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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #2 - BELMONT PARK - 12:55 PM EASTERN POST
The Maid of the Mist Stakes
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT TWO YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $250,000.00 PURSE
#4 PURE SILVER
#6 HELD ACCOUNTABLE
#8 BERNING ROSE
#3 I STILL MISS YOU
Here in the 21st running of this stakes race named after a famous "tour boat" that brings visitors to the edge of Niagara Falls, #4 PURE SILVERis the only entry in this field not taking a step-up in class, and has scored with a trio of "POWER RUN WINS" in her four career starts to date. Jockey John Velazquez was in her irons for those 3 wins, and is back this afternoon here in Elmont for another ride, gunning for a "Grand Slam Win!" #6 HELD ACCOUNTABLE, a 5-1 shot, is the pace profile leader, and is undefeated in a 2 race career to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her last start.
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delaware Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 8 - SO - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $25000 Class Rating: 96
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $25,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 21 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 6 ANGEL AT WAR 8/5
# 4 FILLUPCOHENSAPIKER 5/2
# 5 CODE NAME TAURUS 15/1
ANGEL AT WAR looks quite good to best this field. Like the finishing positions in the last couple of events. She has posted decent figures under today's conditions and will most likely fare well versus this group. Has to be given a shot here on the basis of the figs in the speed department alone. FILLUPCOHENSAPIKER - Overall, has one of the best earnings per start in dirt sprint contests in this lot. Has been consistently racing well lately. CODE NAME TAURUS - Is a solid choice - given the 81 speed fig from her most recent race.
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Hawthorne - Race #8 - Post: 6:26pm - Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,000 Class Rating: 91
Rating: 3
#8 SHOW'EM POP (ML=6/1)
#5 HEART STOPPER (ML=5/1)
#3 WILDWOOD'S AFLEET (ML=9/2)
SHOW'EM POP - Felix should have him moving solid on the turn. This gelding is in nice form. Ended up third on Oct 7th. HEART STOPPER - Trainer Domenosky moves this horse down the class scale to face a lower class field. Look for a good performance at this level. WILDWOOD'S AFLEET - I am keen on that latest effort on October 7th at Hawthorne where he finished second. This gelding looks good today. Hasn't done much lately, but did win a $5,000 Claiming race on April 29th. You have to like that last race speed figure, 87, which is the highest last race speed fig of this bunch.
Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SANDIA CREST (ML=7/2), #7 CRUACHAN (ML=6/1), #1 NOBLE MASTER (ML=8/1),
SANDIA CREST - I can't play this habitual non-winner. Gets the job fulfilled occasionally. Didn't do alot last time. Probably won't do much running in today's race. The speed rating last race out doesn't fit very well in this clash when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's contest. Mark this racer as a vulnerable competitor. CRUACHAN - If you keep playing these kind of 'hanger' types, you're going to be disillusioned often. NOBLE MASTER - I cannot play this frequent non-winner. Gets the job fulfilled once in a while. Common speed figure last race out at Hawthorne at 1 1/16 miles. Don't think this mount will improve too much in today's race.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - WILDWOOD'S AFLEET - I like the switch from the outer post position last time to an inner post this time. Should make a move along the rail.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #8 SHOW'EM POP on the nose if you can get odds of 4/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,5,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,5,8] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[3,5,8] with [3,5,8] with [2,3,5,6,8] with [2,3,5,6,8] Total Cost: $36
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Hastings
Hastings - Race 4
Exactor / Triactor / Superfecta
Claiming $4,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $12,000 • Post: 3:20P
(PLUS UP TO $3,000 THRIF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 21 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE AUGUST 21 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
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Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * EBONY WARRIOR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BROTHER BRIAN: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. INSTANT CASH: Horse has a T rackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BROTHER ROD: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
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EBONY WARRIOR
7/2
9/2
5
BROTHER BRIAN
3/1
5/1
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INSTANT CASH
10/1
9/1
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BROTHER ROD
5/1
9/1
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Penn National - Race #7 - Post: 8:43pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,400 Class Rating: 68
Rating: 3
#12 TALITHA KOUM (ML=5/1)
#10 CHANGE AGENT (ML=8/1)
#11 CHEVERIE (ML=4/1)
TALITHA KOUM - Nice return on investment for this rider and conditioner duet. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where she finished in her last race (sixth). Should improve in this race, with some pretty decent odds. CHANGE AGENT - I think this filly is ready to run a good one. She's had enough races since the layoff and should be fit. This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's contest is a shorter distance and should aid her winning probability. Should do well right here. Weight shift of -5 from October 6th race at Penn National. CHEVERIE - This horse is number one in earnings per start. She looks strong in today's race.
