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recap Apr 20, 2026 · Episode 225

April 17-19 | Ledger Recap

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RECAP ANALYSIS

# 📜 The Ledger: Midweek/Weekend Recap (Monday, Apr 20, 2026)

## 📈 Session Stats **Record:** 8-9-0 (17 games) **Units:** +0.2u

## 🏆 Overall Record **Record:** 365-304-18 **Total Units:** +19.6u

## 📝 Match Grades ### ❌ Texas vs Seattle (-0.35u) **Selection:** Seattle Mariners -1.5 @ 35¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Seattle Mariners 0 - Texas Rangers 5 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Baltimore vs Cleveland (-0.09u) **Selection:** Gunnar Henderson 1+ HR @ 17¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Baltimore 6 - Cleveland 4 **Analysis:** Gunnar Henderson went 0-for-5 with 0 hits and 0 home runs in the game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 17, 2026. The only home run for the Baltimore Orioles was hit by Jeremiah Jackson in the 8th inning.

### ❌ Texas vs Seattle (-0.28u) **Selection:** Seattle Mariners @ 55¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Seattle Mariners 0 - Texas Rangers 5 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Baltimore vs Cleveland (-0.28u) **Selection:** Cleveland Guardians @ 56¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Cleveland Guardians 4 - Baltimore Orioles 6 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ✅ MLB San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels (+0.81u) **Selection:** Los Angeles Angels (moneyline) @ 46¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Los Angeles Angels 8 - San Diego Padres 0 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ✅ MLB Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox (+0.64u) **Selection:** Boston Red Sox wins by over 1.5 runs? @ 36¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Boston Red Sox 1 - Detroit Tigers 0 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Cincinnati vs Minnesota (-0.84u) **Selection:** Minnesota Twins Moneyline @ 56¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Minnesota Twins 4 - Cincinnati Reds 5 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Game 1: Minnesota vs. Denver (-0.92u) **Selection:** Over 19.5 points @ 61¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Denver Nuggets 116 - Minnesota Timberwolves 105 **Analysis:** In Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on April 18, 2026, the primary player associated with an 'Over 19.5 points' prop for this matchup was Julius Randle. Randle finished the game with 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field (0-of-3 from three, 2-of-2 from the line) in 31 minutes of play. Since 16 points is less than the 19.5 line, the selection is a loss. Other key players like Anthony Edwards (22 points), Jamal Murray (30 points), and Nikola Jokic (25 points) all exceeded the 19.5 mark, but the specific 19.5 line was widely marketed for Randle due to Anthony Edwards playing through a knee injury.

### ❌ Game 1: Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh (-0.36u) **Selection:** Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 @ 36¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Pittsburgh Penguins 2 - Philadelphia Flyers 3 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ✅ Game 1: Ottawa vs. Carolina (+0.63u) **Selection:** Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 @ 37¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Carolina Hurricanes 2 - Ottawa Senators 0 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Game 1: Minnesota vs. Dallas (-0.27u) **Selection:** Dallas Stars Moneyline @ 53¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Dallas Stars 1 - Minnesota Wild 6 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ❌ Game 1: Phoenix vs. Oklahoma City (-0.68u) **Selection:** Devin Booker: 25+ points @ 45¢ | **Result:** LOSS **Score:** Oklahoma City 119 - Phoenix 84 **Analysis:** Devin Booker scored 23 points in the game on April 19, 2026. Since the prop required him to score at least 25 points, the selection is a loss.

### ✅ Game 1: Boston vs. Buffalo (+0.61u) **Selection:** Buffalo Sabres -1.5 Spread @ 39¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Buffalo Sabres 4 - Boston Bruins 3 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ✅ Kansas City vs New York Y (+0.38u) **Selection:** Aaron Judge: 1+ home runs @ 25¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Kansas City 0 - New York Y 7 **Analysis:** Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 1st inning off Kansas City starter Cole Ragans. The home run was a 425-foot drive to center field, satisfying the '1+ home runs' prop early in the game.

### ✅ New York M vs Chicago C (+0.23u) **Selection:** Chicago Cubs Moneyline @ 55¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** Chicago Cubs 2 - New York Mets 1 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

### ✅ Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs (+0.57u) **Selection:** Deni Avdija: 25+ points @ 43¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** San Antonio Spurs 111 - Portland Trail Blazers 98 **Analysis:** Deni Avdija scored 30 points in the game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 19, 2026. Since the requirement was 25+ points, the selection is a WIN.

### ✅ San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels (+0.39u) **Selection:** San Diego wins by over 2.5 runs? @ 23¢ | **Result:** WIN **Score:** San Diego Padres 2 - Los Angeles Angels 1 **Analysis:** Graded from ESPN final score

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