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Tulane at Memphis 10/27/17 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions
by Eddie
Latest Odds : MEM-11 Total 66
In Friday night college football action, the Tulane Green Wave will invade the Liberty Bowl to take on the Memphis Tigers. On Saturday. Tulane’s streak of losses versus ranked opponents was extended to 51 after a 34-38 home loss against South Florida. The Green Wave trailed by 27 points in the third quarter, but two Dontrell Hilliard scores narrowed the lead to the final margin. Tulane is now a game below .500 overall and their lone conference win came versus Tulsa.
Through their first seven games, Tulane has rushed for 266 yards and tallied 28.4 points on average. Memphis has trouble getting stops, ranking 120th in total defense and surrendering 34.4 points per game.
The 24th ranked Memphis Tigers have won six of their first seven games and lead the American Conference West Division by a half game over SMU. The Tigers will host the Mustangs on November 18th in what will likely be for a trip to the conference championship game. Memphis had last week off and are coming off an impressive 42-38 road victory at Houston. Riley Fergurson threw for 471 yards and helped the Tigers rally from a 17-point deficit on the evening.
For the season, Memphis ranks 15th nationally in total offense and has scored 40.6 points per contest. Tulane enters this matchup with a defense that ranks 87th in the country and allows 27.9 points on average.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tulane is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
Tulane is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tulane's last 7 games when playing Memphis.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane's last 6 games on the road.
Free Betting Pick: Memphis Tigers -11
Memphis has won ten straight meetings in this series and owns a 21-11-1 advantage over Tulane all time. The last two times the Green Wave have visited the Liberty Bowl they have lost by a combined 59 points. Look for Memphis to cruise to another lopsided win on Friday night. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Tigers win and cover ATS 44-24.
Florida State at Boston College 10/27/17 - CFB Picks & Predictions
by Thomas
Latest Odds : FSU -3 Total 45
The Florida State Seminoles continue to struggle to find success this season. Florida State is 2-4 on the year and lost last week to Louisville 31-28 on their home field. The Seminoles will head to Boston College to take on the Eagles this week on Friday night. Florida State has not covered a spread this season.
The Seminoles are 2-0 on the road this season and look to find more success on Friday in Boston. Florida State has covered their last five games played on a Friday. The Seminoles QB James Blackman threw for 248 yards last week with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Blackman has threw two interceptions in each of his last three games.
The Boston College Eagles have won two straight games heading into this Friday night game against FSU. The Eagles are 4-4 on the season and are 4th in the ACC Atlantic. Boston College is just 1-3 on their home field this season but has not covered the spread in their last five Friday games.
Boston College grabbed a nice road win last week beating Virginia 41-10 on the road. The Eagles QB Anthony Brown threw for 275 yards last week with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Boston College WR Tommy Sweeney caught two touchdown passes last week.
Recent Betting Trends:
Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 games in October.
Under is 37-14-1 in Eagles last 52 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Florida State Seminoles -3
Florida State look for just their third victory on the season. Florida State lost last week on their home field and has to travel on Friday. The Seminoles do have the better play makers on the field and should be able to steal a road win. Final Score Prediction, Florida State Seminoles win and cover ATS 31-24.
Tulsa at SMU 10/27/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions
by Mike
Latest Odds : SMU -10 Total 75.5
Tulsa flashed some life against UConn, making significant progress on defense in a 20-14 loss - which was the Golden Hurricane's fifth in the last six outings. SMU isn't giving anyone visions of the Pony Express Era, yet it looked solid again in a 31-28 defeat of Cincinnati.
Chad President has completed 56 percent of his passes this season for 809 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He's been sacked five times. He's also a weapon, rushing for seven touchdowns.
The ground game is the backbone of the Tulsa attack, which registers 32.6 points per game. It's a two-headed monster, led by D'Angelo Brewer with 862 yards and seven touchdowns. Shamari Brooks averages 5.9 yards per carry, has 668 yards and nine touchdowns. On the season, Tulsa has 28 rushing TDs in the nation's 14th best ground game. The Golden Hurricane allows 37.6 ppg, making it one of the nation's worst units.