Vulnerable Contenders: #8 REDHOT CHEERLEADER (ML=7/2), #6 LA SALAZAR (ML=5/1),
REDHOT CHEERLEADER - Last ran on Aug 11th at Penn National, finishing sixth. Not likely to move up off of that performance in today's race. Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in short distance events in order to bet on her. Latest speed figure of 59 may not be legitimate since it was in the slop. LA SALAZAR - In the last race this pony finished fifth. Doesn't look good for her chances this time.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #12 TALITHA KOUM on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
12 with [10,11]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [10,11,12] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[10,11,12] with [10,11,12] with [1,2,10,11,12] with [1,2,10,11,12] Total Cost: $36
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Handicapped by Valuline at Parx Racing
Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Parx Racing, Race 1 (Saturday October 21, 2017)
PROMISE THE SKY
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)
PRX-1 1mile DIRT Seven Horses
"A" CLM 7,500 3YUP $20,500
P# dd ex p3 t s ML WP TVL
5 PROMISE THE SKY 7/5 45% 6/5 Strong Favorite icon
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $14850 Class Rating: 59
FOR MAIDEN, TWO YEAR OLDS. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 12 ROYAL HILLBILLY 7/5
# 9 DUNDON 2/1
# 2 UNDERCOVERCLASS 12/1
I've got to go with ROYAL HILLBILLY. Is tough not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been very good - 53 avg - of late. Ought to be considered in this contest if only for the solid Equibase Speed Figure posted in the last race. Will probably come out sharp - I have liked the way this gelding has moved speedily to the lead recently. DUNDON - He has been moving solidly lately while recording strong speed figs. Lately Asmussen has provided wagerers with a respectable winning percentage with horses racing in dirt route races. UNDERCOVERCLASS - Laviolette should be able to get this gelding to break out early for this race. Sharp profits over time for this jock and trainer duo.
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Will Rogers Downs
Will Rogers Downs - Race 6
Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Superfecta (.10 min.) Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 250 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 59 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 2:05P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * B UNSTOPPABLE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. IVORY MISSION: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster P ower Rating. SHAZOOMN PHOEBE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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B UNSTOPPABLE
7/2
5/2
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IVORY MISSION
3/1
5/1
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SHAZOOMN PHOEBE
4/1
8/1
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Preview: Purdue at Rutgers
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017
Two improving teams with bowl aspirations must put this one in the win column to reach their goal when Purdue visits Rutgers for Big Ten matchup on Saturday afternoon. Purdue attempts to even its league record after playing No. 5 Wisconsin tough in a 17-9 loss last week and starts a stretch of four straight games against teams at .500 or worse while the Scarlet Knights are coming off an important victory at Illinois.
The Boilermakers lean on a defense that has forced 15 turnovers, including nine fumble recoveries (tied for second in the country), and has allowed just 20 total points in two road games - none in the second half. “The rest of the season has to be about everybody digging deeper and grinding and finding a way to win,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm told reporters. “If everybody gives forth more effort and tries to do their part, hopefully, good things will happen.” Rutgers rushed for 274 yards and rolled to a 35-24 victory over the Illini to snap a 16-game Big Ten losing streak last week and coach Chris Ash is hoping for consistency. “The challenge now for us is to be able to reset our focus and get ready for the next opportunity. … and be able to go play with the same energy, same passion, same physicality, and just execute better in certain situations,” Ash told reporters. “When a team is really on the hunt and really chasing to try to improve and be the best they can be, that’s what good teams do.”
TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Purdue -9
ABOUT PURDUE (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten): Brohm told reporters he will keep using two quarterbacks even though sophomore Elijah Sindelar (52.9 completion percentage) has gotten most of the snaps of late while junior David Blough (68.9) did not attempt a pass last week. Sophomore running back Tario Fuller (foot) is expected to miss his fourth straight game after rushing for 261 yards in the first three contests. Senior linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley had 12 of his team-high 46 tackles against Wisconsin and sophomore linebacker Markus Bailey boasts 41 (career-high 10 solo tackles last week) to go along with three sacks.
