Legends defense.





The Legends look to attack Woodside early and often. They want to make him uncomfortable in the pocket and force turnovers. It starts on the defensive line. The group has 11 sacks this season and are led by pass rushers J.T. Jones and Tracy Sprinkle. Both players have caused havoc in the backfield with six combined sacks.





The Legends have come storming back after an 0-3 start. They have relied on their offense to lead them to two consecutive wins. Zampese has emphasized ball control and pace throughout the game. The Legends ran 76 plays last week. They were 10-for-18 on third down and scored twice in the red zone, where they have struggled all year.





The Legends are 2-3 on the season, and hope to find a little more consistency against the Commanders. The offense is averaging nearly 38 minutes with the ball. That being said, the Legends left several opportunities on the field. Head coach Kevin Coyle has drilled situational football. He wants the offense to cash in those scoring chances against the Commanders.





It starts with quarterback Aaron Murray. The University of Georgia product has thrived since being inserted into the starting lineup. He’s completed 47 of 76 passes for 560 yards and a touchdown in his two starts. Murray can push the ball down the field and get it into the hands of his play-makers. He can also pick up a first down with his legs if needed.





The Commanders will have their hands full him. Murray has shown the ability to run and escape the pocket. It’s going to be up to Jayrone Elliott (4.5 sacks) and the rest of the Commanders defense to contain the Legends attack.





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Players to Watch





Commanders Players to watch





WR Greg Ward Jr.: Mekale McKay is the Commanders' deep threat, while DeMarcus Ayers is an ideal slot receiver. Ward is a perfect mix of both. He is finding most of his success on the underneath routes. If the Commanders can't attack down the field, Ward should be able to feast inside.





K Nick Rose: The Legends' last two games have been decided by a total of six points. Rose is looking to earn his right as the league’s top kicker. A duel with Younghoe Koo could be imminent. For the season, the Texas product has gone 10 of 10 with a long of 50 yards.





Legends Players to watch





RB Tarean Stolon: Folston is coming into his own this season. He leads the team in rushing with 156 yards and is second in receptions with 14. Last week, he had 106 total yards and scored two touchdowns.





DT T.J. Barnes: At 6-foot-6 and 379 pounds, Barnes is a monster in the middle of the Legends defense. He can take on double teams and create a lot of one-on-one matchups. Barnes could play a big role against the Commanders by collapsing the pocket. It could be a long night for Woodside and the San Antonio offense if Barnes gets penetration.





K Younghoe Koo: The Legends have depended on Koo a lot this season. He is 11-for-11 and drilled back-to-back game-winning field goals. Koo is the reigning Special Teams Player of the Week. His foot is a key weapon when the Legends cross the 35-yard line. Look for Koo to play a big role in this matchup.





Some numbers to throw at You





  • San Antonio leads The Alliance with 17 sacks on the season.
  • Farrow II’s 305 individual rushing yards leads the league. The team’s 686 total yards on the ground are just five yards behind the Orlando Apollos for The AAF lead overall best.
  • The Commanders continue to be one of the most efficient third-down offenses. They have converted 34 of 76 attempts on third down. That is good for an Alliance-best 44.7%.
  • Over the last two weeks, the Legends are averaging nearly 38 minutes in time of possession.
  • The Legends rank first in four different categories in The AAF. Receiver Seantavius Jones is averaging 15.1 yards per catch.
  • Punter Cameron Nizialek averages 45.8 yards per punt this season.

Prediction: Legends -1 and Over 42.5.





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Saturday, March 16, 2019

ACC Championship: Duke vs Florida State

ACC Championship

Florida State Looking to Upset the Status Quo Against Duke





The Florida State Seminoles and the Duke Blue Devils will battle on Saturday at Spectrum Center. The 2019 ACC Basketball Championship will be on the line. Florida State has upset the apple cart this year. Traditional stalwarts North Carolina and Virginia got beat by Duke and FSU in the semi-finals.





TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN LINE: Duke -8; O/U: 146.5.





The 5th-ranked Blue Devils will play for its 21st conference title tonight in Charlotte, N.C. The Blue Devils, who are seeded third in the tournament, got to the final with a thrilling win over rival North Carolina. The fourth-seeded Seminoles, who are 13th in the nation, surprised many with an upset win over top-seeded Virginia.