SMU's offense has the opposite emphasis with strong-armed quarterback Ben Hicks throwing for 1,967 yards and 17 touchdowns. He's completed 60 percent and only been intercepted six times. Xavier Jones handles the running duties, scampering for 547 yards and four TDs. The top receiver is a beauty - Trey Quinn has 71 receptions for 773 yards and five TDs and will demand the full attention of Tulsa's top cover cornerback.
SMU's offense is among the nation's best - putting up 42 points per game (7th) while the defense surrenders 30 points per game on average.
Recent Betting Trends:
Golden Hurricane are 8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Mustangs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.
Over is 25-10 in Golden Hurricane last 35 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Mustangs last 5 home games.
Free Betting Pick: SMU Mustangs -10
This Tulsa team has been huge disappointment this season and just can't see it changing on the road this week. SMU had confidence building road OT win last week and Mustangs keeps it rolling this week. Final Score Prediction, SMU Mustangs win and cover ATS 33-20.
Tiger-Cats at Redblacks 10/27/17 - CFL Picks & Predictions
by Adam
Latest Odds : OTT -7 Total 53.5
Following a solid victory over Montreal, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-11) are looking forward to next season. The Tiger-Cats 17th and second to last game of the, 2017 campaign is against the Ottawa Redblacks and the Tiger-Cats hope to play spoiler to a Redblacks team looking to clinch a playoff birth.
Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has guided the Tiger-Cats to all five of their wins this season. Masoli has thrown for 2421 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions on the year. Running Back Alex Green has been a late season find for the Tiger-Cats and has ran for 324 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Wide Receiver Jalen Saunders is an additional player to watch for the Tiger-Cats and has 63 receptions for 977 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2017.
Running neck in neck with the Toronto Argonauts, the Ottawa Redblacks (7-9-1) play host to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Aiming to defend their Grey Cup Title, the Redblacks must defeat the Tiger-Cats to keep pace with Toronto.
Quarterback Trevor Harris has been outstanding this season for the Redblacks and has thrown for 4366 yards, 28 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on the season. Greg Ellingson has been arguably the top receiver in the CFL this season and has 90 receptions for 1,394 yards and 11 touchdowns. Diontae Spencer is an additional player to watch for Ottawa and has 62 receptions for 789 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tiger-Cats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
RedBlacks are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Tiger-Cats last 5 Friday games.
Under is 7-0 in RedBlacks last 7 vs. East.
Free Betting Pick: Ottawa Redblacks -7
The first two head to head games this season were won by the visitors but think this time Ottawa gets important home win. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Redblacks win and cover ATS 32-22.
Alouettes at Roughridgers 10/27/17 - CFL Picks & Predictions
by Mike
Latest Odds : SSK -16.5 Total 52
With a league worst 3-13 record, the Montreal Alouettes are eager for the 2017 season to be over. The Alouettes travel to Saskatchewan to battle the Roughriders in a game that has seeding implications for Saskatchewan and little meaning for Montreal.
Darian Durant is the quarterback for the Alouettes and has thrown for 3107 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions on the season. B.J. Cunningham has been a solid receiving threat for Montreal in 2017 and leads the team with 60 receptions for 960 yards and 4 touchdowns. Running back Tyrell Sutton has been solid when healthy for the Alouettes and has 144 carries for 798 yards and 5 touchdowns on the year.
Sitting at 9-7, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have clinched a playoff birth but are fighting the Edmonton Eskimos for seeding. Currently sitting one game behind Edmonton, the Roughriders need to defeat Montreal in order to keep pace with the Eskimos.
Veteran Kevin Glenn has had a comeback season for the Roughriders and has thrown for 3871 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions on the season. Both Duron Carter and Naaman Roosevelt have over 1000 yards in receiving for the Roughriders. Bakari Grant currently sits at 969 yards receiving and is only 31 yards away from being the third Roughrider to cross the 1000 yard plateau. Cameron Marshall leads the Roughriders in rushing with 543 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Recent Betting Trends:
Roughriders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 19.