ABOUT RUTGERS (2-4, 1-2): Junior Giovanni Rescigno replaced senior Kyle Bolin (three TD passes, six interceptions) at quarterback last week and threw for 89 yards while running for 41, but suffered an apparent knee injury and is considered day-to-day. Senior Gus Edwards rushed for a season-high 91 yards with two scores and freshman Raheem Blackshear gained 87 yards on just six carries, including a touchdown, against Illinois. Whoever is under center will be looking for top targets senior wide receiver Janarion Grant (15 catches, 162 yards, one TD) and junior tight end Jerome Washington (16, 141, one).
EXTRA POINTS
1. Grant needs 41 all-purpose yards to pass Brian Leonard (4,643) for third on the school’s all-time list.
2. Only seven teams in FBS have allowed more sacks per game (3.33) than the Boilermakers, who meet Rutgers for the first time.
3. Purdue’s junior TE Cole Herdman has gained a first down on all 11 of his receptions this season.
PREDICTION: Purdue 31, Rutgers 17
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Trends - Purdue at Rutgers
ATS Trends
Purdue
Boilermakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 road games.
Boilermakers are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 games on fieldturf.
Boilermakers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss.
Boilermakers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games in October.
Boilermakers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 8-17-2 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Boilermakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Rutgers
Scarlet Knights are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
Scarlet Knights are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
OU Trends
Purdue
Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Boilermakers last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Boilermakers last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Boilermakers last 8 games in October.
Under is 5-2 in Boilermakers last 7 games overall.
Over is 20-8 in Boilermakers last 28 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Boilermakers last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Boilermakers last 14 conference games.
Rutgers
Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 12-5 in Scarlet Knights last 17 games in October.
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Preview: Iowa State at Texas Tech
Gracenote
Oct 19, 2017
Texas Tech certainly hasn't forgotten what happened the last time it saw Iowa State jerseys and seeks a much different result when it hosts the Cyclones on Saturday in Big 12 play. Iowa State manhandled Texas Tech 66-10 in a stunning beatdown last season, which represented the most points scored by the Cyclones since a 69-0 victory over Colorado State in 1980.
Iowa State's Joel Lanning tied the school record with five rushing touchdowns in last season's victory, and while the senior still receives playing time at quarterback, his move to middle linebacker has been a success as he leads the team with 64 tackles - including six for losses. Lanning's two-way play fueled the Cyclones' stunning upset of then-No. 3 Oklahoma on Oct. 7, and he recorded 2.5 tackles for losses when the defense allowed just 106 yards in last Saturday's 45-0 rout of Kansas. Texas Tech averages 44.8 points per game and is looking to bounce back from a 46-35 loss to West Virginia in which the Mountaineers scored the final 29 points in a torrid comeback. "I think we're fortunate that the team that we're playing this Saturday demolished us last year," Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury said of moving forward at a press conference. "Anybody that was on that sideline and on this roster that was a part of that, that's not one you forget."
TV: Noon ET, FS1. LINE: Texas Tech -6
ABOUT IOWA STATE (4-2, 2-1 Big 12): Fifth-year senior quarterback Kyle Kempt won his first two starts in place of junior Jacob Park (health issues) and has completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 465 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Sophomore David Montgomery has rushed for 478 yards and eight TDs, while senior wideout Allen Lazard (30 receptions, 350 yards in 2017) has 200 career catches - one of three current FBS players to reach the plateau. Senior free safety Kamari Cotton-Moya (team-high three interceptions) and junior linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. (52 tackles, two forced fumbles) complement Lanning on the defensive side.
ABOUT TEXAS TECH (4-2, 1-2): Fifth-year senior quarterback Nic Shimonek has recorded five 300-yard passing performances while completing 70.1 percent of his attempts for 2,134 yards and 18 touchdowns against just four interceptions. Senior Justin Stockton (481 rushing yards) has provided a ground presence while junior wideout Keke Coutee is enjoying a standout campaign with 45 catches for 672 yards and six scores. Junior weak-side linebacker Dakota Allen (42 tackles, team-leading two interceptions) is the standout of a defensive unit that ranks sixth nationally in turnover margin (plus-9) while racking up 15 takeaways (eight interceptions, seven fumbles).
EXTRA POINTS
1. Texas Tech is 11-4 all-time against Iowa State, including 8-1 at home.
2. Coutee's 86 receiving yards on six receptions versus Kansas was his second-lowest yardage output of the season.
3. The Cyclones announced on Oct. 6 that Park (1,181 yards, nine touchdowns, five interceptions) was taking a leave of absence and then dropped him from the depth chart on Monday.