Zion Williamson tipped in his own miss with 30.3 seconds left on the clock to give Duke a one-point lead. That would be the last points scored in the game as the Blue Devils held on for a 74-73 win over North Carolina. Florida State's win wasn't quite as exciting. The Seminoles used their depth and length to shut down Virginia's offense in its 69-59 semifinal win. Duke and Florida State met just once during the ACC regular season. The Blue Devils stunned the host Seminoles with a last-second 3-pointer on Jan. 12th. Cameron Reddish hit the game-winner as part of his 23-point performance in that 80-78 win. ACC scoring leader R.J. Barrett had a game-high 32 on 10-of-19 shooting.





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Florida State is 27-6 on the season. The Seminoles controlled the game against the Cavaliers from start to finish. FSU won their sixth game in a row and 14th out of 15. Christ Koumadje, a 7-4 center, scored nine points on 3-of-3 shooting. He added nine rebounds in 19 minutes. Mfiondu Kabengele, a 6-10 forward , was named the ACC's Sixth Man of the Year. He added 10 points and six rebounds in 16 minutes. The duo dominated inside. Guard David Nichols led the team in scoring with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. The Seminoles shot 56.5 percent against the top-ranked scoring defense and third-ranked field-goal percentage defense in Division I.





Duke is 28-5 on the season. Zion Williamson is coming off a quarterfinal game where he scored 29 points on 13-of-13 shooting. He was once again the best player on the court. The phenom scored 31 points on 13-of-19 shooting and adding 11 rebounds against the Tar Heels. Barrett was averaging 23.3 points entering Friday's game. He added 15 while also scraped eight rebounds and seven assists. The Blue Devils were far from perfect on Friday. They shot just 5-of-20 from long range and made only 7-of-13 free throws.





PREDICTION: Duke 68, Florida State 65









ACC Championship Betting Odds Trends






Florida State Seminoles
Florida State is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida State's last 7 games
Florida State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Duke
Florida State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Duke
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Florida State's last 25 games when playing Duke

Duke Blue Devils
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Florida State
Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida State
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Duke's last 25 games when playing Florida State

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Jets take on Bruins on Thursday Night

Winnipeg Jets Hockey

Jets and Bruins Gearing up For a Stanley Cup Run





Two of the Stanley Cup favorites will clash this Thursday in Winnipeg where the Boston Bruins face the Jets. There’s no way Boston will catch the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division, so they’re focused on maintaining second spot. That means home ice advantage over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Jets have a slight one-point lead over the Nashville Predators for first in the Central Division. Not only will this game preview a potential Stanley Cup Final series, it may also have significant implications in the NHL standings.





TV: 8 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), TSN3 (Winnipeg); LINE: Jets -123; O/U: 6 Over -115.





The Bruins have gone 7-2-1 over their last 10 games, BUT they’ve dropped two straight heading into Thursday’s matchup. Most recently, Boston fell 7-4 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in an uncharacteristically high-scoring game. Boston prides itself on team defense, so they’ll look to resolve some of those breakdowns against the Jets.





Winnipeg has also dropped their last two games. They have hit a bit of a rough stretch in recent weeks. They’re 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. Equally poor play by the Predators have allowed them a reprieve. They could have dropped from first in their division. Look for big bounce back games from both teams.





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After gaining at least one point in 19 consecutive games, the Boston Bruins have suffered consecutive regulation losses. Ending a three-game road trip on a high note tonight would be ideal. The Bruins cut a four-goal deficit to one Tuesday at Columbus before falling 7-4. It was a game that emphasized Boston has to play with the same edge as teams fighting for a playoff spot and positioning. With three weeks remaining in the regular season it is a must if they want to go into the postseason with any momentum.





The Jets mode right now is frustration, as the Central Division leaders fell to 6-9-2 in their past 17 games after Tuesday's 5-4 home loss to San Jose. It was a game in which the Sharks scored the game winner with five seconds left in regulation. Winnipeg is struggling on the defensive end, surrendering four goals or more eight times in a 17-game span.





The Bruins are 42-19-9 on the season. Forward Brad Marchand fueled the second-period surge Tuesday with two goals. That gives him 14 points, six goals, during an eight-game point streak. Center Patrice Bergeron has nine points, with five goals, in his past eight games. After finishing with a goal and an assist Tuesday, he moved within one point of 800 for his career. Boston ranks third in the NHL in goals allowed per game at 2.53. They struggled Tuesday as Tuukka Rask gave up five goals on 24 shots before being pulled. Bergeron has scored three shorthanded goals in the past five games, including his first-period tally Tuesday.





