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GAME: Colorado Rockies (87-75) at Arizona Diamondbacks (93-69)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 04 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Playoff Series: Wild Card Showdown; Series Tied 0-0
Preview: Rockies at Diamondbacks Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

Two teams make their long-awaited return to the postseason when the Colorado Rockies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a battle of National League West rivals in the NL Wild Card Game on Wednesday night. The Diamondbacks are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and had an 11-8 record this year against the Rockies, who make their first postseason appearance since 2009.

Arizona went 52-29 at Chase Field this year and boast a powerful middle of the lineup as J.D. Martinez launched 29 homers in 62 games after being acquired from Detroit while Paul Goldschmidt knocked in 120 runs, but the first baseman finished the regular season by going 0-for-17. “I want these guys to understand that something special is happening here,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. “I’ll tell them to embrace this. … This is the greatest time of year.” Colorado had to battle its way into the playoffs, edging Milwaukee by one game for the final spot, but led the NL in runs (824) while featuring the NL batting champ Charlie Blackmon (.331), the major league runner up in RBIs Nolan Arenado (130) and a red-hot Carlos Gonzalez, who was 9-for-15 in his last four games with five extra-base hits. Arizona’s starting pitcher Zack Greinke has given up five home runs in 42 at-bats to Gonzalez in his career but is 13-1 with a 2.87 ERA at home in 2017, while the Rockies will go with fellow hard-throwing righty Jon Gray, who finished the season with four straight wins - one of them against the Diamondbacks.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (10-4, 3.67 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (17-7, 3.20)

Gray became a key part of the rotation after the All-Star break while going 8-4 with a 3.65 ERA over 15 starts, and allowed seven runs across 30 innings in his last five outings. The 25-year-old Oklahoma native also struck out 10 to win at Arizona on June 30 and is 2-2 with a 4.75 ERA lifetime versus the Diamondbacks. Martinez is 2-for-6 with a pair of homers and David Peralta 6-for-13 with a triple against Gray, who has 112 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings in 2017.

Greinke reached 17 victories for the third time in four seasons, but struggled in his last home start against Miami on Sept. 22 when he permitted eight runs over four innings. The 33-year-old Orlando native, who ended the regular season by limiting Kansas City to two runs over four innings Friday, is 9-5 lifetime against Colorado after going 2-1 with a 3.41 ERA in five outings this season. Mark Reynolds and Trevor Story have homered four times apiece against Greinke.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arenado is batting .237 and Blackmon .182 at Chase Field this season while Martinez batted .373 in his home park with 16 homers in 30 games.

2. Colorado C Jonathan Lucroy is 7-for-11 lifetime against Greinke and finished the regular season 13-for-27 in his last 10 games.

3. Arizona 3B Jake Lamb belted a career-high 30 homers, but registered only three in his last 32 games and hit .183 in that stretch.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 2

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Trends - Colorado at Arizona

W/L Trends

Colorado




Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 playoff games.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 road starts.
Rockies are 6-0 in Grays last 6 Wednesday starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts on grass.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 7-2 in Grays last 9 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 5-11 in Grays last 16 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.







Arizona




Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Diamondbacks are 11-2 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 13-3 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Diamondbacks are 17-6 in their last 23 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 12-5 in their last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 24-11 in their last 35 overall.
Diamondbacks are 24-11 in their last 35 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 39-19 in their last 58 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in their last 9 playoff games.
Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Greinkes last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in Greinkes last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 20-6 in Greinkes last 26 home starts.
Diamondbacks are 19-7 in Greinkes last 26 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Greinkes last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-3 in Greinkes last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 38-18 in Greinkes last 56 starts.
Diamondbacks are 38-18 in Greinkes last 56 starts on grass.





OU Trends

Colorado




Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rockies last 6 playoff road games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Rockies last 16 vs. National League West.
Under is 21-6 in Rockies last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-6-1 in Rockies last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 15-5-1 in Rockies last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 36-13-2 in Rockies last 51 games following a loss.
Over is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 34-15-2 in Rockies last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 34-16-1 in Rockies last 51 on grass.
Under is 34-16-1 in Rockies last 51 overall.
Under is 36-17-2 in Rockies last 55 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1-1 in Grays last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Grays last 5 Wednesday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 7-2-1 in Grays last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts overall.







Arizona




Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 25-9-1 in Diamondbacks last 35 games following an off day.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 17 home games.
Under is 21-10-1 in Diamondbacks last 32 playoff games.
Under is 39-19-4 in Diamondbacks last 62 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-1-1 in Greinkes last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1-2 in Greinkes last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 Wednesday starts.
Under is 12-3-4 in Greinkes last 19 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Greinkes last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Greinkes last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-6-4 in Greinkes last 26 starts on grass.
Under is 16-6-4 in Greinkes last 26 starts overall.





Head to Head



Under is 3-0-1 in Greinkes last 4 starts vs. Rockies.
Under is 5-1-2 in the last 8 meetings in Arizona.
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Rockies are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Greinkes last 5 home starts vs. Rockies.





Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, Georgia

Quick Hits Overall Team Offense


The Georgia Southern Eagles are ranked 128 on offense, averaging 259.7 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 181.7 yards rushing and 78.0 yards passing so far this season.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are ranked 28 on offense, averaging 472.3 yards per game. The Red Wolves are averaging 120.7 yards rushing and 351.7 yards passing so far this season.


