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    Astros at Dodgers 10/24/17 - World Series Game 1 - MLB Picks & Predictions

    by Eddie

    Latest Odds : LAD -155 Total 7


    The 2017 MLB World Series will get underway on Tuesday night, when the Houston Astros travel to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros won 101 games during the regular season and won the AL West Division by 21 games. In the ALCS, Houston rallied from a 3-2 deficit to win games six and seven at home versus the New York Yankees. MVP candidate Jose Altuve homered in the final two games of the series for the Astros.

    Twenty-nine year old southpaw Dallas Keuchel (14-5 2.90 ERA) will take the mound for the Astros in this matchup. Through 17 plus innings this postseason, Keuchel has allowed 14 hits and five earned runs while striking out 25 batters.


    The Los Angeles Dodgers won a major league best 104 victories during the regular season and won the NL West Division by 11 games over Arizona. Los Angeles has rolled to victories in seven of their first eight games this postseason and disposed of defending World Series Champion Chicago in five games in the NLCS. The Dodgers ranked 2nd in team ERA during the regular season and have allowed 19 runs in their first eight playoff games.

    The Dodgers will counter with dominant left-hander Clayton Kershaw (18-4 2.31 ERA) in the series opener. Through 17 plus innings this postseason, Kershaw has given up 12 hits and seven earned runs while striking out 16 batters.


    Recent Betting Trends:
    Astros are 11-3 in Keuchels last 14 road starts.
    Dodgers are 48-10 in Kershaws last 58 home starts.
    Under is 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts vs a team with a winning record.
    Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts during Game 1 of a series.
    Astros are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.


    Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -155


    Los Angeles SS Corey Seager (back) is reportedly making process, but his status for this game remains uncertain. Through 162 games, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. Los Angeles has outscored their opponents 25-7 in the last three games that Kershaw has started. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-2.



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    Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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    Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12200 Class Rating: 72

    FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


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    # 3 HUNDRED PERCENT 4/1

    # 5 BUSTIN TO GET HOME 5/2

    # 4 SHORE TO PARTY 3/1

    HUNDRED PERCENT has a decent shot to take this race. Displays strong Equibase Speed Figs on average overall when matched with the rest of this field. Has run admirably when racing a dirt sprint race. Win percentage with this jockey and handler combo - 29 percent - sound. BUSTIN TO GET HOME - Have to look at solely on class, with some of the best class figs of this group. Must be considered here on the basis of the numbers in the speed realm alone. SHORE TO PARTY - He has been running well and the Equibase speed figs are among the best in this group of horses in this race. With a nice class figure average of 81, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group of horses in this race.

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    Mountaineer Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:44pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 77

    Rating: 4

    #7 CREDIT ALERT (ML=6/1)
    #4 ACT THE PART (ML=3/1)


    CREDIT ALERT - Not much speed in this race other than this pony. Always be careful of the longer priced horse when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. Entered last at Mountaineer Park in a race with a class figure of 83. Dropping considerably in class rating in today's event puts her in a solid position right here. You probably should disregard that last affair at Mountaineer Park on a track listed as good where she finished out of the top three. Should do well in this event under normal track conditions. ACT THE PART - This racer coming off a good contest in the last 30 days is a strong challenger in my humble opinion. Nice return on investment for this jock and trainer twosome. Looked very good in last race at Mountaineer Park. A quick turnaround means Baird thinks she can do it again. A repeat of that last race on Oct 16th where she garnered a speed rating of 68 looks high enough to triumph in this race.

    Vulnerable Contenders: #3 HIGH REWARDS (ML=2/1), #2 CHASE THE MUSIC (ML=7/2), #1 NASHA NADEZHDA (ML=9/2),

    HIGH REWARDS - This filly showed little last time out of the box. Unlikely for this thoroughbred to make an impact with no recent good showings in a sprint contest. CHASE THE MUSIC - Garnered a most unsatisfactory speed rating last out in a $15,000 Claiming race on October 4th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that figure. NASHA NADEZHDA - This filly recorded a speed fig in her last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event.



