Sports Watch Monitor Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
Sports Watch Monitor Line Moves and Today’s Top Trends
By Doug Upstone
In the NBA on Wednesday, the totals are attracting most of the betting action but we have one where the line moves are on total and side. Besides the one NHL contest in which the numbers are moving, Dallas is also slipping as a favorite. Did you know Houston is 8-3 at Seattle and goes after a third straight win, leading to them tumbling from +155 to +135? Like we say every day, understanding line moves can build your bankroll.
NBA – (731) PORTLAND at (732) HOUSTON 9:35 E TNT (side and total)
Basketball bettors are thinking retribution for Houston after losing Game 1 in the series and fired the Rockets from -5.5 to -6.5. Why this might not be the sure thing most would assume, understand Portland is 10-1 and 7-4 ATS since Mar. 27 and while they are more known for their offense, it has been the defensive resurgence which has sparked them, only allowing one team to shoot over 48 percent in their past 13 outings. The total is also on the rise, up 2.5-points to 214.5 and Houston is 9-1 ATS having lost four of five SU. SWM Take – Lean Portland and Under
MLB – (963) PHILADELPHIA at (964) L.A. DODGERS 10:10 E CSN-P, SNLA
Normally, the Dodgers toy with Philadelphia in L.A. but not so far in this series, having lost two straight. The Phillies have found their hitting shoes and have tallied 37 hits in their last three games (all wins) and will swing at the tosses of Zack Greinke (3-0, 2.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP). Philadelphia will have Cole Hamels toe the rubber for the first time this season, coming off shoulder inflammation and the Phils are falling underdogs, down to +145 from +165. In his career, Hamels is 6-1 with a 2.42 ERA against Los Angeles; however, Dodger Blue with Greinke is 12-1 off a loss since last year. SWM Take – Los Angeles wins
MLB – (971) KANSAS CITY at (972) CLEVELAND 7:05 E FSKC, STO
The Royals evened the series last night in this AL Central encounter and look to take the lead as underdogs today. Kansas City’s offense should give them a chance, averaging over 10 hits a contest in their last seven games and winning six of eight overall. Cleveland on the other hand has lost eight of 12, surrendering five runs a game. Those betting baseball believe K.C. has a shot and have lowered them from +130 to under +115, with Jason Vargas (2-0, 1.24, 0.93) on the hill versus Justin Masterson (0-0, 4.98, 1.56). Cleveland might be 22-12 off a loss by four or more runs; nonetheless, they are 1-6 this season against lefties. SWM Take – Kansas City wins
NHL – (21) ST. LOUIS at (22) CHICAGO 9:35 E NBCSN
The home team has won the first three games in the series and Chicago will try to keep that going to even the series. A closer look at Game 3 showed St. Louis outplayed the Blackhawks for large expanses and only the great goaltending of Corey Crawford permitted Chicago to win. The Blues opened at +130 and have sunk to +120. This is an all important battle for both clubs and the Hawks have won seven of the last nine meetings on home ice. SWM Take – Lean St. Louis
Sports Watch Monitor Weighty Trends
NBA ATS Trend
Portland is 8-0 ATS off a road underdog upset this season.
MLB Money Line Trend
Seattle is 2-10 in home games vs. bullpens whose ERA is 5.00 or worse the last two seasons.
NHL Money Line Trend
Pittsburgh is 16-5 after they and their opponent have scored three or more goals in three straight games.
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