Sports Watch Monitor Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
Sports Watch Monitor Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
By Doug Upstone
A lot of baseball afternoon action on Wednesday and early on Pittsburgh was justifying a 20 cent increase being a rising favorite. Despite Felix Hernandez having a great track record against Oakland and his team in great form, the Mariners have slipped almost a quarter on the money line. Like we say every day, understanding line moves can build your bankroll.
NBA – (709) WASHINGTON at (710) INDIANA 7:05 E TNT
The madness continued in the NBA Playoffs with last night as two more games went Over, lifting the postseason record to 36-18 OVER! The total in Game 2 was altered a digit from 185 to 186, which makes sense following the playoffs in general. Now let’s consider Washington is playing its second straight great defensive squad in the postseason and they are 5-1 OVER and showed the weakness of the Pacers in defending the three-point line and on the boards. It makes sense to ride the tide! SWM Take – Lean Over
MLB – (959) ST. LOUIS at (960) ATLANTA 7:10 E FSMW, SS
We have the exact same contest as yesterday’s line moves, this time concerning the money line. Oddmakers sent out St. Louis at -130 on the money line behind Adam Wainwright (5-2, 2.16 ERA), but after a time, the Cardinals had flown to -115. Why this is even a subject is the Cards offense has been pathetic all year in averaging 3.5 RPG and against left-handers like Mike Minor (0-1, 3.00), it’s been even worse at 2.9 RPG. Nevertheless, this could be challenging call since it’s not like the Braves are ripping the cover off the ball, plating just twice last evening to even their seven-game losing streak. The biggest edge might be the Bravos 8-0 mark as a home underdog of +100 to +125. SWM Take – Lean Atlanta
MLB – (979) CHIC. CUBS at (980) CHIC. WHITE SOX 8:10 ESPN
After winning their first series of the year, everything returned to normal for the Cubs, losing two games to the White Sox at Wrigley, scoring two total runs on eight hits. This four-game confrontation moves over to the South Side and baseball bettors are throwing their money at the Cubs, dumping them from +120 to around +100. The White Sox somehow have managed to lose four of five at “The Cell” to their cross-town rivals and John Danks (2-2, 5.00) has been largely ineffective, while Travis Wood (2-3, 3.35) has been sharper and is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA against the White Sox. For what it’s worth, North Siders are 7-2 playing into double revenge this season.SWM Take – Cubs win
NHL – (23) PITTSBURGH at (24) NEW YORK 7:35 E NBCSN, CBC
Because of scheduling conflicts, the Rangers have already played back-to-back games twice in the NHL Playoffs and need a win to avoid an almost certain elimination against Pittsburgh. The Blueshirts have generated the support, lowered from +105 to -105. After being shutout in consecutive outings, the offense has to come through and begin peppering the net and breakdown the Penguins blue-liners with unyielding pressure. New York better hope they can and are 30-12 off a home loss. SWM Take – Pittsburgh wins
Sports Watch Monitor Weighty Trends
NBA ATS Trend
Oklahoma City is 15-6 ATS after two straight games where they made nine or more 3-point shots this season.
MLB ATS Trend
The White Sox are 10-4 after two or more consecutive road games this season.
NHL Totals Trend
Pittsburgh is 9-1 OVER when leading in a playoff series the last two seasons.
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