Sports Betting Headlines for Wednesday (5.5.21) _’
NFL Tier 2
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- [#NFL2] Rodgers drama continues, as more sportsbooks put up odds on Aaron Rodgers’ next team and whether or not he will return to Green Bay.
- Rodgers next team odds (Bovada) “Where will Aaron Rodgers Play for Game 1 of the 2021 Regular Season? (Bovada)
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- Denver Broncos +175
- Las Vegas Raiders +900
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- CLE QB “Baker Mayfield” was trending yesterday and this morning on twitter with some Browns fans hoping NOT to swap QBs with Green Bay.
- Example tweet mentioned on the Herd, 5/5: “I can’t be the only one that would rather have 10 years of Baker Mayfield over 1-2 years of Aaron Rodgers. Can I??” (@Cdub7995)
- MZ: I’d take Aaron Rodgers for 1-year and random QB play the next 9 over 10 guaranteed years of Baker Mayfield at his current level. Especially if I’m the Browns and 1 title would alter my franchise immeasurably.
- Rodgers Yes/No Packers Week 1 “Must Start game 1 for Green Bay Packers in 2021” (SIA, Sports InterAction sportsbook (Canada))
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- Rodgers has mocked GM Brian Gutekunst, referring to him as “Jerry Krause’ [“Jerry Krause” trending on twitter 10:30 AM PT]
- “According to sources, Aaron Rodgers has mocked GM Brian Gutekunst in group chats with his teammates by referring to him as Jerry Krause. Krause, the GM of the Bulls during their run of six NBA championships, was loathed by Michael Jordan for some personnel moves.” (Bob McGinn, The Athletic)
- Former GNB QB, Brett Favre on his podcast:
- “Knowing Aaron, and I think I know him fairly well, if he has a grudge, whether it be against the organization or a player or an arch rival, family, friends, he ain’t budging. I don’t see him coming back if this is not resolved, whatever the issue is. Even if it’s resolved but he feels like they have one up on him, he ain’t going to play.” (“Bolling with Favre” podcast via PFT)
- Packers upset about tampering from teams with QB Aaron Rodgers
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- According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Packers are “upset” about potential tampering operations and believe teams – such as the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos – have contacted Rodgers about his interest in a trade. (ESPN via PackersWire)
NBA Tier 2
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- [#NBA5] The Phoenix Suns make history covering as a 13-point favorite in OVERTIME.
- FINAL: PHO 134, @CLE 118 (OT)
- “The Suns are the first team to cover as a double-digit favorite in a game that went to overtime over the last 30 seasons (including playoffs)” (@ESPNSTATSInfo)
- 10-point favorites are now 1-119 ATS (since ‘02, entire KS database with values for OT).
- They had been 0-119 prior to last night.
- MZ: Illustrates how much less valuable “getting points” is in today’s NBA.
- 5-point Favorites are 58% ATS this season, 288-212-10
- PHO G, Chris Paul: 23 Points (8-16 FG), 16 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 TOs
- “Chris Paul recorded his 3rd career game with at least 20 points, 15 assists and 0 turnovers. Since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78, Steve Nash is the only other player with 3 such games. “(@ESPNSTATSInfo)
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- PHO Suns -1200 (47-18, 0 GB, 7 games remaining)
- LA Clippers +650 (44-22, 3.5 GB. 6 games remaining)
- [#NBA7] PHO suns play Atlanta Hawks tonight
- PREVIEW: PHO Suns -1 @ ATL Hawks -- 8PM ET
- No NBA games on ESPN or TNT tonight
[#NBA3] Clippers snap losing 3-game losing streak, beating Raptors
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- FINAL: LAC 105, TOR 100
- Paul George: 22 Points (8-16 FG), 9 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 35 MP
- Paul George with a great response to being crossed over by Fred Vanvleet with 3 min left.
- Next defensive possession George blocked Vanvleet three. Then hits a three on the other end fifteen seconds later.
- George drew a critical charge on Pascal Siakam with 1:30 left, Clippers up by 2, 102-100
- Kawhi Leonard: 13 Points (3-6 FG), 5 Assists, 3 Turnovers, 33 MP
- MZ: Kawhi looked passive, only 6 FG attempts, got caught in the air several times (turnovers) seemingly indecisive.
- 0 Steals, 0 Blocks (10th time this season in 48 GP)
- Kawhi was playing his second game after missing from 4/18 through 4/31 due to a foot injury.
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- [#NBA1] Bucks beat Nets for second time in three days
- FINAL: @MIL 124, BKN: 118
- Giannis: 36 Pts (11-30 FG)
- Season high 19 missed shots, previous high was 15.
- Nets lose in Rapid Revenge spot (pushes in 1Q revenge spot)
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- Trend went 1-1 ATS on the night (Pelicans beat Warriors)
- Trend falls to 3-7 ATS since April 20th. (59%, 41-29-2 previously). Now 55% on the season (44-36-2)
- 1Q Rapid Revenge trend 59% ATS on season (46-32-3)
- MZ: Later in the season, we may be more likely to see a motivated team (generally) vs, an unmotivated team (generally) two games in a row.
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- During Game: “Giannis Antetokounmpo has four 3's in back-to-back games for the first time in his career, according to @ESPNStatsInfo He is 4-of-7 from 3 tonight against the Nets and was 4-of-8 against Brooklyn on Sunday.” Malika Andrews
- Giannis would miss his all 5 of his 3s after this tweet.
- [#NBA4] Steph Curry 1/7 in New Orleans after lights go out amid his jumpshot in 3rd Q, as the Warriors fall to the Pelicans.