PREDICTION: Texas Tech 55, Iowa State 50
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Trends - Iowa State at Texas Tech
ATS Trends
Iowa State
Cyclones are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in October.
Cyclones are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cyclones are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cyclones are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cyclones are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Texas Tech
Red Raiders are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Red Raiders are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Red Raiders are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Raiders are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Red Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Red Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games on fieldturf.
Red Raiders are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 conference games.
Red Raiders are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
OU Trends
Iowa State
Over is 7-1-1 in Cyclones last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Cyclones last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-2-1 in Cyclones last 13 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1-1 in Cyclones last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Cyclones last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Cyclones last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 20-8 in Cyclones last 28 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Cyclones last 16 games overall.
Over is 11-5 in Cyclones last 16 conference games.
Texas Tech
Over is 4-0 in Red Raiders last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Red Raiders last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Red Raiders last 6 conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Red Raiders last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 13-4 in Red Raiders last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Red Raiders last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Red Raiders last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 19-7 in Red Raiders last 26 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 21-8 in Red Raiders last 29 games in October.
Over is 5-2 in Red Raiders last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 14-6 in Red Raiders last 20 home games.
Over is 13-6 in Red Raiders last 19 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Head to Head
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
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Preview: Iowa at Northwestern
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017
Northwestern looks to build on its first Big Ten win when it hosts Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats kicked off conference play with losses to No. 5 Wisconsin (33-24) and second-ranked Penn State (31-7) before rebounding with a 37-21 road victory against Maryland, and they hope to notch back-to-back wins for the first time this season by knocking off the Hawkeyes for the second time in as many years.
"I thought we improved last week and my hope is we can do it again," Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "You have to earn it against Iowa because they don't make mistakes." The Hawkeyes hope to have ironed out a few wrinkles on offense during their bye week after beginning Big Ten play 1-2 for the first time since 2013. Iowa is averaging 24.7 points per game in conference action, but achieved its highest total of the season in the 45-16 win over Illinois on Oct. 7 and looks to climb back into the race for first place in the West Division. "From now on every game is a must-win and I feel like we kind of have our backs against the wall," Iowa running back Akrum Wadley told reporters. "We have a decent record but that's not what we're settling for."
TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Iowa -1.5
ABOUT IOWA (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten): Nate Stanley threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns while Wadley rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Illini to finish with over 100 yards for the 12th time in his career. Running back James Butler practiced for the first time since suffering an elbow injury in the win against North Texas on Sept. 16, but likely needs another week to recuperate. Senior linebacker Josey Jewell continues to lead the defense and has 70 tackles, including 7.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks and an interception in six games.
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (3-3, 1-2): Senior running back Justin Jackson racked up a season-high 171 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Maryland to break the Wildcats' all-time rushing record previously held by Damien Anderson (4,485). Jackson needs 38 more yards to move past Anthony Davis (4,676) into eighth place on the Big Ten's career rushing list. Charlie Kuhbander was named the Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week after becoming the first freshman in Northwestern history to kick three field goals in a single game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Iowa has won three of the last four meetings with Northwestern.
2. Jackson has registered 23 100-yard games in his career.
3. Hawkeyes WR Matt VandeBerg has caught at least one pass in 25 consecutive games.
PREDICTION: Iowa 24, Northwestern 20
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Trends - Iowa at Northwestern
ATS Trends
Iowa
Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Hawkeyes are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games.
Hawkeyes are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Hawkeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
Northwestern
Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Wildcats are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 conference games.
Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Wildcats are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
OU Trends
Iowa
Under is 5-0 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Hawkeyes last 10 games on grass.
Under is 10-3 in Hawkeyes last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 games following a straight up win.
Northwestern
Under is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wildcats last 5 games overall.
Under is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 35-15-1 in Wildcats last 51 home games.
Under is 37-16-1 in Wildcats last 54 games on grass.
Under is 27-13 in Wildcats last 40 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 37-18-1 in Wildcats last 56 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Head to Head
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Northwestern.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
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Preview: Maryland at Wisconsin
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017
Top 10 teams seem to fall every weekend, but No. 5 Wisconsin just keeps rolling along on its way to the Big Ten championship game. The Badgers will try to stay undefeated and knock off another conference opponent when they host Maryland on Saturday.
