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    Soccer | Oct 17, 2017
    Bristol Rovers vs. Shrewsbury Town
    Shrewsbury +145

    Other books have the home team at +150 to +160. This soccer match takes place at 2:45pm on Tuesday in England's League One. Shrewsbury is off two 1-1 draws on the road and now play at home where they have 12 wins, 0 losses and 2 draws in their last 14. Bristol has 6 wins and 7 losses (-1 goal difference). I do worry about another 1-1 final but Shrewsbury beat them 2-0 at home last December. Nice value at +145.

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    Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EARLY Free Pick NHL Tuesday:

    Toronto Maple Leafs Money Line (+) @ Washington Capitals @ 7:05 ET

    Playoff revenge for the Maple Leafs after they blew a 2-1 series lead in April and lost to Washington. Toronto comes into this game with a 4-1 record this season while the Capitals are already showing some flaws as they've dropped 3 of their last 4 games and just got annihilated by the Flyers 8-2 on Saturday. The hotter team playing with revenge and also available at a solid underdog price is offering significant value here. EARLY Free Pick on TORONTO

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    Free Pick Tuesday NHL Late

    Buffalo vs. Las Vegas, 10/17/2017 22:00 EDT

    Total: -105/+5½ Over

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    Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach LATE Free Pick NHL Tuesday: OVER 5.5 goals in Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres @ 10:05 ET - Vegas really stepped up in front of goalie Malcolm Subban in his first game replacing the injured Marc-Andre Fleury. Give Subban credit for allowing only 1 goal but also give the Golden Knights credit for only allowing 22 shots. The thing is, a lot of times a team will really step up their efforts in front of a back-up goalie making his first start but in the 2nd game complacency tends to resume. Don't expect any extra special effort in front of Subban tonight and the result should be a high-scoring shootout in the desert because the Sabres are off of a 3-1 win at Anaheim Sunday but had allowed 4.4 goals per game in their first 5 games this season. Only 12 of Buffalo's last 36 Tuesday games (33%) have stayed under the total. The over was 3-1 in the Sabres 4 games prior to the low-scoring win over the Ducks. The first two home games for Vegas averaged 7 goals a game and after the 3rd one was a rare low-scoring game (Subban's debut with the Golden Knights), I look for the high-scoring trend to resume immediately. LATE Free Pick on OVER 5.5 goals in Vegas

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    Tony's *5 Nba opening day free play

    Houston vs. Golden State, 10/17/2017 22:30 EDT

    Point Spread: +9½/-110 Houston

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    Fp: houston added a few key pieces on defense and of course all world pg Cris Paul .to help James harden get past the Golden State hump in the west coast and I think it will be just what the doctor ordered all the offense weapons on the rockets they have a good shot to win out right . Getting 10 points for insurance making houston my Nba free play .

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    Maple Leafs at Capitals 10/17/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions

    by Mike

    Latest Odds : WAS -150 Total 6

    The Capitals are going to be scratching their heads coming into this game as they dropped the last game to the Flyers by a score of 8-2. However, the Capitals defense is the main issue the team has had to deal with almost all season this year. So the Capitals know the weakness and need to improve on the defense.

    Offensively the Capitals have been able to score 3.7 goals a game and lead the league in power play conversion at 31.6%. However, the defense is giving up 3.7 goals a game as well and they are only killing off only 76.9% of the power plays they have faced.


    For the Maple Leafs they have been a potent threat on the ice all season long. The Maple Leafs have had a chance to go out and win a game each time they are hitting the ice and with the leagues best offense it is very easy to see why they are doing so well on the season.

    The Maple Leafs offense is scoring at a clip of 5.2 goals a game and the power play is converting at a clip of 30.8% on the year. The defense for the Maple Leafs has managed to contain the opponents to 3.8 goals a game, but are only killing off 79.2% of the opponents power plays.


    Recent Betting Trends:
    Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
    Capitals are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
    Over is 5-0 in Maple Leafs last 5 games following a win.
    Under is 9-4 in Capitals last 13 home games.


