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The Atlanta Dream look to close out their best season in franchise history when they host the Connecticut Sun on Monday night in College Park, Georgia. Atlanta (28-14) has smashed its previous win totals under first-year coach Karl Smesko and rides a four-game winning streak. Connecticut (11-31) has nothing but pride left to play for but comes in off a rare road win in Phoenix. Opening Odds: Dream -12.5, Sun +12.5, Total 166.5 Atlanta is firing on all cylinders after a 104-85 win over Los Angeles, highlighted by Rhyne Howard’s 37 points and record-tying nine three-pointers. The Dream also set a league mark with 19 threes made. Coach Smesko praised his star’s performance: With Allisha Gray leading the team in

The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres open a three-game series Monday night at PETCO Park. Both clubs are streaking into the matchup, with the Reds still clinging to slim Wild Card hopes and the Padres chasing the NL West-leading Dodgers. San Diego (78-65) snapped out of an offensive slump at Coors Field, plating 18 runs over the weekend behind Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill’s bats. Cincinnati (72-71) just edged the Mets for a key series win and looks to build momentum out West. For the latest updates on both clubs, review the MLB game results page. Opening odds: Padres -142 (moneyline), Reds +119, Total 7.5 runs. Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA) returns after illness cost him a start last

Two struggling clubs meet Monday night when the Minnesota Twins visit the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Both teams were near the Wild Card race around the trade deadline but have collapsed down the stretch, slipping well out of contention. Minnesota (63-80) gutted its roster at the deadline and has gone just 12-23 since. Los Angeles (67-76) hasn’t fared much better, losing 14 of its past 22 since sweeping the Dodgers in mid-August. With both sides playing spoiler at this stage, this series opener is more about pride than postseason hopes. For a look at how both clubs have trended, check the updated MLB game results. Opening odds: Angels -124 (moneyline), Twins +106, Total 9.5 runs. Minnesota sends Simeon

The Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers square off Monday night at Globe Life Field in a series that impacts both league races. Milwaukee (89-55) owns the best record in MLB and sits comfortably atop the NL Central, while Texas (74-70) is still fighting for an AL Wild Card berth. The Brewers arrive in Arlington after sweeping the Pirates and winning four of their last five. The Rangers just took two of three from Houston, tightening the AL West race while staying in the hunt for October. For a snapshot of how both clubs have fared lately, review the latest MLB game results. Opening odds: Brewers -120 (moneyline), Rangers +101, Total 8.5 runs. Jose Quintana (11-5, 3.72 ERA) has been steady,