Home and Away


The Georgia Southern Eagles are 0-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 0-3 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Eagles are averaging 12.0 scoring, and holding teams to 22.0 points scored on defense.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Red Wolves are averaging 28.5 scoring, and holding teams to 43.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Arkansas State at Georgia Southern

ATS Trends

Arkansas State




Red Wolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.
Red Wolves are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Red Wolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Red Wolves are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Red Wolves are 37-16-1 ATS in their last 54 conference games.
Red Wolves are 38-18 ATS in their last 56 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Red Wolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Red Wolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.







Georgia Southern




Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Eagles are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Eagles are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Eagles are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Eagles are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Eagles are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Eagles are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Eagles are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Eagles are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.





OU Trends

Arkansas State




Under is 5-0 in Red Wolves last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Red Wolves last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-0 in Red Wolves last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-0 in Red Wolves last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Red Wolves last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Red Wolves last 7 road games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Red Wolves last 16 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Red Wolves last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Red Wolves last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Red Wolves last 9 games in October.
Under is 7-2-1 in Red Wolves last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 9-3 in Red Wolves last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 20-7-1 in Red Wolves last 28 conference games.
Over is 19-7-1 in Red Wolves last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.







Georgia Southern




Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 conference games.
Under is 13-4 in Eagles last 17 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Eagles last 15 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.





Head to Head No trends available.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 4

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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 2) at GA SOUTHERN (0 - 3) - 10/4/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF

Week 6

Trend Report

Wednesday, October 4

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. GA SOUTHERN
Arkansas State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Arkansas State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Ga Southern is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Ga Southern is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

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NCAAF

Week 6

Wednesday’s game
Arkansas State (+8) survived a -5 turnover ratio to upset Georgia Southern 27-26 LY; ASU ran the ball for 343 yards. Red Wolves allowed 539 rushing yards in losing their first two I-A games, at Nebraska/SMU- their only win is over a I-AA team; they’re 12-7 vs spread in last 19 games as a road favorite. Ga Southern is 0-3 with a 22-12 loss to I-AA New Hampshire; Eagles are 2-1 as a home underdog since moving to I-A football. Hard to tell much about them since they lost to Power 5 teams (Auburn/Indiana). Dogs covered first five Sun Belt conference games this year.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #7 - BELMONT PARK - 4:13 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $25,000.00 CLAIMING $47,000.00 PURSE

#1 JOSEPHINE'S MOMENT
#4 FLICK OF AN EYE
#6 AREWEHAVINGFUNYET
#5 MARNESIA BIG GIRL

#1 JOSEPHINE'S MOMENT drops in class (-3), is the overall speed and pace profile leader, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of her last five starts, including back-to-back-to-back "POWER RUN WIN" in her 3rd through her 5th races back. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer David Jacobson send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 64% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #4 FLICK OF AN EYE, a 4-1 shot, has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in her last five outings, hitting the board in a pair.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Belmont Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - SA - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $55000 Class Rating: 101

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMING. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 1, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $25,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 SHADOW RIDER 5/1

# 2 GOING STRONG 7/2

# 4 CARLINO 3/5

SHADOW RIDER looks very good to best this field. Could provide positive gains based on very strong recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 91. Has been running soundly lately and will most likely be on or close to the lead early on. Has to be given a chance in this race if only for the decent speed figure garnered in the last race. GOING STRONG - Put up a quite good Equibase Speed Fig last time out. Has very strong Equibase speed figs and has to be considered for a bet in this race. CARLINO - Had one of the most favorable Equibase speed figs of this field in his last contest. With a solid 96 average speed rating at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Delaware Park - Race #6 - Post: 3:30pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: 4

#8 HONOR N GRACE (ML=8/1)
#6 I'M MAXIMA (ML=7/2)


HONOR N GRACE - This jock and trainer's horses have been producing a favorable return on investment. Trainer Reyes gave this mare a good stiff work. Last one was 2nd fastest of the day. Mount didn't end up on the board in last race, but did beat half the field, and made up ground down the homestretch. A slight improvement and this horse should be right there at the wire. This mare is clearly on the improve with speed figures of 50, 59, 74 last three out. I'M MAXIMA - This filly is in fine physical condition, having run a nice race on September 16th, finishing first. Earnings per start (EPS) is something that I believe can be an extremely key handicapping aspect. This entrant is ranked the highest in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 FLIRTIN N FLASHIN (ML=5/2), #1 DUSTY STREET (ML=4/1), #4 BEST FRIENDS (ML=6/1),

FLIRTIN N FLASHIN - This horse doesn't have a winner's demeanor. Regularly finishes second or third. This horse hasn't shown much effort in the last couple of races. DUSTY STREET - Difficult to keep following this sort of 'hanger' horse. This vulnerable equine ran a run-of-the-mill speed fig last time out. She shouldn't improve and will likely suffer defeat today running that fig. BEST FRIENDS - Tough to keep chasing this kind of 'bridesmaid' horse.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 HONOR N GRACE is going to be the play if we are getting 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs

Evangeline Downs - Race 2

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)


Claiming $5,000 • 870 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 52 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 6:00P
QUARTER HORSE 870Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * FIT TO DASH FAST: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. BIG BOY AGOUTI: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. DUKES FIRST PRIZE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. EYESA SCHOOLBOY: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. JW CARTEL: Quarter Horse has a Fast Brea k Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast.
2
FIT TO DASH FAST
5/2

5/1
6
BIG BOY AGOUTI
3/1

5/1
3
DUKES FIRST PRIZE
5/1

8/1
1
EYESA SCHOOLBOY
4/1

10/1
4
JW CARTEL
10/1

10/1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 85

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 4. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE AUGUST 4 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 MANIPULATED 1/1