The Jets are 40-25-4 on the season. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has allowed 30 goals in his past eight games He has gone 2-5-0 in that span with an .894 save percentage. The Jets remain without injured defensemen Dustin Byfuglien and Josh Morrissey. Forward Patrik Laine has 10 points, four goals, in his past 10 games. It was a needed shot in the arm after he recorded just six points, with two goals, in his previous 26 contests. The Jets are in the midst of a difficult schedule, facing Calgary (second in the Western Conference in points) Saturday. F Kyle Connor scored his 27th goal of the season Tuesday after leading all rookies in 20187-18 with 31.





PREDICTION: Jets 4, Bruins 3





NHL Betting Odds & Trends






Boston Bruins
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Winnipeg is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
Winnipeg is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home
Winnipeg is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Winnipeg is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Rockets Host Warriors in ESPN Late Game

Houston Rockets Basketball

Rockets Look to Make Statement Against Complacent Warriors





The fans at Toyota Center will be treated to a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The Warriors remain the two-time defending champions, and the No. 1 team in the Western Conference. The monotony of the regular season may be getting to the team. The Houston Rockets, who host the Warriors on Wednesday, are the hottest team in the league. They have wins in nine straight games. Ironically it is a streak that began with a 118-112 victory at Golden State.





TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston); LINE: Rockets -4; O/U: 228.





The Warriors dropped six of their last 10 games and suffered a 115-111 home loss to the West-worst Suns on Sunday. The loss snapped an 18-game winning streak against Phoenix. Warriors star Stephen Curry looked ahead to Wednesday as a chance to make a statement against another top contender from the West. The Rockets had some fun with that idea. "I'm sure they are," Houston coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters after watching his team earn a 118-106 victory over Charlotte on Monday. "Why wouldn't they? I'd be surprised if they didn't feel that way. They were going to make a statement. They were going to come out, they were going to play. They probably stated the obvious. If they didn't say anything, I'm sure they're thinking it. You know how today is. Everybody's got something to say. I've got something to say."





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The Golden State Warriors are 45-21 on the season. Golden State can shake off a loss to Phoenix as one bad night in a long regular season. An injury to Kevin Durant will be tougher to brush aside. Durant, who is averaging 27.4 points on 51.3% shooting, went down with an ankle contusion on Monday. He is day-to-day.





The Houston Rockets are 42-25 on the season. That record is amazing compared to where they were at at the end of January. Houston worked its way into the No. 3 spot in the West with its recent surge. They are only two games behind second-place Denver, while sitting 3 1/2 games back of the Warriors. The Rockets will play four consecutive sub-.500 opponents after Wednesday. They also get eight of the final 15 games at home. Kenneth Faried (hip) returned from a five-game absence on Monday and collected 16 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench.





PREDICTION: Rockets 121, Warriors 115





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Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games
Golden State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Golden State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing Houston
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston

Houston Rockets
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Golden State
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State

Next up:
Golden State at Oklahoma City Saturday, March 16
Houston home to Phoenix Friday, March 15





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Nets vs Thunder on ESPN Wednesday Night

OKC Thunder

Struggling Thunder Look to Heal Against Nets





Wednesday’s ESPN double-header tips with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder (41-26 SU, 35-32 ATS) have dropped eight of nine ATS since the All-Star break, while the Nets (36-33 SU, 37-32 ATS) have covered just three of their last nine games.





TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN, YES (Brooklyn), FS Oklahoma; LINE: Thunder -7.5; O/U: 232.5.





This is a particularly important game for Brooklyn. They’re in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race after three straight losing seasons. They are holding down seventh place at the moment. The Thunder are comfortably in the middle of the pack in the West. They’re 3-6 SU since the break, with two of those wins coming in overtime. They better shape up or they will be falling out of the pack.





The return of Paul George should help Oklahoma City regain their focus, if he’s healthy. George missed three games during this slump with a strained rotator cuff. He has shot the ball poorly since his return, hitting 31.3% of his field goals and 8-of-32 from beyond the arc. The Nets have close to their full lineup on the courts. Spencer Dinwiddie is back in action after missing five weeks recovering from thumb surgery. Shabazz Napier (personal) is expected to rejoin the club after sitting out Saturday’s 114-112 win over the Atlanta Hawks (+5 at home).





