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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut


Preview: Memphis at Connecticut Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Memphis suffered a punch in the gut last weekend after a fast start and looks to wash away that memory quickly when it visits struggling Connecticut on Friday night for another American Athletic Conference contest. The Tigers averaged 43 points while winning their first three games, including an inspiring upset of UCLA, before getting pounded at Central Florida 40-13 on Saturday.

“Our guys were kind of embarrassed for how we played. I’m embarrassed as a coach for how we had them prepared to play. So, we’re going to respond,” Memphis coach Mike Norvell told reporters. “Talk is cheap. What you see is who you are. We’ve got to come out (Friday night), and show something much better if we have any intentions of winning this game.” Senior quarterback Riley Ferguson, who threw for six scores against UCLA, needs to rebound after a three-interception performance and will face another productive signal caller in UConn’s Bryant Shirreffs. The senior has thrown for more than 400 yards in losses to East Carolina and SMU the last two games, but the Huskies have allowed 128 points in three consecutive losses after opening with a win over FCS member Holy Cross. UConn coach Randy Edsall told reporters his team - allowing a nation-most 379.8 yards through the air - is still working hard: “We’re not playing as sharp and as crisp and as consistent and sound as I would like, but at least we’re giving ourselves a chance.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Memphis -13.5

MEMPHIS (3-1. 0-1 AAC): The Tigers have been banged up, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and it showed last week against UCF when they gave up 603 total yards and 350 on the ground. “Our depth is taking a hit,” Norvell told reporters. “When you see that, you’ve got to capitalize on your opportunities to get off the field. That’s where that’s hurting us. We’re getting a little worn down there, especially late.” Ferguson is 198 passing yards short of 5,000 in less than two seasons at Memphis and needs more from his rushing attack - led by sophomore Darrell Henderson, who is averaging 8.9 yards per carry and ran for 105 of his 393 yards against UCLA.

CONNECTICUT (1-3, 0-2): The Huskies have scored enough to win games while averaging almost 28 points as Shirreffs boasts eight touchdown passes and just two interceptions while completing 68.9 percent of his passes. Running back Nate Hopkins rushed for 130 yards and three scores in the opener, but is averaging just 31 in his last three games, while fellow freshman Kevin Mensah ran for 107 yards against East Carolina. Senior running back Arkeel Newsome has been Shirreffs’ top target with 15 catches and 311 receiving yards, but junior wideout Aaron McLean hauled in five passes for 122 yards against SMU on Saturday - both career highs.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Memphis WR Phil Mayhue has caught at least one pass in 32 straight games - second in school history - and teammate WR Anthony Miller’s streak is at 29.

2. The Huskies are allowing teams to convert on third down 45.2 percent of the time and the Tigers 52.1 - better than just six teams in the nation.

3. Memphis rolled to a 41-10 home victory in the last meeting in 2014, but the Tigers lost at Connecticut 45-10 in the first-ever matchup one year earlier.

PREDICTION: Memphis 45, Connecticut 21

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Trends - Memphis at Connecticut

ATS Trends

Memphis




Tigers are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Tigers are 5-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Tigers are 15-32-4 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
Tigers are 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Tigers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Tigers are 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 games on grass.







Connecticut




Huskies are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games in October.
Huskies are 8-21-2 ATS in their last 31 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Huskies are 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Huskies are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 conference games.
Huskies are 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 games on grass.
Huskies are 14-39-1 ATS in their last 54 games overall.
Huskies are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Huskies are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 home games.
Huskies are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS loss.
Huskies are 7-24-1 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up loss.
Huskies are 11-38-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Huskies are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.





OU Trends

Memphis




Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games in October.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 12-5 in Tigers last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games on grass.
Over is 13-6 in Tigers last 19 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.







Connecticut




Over is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Huskies last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games in October.
Under is 14-3 in Huskies last 17 Friday games.
Under is 13-3 in Huskies last 16 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 6-2 in Huskies last 8 home games.
Under is 15-6 in Huskies last 21 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 18-8 in Huskies last 26 games following a straight up loss.





Head to Head No trends available.