    STRAIGHT WAGERS:
    #7 CREDIT ALERT to win at post-time odds of 7/5 or better

    EXACTA WAGERS:
    Box [4,7]

    TRIFECTA WAGERS:
    Pass

    SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
    None

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    Portland Meadows - Race 5

    Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 14% Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)


    Claiming $2,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 2:52P
    FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500, IF FOR $2,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS.
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    Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * SHARP FOCUS: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has th e highest TrackMaster Power Rating. KINGS COURT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. TIME ON THE RUN: Today is a sprint and the horse's last star t was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. ABEJA: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yar ds if a Quarter Horse race).
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    Parx Racing - Race #4 - Post: 2:16pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 85

    Rating: 4

    #2 START JUMPING (ML=8/1)
    #6 DO A LEGGER (ML=8/1)
    #5 PROMISE ILLGETYOU (ML=15/1)


    START JUMPING - This jock and trainer have a beneficial ROI when they unite. Jockey jumped on this gelding's back for the first try on Oct 2nd. Should be in tune with the horse even better this race. This one has increased his speed figs in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is worth taking note of. DO A LEGGER - Really believe this beautiful animal is going to be on the money near the finish line. PROMISE ILLGETYOU - Trainer Serey moves this animal down in class to face weaker company. Look for a solid race in this race. I like that recent race on Oct 7th at Meadowlands where he finished third.

    Vulnerable Contenders: #7 BIG TOWN (ML=2/1), #4 DIMENSION (ML=9/2), #8 THESE BLUES (ML=5/1),

    BIG TOWN - This morning-line favorite may be out of form without any recent works. If you keep selecting these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down regularly. DIMENSION - I can't play this perpetual non-winner. Gets the job done now and then. THESE BLUES - When looking at today's Equibase class figure, he will have to record a much better speed fig than in the last race to compete in this dirt route.



    STRAIGHT WAGERS:
    Putting our cash on #2 START JUMPING to win. Have to have odds of at least 7/2 or better though

    EXACTA WAGERS:
    Box [2,5,6]

    TRIFECTA WAGERS:
    Box [2,5,6] Total Cost: $6

    SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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    Race 4 - Claiming - 8.2f on the Dirt. Purse: $10300 Class Rating: 83

    FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


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    # 11 SEGOVIA 8/1

    # 10 SPANISH ARMADA 15/1

    # 12 SCARECROW 8/1

    SEGOVIA looks formidable to best this group especially at a long price. Inirio has this horse running well and is a decent selection based on the very strong speed figures earned in route races lately. Has decent Equibase Speed Figs and has to be considered for a bet for this event. SPANISH ARMADA - Should be given a shot based on the decent Equibase Speed Figure put up in the last competition. Displays the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 72 Equibase speed fig which is one of the most respectable in this group of horses in this race. SCARECROW - Has earned formidable Equibase Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. Gamblers should take a good look at this one as this gelding has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group.

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    F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for ZIA

    ZIA - Race 2

    2nd Half Early Daily Double / $1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta 1st Leg .50 Pick 3/ 2nd Leg Pick 4


    Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 57 • Purse: $12,000 • Post: 12:37
    FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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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 * PROUD CECILIA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LITTLE BIT LOUDER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. I'M A LEGEND: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in th e top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. GEE WHIZ VERA: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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    BEN BURNS
    NHL | Oct 24, 2017
    Oilers vs. Penguins
    Penguins-148

    The defending champs check in with a 5-4 overall record. Two of their losses have come by identical 5-4 margins. The other two losses have been "ugly." They lost 10-1 at Chicago, on 10/5. More recently, in their last game, the Pens lost 7-1 at Tampa. Off the earlier "ugly" loss, the Pens responded with their best effort, a 4-0 victory over Nashville, the team they beat in the Stanley Cup Finals. Now, the Pens take on Edmonton, in what some are billing as a possible preview of this year's Stanley Cup matchup. Including their victory over the Preds, the Pens are a dominating 34-12 (+20.2) their past 46, after losing their previous game by two or more goals. Don't be surprised when they bounce back with another victory on Tuesday. Consider Pittsburgh

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    Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, October 24, 2017

    NHL (21) CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS (22) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

    Take: OVER

    Reason: Your free play for Tuesday, October 24 is in the NHL contest between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights. One of the reasons the Vegas Golden Knights are off to a great start is because of goaltending. Marc-Andre Fluery is the face of this club and is now out with a concussion. His replacent, Malcolm Subban was also playing great until his lower body injury that will keep him out for weeks. Now, the Knights have to bring up someone from their minor league Chicago team to start in the pipes, Oscar Dansk. Dansk had a 5.57 goals against averge in his one start for the Chicago Wolves this year. I'm not sure how the Knights can continue their surge without their top two goalies. The Chicago Blackhawks have the 7th best scoring offense in the NHL and tonight the pickings should be easy. Take the OVER.

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    Arthur Ralph Sports

    TUES NHL Under total 6 Colo/Dallas

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    BIG AL

    Our complimentary selection for Tuesday, Oct. 24 is:

    Detroit Red Wings +115 over Buffalo Sabres.