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The Nets look to post their fifth straight victory when they open a seven-game road trip on Wednesday night. The Nets were outstanding on Monday night. They held the Detroit Pistons to an NBA season-low 27.8 percent from the field during a 103-75 thrashing.





Brooklyn climbed up to sixth in the Eastern Conference thanks a 28-15 stretch. They definitely looked like a serious playoff contending team during the dismantling of Detroit. Oklahoma City has been sputtering and Monday's 98-89 road win over the Utah Jazz was just its fourth in the past 11 games.





Brooklyn held Detroit to 19 or fewer points in three quarters the other night. They did this while playing superb on both sides of the ball. Defense is what is promising as that wins playoffs games. Backup point guard Spencer Dinwiddie scored 19 points and is averaging 23.3 ppg over the last three games. D'Angelo Russell is just 11-of-36 shooting over the past two games.





Dennis Schroder scored 24 points against the Jazz. The talented backup had several key second-half baskets while Utah was attempting to recover from a 13-point halftime deficit. Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. He topped 20 points in five straight games and nine of the past 10. Paul George scored 47 points, one shy of his career high, as the Thunder posted a 114-112 road win over the Nets on Dec. 5.





PREDICTION: Thunder 111, Nets 108





NBA Betting Odds & Trends






Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 15 games on the road
Brooklyn is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Brooklyn is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Oklahoma City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games at home
Oklahoma City is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Oklahoma City is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

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Andy Murray Gives Glimmer Of Hope Of Wimbledon Appearance

Andy Murray may appear at Wimbledon 2019

Bookmakers Adding Andy Murray to Markets





Bookmakers have reacted to the news that Andy Murray has had successful
surgery on his hip by adding the former world number one back into their
Wimbledon outright market.





The three-time Grand Slam winner announced back in January that he was set to retire from the sport in 2019 with an appearance at his home Slam looking very unlikely. However, his chances of featuring have now increased. Murray’s last competitive action on a tennis court was in the Australian Open back in January where he was beaten in five-sets by Roberto Bautista Agut. The 31-year-old was two sets down in that tie but showed fantastic character to level the match at 2-2. Sadly for Murray’s fans, he ran out of energy in the final set where the Spaniard was able to seal the match.






The British player has since revealed that he is no longer in pain with his
hip following the surgery, however, he has yet to confirm if he plans to return
to training. A decision about his future will be made much further into the
year, with Wimbledon being the target if he feels his body can handle the
strain of training again.





Murray is 11/1 in the tennis betting to win Wimbledon for a third time this year. Given he has now dropped down to world number 218, the former champion will most likely need a wild card from the organisers to participate.





Maiden Wimbledon
Victory Came In 2013





Great Britain had waited 77 years for a home winner of Wimbledon when Murray
was victorious for a first time in 2013. The Scot defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4,
7-5, 6-4 to claim what was his second major title at the time.





Murray returned to the final of the only Grand Slam event to be played on
grass in 2016 where he met Djokovic once again. The home player prevailed 6-4,
7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-2) to delight the crowd at SW19. 





The two-time Olympic champion returned to Wimbledon in 2017 but was beaten in the quarter-final by Sam Querrey. As the number one seed in the tournament, Murray was 2-1 up against the big-serving American. However, he struggled for fitness in the final set.





Djokovic Biddng For Fifth Wimbledon Crown





Djokovic is the early 13/8 favourite to win that will be his fifth Wimbledon title in 2019. The Serbian has dominated the men’s game over the last 12 months with victories coming at the last three consecutive Grand Slams.






The world number one has now won 15 of the four major titles in tennis. He
is one behind Rafael Nadal’s total of 16, while he will surely have Roger
Federer’s 20 Grand Slam championships in his sight.





The French Open will be the immediate focus for Djokovic as he has only once
been successful at Roland-Garros on clay. If he is to lift the trophy again in
Paris, he may need to conquer Nadal, who has dominated the event over the last
decade.





Djokovic will then be confident of proving his class on grass again when he
will open up the tournament on July 1 as the defending champion of the world’s
oldest Grand Slam.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

NHL Tuesday: Capitals vs. Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Hockey

Old Foes Clash on Tuesday Night





Another chapter will be added to a great rivalry that hockey fans have followed for the last 14 years. Crosby and Ovechkin will once again take the ice in what has become one of the greatest player-to-player comparisons in NHL history. Their respective teams are again in playoff contention and both clubs are gearing up for another run at Lord Stanley. Sid and Ovi will be key to their team’s success down the stretch and will be the focus of this Tuesday’s meetup as well.