    Free Betting Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +140


    Neither the Maple Leafs nor the Capitals are playing good on defense. However, the Maple Leafs offense is blowing the doors off of the opponents. Look for the Maple Leafs offense to continue on a good run here as they pick up the win 5-3.






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    Penguins at Rangers 10/17/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions

    by Adam
    Latest Odds : PIT -120 Total 6

    The New York Rangers (1 - 5 - 0, 2 pts) are heading home to take on the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3 - 2 - 1, 7 pts). New York has been abysmal to start the season and now sit in the basement of the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh comes to town looking to establish themselves once again as the pride of the division.

    The New York Rangers have been struggling in pretty much every facet of the game but it all starts with scoring. New York is ranked 26th in the NHL in goals scored this season as they are barely putting two pucks into the net per night. Kevin Shattenkirk (5 pots) is the surprise early season point leader for New York, and that's not a good thing. New York is also surrendering nearly 4 goals per game defensively which shows that the Rangers are giving up way too much in the net.


    Pittsburgh is coming off of a nice win over Florida and the Penguins will look to use a couple days off to refresh and re-focus in this match-up. Pittsburgh is 11th in the NHL in goals scored this season with star Sidney Crosby (3 goals, 5 assists) leading the way. Pittsburgh should be able to take advantage of an abysmal New York defense en route to winning this game. Pittsburgh is, however, lackluster defensively as they are 30th in the league in goals allowed.


    Recent Betting Trends:
    Penguins are 49-21 in their last 70 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
    Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.


    Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -120


    Lindqvist has struggled late and was even yanked from a game earlier this year in the middle of it. The Penguins have a strong offense and with Crosby on the team it is easy to see why the Penguins come out with a win. We like Pittsburgh to beat New York, 5 - 3.







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    Astros at Yankees 10/17/17 - ALCS Game 4 - MLB Picks & Predictions

    by Eddie

    Latest Odds : HOU -265 O/U 7.5

    Game Four of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will take place on Tuesday evening from the Bronx. Houston won the first two games at home by identical 2-1 final scores, but managed just four hits during Monday’s 8-1 road loss in Game Three. SP Charlie Morton was tagged for six hits and seven runs in just three plus innings for the Astros.

    Twenty-four year old righty Lance McCullers Jr. (7-4 4.25 ERA) was confirmed as the Game Four starting pitcher for Houston. On the road, McCullers Jr. posted a 5.14 ERA and allowed a .269 opponents’ batting average over 13 starts.


    The New York Yankees were 21 games above .500 at home during the regular season and have what it takes to send this best-of-seven series back to Houston tied at two games apiece. Todd Frazier got the scoring started with a three-run homer and All-Star OF Aaron Judge added his own three-run bomb to power the Yankees. SP C.C. Sabathia allowed three hits over six scoreless frames and earned his first postseason win in five years.

    Twenty-seven year old righty Sonny Gray (10-12 3.55 ERA) will take the mound for the Yankees on Tuesday. In his lone start versus Houston this season, Gray was tagged for seven hits and five runs in five innings of work.


    Recent Betting Trends:
    Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
    Yankees are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts.
    Over is 11-5 in Astros last 16 road games.
    Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs a team with a winning record.
    Astros are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in New York.


    Free Betting Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs


    Both teams come into this series in good health and with no major injuries to report. Through 162 games, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. For the season, New York ranked 7th in batting average and 2nd in runs scored. We cashed with the over last night and I expect it to soar over the total again on Tuesday. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-5.







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    Dodgers at Cubs 10/17/17 - NLCS Game 3 - MLB Picks & Predictions
    by Eddie


    Latest Odds : CHC -119 Total 7

    The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to stay undefeated this postseason when they travel to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night for Game Three of the NLCS versus the Chicago Cubs. In Game Two, Justin Turner launched a three-run walk off homer to power the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory. SP Rich Hill struck out eight batters over five frames and did not factor in the decision.

    Thirty-one year old righty Yu Darvish (10-12 3.86 ERA) will head to the hill for the Dodgers in Game Three. In the NLDS, Darvish allowed just one run and struck out seven batters over seven frames during a 3-1 victory at Arizona.