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When: 10:15 PM ET, Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah

Quick Hits Overall Team Offense


The Brigham Young Cougars are ranked 129 on offense, averaging 256.6 yards per game. The Cougars are averaging 104.0 yards rushing and 152.6 yards passing so far this season.
The Boise State Broncos are ranked 101 on offense, averaging 352.2 yards per game. The Broncos are averaging 118.0 yards rushing and 234.2 yards passing so far this season.


Home and Away


The Brigham Young Cougars are 1-3 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Cougars are averaging 9.8 scoring, and holding teams to 23.0 points scored on defense.
The Boise State Broncos are 0-1 while on the road this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Broncos are averaging 44.0 scoring, and holding teams to 47.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Boise State at Brigham Young

ATS Trends

Boise State




Broncos are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Broncos are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. INDEP.
Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Broncos are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.







Brigham Young




Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Cougars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Cougars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Cougars are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Cougars are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.





OU Trends

Boise State




Under is 6-0 in Broncos last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Broncos last 9 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games in October.
Over is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games on grass.
Over is 14-5 in Broncos last 19 road games.
Over is 7-3 in Broncos last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 11-5 in Broncos last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 24-11 in Broncos last 35 games following a ATS loss.







Brigham Young




Under is 10-2 in Cougars last 12 non-conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games on grass.
Under is 10-3 in Cougars last 13 games overall.
Under is 20-6 in Cougars last 26 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Cougars last 26 Friday games.
Under is 9-4 in Cougars last 13 games following a ATS loss.





Head to Head

Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (93-69) at Houston Astros (101-61)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 06 - 2:00 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Series Tied 0-0
Preview: Red Sox at Astros Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

Jose Altuve looks for another memorable performance as his Houston Astros vie for a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series on Friday afternoon against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Altuve, the AL batting champion three of the last four years, including 2017, launched three solo homers in the series opener on Thursday as the Astros posted an 8-2 victory after taking three of four at Boston to end the regular season.

Altuve went 10-for-24 with one blast against the Red Sox in the regular season on the way to a career-high .346 overall batting average, a .410 on-base percentage, 24 homers and 81 RBIs. Altuve is 7-for-17 with a double and a walk versus Boston’s scheduled starter Drew Pomeranz, who finished the regular season strong and will face 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel on Friday. Slugger Hanley Ramirez recorded a pair of hits in the opener after coming on when Eduardo Nunez suffered a knee injury, while Mookie Betts and Sandy Leon also notched two hits apiece as the Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive postseason contest after being swept by Cleveland in the last year's ALDS. Boston will need more from Dustin Pedroia, who went 0-for-3 with a walk on Thursday and was 3-for-36 to end the regular season while hampered by a lingering knee injury.

TV: 2:05 p.m. ET, FS1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (17-6, 3.32 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90)

Pomeranz won three of his last four decisions during the regular season and gave up fewer than two runs in three of his final four appearances. The 28-year-old went 7-3 with a 3.19 ERA on the road this year and 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts against the Astros. Carlos Correa (3-for-5) and Jake Marisnick (4-for-12, two homers) have caused plenty of trouble for Pomeranz, who is 2-2 with a 3.69 ERA in 12 career games (seven starts) versus Houston.

Keuchel finished the regular season strong, limiting his final three opponents and seven of the last nine to fewer than three earned runs. The 29-year-old Tulsa native is 36-20 all-time at Minute Maid Park, including 6-2 with a 1.64 ERA this year, and went 2-0 there in the 2015 postseason. Ramirez is 2-for-2 while Betts and Xander Bogaerts each have homered versus Keuchel, who is 0-1 with a 9.88 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Boston.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox finished with the second-best bullpen ERA (3.15) in the regular season, while Houston was 10th in the AL at 4.27.

2. Houston’s Nos. 8 and 9 hitters, LF Marwin Gonzalez and C Brian McCann, drove in a total of four runs in the series opener.