The Penguins look to put a halt to an opponent's gaudy streak for the second consecutive contest on Tuesday. The Penguins, who snapped Boston's 19-game point run with a 4-2 victory on Sunday, will encounter a Capitals club that has won a season high-tying seven in a row. The streak has allowed them to ascend to the top of the Metropolitan Division.





TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, TVAS, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh; LINE: Penguins -135; O/U: 6.5 Over -135





With solid play over the past two weeks, Pittsburgh has managed to pull themselves into third place in the Metropolitan Division. Most recently, the Pens defeated the playoff-bound Boston Bruins 4-2 in what was a playoff-like game.





Washington has also played a strong game of late. They’ve won 9 of their last 10 games and own a four-point cushion over the New York Islanders for first in the Metro. Like in years past, Alex Ovechkin has been the straw that stirs the Capitals’ drink. The 33-year-old hasn’t slowed down a bit, and instead seems to be getting stronger. He’s registered 46 goals and 31 assists in 46 games played and leads the NHL in goals scored. Tune in for the 7:00 PM ET puck drop.





This, That, and a Dart Throw





The three previous meetings between the teams have all resulted in one-goal decisions. Pittsburgh has posted a 2-1-0 mark after captain Sidney Crosby scored and set up a goal in a 2-1 win in Washington on Dec. 19. Crosby and fellow former Hart Trophy recipient Alex Ovechkin traditionally have stepped up when on the same stage. The former has notched five (two goals, three assists) of his 68 career points against the Capitals this season. The latter has two (both goals) of his 58 versus the Penguins in 2018-19. Crosby eclipsed the 1,200-point plateau last Tuesday. His rival, Ovechkin, has been stuck on 1,999 after being held off the scoresheet in each of Washington's last two games. Former Pittsburgh forward Carl Hagelin stepped up by scoring the go-ahead goal on a breakaway in the second period of Sunday's 3-1 victory over Winnipeg.





The Capitals are 41-27-7 on the season. Nicklas Backstrom has scored in three straight games. John Carlson set up Backstrom's first-period goal on Sunday to become the third Washington defenseman to reach the 50-assist plateau in back-to-back seasons. He joined Hall of Famer's Scott Stevens (1986-89) and Larry Murphy (1986-88). G Braden Holtby has turned aside 115 of 123 shots during his five-start winning streak.





The Penguins are 37-23-9 on the season. Jared McCann scored two goals for the second time in seven contests. They gave him eight (five goals, three assists) of his career-high 29 points in that stretch. Matt Murray has enjoyed a sterling eight-game run. He has allowed two goals or fewer in five of those contests. C Jake Guentzel, who leads the team with 34 goals, has five tallies and four assists in his last five games.





PREDICTION: Capitals 4, Penguins 3





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NHL Betting Odds & Trends






Washington Capitals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Pittsburgh is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington

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Monday, March 11, 2019

Sportsbook Improves Raiders Odds after Brown Trade

The Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown Saturday night. As a result, your favorite sportsbook improves Raiders odds to win the Super Bowl next season. However, not everyone is expecting them to improve much from their previous season’s performance.





Some sports news analysts said the Raiders will probably win one or two games more than last season. In fact, improving their record is not hard considering they finished last in the AFC West with 4-12. Also, analysts stated the Raiders have no chance to win against the Chiefs nor the Chargers.





Antonio Brown signed a three-year deal with the Raiders worth $50.125 million. In addition, the Pittsburgh Steelers will get third and fifth round picks from the Raiders as part of the trade. Also, the NFL will process the trade on Wednesday, which is the start of the 2019 season of the league.





Sportsbook Improves Raiders Odds





Brown was the first one who announced the trade through his Instagram account. He posted an edited image of him wearing a Raiders jersey. However, signing up Brown was not an easy decision for the Raiders.





Sportsbook Improves Raiders Odds after Brown Trade




Brown skipped practices and a game to end the previous season. However, the Raiders needed a wide receiver and signing a free agent is not feasible. That’s why they traded for Brown. Although they already have Brown, the team is still planning to sign a slot receiver.





After the Brown trade, the Raiders odds improved to 80-1 to win the Super Bowl. They also moved to 40-1 to become the AFC champions. Some sportsbook pay per head operators even offer better odds at 50-1 to win the Super Bowl.