# 4 UNCOMMON GROUNDS 5/1

# 5 OXLEY GAP 6/1

MANIPULATED is the most competitive wager in this race. Has to be given a shot here on the basis of the figures in the speed section alone. Davila has one of the most favorable rider ROI's on the grounds, returning to players +7 percent. With Davila aboard him, this gelding ought to be able to break out early in this contest. UNCOMMON GROUNDS - Is hard not to examine based on Speed Figures which have been competitive - 78 avg - of late. Handler has solid win rate (17 percent) at this distance and surface. OXLEY GAP - The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Conway running at this distance are the top in this group of horses in this race. Conway has him trained soundly to break promptly out of the starting gate.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #7 - Post: 7:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 64

Rating: 4

#6 GOLDHUNT (ML=6/1)


GOLDHUNT - I usually like playing sprint horses who are 3-4 races into a comeback. When a sprinter is back in a race less than 10 days after her last outing, it generally means she's fit. Have to make this filly a contender; she comes off a good race on Sep 25th. Just missed hitting the board on September 25th at Mountaineer Park. With pretty good morning odds today, she has my interest.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 COURAGEOUS SADIE (ML=9/5), #5 REDEMPTIVE (ML=4/1), #8 LACEE (ML=5/1),

COURAGEOUS SADIE - A sustainer like this one needs an early battle to set things up and she isn't likely to get one this time. REDEMPTIVE - 4/1 odds isn't enough for this horse when looking at the most recent outings. LACEE - A stretch-runner like this one needs a ding-dong battle to set things up and she isn't likely to get one in this one. Improbable that the speed rating she notched on Sep 24th will hold up in this event.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - GOLDHUNT - Changing surface from the turf, at Mountaineer Park, to the dirt today, this magnificent animal has a good chance to get her first victory.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 GOLDHUNT on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park

Remington Park - Race 8

Late Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum)


Allowance • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 93 • Purse: $36,300 • Post: 10:19
(RAIL AT 18 FEET). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, TRIAL OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. (IF MANAGEMENT DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO TAKE THIS RACE OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT A DISTANCE OF 1 MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.)
Contenders

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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 * BLASTED BOSS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SOCIALIZED: Horse has t he highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. INDYPENDENT DEPUTY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. GIRL POWER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BARBARY HALL: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
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BLASTED BOSS
5/2

6/1
8
SOCIALIZED
12/1

7/1
3
INDYPENDENT DEPUTY
4/1

7/1
10
GIRL POWER
3/1

7/1
4
BARBARY HALL
2/1

8/1

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National League Wild Card playoff preview and odds: Rockies at Diamondbacks

National League MVP candidates Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will go toe-to-toe in the 2017 NL Wild Card Game.

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (A: +155, H: -170, Total: 8.5)

Two teams make their long-awaited return to the postseason when the Colorado Rockies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a battle of National League West rivals in the NL Wild Card Game on Wednesday night. The Diamondbacks are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and had an 11-8 record this year against the Rockies, who make their first postseason appearance since 2009.

Arizona went 52-29 at Chase Field this year and boast a powerful middle of the lineup as J.D. Martinez launched 29 homers in 62 games after being acquired from Detroit while Paul Goldschmidt knocked in 120 runs, but the first baseman finished the regular season by going 0-for-17. “I want these guys to understand that something special is happening here,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. “I’ll tell them to embrace this. … This is the greatest time of year.” Colorado had to battle its way into the playoffs, edging Milwaukee by one game for the final spot, but led the NL in runs (824) while featuring the NL batting champ Charlie Blackmon (.331), the major league runner up in RBIs Nolan Arenado (130) and a red-hot Carlos Gonzalez, who was 9-for-15 in his last four games with five extra-base hits. Arizona’s starting pitcher Zack Greinke has given up five home runs in 42 at-bats to Gonzalez in his career but is 13-1 with a 2.87 ERA at home in 2017, while the Rockies will go with fellow hard-throwing righty Jon Gray, who finished the season with four straight wins - one of them against the Diamondbacks.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TBS

INJURY REPORT:

Rockies - RP J. Diaz (Out For Season, Elbow)..

Diamondbacks - RF D. Peralta (Probable, Neck), RP J. Sherfy (Questionable, Tricep), SS K. Marte (Questionable, Hamstring), SS N. Ahmed (Out For Season, Hand), SS C. Owings (Doubtful, Hand), RP S. Hathaway (Out For Season, Shoulder), RP R. Delgado (Out For Season, Elbow), RF Y. Tomas (Out For Season, Abdominal), SP S. Miller (Out For Season, Elbow).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (10-4, 3.67 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (17-7, 3.20)

Gray became a key part of the rotation after the All-Star break while going 8-4 with a 3.65 ERA over 15 starts, and allowed seven runs across 30 innings in his last five outings. The 25-year-old Oklahoma native also struck out 10 to win at Arizona on June 30 and is 2-2 with a 4.75 ERA lifetime versus the Diamondbacks. Martinez is 2-for-6 with a pair of homers and David Peralta 6-for-13 with a triple against Gray, who has 112 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings in 2017.

Greinke reached 17 victories for the third time in four seasons, but struggled in his last home start against Miami on Sept. 22 when he permitted eight runs over four innings. The 33-year-old Orlando native, who ended the regular season by limiting Kansas City to two runs over four innings Friday, is 9-5 lifetime against Colorado after going 2-1 with a 3.41 ERA in five outings this season. Mark Reynolds and Trevor Story have homered four times apiece against Greinke.