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    Tuesday... Over Knicks and Celtics

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    ERIC SCHROEDER

    So once a week veteran handicapper Chris Jordan and I meet at Green Valley Station for lunch or dinner, and talk about sports, business, bad beats, money... you get the drift, right? Sunday night the two of us sat down while watching the New England Patriots to talk World Series.

    Chris has always been a mentor to me in this business, and so I wanted to get an idea his philosophy and approach toward the Fall Classic, and lo and behold I was a little taken aback when I heard his choice for the World Series.

    So, when I told him I thought the Houston Astros pitching staff would be much better, bought him a shot of Patron, and told him it would be over in six games - he suggested an online challenge.

    Dueling "columns" if you will, for our followers, as to who will win the World Series. So before you go and read Chris' obviously ridiculous reasons why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win - which they won't - let me give you some real reasons why the Astros will become the 2017 World Series Champions.

    Game 1 motivation ... did you know the Astros have never won a Series game? They were swept by the Chicago White Sox in 2005, in their only previous appearance. So I think one of the most important things will be getting to Clayton Kershaw in the first game and stealing the momentum and homefield edge immediately. Houston starter Dallas Keuchel is a stellar 1.78 ERA in his five career postseason starts and just went 1-1 in the Astros’ ALCS series victory over the Yankees. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner is set to make his first World Series start, and he knows how important this game will be.

    Speaking of Kershaw ... Dodgers lovers who think they're going to get quality wins from their beloved ace should think again. Kershaw is 6-7 with a 4.40 ERA in 21 postseason games. And while I know he's gone 2-0 this October, I don't think the lefty ace with three Cy Young Awards will look like the dominant regular-season pitcher he is. The lineup I'm about to mention, it's pretty good.

    Power-packed lineup ... Jose Altuve (.400, 5 homers), Yuli Gurriel (.366) and Carlos Correa (9 RBIs) did well in the playoffs. And there is a due theory with Alex Bregman, Josh Reddick, Marwin Gonzalez, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran, who all hit under .200 the first two rounds. Houston was the best offense all season, and if there is one thing it can do well, it's get to good pitching. Houston struggled in the first few games against the Yankees, but it came alive when it mattered.

    Emotional edge ... It's been quite a fall for several cities, including Miami, Las Vegas and Houston. From hurricanes to a shooting, these are cities that are looking for revival. Vegas is seeing it with its hockey team, and H-town is looking for a World Series crown. And behind Verlander's arm, plus Dallas Keuchel, plus Charlie Morton, plus Lance McCullers Jr... I think a call to arms will be huge, as each starter will remember this is more than a Series win for the organization, it's for a city needing some love.

    Your Series bet is on the Houston Astros, as they're going to steal this from Los Angeles in five games.

    5* ASTROS SERIES

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    Free Play on Knicks +8½ -110

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    Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick MLB Tuesday

    OVER the total in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros @ 8:05 ET -

    The Dodgers have scored 25 runs in the last 3 games that Clayton Kershaw has started. Not surprisingly, none of the three games resulted in an under as the Dodgers left-hander has been getting plenty of run support. The Astros Dallas Keuchel gave up 4 earned runs on 7 hits in less than 5 innings of work in his start last week versus the Yankees. The over is 49-29 in Houston's road games this season. The weather is hot and dry in LA for this one so the ball will carry better than usual off of the bats. Free Pick on OVER the total in Los Angeles

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    CAPPERS ACCESS
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    The other day I get a text message from the kid, Eric Schroeder, requesting we meet for our weekly chat ASAP because he wants to discuss the World Series. I, of course, reply with: #ThisTeam and add a bitmoji that has me in Dodgers gear.

    I can't say what his reply was, but there were more four-letter words exchanged than I've seen from him since I got him aboard with the site last year. He's a cute kid, got a beautiful girl who dances in a production show on the Strip and in just one year being on this site, has purchased a beautiful home in Anthem Hills.

    But I had to remind him who Daddy is! He needed to be put into his place, and reminded the difference between Mentor and Mentee.

    Don't let him fool you with his blabbering up above here, the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to win the World Series - end of story.

    You see, while he is enamored by the home record, the pitching staff and the offense, I reminded him Sunday night, while sipping a little tequila at Green Valley Station, about his pick on the Astros, who may be in the Fall Classic, but are there by default thanks to a lack of competition.

    Come on, you really think the way the Astros played in the Bronx, they would have escaped the clutches of the Cleveland Indians had the Tribe been there? I think not. The Yankees caught the Tribe off guard, and really, at time, outplayed Houston.