    The defending World Series Champion Chicago Cubs have scored just three runs through the first two games of this series. On Sunday, Addison Russell’s fifth inning solo shot was the only offense that the Cubs could generate. SP Jon Lester walked five batters over four plus innings and John Lackey served up the walkoff home run in the ninth inning.

    Chicago skipper Joe Maddon will counter with twenty-seven year old righty Kyle Hendricks (7-5 3.03 ERA) on Tuesday. In two starts this postseason, Hendricks has given up 11 hits and four runs across 13 frames.


    Recent Betting Trends:
    Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
    Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks last 5 starts.
    Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
    Under is 24-6-1 in Hendricks last 31 starts vs a team with a winning record.
    Under is 12-2 in last 12 meetings in Chicago.


    Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -119


    Los Angeles SS Corey Seager (back) feels considerably better despite being left off the NLCS roster. Through 162 games, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. For the season, Chicago ranked 16th in batting average and 4th in runs scored. Take Chicago to win at home on Tuesday night. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 3-2.




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    Tommy Brunson

    Opening Night in the NBA, and does it get any more interesting that this Boston-Cleveland meeting?

    The big offseason trade, the addition of Dwyane Wade to the Cavs as Flash gets reunited with LeBron, etc. etc.

    Well, the time for talk, plots and sub-plots is done. The time to jump ball is tonight, and with Cleveland still wanting to show that they are the measuring stick in the Eastern Conference, I will back them as the small home favorite.

    LeBron James did suffer an ankle injury late in the preseason and is officially listed as questionable, but I suspect King James will not sit this one out.

    Not going to delve into past stats here, as each new season brings its own fingerprint, and in the new chapter of this rivalry, look for the Cavs to get the best of their old teammate Kyrie Irving.

    Play Cleveland minus the points.

    2* CLEVELAND

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    Eric Schroeder

    It's going to be loud, and it will be rowdy in Cleveland.

    Kyrie Irving is back on the floor, but with the Boston Celtics, while the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers have a new face to fans, and old face to LeBron James.

    The welcome to Believeland party begins tonights at Quicken Loans Arena, with James, Dwyane Wade and Kevin Love looking to make an early statement against the one team expected to challenge the Cavs for the East title.

    It's the season-opener, so we're going to have some fun with this freebie, and simply take a cheap look. Bottom line here is motivation, and after the Indians were knocked from the playoffs sooner than expected, and the Browns a hapless train wreck once again, the Cavaliers will be looking to give fans something to cheer about.

    Lay the home chalk.

    1* CAVALIERS

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    Chris Jordan

    Game 3, and the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are up against it. And the only way this team can challenge the No. 1 seed Los Angeles Dodgers is to buckle down with pitching. The Cubs have to silence the bats, and keep things tight, otherwise this thing is going to 3-0 L.A. tonight.

    MAKE NOTE: All Run Line/Total plays automatically list pitchers with the starters who are scheduled to go at the time of the wager, and I want you to be sure the following pitchers are the starters of record on your ticket when making your play: Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.

    Darvish steps to the hill after turning in five strong innings versus the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series, as he allowed one run on two hits, while walking none and striking out seven. The right-handed import has faced the Cubs once, giving up just two runs over 4.1 innings on July 16, 2016, when he was still a member of the Texas Rangers.

    For the Cubs, we should see the best out of Hendricks, who excelled over seven scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the NLDS. He did allow four runs on nine hits in four innings in Game 5 of the NLDS, so I suspect he'll be looking to avenge that outing. His confidence should be right there, as he fired 7.1 scoreless frames against these Dodgers in the Cubs' pennant-clinching NLCS Game 6 win in '16.

    Take the under.

    2* UNDER Cubs/Dodgers (Darvish/Hendricks)

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    Joey Juice

    Chicago has been atrocious at the plate. They have completely struggled in the first two games of the series and given nobody any hope that things will get much better. The Dogers bullpen has completely shut out the Cubs giving up zero hits, zero! In fact, the Cubs are hitting just .162 as a team in this series.