TRENDS:

* Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 playoff games.
* Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 road starts.
* Diamondbacks are 11-2 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
* Diamondbacks are 20-6 in Greinkes last 26 home starts.
* Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games.
* Under is 5-1-2 in the last 8 meetings in Arizona.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the home chalk D-Backs at a rate of 67 percent and the Over is picking up 51 percent of the totals action.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 4

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 933-934
October 4, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 17.281
Arizona
(Greinke) 14.194
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+150); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 4

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COLORADO (87 - 75) at ARIZONA (93 - 69) - 8:05 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 247-441 (-83.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997.
COLORADO is 447-708 (-138.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 93-69 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 52-29 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 45-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 65-48 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 68-52 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 56-36 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 35-29 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GREINKE is 38-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 53-21 (+20.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 15-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 100-49 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 69-27 (+34.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 87-75 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 41-40 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 42-34 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 34-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GRAY is 5-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 237-235 (-57.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 11-8 (+1.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.8 Units)

JON GRAY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GRAY is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 9-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 14-10 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-13. (-4.5 units)

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MLB

Wednesday, October 4

Trend Report

8:08 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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MLB

Wednesday, October 4

Colorado @ Arizona
Arizona is 11-8 against the Rockies this season; teams split 10 games played here.

Gray is 4-0, 2.10 in his last five starts; he is 2-1, 3.50 vs Arizona this season. His last four starts stayed under the total. Colorado is 7-5 in his road starts.

Greinke makes $30M+ a year; he is expected to win this game. He was 1-1, 3.90 in five September starts, and is 2-1, 3.41 in five starts vs Colorado this season. Under is 8-2 in his last ten starts.

Rockies are in playoffs for 4th time ever, first time since 2009; Arizona is in playoffs for first time since 2011- they last made the NLCS in 2007.

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Cheat Sheet - WNBA Finals

(1) Minnesota vs. (2) Los Angeles

Best-of-Five (2-2-1 Format)

Game 1 – Sunday, Sept. 24
Game 2 – Tuesday, Sept. 26
Game 3 – Friday, Sept. 29
Game 4 – Sunday, Oct. 1
Game 5 – Wednesday, Oct. 4

Series Price – per BookMaker.eu

Minnesota -160
Los Angeles +140

Betting Notes - Minnesota

-- Minnesota swept Washington 3-0 in the semifinals, winning all three games by double digits. The Lynx went 2-1 against the spread in the series.

-- Including the playoffs, the Lynx have won six straight games by 10-plus points and they’ve covered the number in four of those games.

-- The ‘over’ went 2-1 in the semifinals.

-- Minnesota has gone 17-2 SU and 9-10 ATS at the Xcel Energy Center this season while the ‘under’ produced a 10-9 record.

-- The Lynx were 13-5 SU and 11-7 ATS on the road this season.

-- The ‘under’ has gone 6-1 in the last seven away games for Minnesota.

Betting Notes – Los Angeles

-- Los Angeles advanced to the WNBA Finals with a three-game sweep over Phoenix in the semifinals.

-- The Sparks went 2-1 versus the number and only failed to cover Game 3 as they nipped the Mercury 89-87 as 4 ½-point road favorites.

-- Los Angeles will bring a 10-game winning streak into the finals and the club has gone 9-1 ATS during this run while the ‘under’ is 7-3 over this span.

-- The Sparks went 18-1 SU and 14-5 ATS at home this season.

-- Los Angeles went 11-9 SU and 10-8 ATS away from home this season.

-- Similar to Minnesota, the ‘under’ has been a solid wager for L.A. on the road lately with a 5-2 mark in its last seven.

2017 Regular Season Encounters

July 6 – Minnesota 88 (-6.5) vs. Los Angeles 77 (Under 166.5)

August 11 - Los Angeles 70 (+5.5) at Minnesota 64 (Under 161.5)

August 27 – Los Angeles 78 (-2.5) vs. Minnesota 67 (Under 155.5)

2016 WNBA Finals

Game 1 – Los Angeles 78 (+6.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 161)

Game 2 – Minnesota 79 (-7) vs. Los Angeles 60 (Under 159)

Game 3 – Los Angeles 92 (+1) vs. Minnesota 75 (Over 159.5)

Game 4 – Minnesota 85 (+1) at Los Angeles 79 (Over 160)

Game 5 – Los Angeles 77 (+5.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 156.5)

WNBA Finals History – 1997-2016

-- The league went to a best-of-five format during the 2005 season. In the 12 series, we’ve seen five sweeps (3-0), four matchups go to a decisive Game 7 and three series end in four games (3-1).

-- The Sparks have won the WNBA Championship three times, including last year’s victory over Minnesota.

-- The previous title for the Sparks came in 20012 when the franchise pulled off the rare repeat.

-- Los Angeles failed to three-peat in 2003 as it was defeated by the now defunct Detroit Shock.

-- Since the 2011 season, Minnesota has won three championships and finished runner-up twice. The victories included two sweeps.