Over is 4-0 in Alouettes last 4 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Roughriders last 6 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Roughriders last 5 games following a ATS win.
Free Betting Pick: Montreal Alouettes +16.5
The first game this year was nice home win by Montreal 17-16 and even though we have Saskatchewan getting the revenge win it's going to be close again. Grab the bunch of points with the visitor Alouettes. Final Score Prediction, Saskatchewan Roughriders win but fall short ATS 24-22.
Dodgers at Astros 10/27/17 - World Series Game 3 - MLB Picks & Predictions
by Eddie
Latest Odds : HOU -125 Total 8.5
The 2017 MLB World Series will switch venues on Friday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros play Game Three from Minute Maid Park. The Dodgers took the series opener behind a solid effort from SP Clayton Kershaw, but their bullpen let them down during Wednesday’s 7-6 loss in 11 innings. In a game that featured a World Series record eight home runs, Los Angeles closer served up the tying blow in the ninth inning to Marwin Gonzalez.
Thirty-one year old righty Yu Darvish (10-12 3.86 ERA) will head to the hill for the Dodgers on Friday night. Darvish has won both of this starts this postseason, while allowing just two runs and striking out 14 batters over 11 plus innings.
The Houston Astros have struggled to score runs on the road this season, but exploded when they need to in Game Two. Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa went deep in the 10th inning to give the Astros a 5-3 lead, but closer Ken Giles allowed two runs in the bottom of the frame. George Springer finally put an end to things with his two-run shot in the 11th inning that gave Houston a 7-5 lead.
The Astros will counter with hard-throwing righty Lance McCullers (7-4 4.25 ERA) in Game Three. McCullers has appeared three times this postseason, giving up six hits and three earned runs over 13 innings of work.
Recent Betting Trends:
Dodgers are 4-1 in Darvishs last 5 starts.
Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 playoff home games.
Under is 6-1-1 in Dodgers last 8 road games.
Under is 9-4 in Astros last 13 home games.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers +115
Los Angeles 1B Adrian Gonzalez (back) is not traveling with the team this postseason. Through 162 games, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. For the season, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. Darvish has looked sharp this postseason, so play the Dodgers in Game Three. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-3.
Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #5 - BELMONT PARK - 3:07 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD ALLOWANCE $77,000.00 PURSE
#2 TAPELLA
#6 FULL HOUSE
#4 BOW TOWN CAT
#3 CRIMSON FROST
#2 TAPELLA is the overall speed and pace profile leader in this field racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in each of her three career starts to date, including a maiden-breaking, "POWER RUN WIN" facing slightly better company (+1) in her last start. Jockey John Velazquez and Trainer Todd Pletcher send her to the post this afternoon ... they've hit the board with 54% of nearly 350 entries saddled as a team to date. #6 FULL HOUSE also has a nice pace profile, and has hit the board in four of her last five outings, including a 14-length, "POWER RUN WIN" in her 4th race back.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park West
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $40000 Class Rating: 79
FOR STATE BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 119 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 3 FIRST DUDETTE 4/1
# 5 SILVER BAY 8/1
# 2 LA CHICA RIPOOL 3/1
FIRST DUDETTE looks quite good to best this field. Bennett has been tough as nails with two year olds, winning at a 31 percent clip. Decent shot today on Lasix. SILVER BAY - Cannot be overlooked - Hickey is a sharp conditioner with the babies, winning 25 of his races. There is a formidable chance that this entry's late pace will improve on Lasix. Hickey has a solid try every time he puts a 2 year old on the track. LA CHICA RIPOOL - Sharp conditioner with 2 year olds has given bettors good returns (+316 ROI) - very important in baby races. Could provide positive profits based on competitive recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 64. Don't overlook this filly in your wagers - very dangerous with Ruiz aboard.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Hawthorne - Race #6 - Post: 5:30pm - Starter Allowance - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,200 Class Rating: 96
Rating: 3
#3 NYOMAN (ML=5/2)
#1 SIDE POCKET (ML=5/1)
NYOMAN - On October 11th this gelding shipped in to finish first and looks good right back. I am keen on that last effort on October 11th at Hawthorne where he ended up first. You have to really like that most recent race speed rating, 95, which is the top latest race speed figure of this group. SIDE POCKET - Smith has this gelding signed up for the ideal contest.