    A deeper look into the numbers reveals the under is the only play to consider. The under is 4-0 in the Dodgers’ last 4 road games vs. a winning team. In fact the Dodgers Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 road games overall. More importantly the Dodgers Under is 3-0-1 in their last 4 road games vs. a righty. Also keep in mind that the Dodgers Under is 6-0-1 in their last 7 vs. The National League Central, and the Dodgers under is 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a winning home team.

    The numbers for the Cubs Under are just as good. Chicago Under is 3-0-1 last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Cubs Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 games following a day off, and the Cubs under is 6-1 in their last 7 playoff games at home.

    The play is Under!

    3* L.A. DODGERS-CUBS UNDER

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    Tuesday, October 17



    LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

    Game 963-964
    October 17, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    LA Dodgers
    (Darvish) 17.112
    Chicago Cubs
    (Hendrcks) 15.006
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    LA Dodgers
    by 2
    6
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Chicago Cubs
    -120
    No Total
    Dunkel Pick:
    LA Dodgers
    (+100); N/A

    Houston @ NY Yankees


    Game 965-966
    October 17, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Houston
    (McCllers) 19.023
    NY Yankees
    (Gray) 16.791
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Houston
    by 2
    6
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Houston
    No Line
    N/A
    Dunkel Pick:
    Houston
    N/A

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    Tuesday, October 17


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    LA DODGERS (109 - 58) at CHICAGO CUBS (95 - 74) - 9:05 PM
    YU DARVISH (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
    Top Trends for this game.
    LA DODGERS are 19-31 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
    LA DODGERS are 89-80 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
    LA DODGERS are 145-104 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
    LA DODGERS are 96-93 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
    DARVISH is 15-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
    CHICAGO CUBS are 187-112 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
    LA DODGERS are 77-32 (+27.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
    LA DODGERS are 40-13 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 95-74 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 905-821 (-157.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 17-24 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games in October games since 1997.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 240-276 (-69.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 73-57 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
    CHICAGO CUBS are 34-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
    6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

    YU DARVISH vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
    DARVISH is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.386.
    His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

    KYLE HENDRICKS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
    HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 0.704.
    His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

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    HOUSTON (106 - 62) at NY YANKEES (95 - 75) - 5:05 PM
    BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    HOUSTON is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
    5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

    BRAD PEACOCK vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
    No recent starts.

    SONNY GRAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
    GRAY is 4-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.286.
    His team's record is 4-5 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

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    Tuesday, October 17

    New York @ Houston
    Astros are 7-3 against New York this season, winning 3 of 5 in the Bronx. Houston scored total of five runs in first three games in this series.

    McCullers is 0-2, 7.50 in his last four starts; his last win was June 24. Over is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Houston is 1-4 in his last five road starts. He is 1-0, 2.38 in two starts vs NY this season, is 0-0, 3.86 in two career playoff games (one start).

    Gray is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 8-4-1 in his last 13 starts. NY is 2-3 in his home starts. Gray allowed five runs in five IP in his one start vs Houston this year- he is 0-2, 3.31 in three career playoff starts.

    Cubs @ Dodgers
    Dodgers are 5-2 vs Chicago this season; they shut Cubs out in 3 of the 5 wins. Home team won six of seven series games (under 6-1).

    Darvish is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine starts. Dodgers are 4-2 in his road starts. He is 1-2, 4.32 in three career playoff starts- he hasn’t pitched the Cubs this year.

    Hendricks is 2-0, 1.82 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven starts. Cubs are 7-6 in his home starts. Hendricks is 2-1, 2.60 in nine career playoff starts; he hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers this season.

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    Tuesday, October 17


    Trend Report

    5:08 PM
    HOUSTON vs. NY YANKEES
    Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
    NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Houston
    NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home

    9:01 PM
    LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
    LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
    LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
    Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

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    Tuesday's MLB League Championship Series Betting Preview and Odds

    It should be a tremendous day of baseball Tuesday with a pair of crucial games hitting the field. The Yankees will host the Astros for Game 4 of the ALCS, followed by the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 of the NLCS.