-- The Lynx have alternated titles the last six years and if that trend continues, they’ll be champions this seasons.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 4

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Game 671-672
October 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
119.042
Minnesota
124.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 4 1/2
152
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-4 1/2); Over

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 4

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LOS ANGELES (31 - 10) at MINNESOTA (32 - 9) - 10/4/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 13-9 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-10 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
15 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, October 4

Trend Report

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Los Angeles is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 6

Wednesday, October 4

Arkansas St @ Georgia Southern

Game 301-302
October 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
77.198
Georgia Southern
66.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas St
by 11
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 7
55
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(-7); Over

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 4

Toronto @ Winnipeg

Game 1-2
October 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.658
Winnipeg
10.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Under

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh

Game 3-4
October 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
11.337
Pittsburgh
13.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-185); Under

Calgary @ Edmonton

Game 5-6
October 4, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
10.941
Edmonton
12.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-175); Under

Philadelphia @ San Jose

Game 7-8
October 4, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
10.689
San Jose
11.959
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-160); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 4

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TORONTO (42-28-0-18, 102 pts.) at WINNIPEG (40-35-0-7, 87 pts.) - 10/4/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (52-34-0-7, 111 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (66-28-0-13, 145 pts.) - 10/4/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 163-158 ATS (+338.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 121-86 ATS (+34.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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CALGARY (45-36-0-5, 95 pts.) at EDMONTON (54-30-0-11, 119 pts.) - 10/4/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-3 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (39-33-0-10, 88 pts.) at SAN JOSE (48-32-0-8, 104 pts.) - 10/4/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 3-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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NHL

Wednesday, October 4

Trend Report

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WINNIPEG
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

11:00 PM
CALGARY vs. EDMONTON
Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 13 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Edmonton's last 13 games when playing at home against Calgary

11:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN JOSE
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-17-2 SU in its last 21 games ,when playing San Jose
San Jose is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

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NHL

Wednesday, October 4

Not much to go on in the NHL until a few games are played, but I’ll give you what I’ve got.

Series records
Jets are 8-2 in last ten games with Toronto; both Toronto wins were in OT. Leafs lost last five visits to Manitoba. Last ten series games all went over the total. Five of last nine series games were decided in OT or SO. Jets won their last seven games LY but missed playoffs. Toronto lost a playoff series to Washington in six games, five of which went to OT.

Blues are 6-4 in last ten games with Pittsburgh; road team was 7-3 in those games. St Louis won four of last five visits to Steel City (under 3-1-1). Blues were ousted from playoffs in six games by Nashville last spring; Penguins won another Stanley Cup.

Edmonton won its last four games with rival Calgary, scoring 19 goals; over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Oilers won three of last four games in the Saddledome. Calgary lost seven of its last eight games LY. Edmonton lost a 7-game series to Anaheim, after winning first two games the road.

Sharks won 8 of last 10 games with Philly; 3 of last 5 series games went to OT. Flyers were outscored 7-3 in losing their last three visits to the Shark Tank. Under is 5-1 in last six series games. Philly lost three of its last four games LY. San Jose lost to Edmonton in six games in last spring’s playoffs.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Preview: Maple Leafs at Jets

Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

Auston Matthews was one step ahead of Patrik Laine at the 2016 draft and kept that slim advantage in their spirited race to the stage at the 2017 NHL Awards, with the Toronto Maple Leafs forward accepting the Calder Memorial Trophy. Matthews looks to once again gain the jump on his adversary as he leads the Maple Leafs into Bell MTS Place to face Laine and the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

The sophomore sensations each downplayed the perceived rivalry, saying the storyline is a convenient one contrived by the media as opposed to the combatants on the ice. "That (rivalry) is part of what you guys make things out to be," said the 20-year-old Matthews, who set team highs with 40 goals and 69 points to remain slightly ahead of Laine's club-best 36 tallies that went along with his 64 points. While Matthews will forever have the honor of being selected first overall in the 2016 NHL draft, Laine got the better in head-to-head encounters as the 19-year-old Finn completed a hat tick by scoring in overtime in a 5-4 win versus Toronto on Oct. 19 and tallied twice in a 5-4 overtime loss on Feb. 21. "I've only played two games against Toronto. Yeah, they were exciting games and they were tight games," said Laine, who bested Matthews and all other rookies by recording 0.88 points per game.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TVAS, Sportsnet

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (2016-17: 40-27-15, 4th in Atlantic Division): While Matthews enjoyed the brightest part of the spotlight, William Nylander (league rookie-high 26 power-play points) and Mitch Marner (NHL rookie-best 42 assists) also enjoyed significant success during their respective first seasons. Fellow forward James van Riemsdyk benefited from linemate Marner's enthusiasm to record a career-high 62 points,while his 29 goals accounted for his second-highest output as a professional. Nazem Kadri also enjoyed a personal-best campaign in goals (32) and points (61) to help Toronto squeak into the playoffs and give Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington a run for its money in a spirited first-round series.

ABOUT THE JETS (2016-17: 40-35-7, 5th in Central Division): With Laine centering the top line, Mark Scheifele collected a team-high 82 points and averaged more than one (1.04) per game. Consistent Blake Wheeler is coming off his third straight 26-goal season while Nik Ehlers improved on an already strong rookie campaign with 64 points in his breakout sophomore season. Burly defenseman Dustin Byfuglien packs a punch both offensively and in front of his own net while offseason acquisition Steve Mason will look to put an up-and-down stint in Philadelphia in his rear-view mirror as he challenges Connor Hellebuyck for the No. 1 goaltending job.

OVERTIME

1. Toronto converted an NHL second-best 23.8 percent of its power plays last season while Winnipeg had the league's fifth-worst penalty kill at 77.5 percent.

2. The Jets yielded 3.1 goals per contest, which was fourth worst in the NHL.

3. Veteran C Patrick Marleau signed a three-year deal with Toronto in the offseason after spending his entire 19-year career with San Jose.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Jets 2

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Trends - Toronto at Winnipeg

W/L Trends

Toronto




Maple Leafs are 43-90 in their last 133 road games.
Maple Leafs are 8-18 in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Maple Leafs are 31-73 in their last 104 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Maple Leafs are 5-13 in their last 18 vs. Central.
Maple Leafs are 7-21 in their last 28 Wednesday games.
Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.