Vulnerable Contenders: #6 KYZAN (ML=7/2), #2 GOOD SAMURAI (ML=6/1), #5 OH OZ (ML=8/1),
KYZAN - Finished third in his most recent race with a somewhat easily forgotten speed fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this group. GOOD SAMURAI - Not likely that this animal will finish better than he did last time when placing seventh. Won't be easy for this horse to beat this field off of that last speed rating. Improbable to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put him on the questionable challengers list. OH OZ - When you keep scanning through the TrackMaster pps and don't see a victory recently, you have to say to yourself, 'Not worth it on this animal'. You have to be concerned that this horse added wraps last out.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #3 NYOMAN to win if you can get at least 7/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
3 with 1 with [2,4,5] Total Cost: $3
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 3
$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Superfecta (.10 cent minimum wager $2 Pick Six / $1 Pick Three
Claiming $2,500 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $8,500 • Post: 7:56P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500 (MAIDEN RACES AND RACES FOR $2,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. MR. HALE is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MR. HALE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. DRAMATIC ANGEL: Toda y 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. CORN ON THE CODE: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse's average winning dista nce is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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MR. HALE
8/5
5/2
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2/1
5/1
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CORN ON THE CODE
4/1
10/1
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 5 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $23000 Class Rating: 89
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS OR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 27 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, FOR EACH $1,750 TO $12,500 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $10,000 OR LESS NOT
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The Walker Group Picks
# 12 ALL I KARABOUT 9/5
# 15 APPA 8/1
# 11 MAN OF WIREGRASS 9/2
ALL I KARABOUT has a respectable shot to take this race. Is hard not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been respectable - 86 avg - of late. Ran a strong last race. Formidable average Equibase Speed Figs in turf route races make this animal a solid contender. APPA - Is a key contender - given the 82 speed rating from his most recent race. Has run solidly when running a turf route race. MAN OF WIREGRASS - With a nice Equibase class figure average of 93, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group. He looks very good in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Woodbine - Race #7 - Post: 4:04pm - Maiden Optional Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $34,000 Class Rating: 75
Rating: 4
#4 COURT REPORTER (ML=6/1)
#8 TWENTYTWENTYCREST (ML=5/2)
COURT REPORTER - Contreras was aboard this filly last time out and was impressed enough to take the horse right back. TWENTYTWENTYCREST - This filly has a lot of ability on the turf. Could be long gone by the time they hit the top of the lane. This jockey and trainer are honest together. Win pct when teamed up is extremely hard to top. This mount wins a lot of money per start. I believe she will add to the lifetime total right here. Had a strong closing move last race out, running the last quarter in less than 25 seconds. A similar performance today, and it's straight to the winner's circle.
Vulnerable Contenders: #1 EVENT HORIZON (ML=3/1), #5 TREASURE FINDER (ML=4/1), #7 FIELD PARTY (ML=8/1),
EVENT HORIZON - Awfully hard to play this entrant when she hasn't been showing any indications of eagerness recently. TREASURE FINDER - Just cannot wager on this less than sharp equine. Didn't show me anything positive in the last race or on Sep 29th. This rallier looks to have almost no chance without a speed duel at the front. FIELD PARTY - Didn't hit the board on Sep 1st at Woodbine. Followed it up with another lackluster performance.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 COURT REPORTER to win if you can get odds of 3/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Will Rogers Downs
Will Rogers Downs - Race 10
Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 4 (Races 10-11-12-13)
Maiden Claiming $15,000 • 250 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 84 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 3:45P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * TOO LONG KISSIN: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at leas t +20.
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RED DOG SPORTS
Soccer | Oct 27, 2017
Norwich City U23 vs. Fulham U23
Fulham U23 -115
The free play takes place in England's UNDER 23 play on Friday.