    Houston Astros at New York Yankees (HOU +115, NYY -125, Total: 9)

    Astros lead series 2-1

    The New York Yankees woke up offensively just in time on their home field and hope to build on a big night when the Houston Astros visit for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. The Yankees managed only two runs while losing the first two games but exploded for eight runs in the first four innings on Monday before going on to post a critical 8-1 triumph.

    Aaron Judge, who was 4-for-31 with 19 strikeouts in the playoffs coming into Monday's contest, and Todd Frazier (2-for-15 in the previous five games) each belted a three-run homer to break out of postseason slumbers as New York avoided playing another elimination game. Sonny Gray will try to help the Yankees even the series and keep Jose Altuve under control as the AL batting champion is 11-for-30 lifetime against him and hitting .481 with three homers in the postseason. Houston will counter with Lance McCullers Jr., who struck out 132 batters over 118 2/3 innings during the regular season but is looking for his first victory since June 24. The Astros, who led the majors in several offensive categories this campaign and averaged six runs along with 12.3 hits in the AL Division Series, have managed five runs and 15 hits over the first three games against the Yankees.

    TV:
    5:08 p.m. ET, FS1

    PITCHING MATCHUP:
    Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 6.00 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Sonny Gray (0-1, 8.10)

    McCullers makes his second career playoff start and first this postseason after giving up two runs and three hits over three innings of relief against Boston on Oct. 8. The 24-year-old Tampa native, who gave up two runs over 6 1/3 frames in his other playoff start in 2015, went 7-4 with a 4.25 ERA during the regular season but was winless in his last eight turns. Didi Gregorius is 5-for-8 against McCullers, who went 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts versus the Yankees during an eight-game stretch this year in which he went 5-0.

    Gray has had plenty of rest since permitting three runs on three hits and four walks over 3 1/3 innings against Cleveland in the ALDS for his eighth loss in 12 decisions since joining the Yankees. The 27-year-old Vanderbilt product is 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA in five starts at Yankee Stadium this year and gave up five runs over five innings in a loss to Houston on June 20 while with Oakland. Gray is winless in three career postseason outings, but he pitched well for the Athletics during the 2013 playoffs (2.08 ERA in two starts).

    TRENDS:


    * Astros are 40-18 in their last 58 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
    * Astros are 1-7 in McCullers Jr.'s last 8 starts.
    * Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
    * Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 League Championship games.
    * Over is 7-1 in McCullers Jr.'s last 8 starts overall.
    * Home team is 19-9 in Guccione's last 28 games behind home plate.



    Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (LAD +102, CHC -110, Total: 8.5)

    Dodgers lead series 2-0

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to lose in the postseason and are two wins from reaching their first World Series since 1988. The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs have three straight home games beginning Tuesday to try to prevent them from getting any closer.

    The Cubs have had the Dodgers’ number at Wrigley Field recently, winning two of three there during last year’s NLCS and taking two of three when the Dodgers visited in April. Los Angeles’ pitchers have dominated this series, though, allowing only three runs through two games as the bullpen has combined for eight scoreless frames and allowed one baserunner and no hits. “I think up to this point we've done everything we can to put ourselves in a good position, but there is a long way to go,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. “It’s definitely noted how resilient that club is over there. They're going to do everything they can to win a game, and we're going to do the same.” To get back into the series, the Cubs will have to get the big bats in the middle of their lineup going as Chicago is hitting .117 in the series and stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are a combined 1-for-14 with six strikeouts.

    TV:
    9 p.m. ET, TBS

    PITCHING MATCHUP:
    Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 3.27)

    Darvish won his only start in the NLDS, allowing one run and two hits while striking out seven over five innings to beat Arizona for his first win in three postseason starts. The 31-year-old went 4-3 with a 3.44 ERA in nine regular-season starts after the Dodgers acquired him from Texas, and has allowed only two earned runs over his last four starts dating to the regular season. Darvish faced the Cubs last season while with the Rangers and allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings in a loss at Wrigley Field.