Winnipeg




Jets are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
Jets are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Jets are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.





OU Trends

Toronto




Under is 5-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. Central.
Under is 22-7 in Maple Leafs last 29 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Maple Leafs last 21 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 20-8-1 in Maple Leafs last 29 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.







Winnipeg




Over is 5-0 in Jets last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Jets last 6 overall.
Over is 15-5-1 in Jets last 21 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 20-7 in Jets last 27 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Jets last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.





Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Winnipeg.
Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Winnipeg.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania



















Preview: Blues at Penguins

Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins ended a 19-year NHL drought in June, becoming the first team to repeat as Stanley Cup championships since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98. Sidney Crosby and Co. will raise the fifth championship banner in franchise history to the rafters Wednesday night before kicking off the season against the visiting St. Louis Blues.

Pittsburgh lost a glut of talent in the offseason but still has superstar captain Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as it sets its sights set on winning three straight Cups -- a feat not achieved since the New York Islanders captured four straight championships from 1980-83. “It's not easy winning twice. The teams will be even more geared up for us, but certainly we have a good enough team to win again," Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford said. "There's a bunch of other teams that are good enough to win, but that's our goal and I think we can do it.” Getting to the postseason is not the issue for St. Louis, which has made six consecutive trips to the playoffs but has advanced to the conference finals only once in that span. The Blues, who feature an elite scorer of their own in Vladimir Tarasenko, will hope to continue the momentum they generated last season after Mike Yeo replaced Ken Hitchcock behind the bench.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

ABOUT THE BLUES (46-29-7, 3rd in Central Division): St. Louis went 22-8-2 under Yeo and finished the regular season on a 15-2-2 run, regaining its defensive identity during a 15-game stretch in which it did not allow more than three goals. Tarasenko has amassed 116 goals over the past three seasons and Patrik Berglund (23) was the only other player on the roster to surpass 20, so the Blues attempted to address the scoring issue by acquiring Brayden Schenn, who tallied 25 times with Philadelphia while tying for the league lead with 17 power-play goals last season. Captain Alex Pietrangelo, coming off a career-best 14 goals, leads a solid defensive corps but the biggest key for St. Louis is in net. Jake Allen was so bad that he did not accompany the team on a road trip but posted a 1.85 goals-against average after Yeo took over.

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (50-21-11, 2nd in Metropolitan Division): Crosby led the league in goals (44) and tied for second in scoring (89 points) while No. 2 center Malkin supplied 72 points in 62 games, yet there's plenty of offense elsewhere. Phil Kessel and Conor Sheary netted 23 goals apiece, Patric Hornqvist chipped in 21 and rookie Jake Guentzel contributed 16 before a spectacular postseason in which he led all scorers with 13 tallies in 25 games. Justin Schultz had 12 goals and 51 points for a Pittsburgh defense that will receive a big boost with the return of standout Kris Letang, who appeared in only 41 games last season and missed the playoffs after undergoing neck surgery. Goaltender Matt Murray has appeared in only 62 regular-season games, but he's 22-9 with a 1.95 goals-against average in two Stanley Cup title runs.

OVERTIME

1. The Blues will be without injured Fs Alexander Steen and Berglund as well as D Jay Bouwmeester.

2. The Penguins acquired D Andrey Pedan and a fourth-round pick from Vancouver on Tuesday in exchange for D Derrick Pouliot.

3. Pittsburgh and St. Louis have split the two-game series in each of the past three seasons.

PREDICTION: Penguins 3, Blues 2

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Trends - St. Louis at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends

St. Louis




Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Blues are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blues are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 12-5 in their last 17 road games.
Blues are 21-9 in their last 30 overall.
Blues are 38-18 in their last 56 games playing on 2 days rest.







Pittsburgh




Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Penguins are 39-12 in their last 51 home games.
Penguins are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Penguins are 42-15 in their last 57 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 22-8 in their last 30 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Penguins are 19-7 in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.





OU Trends

St. Louis




Under is 6-1 in Blues last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Blues last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Blues last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 16-6-4 in Blues last 26 overall.
Under is 24-11-4 in Blues last 39 games playing on 2 days rest.







Pittsburgh




Over is 8-1-1 in Penguins last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-1-1 in Penguins last 7 Wednesday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 home games.
Under is 12-5-2 in Penguins last 19 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-3-2 in Penguins last 12 following a loss of 3 or more goals.





Head to Head

Under is 5-1-3 in the last 9 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Blues are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Under is 11-4-4 in the last 19 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta

Preview: Flames at Oilers Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

Touted as a once-in-a generation talent, Connor McDavid already has lived up to the hype, one major reason why the Edmonton Oilers are a trendy pick to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. Amid great expectations, McDavid and the Oilers open the season against another team with lofty ambitions when they host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

The 20-year-old McDavid, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, became the highest-paid player in hockey after signing an eight-year, $100 million contract in July, which came on the heels of earning league MVP honors and leading the NHL in scoring. "We expect ourselves to have a good team and do what we did last year," McDavid said of Edmonton, which advanced to the conference semifinals last season. "We expect ourselves to have a good year. Other people do too. I guess that's the only difference (from last season), that outside expectation." The Flames, buoyed by elite offensive talent in the first-line pairing of Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, also reached the playoffs last season and spent the offseason shoring up their goaltending and defense to load up for another run in the rugged Western Conference. Calgary first needs to close the gap on its provincial rival -- Edmonton won all four Battle of Alberta meetings by a combined 20-11 score and set the tone by piling up 12 goals in a season-opening, home-and-home sweep a year ago.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, TVAS, Sportsnet