    Statistics reveal a lot, and the Astros are hitting just .247 in the postseason, after an abysmal .187 against the New York Yankees in the ALCS. They hit just four home runs in that series, and had no choice but to depend on their pitching. I'm not impressed. That lineup now gets to face Los Angeles' one-two punch - Clayton Kershaw and Yu Darvish - and the best bullpen in the bigs.

    Los Angeles has the best ERA of all playoff teams, with a 2.28 clip. The entire staff has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 81-to-12, and the relievers have prodced an ERA of 0.94 during the playoffs. Of the 14 home runs the Dodgers staff has allowed, their bullpen has given up just one. The relievers strikeout-to-walk ratio is an astounding 32-to-2, while producing a 3-0 record.

    Houston has great arms, I know this. Both starting rotations are pretty much even on paper. But if the Dodgers' impressive lineup that beat up the Cubs gets into the Astros' bullpen, it's going to be ugly. Houston's relievers have a 5.03 ERA in the postseason, having allowed 31 hits, 19 earned runs and eight home runs.

    And let's talk about my guy Kershaw, who is 6-7 with a 4.40 ERA in 21 postseason games. How about the fact he is 2-0 this October, and we're talking about a guy who owns three Cy Young Awards, five ERA crowns and seven All-Star selections. This is long overdue for him, and he isn't about to tank at home.

    Finally, I love Dave Roberts, and give him the edge in the managerial department. I love his decision-making. If you listen to his press conferences and interviews, you can feel the passion he has for HIS PLAYERS. Not for him, not for the organization - for his players. And don't get me wrong, he has pride, and he cares about the team as a whole. But he is a players' manager.

    The second-year manager, who has two N.L. West crowns under his belt, has been extremely creative with the big-budget Dodgers, and profoundly strategic to get maximum value from each and every person on the roster. And most of all, what his players appreciate most, is Roberts gives his guys consistency with decision-making. There are no surprises with him, as he never wavers - win or lose. And that provides confidence in his players.

    Behind an unpredictable and explosive lineup, the 1-2 pitching punch and a stifling bullpen, the Dodgers will win the World Series in Game 6 at Chavez Ravine.

    5* DODGERS in World Series

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    GAME: Houston Astros (108-65) at Los Angeles Dodgers (111-59)
    DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 24 - 8:00 PM EST
    WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
    LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

    Playoff Series:
    World Series; Series Tied 0-0

    Preview: Astros at Dodgers

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    Oct 23, 2017

    The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't won a World Series since 1988, while the Houston Astros have never been crowned champions in their 56-season history. The teams begin their attempts to end their respective droughts when Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw pitches against Houston's Dallas Keuchel in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.

    The Dodgers are in the World Series for the first time since their memorable 1988 slaying of the Oakland Athletics, a series best known for limping Kirk Gibson's decisive Game 1 homer. The Astros lost to the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series and this season's 101-win squad knocked out the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to reach the Series. "Our guys are battle tested now," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. "We had no question coming in. I think more people had questions about us than we questioned ourselves. Now we chase the ultimate prize. There's two teams standing. It's a race to four wins now." The Dodgers, who won 104 regular-season games, rolled through the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs with standout third baseman Justin Turner excelling by going 12-for-31 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in the eight games.

    TV:
    8:09 p.m. ET, FOX

    PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 2.60 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.63 ERA)

    Keuchel has struck out 25 in 17 1/3 innings over three starts this October and is a solid 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA in six career postseason appearances (five starts). The 29-year-old former Cy Young Award winner scanned the Dodgers' lineup and had no trouble anointing it as the best he'll face all season. "Just seems like production top to bottom, even some of their extra guys, has been there all year," Keuchel said at his Monday press conference. "They are going to be the deepest team we played, hands down. My job is to go out there and get the job done."

    Kershaw has served up six homers in three starts this postseason but his career ledger has improved to 6-7 with a 4.40 ERA in 21 appearances (17 starts). The 29-year-old three-time Cy Young winner is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in eight career starts against the Astros and has experienced struggles with Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve (6-for-15, four doubles). "He hits everything pretty well. I think he's super aggressive but at the same time he hits a lot of pitches," Kershaw said of Altuve during his Monday press conference. "... He's a tough out. I think he's one of the toughest outs in the game. You just can't give in to him."

    WALK-OFFS

    1. The Dodgers' bullpen didn't allow a hit in 29 at-bats in the National League Championship Series against the Cubs and has a 0.94 ERA this postseason.