    Hendricks is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in nine postseason starts, but wasn’t at his best in Game 5 of the NLDS against Washington, allowing four runs --and two homers -- over four innings. The 27-year-old helped the Cubs clinch last year’s NLCS by throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers a year ago. Hendricks is 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in three regular-season meetings against Los Angeles.

    TRENDS:


    * Dodgers are 1-10 in their last 11 League Championship road games.
    * Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    * Under is 6-0-1 in Dodgers' last 7 vs. National League Central.
    * Under is 6-1 in Cubs' last 7 playoff home games.
    * Under is 24-6-1 in Hendricks' last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
    * Under is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Chicago.

    CONSENSUS:
    The public is leaning toward the home chalk Cubs with 60 percent of the picks.

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    Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers

    Game 51-52
    October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Pittsburgh
    10.045
    NY Rangers
    12.225
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    NY Rangers
    by 2
    4
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Pittsburgh
    -115
    6
    Dunkel Pick:
    NY Rangers
    (-105); Under

    Florida @ Philadelphia


    Game 53-54
    October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Florida
    14.142
    Philadelphia
    10.636
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Florida
    by 3 1/2
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Philadelphia
    -140
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Florida
    (+120); Under

    Toronto @ Washington


    Game 55-56
    October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Toronto
    12.440
    Washington
    10.716
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Toronto
    by 1 1/2
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Washington
    -145
    6
    Dunkel Pick:
    Toronto
    (+125); Under

    Tampa Bay @ New Jersey


    Game 57-58
    October 17, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Tampa Bay
    10.306
    New Jersey
    13.319
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    New Jersey
    by 3
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    New Jersey
    No Line
    N/A
    Dunkel Pick:
    New Jersey
    N/A

    Vancouver @ Ottawa


    Game 59-60
    October 17, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Vancouver
    11.958
    Ottawa
    10.818
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Vancouver
    by 1
    7
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Ottawa
    -180
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Vancouver
    (+160); Over

    Colorado @ Nashville


    Game 61-62
    October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Colorado
    9.947
    Nashville
    11.867
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Nashville
    by 2
    4
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Nashville
    -185
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Nashville
    (-185); Under

    Columbus @ Winnipeg


    Game 63-64
    October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Columbus
    10.111
    Winnipeg
    13.702
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Winnipeg
    by 3 1/2
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Winnipeg
    -110
    6
    Dunkel Pick:
    Winnipeg
    (-110); Under

    Arizona @ Dallas


    Game 65-66
    October 17, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Arizona
    10.491
    Dallas
    8.850
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Arizona
    by 1 1/2
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Arizona
    No Line
    N/A
    Dunkel Pick:
    Arizona
    N/A

    Carolina @ Edmonton


    Game 67-68
    October 17, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Carolina
    8.656
    Edmonton
    11.268
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Edmonton
    by 2 1/2
    6
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Edmonton
    -145
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Edmonton
    (-145); Over

    Buffalo @ Vegas


    Game 69-70
    October 17, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Buffalo
    9.186
    Vegas
    10.333
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Vegas
    by 1
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Buffalo
    -115
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Vegas
    (-105); Under

    Montreal @ San Jose


    Game 71-72
    October 17, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Montreal
    7.906
    San Jose
    11.501
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    San Jose
    by 3 1/2
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    San Jose
    No Line
    N/A
    Dunkel Pick:
    San Jose
    N/A


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    Penguins won six of last eight games with the Rangers; over is 5-1 in last six series games. Pittsburgh won four of last five visits to Manhattan. Penguins won three of their last four games; over is 4-2 in their games this season- they’re 1-2 on road. New York lost five of their first six games, scoring total of 4 goals in last three games- their last four games stayed under. Rangers are 0-3 at home.

    Flyers won four of last five games with Florida; under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Florida lost last three games in this building, all by one goal. Panthers split their first four games (over 4-0); losing 4-3/5-3 in their two road tilts. Philly is 3-2 to start season (over 3-2), winning 8-2 in their only home game.