ABOUT THE FLAMES (2016-17: 45-33-4, 4th in Pacific Division): Calgary thought it solved its goaltending woes a year ago with the acquisition of Brian Elliott, but it didn't go as planned and prompted the team to swing a deal with Arizona for veteran netminder Mike Smith. Eddie Lack provides a reliable backup in goal and the defense was bolstered with a trade for former Islanders blue-liner Travis Hamonic and the re-signing of Michael Stone to augment a unit headed by the tandem of captain Mark Giordano and Dougie Hamilton. A dozen players scored at least 12 goals last season but only Monahan (27) and Mikael Backlund (22) eclipsed 20 -- and Monahan had his lowest point total since his rookie season while Gaudreau dipped from 30 goals and 78 points to 18 and 61. On Monday, Calgary signed Jaromir Jagr, 45, the NHL's No. 2 career scorer.

ABOUT THE OILERS (2016-17: 47-26-9, 2nd in Pacific Division): Limited to 45 games due to injury in his rookie season, McDavid erupted for league-high totals of 100 points and 70 assists, including four goals and three assists in the four meetings versus Calgary. Linemate Leon Draisaitl is coming off a breakout campaign, producing 29 goals and 48 assists before amassing 16 points in his final nine postseason games, while Patrick Maroon (27 goals) and Milan Lucic combined for 50 tallies. Oscar Klefbom and Adam Larsson form the top defensive pairing but Edmonton will be without a key cog on the blue line while Andrej Sekera continues to rehab from knee surgery. The last line of defense is in capable hands -- netminder Cam Talbot appeared in an NHL-high 73 games last season and tied for the league lead with 42 victories.

OVERTIME

1. Smith yielded nine goals to the Oilers while splitting four decisions against them with the Coyotes in 2016-17.

2. Draisaitl scored twice and set up three tallies in the sweep of Calgary last season.

3. Gaudreau was limited to two assists against Edmonton last season.

PREDICTION: Oilers 4, Flames 2

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Trends - Calgary at Edmonton

W/L Trends

Calgary




Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Flames are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Flames are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Flames are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Flames are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.







Edmonton




Oilers are 12-3 in their last 15 home games.
Oilers are 64-135 in their last 199 vs. Pacific.
Oilers are 18-40 in their last 58 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.





OU Trends

Calgary




Under is 3-0-4 in Flames last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Flames last 8 games following a win.
Over is 11-2-3 in Flames last 16 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 5-1-1 in Flames last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-2 in Flames last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-3 in Flames last 7 overall.
Under is 3-1-3 in Flames last 7 vs. Pacific.
Under is 3-1-3 in Flames last 7 vs. Western Conference.







Edmonton




Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 vs. Pacific.
Over is 4-1-1 in Oilers last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 10-4-2 in Oilers last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.





Head to Head

Flames are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Edmonton.
Under is 33-16-4 in the last 53 meetings in Edmonton.
Flames are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

Preview: Flyers at Sharks Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

The San Jose Sharks followed up a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals by seeing a high-powered offense fall back to the pack as the team failed to navigate its way out of the first round of the playoffs last spring. The Sharks look to locate their offensive rhythm right from the start on Wednesday as they host the Philadelphia Flyers at SAP Center in San Jose in the season opener for both teams.

Reigning Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns had little difficulty contributing at the offensive end last season, recording a team-best 47 assists and 76 points to go along with a career-high 29 goals. Captain Joe Pavelski matched Burns in goals, but San Jose will need to overcome the loss of Patrick Marleau, as the franchise fixture opted to sign a three-year contract to join Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the Sharks scored just 2.67 goals per game last season to reside 19th in the league, Philadelphia (2.59) struggled in that department as well en route to missing out on the playoffs for the third time in five years. Veterans Wayne Simmonds (team-leading 31 goals), captain Claude Giroux (club-best 44 assists) and Jakub Voracek (team-leading 61 points) will be looked upon to provide leadership as the younger members of the club gradually get their feet wet, most notably second overall pick Nolan Patrick.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN

ABOUT THE FLYERS (2016-17: 39-33-10, 6th in Metropolitan Division): The focus in Philadelphia has long centered around mediocre goaltending, save for Bernie Parent and perhaps even current general manager Ron Hextall. Offseason acquisition Brian Elliott, who signed a two-year, $5.5 million, is hoping to recapture the form that he displayed with the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16 as opposed to the inconsistent performance he put forth in Calgary last season. Elliott is expected to battle for No. 1 goalie honors with Michal Neuvirth, who inked a two-year, $5 million extension in March. Defensemen Ivan Provorov and Shayne Gostisbehere both experienced trials and tribulations during their respective young careers, and will be looked for guidance as Philadelphia ushers rookie Robert Hagg, Sam Morin and Travis Sanheim into the fold.

ABOUT THE SHARKS (2016-17: 46-29-7, 3rd in Pacific Division): While Philadelphia has long since been searching for a goaltender, San Jose knows what it has in Martin Jones. The 27-year-old logged 65 games for the second straight campaign and has posted 72 wins, a 2.33 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in two seasons since becoming the club's starter after backing up Jonathan Quick in Los Angeles. Veteran Joe Thornton saw his offensive production take a significant dip with just seven goals and 50 points last season, although it was reported that the now-38-year-old gamely played with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee during that postseason series.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose boasts a 9-1-0 mark with one tie in its last 11 home encounters with Philadelphia.