Wisconsin, which does not have to face fellow top-10 teams Ohio State or Penn State in the regular season and gets No. 19 Michigan at home on Nov. 18, overcame three turnovers and leaned on the defense while fighting off Purdue 17-9 last week. "It's how do you find a way to score one more point than the opponent," Badgers coach Paul Chryst told reporters. "And games play out in all different fashions and never once do we think it's going to be perfect. We want guys to go out and play and enjoy playing. And when you're in those tough moments embrace them, and I think guys are doing that." The Terrapins have allowed 99 combined points in back-to-back losses to Ohio State and Northwestern and are surrendering an average of 36.5 points - 115th out of 130 FBS teams. "I think that we've got to get some sort of pass rush," Maryland coach DJ Durkin told reporters. "All those routes take a lot of time to develop, so the quarterback has five seconds to stand back there and he’s going to find someone. We got to win a matchup or get pressure with a four-man rush."
TV: Noon ET, FOX. LINE: Wisconsin -24
ABOUT MARYLAND (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten): Terrapins running back Ty Johnson rushed for at least 124 yards in three of the first four games but was limited to 57 yards on 12 carries at Ohio State and slumped to a season-low 20 yards on 10 carries against Northwestern. The offensive star for Maryland is junior wide receiver D.J. Moore, who caught 12 passes for 210 yards and a pair of scores against the Wildcats to bring his total on the season to seven TDs. “He’s been that way pretty much every week," Durkin told reporters. "He’s a really talented guy that plays hard. He runs good routes and has good ball skills. We do a lot to get him the ball and design it that way and he always answers the call."
ABOUT WISCONSIN (6-0, 3-0): The Maryland defense is surrendering an average of 174.3 yards on the ground and this week has to go up against Badgers freshman star Jonathan Taylor, who is on the verge of a 1,000-yard season. Taylor upped his total to 986 yards with 219 on 30 carries last week - his third 200-plus game of the season - and scored at least one touchdown in each of the first six contests. The offensive guys in the huddle give me so much confidence," Taylor told reporters. "Every play they juice me up. With that kind of confidence, anything is possible."
EXTRA POINTS
1. Taylor is attempting to match the NCAA record for fewest games needed to reach 1,000 yards (seven)
2. Moore has recorded at least one reception in 27 straight games - the longest current streak in the Big Ten.
3. The Badgers are outscoring opponents 119-24 in the second half.
PREDICTION: Wisconsin 45, Maryland 12
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Trends - Maryland at No. 5 Wisconsin
ATS Trends
Maryland
Terrapins are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Terrapins are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Terrapins are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Terrapins are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Wisconsin
Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Badgers are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Badgers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in October.
Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Badgers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Badgers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Badgers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
OU Trends
Maryland
Over is 4-0 in Terrapins last 4 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-5-1 in Terrapins last 17 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Wisconsin
Over is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Badgers last 7 conference games.
Over is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Badgers last 9 games following a straight up win.
Over is 6-2 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 games overall.
Under is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 games in October.
Under is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-3-1 in Badgers last 12 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
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Preview: Akron at Toledo
When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Glass Bowl, Toledo, Ohio
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
The Toledo Rockets are ranked 15 on offense, averaging 487.0 yards per game. The Rockets are averaging 199.3 yards rushing and 287.7 yards passing so far this season.
The Akron Zips are ranked 115 on offense, averaging 325.7 yards per game. The Zips are averaging 125.3 yards rushing and 200.4 yards passing so far this season.
Home and Away
The Toledo Rockets are 3-0 at home this season, 2-0 against conference opponents and 3-1 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Rockets are averaging 40.3 scoring, and holding teams to 26.3 points scored on defense.
The Akron Zips are 2-2 while on the road this season, 3-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Zips are averaging 16.2 scoring, and holding teams to 27.5 points scored on defense.
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Trends - Akron at Toledo
ATS Trends
Akron
Zips are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Zips are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Zips are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Zips are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Zips are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Zips are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Zips are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Zips are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Zips are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Zips are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Zips are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Toledo
Rockets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Rockets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Rockets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rockets are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rockets are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win.
Rockets are 39-19-1 ATS in their last 59 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Rockets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Rockets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Rockets are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockets are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.
OU Trends
Akron
Under is 5-0 in Zips last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Zips last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-0 in Zips last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-0 in Zips last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Zips last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 14-3 in Zips last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 12-3 in Zips last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-2 in Zips last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 20-7 in Zips last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Zips last 26 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 24-9 in Zips last 33 road games.