A software sportsbook expert said adding Brown has little to no impact on the Raiders’ performance next season. He thinks the trade was in line for the team’s move to Las Vegas in 2020. That way the team has a star player when it becomes the Las Vegas Raiders.

NBA Monday Betting Pick- Celtics at Clippers

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Celtics Look to End Road Trip With 4th Straight Win





The Boston Celtics wrap up a four-game West Coast swing this Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tip off from the Staples Center is set for 10:30 p.m. on ESPN. BetAnySports opened the Celtics as slight one-point favorites with the total set at 225.5 points. The line now is Boston -2 and the total is up to 227.





Boston (41-26) began this trip last Tuesday with a stunning 128-95 beat-down of Golden State as a 6.5-point road underdog. They then went onto beat Sacramento and the Los Angeles Lakers as favorites to extend the straight-up winning streak to three games. The Celtics now have four wins in their last five contests. The total stayed UNDER in the Celtics’ previous six games before going OVER BetAnySports’ closing 220.5-point line in Saturday’s 120-107 win against the Lakers.





Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in that latest win after missing the game against the Kings. He continues to lead the team in scoring with 23.5 points per game. He is also dishing out a team-high 6.9 assists. The Celtics are six deep in players averaging at least 11 PPG. The team has a scoring total of 112.3 points that is ranked 14th in the NBA. They move to fourth in the league in points allowed (106.6).





Clippers Looking for 5th Straight Win





The Clippers are riding a SU four-game winning streak after beating Oklahoma City 118-110 last Friday night. They were two-point home favorites on BetAnySports’ closing line. They have been able to cover the closing number in their last six games with a 8-1 record ATS in their last nine outings. The total has stayed UNDER in five of LA’s last seven games. It is 38-29 SU overall with a 39-28 record ATS.





Lou Williams posted 40 points in Friday’s game with Danilo Gallinari adding another 34 points to the winning cause. Williams continues to play off the bench while averaging a team-high 20.2 PPG. Gallinari is next on the list with 19.2 points a game. The Clippers are ranked eighth in the league in points with 114.2 a game. They fall all the way to 22nd in points allowed (113.4).





Each of these teams has been playing at top form during its current winning streak, but I am going with the Clippers at home to win this game SU.





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NBA Betting Odds & Trends






Boston Celtics
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 12 games on the road
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing LA Clippers
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
LA Clippers is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Clippers's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston

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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Bucks Travel to Face Spurs

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Bucks Look to End Road Losing Streak





The Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio Spurs meet on Sunday at AT&T Center. The Bucks were barely being challenged in a two-game homestand. Milwaukee will try to snap a two-game road losing on Sunday. The Bucks topped Indiana and Charlotte by an average of 18 points on the homestand to become the first team to hit the 50-win mark this season.





TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FS Southwest (San Antonio); LINE: Spurs -2; O/U: 228.5.





Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points on 7-of-11 shooting with 13 rebounds in Saturday's 131-114 win over the Hornets. Milwaukee opened up a three-game lead on second-place Toronto in the race for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They rallied after being down as much as 14 points. The Spurs followed up a dismal 1-7 road trip with four straight wins. That included a 111-104 win at Atlanta on Wednesday. The game was closer than the score as the scrappy Hawks wouldn't quit. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points for San Antonio. The Spurs sit 3 1/2 games ahead of Sacramento for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. They are just a half-game behind Utah along with the Los Angeles Clippers





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The Bucks are 50-16 on the season. Brook Lopez finished with 25 points against the Hornets. Guard Donte DiVincenzo provided a boost off the bench with 11 points in 18 minutes in his second game after returning from a lengthy layoff due to a heel injury. Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists in a 135-129 win over the Spurs at home earlier this season. Antetokounmpo went 18-for-18 from the foul line during the two-game homestand.





The Spurs are 37-29 on the season. Aldridge teamed with guard Derrick White to propel the Spurs to the win over the Hawks. White had a huge game with 18 points, nine assists and six blocked shots. White is averaging 14.5 points on 54.3% shooting over his last four games. He also has 18 assists with only two turnovers over his last two. DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points in the first matchup with the Bucks this season.





Prediction: Bucks 117, Spurs 111





NBA Betting Odds & Trends






Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Milwaukee is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Milwaukee is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Antonio's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games at home
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games at home
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up:
Milwaukee at New Orleans Tuesday, March 12
San Antonio at Dallas Tuesday, March 12





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