2. Simmonds told reporters that he might take a knee during the national anthem on Wednesday while friend and Sharks F Joel Ward reportedly considered doing so before opting against making that display.

3. Flyers C Jori Lehtera, who was acquired from St. Louis in a deal involving Brayden Schenn, is looking to rebound from a seven-goal season.

PREDICTION: Sharks 4, Flyers 1

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Trends - Philadelphia at San Jose

W/L Trends

Philadelphia




Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flyers are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Flyers are 9-24 in their last 33 vs. Pacific.
Flyers are 6-21 in their last 27 road games.
Flyers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.







San Jose




Sharks are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sharks are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
Sharks are 46-22 in their last 68 games playing on 2 days rest.
Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Sharks are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.





OU Trends

Philadelphia




Under is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 Wednesday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 6-1-1 in Flyers last 8 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-2 in Flyers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. Pacific.
Under is 27-13-11 in Flyers last 51 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.







San Jose




Over is 3-0-4 in Sharks last 7 Wednesday games.
Over is 5-0-1 in Sharks last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-4 in Sharks last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-2 in Sharks last 29 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 14-5-4 in Sharks last 23 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 7-3-4 in Sharks last 14 games following a win.
Under is 28-13-10 in Sharks last 51 home games.





Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Flyers are 4-17-2 in the last 23 meetings.
Flyers are 1-9-1 in the last 11 meetings in San Jose.

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, October 4, 2017

10/04 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

NHL (1) TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS (2) WINNIPEG JETS

Take: (1) TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Reason: Opening game of the NHL season has the Jets hosting the Leafs. While I don't put a lot in preseason hockey, the Leafs did finish as one of the best teams. Toronto was 5-2-1 in preseason action and had the most goals in the Atlantic division with 25. The Jets didn't do quite as well, posting a 2-3-2 record and scoring 17 goals. The home team has dominated this series, going 5-1 in the last six meetings. The Leafs are a good valued dog here on opening night. Take Toronto.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Wednesday Free Selection is on the Edmonton Oilers

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take TORONTO (NHL) -120 over Winnipeg

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Totals4U

Wednesday's Free Selection: Georgia State/Coastal Carolina under 49 1/2

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Toronto Maple Leafs + 105

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Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Pittsburgh (NHL) - 190

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#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Georgia State Panthers - 2

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take TORONTO/WINNIPEG OVER the total of 5½ goals

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: San Jose -160 NHL

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Hawkeye Sports

Wednesday's Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers - 155

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick San Jose -155 NHL Wednesday

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FREE play: WED: San Jose NHL -155

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take SAN JOSE (NHL) -160 over Philadelphia

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: San Jose Sharks - 150

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Un 6 Tor/Win - NHL -

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Stephen Nover

Stephen Nover Free Wednesday NHL Play

Calgary vs. Edmonton, 10/04/2017 22:00 EDT

Total: -101/+5½ Over

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

The Oilers enter the season coming off an eight-game exhibition slate in which they averaged more than four goals per game. Connor McDavid and Leon Draiasitl are going to get their points versus any foe. But the Oilers were especially rough on the Flames last season averaging five goals a game in sweeping all four matchups.

Calgary ranked 16th in goal scored last season. The Flames have enough offense to take advantage of Edmonton missing key defenseman Andrej Sekera, who is out following knee surgery. Goalie Cam Talbot wasn't that sharp during exhibition season giving up 11 goals on 79 shots.

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Tony Brown

Tony's *5 nfl free pick

New England vs. Tampa Bay, 10/05/2017 20:25 EDT

Total: -115/+56 Under

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Pat's have struggled to start the season losing 2 of the first 4 and Tampa Bay had looked avrage on offense as well 57 points to win will be a chore making the under my nfl free pick.

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Tommy Brunson

Wild Card game from Chase Field, and I am going to look for the bats to do just enough damage in this one to squeak the game Over the total.

It will be playoff-newbie Jon Gray and his young Colorado Rockies against veteran Zack Greinke and his untested Arizona Diamondbacks.

I say throw out the 4-1-1 Under mark these teams played to in the last 6 meetings in the month of September, things tend to change come October, and I am not sure I trust young Mr. Gray to match Mr. Greinke in posting goose eggs on the Chase Field scoreboard tonight.

The bats in both lineups have plenty of pop, and let's also remember that the Over is 5-2-1 the last 8 times Greinke has started against the Rockies dating back to the 2014 season.

As for Gray, he faced Arizona twice in September, and both of those starts ended up landing Under the total. BUT, again, this is the postseason, and it will be Gray's first career start at this time of the year. Nerves do tend to play a factor if ya know what I mean!

These teams are quite familiar with one another as they play out of the same division, so let's look for the bats to have enough success to push this game to the Over column.

1* COLORADO-ARIZONA OVER

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Joey Juice

Both teams have their best available "ace" in this do-or-die situation, and on paper, it would seem to be a stone cold Under.

However, with their lives on the line, and both these pitchers only around for 6 innings, there is plenty of time for the dangerous bats on both these teams to do tremendous damage.

Do not underestimate the run-scoring ability of the Rockies and the Diamondbacks.

This might look like a first quarter football score.

Be smart - go over the total.

2* COLORADO-ARIZONA OVER

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The Sports Consensus

CFB Arkansas St. -9

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Elite Sports Picks

MLB Rockies over 8.5

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Cappers Access

D'Backs -170

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