I think Fulham under 23 wins 2-1.
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MLB | Oct 27, 2017
Dodgers vs. Astros
Astros-1½ +176
MLB KEY SYSTEM: Since 2004, dogs or home favorites in the American League are 1492-1261 +170.58 units SU against the NL when they're on 1 or 0 days rest and it is series game 3 or less. (Take the Astros)
KEY TEAM TREND: The Dodgers are 0-14 SU as a dog after they played extra innings.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, October 27, 2017
NHL (51) COLORADO AVALANCHE VS (52) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Take: (52) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Reason: Despite losing both their first and second goalies, the Vegas Golden Knights continue to win. The team had to call up goalie Oscar Dansk from their Chicago affiliate to start the last game with both Marc-Andre Fluery and Malcolm Subban both on IR. The Knights are 7-1-0 to start the season, having benefited from a nice home schedule to start the season where six of their first eight games have been at the T-Mobile arena. Colorado is off to a 5-4 start (2-3 away). The Avs have averaged just 2.20 goals per game thus far. Both clubs are 4-4 O/U on the season with Vegas 4-2 O/U at home. Vegas taking full advantage of their early home ice dominance. Colorado has struggle a bit on the road and looks to be the latest victim of the Knights. Play Vegas.
DUSTIN HAWKINS
Free Play on Spurs -5½ -105
BIG AL
Our complimentary selection for Friday, Oct. 27 is:
Florida State -4 over Boston College.
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (112-60) at Houston Astros (109-66)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 27 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series:World Series; Series Tied 1-1
Preview: Dodgers at Astros
Gracenote
Oct 26, 2017
The Houston Astros emerged victorious in an epic Game 2 and now look to take a 2-1 lead when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. The teams combined for a World Series-record eight home runs on Wednesday, with George Springer's two-run blast in the 11th inning being the biggest in the Astros' come-from-behind 7-6 road win.
Houston carries the momentum home after the comeback triumph and has made the decision to close the roof on Minute Maid Park for Friday's game, assuring that crowd noise will play a role in the festivities. "It's quite an environment when we play under the roof," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said during his press conference on Thursday. "It was one of the loudest stadiums the last series; I expect it to be the same. We're coming off one of the most epic baseball games in any of our careers, so that feels good. It will feel good right up to first pitch, and then it will be a new game." The 4-hour, 19-minute Game 2 classic featured six homers in the final three innings as Los Angeles saw a chance for a 2-0 series advantage evaporate. "I think all year long we've done a nice job of recovering, turning the page, whether it's a big win or tough loss," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. "It's a tough loss - just refocusing on the day at hand."
TV: 8:09 p.m. ET, FOX
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (2-0, 1.59 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 2.08)
Darvish has fanned 14 batters in 11 1/3 innings this postseason to improve to 2-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four career playoff starts. The 31-year-old from Japan fared well at Minute Maid Park during his tenure with Texas, going 4-1 with a 2.16 ERA and 0.74 WHIP in six career outings. "I feel like it doesn't really matter," Darvish said of his past success through his translator at his press conference on Thursday. "It's better to know that I've pitched here before. But (Friday's) game, it could be totally different from my previous outings here."
McCullers, who has posted a 2.33 ERA in four playoff appearances (two starts), is making his second start this postseason and has recorded 13 strikeouts in as many innings. The 24-year-old took a shutout into the seventh frame of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series before allowing a homer by New York Yankees rookie slugger Aaron Judge but has been mesmerizing hitters with a steady diet of curveballs. "I don't view it as an off-speed pitch," McCullers said at his press conference on Thursday. "I just view it as another one of my weapons that I can use to get people out."
WALK-OFFS
1. The Astros are 6-0 at home this postseason.
2. Springer went 3-for-5 in Game 2 after going 3-for-30 with 11 strikeouts over his previous eight contests.
3. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner is just 1-for-9 through the first two games, with the hit being a two-run homer that won the series opener.
PREDICTION: Astros 8, Dodgers 6
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