    Washington is 6-2 in its last eight games with Toronto; under is 3-2 in last five series games played here. Maple Leafs lost four of last five visits here. Toronto won four of its first five games (over 5-0), winning 4-3ot/7-2 in their two road games. Caps lost three of their last four games; over is 5-1 in their games this season. Washington lost their only home game, 3-2.

    Lightning won six of last seven games with New Jersey; under is 5-2-2 in last nine series games. Teams split last four series games played here. Tampa Bay won its last four games; they split two road games, winning 3-2 in Detroit last night. Over is 4-2 in their games this season. Devils won four of their first five games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. New Jersey split their two home games.

    Senators won five of their last six games with Vancouver; Canucks lost last three games in this building, outscored 8-5. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Canucks were outscored 12-6 in losing last three games; over is 2-2 in their games this season- this is their road opener. Ottawa won its last three games, outscoring foes 15-3; road team won all five of their games. Over is 3-2 in their games this year.

    Nashville won its last six games with Colorado, winning last three played here 4-3/4-3/4-2. Over is 8-1 in last nine series games. Avalanche won three of last four games (under 3-1); they split their four road games. Predators are 2-3 to start season; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Home team won all five of their games; Nashville is 2-0 at home, winning 6-5/4-1.

    Winnipeg won five of last six games with Columbus; road team won six of last eight series games. Blue Jackets are 3-2 in their last five visits to Manitoba- over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Columbus won its last three games; two of those wins were in OT. Under is 3-2 in their games this year. Jets won their last three games, allowing five goals; over is 4-1 in their games.

    Home team won seven of last eight Arizona-Dallas games; Coyotes were outscored 21-6 in losing their last five visits to Texas. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Arizona is 0-5 to start season (over 4-1), losing road games 5-2/5-4. Dallas Stars are 2-3 to start season (under 3-2); home side won their last four games. Dallas won two of three home games.

    Home side won last six Carolina-Edmonton games; Hurricanes were outscored 15-9 in losing their last four visits here. Last three series games stayed under. Carolina lost two of first three games (under 2-1), losing only road game 2-1 in Winnipeg. Oilers were outscored 14-5 in losing their last three games; they lost two of there home games. Over is 2-2 in their games this season.

    Buffalo lost five of its first six games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Sabres lost three of their four road games- they won last game in Anaheim. Vegas won four of its first five games (under 3-2); they’ve won two of their first three home games.

    San Jose won four in row, eight of last nine games vs Montreal, which was outscored 20-6 in losing their last five visits here. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Canadiens were outscored 15-5 in losing their last four games (over 2-2-1); they’re 1-2 on the road. Sharks lost three of their first four games (under 2-1-1); they still haven’t played a road game.

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    Trend Report

    8:00 PM
    FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
    Florida is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
    Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

    8:00 PM
    PITTSBURGH vs. NY RANGERS
    Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
    NY Rangers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games
    NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

    8:00 PM
    TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
    Toronto is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
    Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
    The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games at home
    Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

    8:30 PM
    TAMPA BAY vs. NEW JERSEY
    Tampa Bay is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing New Jersey
    New Jersey is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
    New Jersey is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

    8:30 PM
    VANCOUVER vs. OTTAWA
    The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vancouver's last 13 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
    Vancouver is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Vancouver
    Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver

    9:00 PM
    COLORADO vs. NASHVILLE
    Colorado is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
    Colorado is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Nashville
    Nashville is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Colorado
    Nashville is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

    9:00 PM
    COLUMBUS vs. WINNIPEG
    Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
    Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
    Winnipeg is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
    Winnipeg is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

    9:30 PM
    ARIZONA vs. DALLAS
    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
    Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
    Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
    The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas's last 18 games

    10:00 PM
    CAROLINA vs. EDMONTON
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
    Carolina is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games
    Edmonton is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

    11:00 PM
    BUFFALO vs. LAS VEGAS
    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games on the road
    Buffalo is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
    Las Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

    11:30 PM
    MONTREAL vs. SAN JOSE
    Montreal is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
    Montreal is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
    San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing Montreal

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