    2. Houston RF Josh Reddick went 1-for-25 in the American League Championship Series, including a record-tying 22 straight hitless at-bats (Dal Maxvill, 1968 St. Louis Cardinals).

    3. Los Angeles SS Corey Seager (back) made the World Series roster and said Monday he's ready to play nine innings.

    PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Astros 2



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    Trends - Houston at LA Dodgers


    W/L TRENDS

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    • Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
    • Astros are 22-6 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Astros are 23-7 in their last 30 vs. National League West.
    • Astros are 23-7 in their last 30 interleague road games.
    • Astros are 21-7 in their last 28 games following a win.
    • Astros are 21-7 in their last 28 overall.
    • Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Astros are 15-5 in their last 20 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Astros are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games following an off day.
    • Astros are 42-18 in their last 60 interleague games.
    • Astros are 14-6 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
    • Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass.
    • Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 during game 1 of a series.
    • Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
    • Astros are 1-6 in their last 7 playoff road games.
    • Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 World Series games.
    • Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts vs. National League West.
    • Astros are 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Astros are 11-3 in Keuchels last 14 road starts.
    • Astros are 21-6 in Keuchels last 27 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Astros are 21-6 in Keuchels last 27 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Astros are 24-9 in Keuchels last 33 starts with 5 days of rest.
    • Astros are 20-8 in Keuchels last 28 starts.
    • Astros are 7-3 in Keuchels last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Astros are 60-29 in Keuchels last 89 starts on grass.

    LA Dodgers
    • Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff home games.
    • Dodgers are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
    • Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 playoff games.
    • Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Dodgers are 47-12 in their last 59 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 59-16 in their last 75 games following a win.
    • Dodgers are 21-6 in their last 27 games following an off day.
    • Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 interleague games.
    • Dodgers are 38-13 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 23-8 in their last 31 interleague home games.
    • Dodgers are 40-14 in their last 54 home games.
    • Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
    • Dodgers are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Dodgers are 26-11 in their last 37 during game 1 of a series.
    • Dodgers are 37-16 in their last 53 Tuesday games.
    • Dodgers are 76-34 in their last 110 overall.
    • Dodgers are 76-34 in their last 110 games on grass.
    • Dodgers are 35-16 in their last 51 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Dodgers are 37-18 in their last 55 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Dodgers are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. American League West.
    • Dodgers are 47-9 in Kershaws last 56 starts.
    • Dodgers are 46-9 in Kershaws last 55 starts on grass.
    • Dodgers are 48-10 in Kershaws last 58 home starts.
    • Dodgers are 47-10 in Kershaws last 57 starts with 4 days of rest.
    • Dodgers are 40-11 in Kershaws last 51 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 42-12 in Kershaws last 54 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
    • Dodgers are 49-14 in Kershaws last 63 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Dodgers are 41-12 in Kershaws last 53 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Dodgers are 50-18 in Kershaws last 68 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Dodgers are 19-7 in Kershaws last 26 Tuesday starts.
    • Dodgers are 40-15 in Kershaws last 55 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 37-14 in Kershaws last 51 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Dodgers are 20-8 in Kershaws last 28 interleague starts.
    OU TRENDS

    Houston
    • Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Over is 7-1 in Astros last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Over is 15-5-2 in Astros last 22 games following an off day.
    • Under is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 interleague road games.
    • Under is 18-7-2 in Astros last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 playoff road games.
    • Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Over is 9-4 in Astros last 13 games following a win.
    • Under is 13-6 in Astros last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Over is 13-6 in Astros last 19 road games.
    • Under is 15-7-1 in Astros last 23 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 4-0-2 in Keuchels last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
    • Over is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 interleague starts.
    • Over is 4-0 in Keuchels last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 3-0-1 in Keuchels last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 5-0 in Keuchels last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 Tuesday starts.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
    • Under is 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Over is 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. National League West.
    • Under is 12-3-2 in Keuchels last 17 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

    LA Dodgers
    • Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 games following a win.
    • Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Over is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 home games.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 games following an off day.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 on grass.
    • Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 playoff home games.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 overall.
    • Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 playoff games.
    • Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
    • Under is 18-6-2 in Dodgers last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague home games.
    • Under is 9-3 in Dodgers last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
    • Over is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 Tuesday games.
    • Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 42-19 in Dodgers last 61 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
    • Under is 5-1-1 in Kershaws last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
    • Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
    • Over is 3-1-1 in Kershaws last 5 home starts.
    • Over is 6-2 in Kershaws last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    • Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
    • Under is 15-6-1 in Kershaws last 22 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    • Under is 34-15-2 in Kershaws last 51 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    HEAD TO HEAD

    • Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
    • Astros are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
    • Astros are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.

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