Under is 38-15 in Zips last 53 conference games.
Under is 45-18 in Zips last 63 games overall.
Under is 36-16 in Zips last 52 games in October.
Under is 38-18 in Zips last 56 games on fieldturf.
Toledo
Under is 3-0-1 in Rockets last 4 games in October.
Under is 10-0-1 in Rockets last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Rockets last 8 conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rockets last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 20-7-1 in Rockets last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Rockets last 11 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Rockets last 11 games on fieldturf.
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Preview: Louisville at Florida State
Gracenote
Oct 18, 2017
Louisville announced its presence as a national championship contender in 2016 by annihilating then-No. 2 Florida State, but both teams find themselves struggling just to stay relevant in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference just over 13 months later. A pair of recent powers hovering around the .500 mark hope to improve their recent fortunes Saturday when the Cardinals visit the Seminoles.
Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson accounted for five touchdowns as Louisville throttled Florida State 63-20 last September - a victory that marked the third of four straight games in which the Cardinals scored at least 59 points. While the offense has more than held up its end of the bargain this season despite not maintaining the same pace as last season's team, the defense has not after giving up at least 520 total yards for the third time in 2017 in last weekend's 45-42 home loss to Boston College. The Seminoles avoided their first 1-4 start to a season since 1975 with a 17-10 triumph at Duke - their fourth consecutive contest decided by seven points or fewer. The Seminoles have yet to win outside the state of North Carolina, however, losing in Atlanta to No. 1 Alabama in the opener as well as at home versus North Carolina State and Miami (Fla.).
TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Florida State -6.5.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE (4-3, 1-3 ACC): Jackson (3,221 career rushing yards) continues to set school records by the week, breaking Walter Peacock's mark (3,204; 1972-75) for the most ever by a Cardinal; he also scored his 42nd career rushing touchdown, breaking Lenny Lyles' mark of 41 from 1954-57. For only the second time in school history, the Cardinals had a pair of 100-yard receivers and 100-yard rushers in the same game last week, as Dez Fitzpatrick (127) and Jaylen Smith (118) each topped 100 yards receiving while Jackson (180) and Reggie Bonnafon (107) surpassed the century mark on the ground. Fitzpatrick's seventh touchdown catch moved him into a tie with Arnold Jackson (1997) and Mario Urrutia (2005) for most receiving touchdowns in a season by a freshman.
ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (2-3, 2-2): The Seminoles rank 121st in the country in scoring offense (18.2 points) and 110th in total offense (346.6 yards), but a new offensive line tweak seemed to spark them against Duke as left tackle Derrick Kelly moved to left guard while freshman Josh Ball took over at Kelly's old spot. Florida State allowed a season-low two sacks while its 84th-ranked rushing attack (144.8) churned out a season-high 228 yards on the ground, including 115 from freshman Cam Akers. Auden Tate paces the team with 19 receptions, 312 yards and five touchdowns despite finishing with only three catches for 30 yards against Duke; he has scored one touchdown in every game this season - tied for the longest active streak in the nation.
EXTRA POINTS
1. With 332 yards passing and 180 yards rushing last week, Jackson became the first FBS player in at least 20 years to top 300 yards passing and 150 yards rushing in the same game twice in his career.
2. Per Football Study Hall, Florida State ranks second-to-last in FBS in adjusted pace - a metric that takes into account both the number of plays a team attempts and the type of play.
3. With last weekend's victory, Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher joined predecessor Bobby Bowden as the only coaches to win 80 of their first 100 games in the ACC.
PREDICTION: Florida State 31, Louisville 27
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Trends - Louisville at Florida State
ATS Trends
Louisville
Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cardinals are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Cardinals are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games in October.
Cardinals are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Cardinals are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Florida State
Seminoles are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Seminoles are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Seminoles are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Seminoles are 0-2-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Seminoles are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Seminoles are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
OU Trends
Louisville
Under is 6-1-1 in Cardinals last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Cardinals last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4 in Cardinals last 15 conference games.
Under is 19-8-1 in Cardinals last 28 games in October.
Over is 14-6 in Cardinals last 20 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 22-10-2 in Cardinals last 34 games following a straight up loss.
Florida State
Under is 5-0 in Seminoles last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Seminoles last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Seminoles last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 games in October.
Under is 10-2 in Seminoles last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 home games.
Under is 18-6 in Seminoles last 24 conference games.
Under is 10-4 in Seminoles last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