3. Boston CF Jackie Bradley Jr. was hitless in three at-bats on Thursday and is 1-for-16 with nine strikeouts during his postseason career.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Red Sox 3

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Trends - Boston at Houston

W/L Trends

Boston




Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Red Sox are 14-5 in their last 19 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 road games.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 Divisional Playoff road games.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Pomeranzs last 6 Friday starts.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Pomeranzs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 17-4 in Pomeranzs last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 road starts.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Pomeranzs last 10 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 12-4 in Pomeranzs last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 18-6 in Pomeranzs last 24 starts.







Houston




Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 11-2 in their last 13 home games.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 10-2 in their last 12 Friday games.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 overall.
Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 games on grass.
Astros are 6-13 in their last 19 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games.
Astros are 6-17 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Astros are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 playoff home games.
Astros are 13-3 in Keuchels last 16 Friday starts.
Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Astros are 18-7 in Keuchels last 25 starts.
Astros are 15-6 in Keuchels last 21 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 5-2 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 35-16 in Keuchels last 51 home starts.
Astros are 58-28 in Keuchels last 86 starts on grass.
Astros are 2-6 in Keuchels last 8 starts with 9 or more days of rest.
Astros are 1-4 in Keuchels last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.





OU Trends

Boston




Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 on grass.
Under is 9-4-1 in Red Sox last 14 playoff road games.
Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Pomeranzs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 7-3 in Pomeranzs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Pomeranzs last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.







Houston




Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 Divisional Playoff home games.
Over is 10-2 in Astros last 12 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-5-1 in Astros last 22 vs. American League East.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-2-2 in Keuchels last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 16-5 in Keuchels last 21 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 9-3 in Keuchels last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.





Head to Head



Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.





Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez


Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Hernandez behind home plate.
Under is 13-3 in Hernandezs last 16 games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 7-2 in Hernandezs last 9 games behind home plate.
Over is 6-2 in Hernandezs last 8 Friday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Over is 19-7-1 in Hernandezs last 27 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Astros are 6-13 in their last 19 games with Hernandez behind home plate.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games with Hernandez behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (92-70) at Washington Nationals (97-65)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 06 - 7:30 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Series Tied 0-0
Preview: Cubs at Nationals Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The man who took the ball to start the Chicago Cubs’ World Series clincher gets it again Friday. The Cubs send Kyle Hendricks to the mound opposite fellow right-hander Stephen Strasburg when visiting Chicago begins its quest for another crown in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals.


The Cubs are trying to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the New York Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000, and only one team since then - the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies - have returned to the World Series the year after winning. "There was maybe a little more pressure last year because you feel the weight of 108 years on your shoulders,” Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant told reporters. “This year, it's not like it's different, we're here for one reason - we want to win the whole thing. Regardless if we won it last year or 108 years ago, it doesn't matter to us." Now it’s the Nationals who are trying to get over the hump after being knocked out in the NLDS three times in the past five seasons. The franchise has not won a postseason series since it was in Montreal in 1981.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TBS


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.03 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 2.52)
Hendricks struggled early in the season, but he has posted an NL-best 2.19 ERA since returning from a hand injury July 24. The 27-year-old has allowed two or fewer runs in 10 of his 13 starts over that stretch, but he gave up three runs over seven innings in a loss to Washington on Aug. 4. Hendricks is 1-1 with a 2.38 ERA in seven postseason starts.
Strasburg was dominant in 10 starts after the All-Star break, going 6-1 with a 0.86 ERA and 76 strikeouts over 62 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old allowed more than one run only twice over that span, and he hasn’t lost since Aug. 19. Strasburg has made only one postseason start - in the 2014 NLDS against San Francisco - and allowed two runs (one earned) over five innings in a tough-luck loss.


WALK-OFFS
1. The Nationals won four of seven meetings with the Cubs this season.
2. Cubs OF Jason Heyward is 15-for-37 with four doubles and a homer against Strasburg, which could help him earn a Game 1 start in Chicago’s crowded outfield.
3. Nationals 2B Daniel Murphy was 9-for-25 with two doubles and three homers against the Cubs this season and went 9-for-17 with four homers against Chicago in the 2015 NLCS with the New York Mets.


PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Cubs 2

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Washington

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs




Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 Divisional Playoff games.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff road games.
Cubs are 14-3 in their last 17 games on grass.
Cubs are 23-5 in their last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 28-11 in their last 39 games following a loss.
Cubs are 42-17 in their last 59 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 playoff games.
Cubs are 36-16 in their last 52 games following an off day.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 Divisional Playoff road games.
Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 7-2 in Hendricks' last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 7-3 in Hendricks' last 10 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-5 in Hendricks' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 0-5 in Hendricks' last 5 Friday starts.







Washington




Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Nationals are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 18-6 in their last 24 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 16-6 in their last 22 games following a loss.
Nationals are 13-5 in their last 18 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games.
Nationals are 3-7 in their last 10 Divisional Playoff games.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 Divisional Playoff home games.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 playoff home games.
Nationals are 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 5-0 in Strasburgs last 5 Friday starts.
Nationals are 10-1 in Strasburgs last 11 starts vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 45-11 in Strasburgs last 56 starts.
Nationals are 45-11 in Strasburgs last 56 starts on grass.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 21-6 in Strasburgs last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 16-5 in Strasburgs last 21 starts during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 40-13 in Strasburgs last 53 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 19-7 in Strasburgs last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 44-18 in Strasburgs last 62 home starts.
Nationals are 35-17 in Strasburgs last 52 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.





OU Trends

Chi. Cubs




Over is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-1 in Cubs last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 games following an off day.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-4-1 in Cubs last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 29-11-1 in Cubs last 41 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 on grass.
Under is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 Friday starts.
Under is 6-0 in Hendricks' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts overall.
Under is 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-1 in Hendricks' last 10 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 23-5-1 in Hendricks' last 29 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-5 in Hendricks' last 20 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.







Washington




Under is 5-0-2 in Nationals last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Nationals last 11 games following an off day.
Under is 20-3-4 in Nationals last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-2 in Nationals last 8 vs. National League Central.
Under is 13-3-3 in Nationals last 19 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 playoff home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 Divisional Playoff home games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 playoff games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Nationals last 8 Friday games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Nationals last 8 home games.
Under is 33-15-4 in Nationals last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 35-16-2 in Nationals last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 30-14-7 in Nationals last 51 on grass.
Under is 30-14-7 in Nationals last 51 overall.
Under is 6-0 in Strasburgs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 15-5-1 in Strasburgs last 21 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in Strasburgs last 11 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts with 6 days of rest.
Over is 22-9-2 in Strasburgs last 33 home starts.
Over is 16-7-1 in Strasburgs last 24 starts vs. a team with a winning record.





Head to Head



Over is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts vs. Cubs.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. Nationals.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.





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GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (94-69) at Los Angeles Dodgers (104-58)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 06 - 10:30 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Series Tied 0-0
Preview: Diamondbacks at Dodgers Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

Clayton Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of his era but postseason success has often eluded the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace left-hander. Kershaw looks to improve on his spotty playoff resume when he opens the National League Division Series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner stands just 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA in 18 career appearances (14 starts) in the postseason and is looking to help propel the team with the best record (104-58) in the majors to its first World Series berth since 1988. "I'm sure every year I feel like we're going to win the World Series. This year is no different," Kershaw told reporters. "We've had a better regular season than I've ever been a part of." Arizona, which defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-8 in Wednesday's NL wild-card game, isn't about to back down from the Dodgers after winning the regular-season series 11-8. "Look, the Dodgers got on a tremendous run there, and I think they were steamrolling teams and intimidating teams, and I don't think we have that mentality," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "We love that battle mindset. We love that challenge."

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Taijuan Walker (9-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (18-4, 2.31)

Walker was named the starter early Thursday evening, an assignment that opened up after All-Star left-hander Robbie Ray was needed to pitch in relief in the wild-card game. The 25-year-old was 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against the Dodgers this season and said he will be aware of his nerves in what is his first career postseason appearance. "I think the biggest thing is controlling your emotions and taking it one pitch at a time," Walker said at a press conference. "I think you can't go out there and let the adrenaline really get to you. You have to take a deep breath every pitch and really focus on each pitch."

Kershaw dominated the Diamondbacks in two starts this season by going 2-0 with a 0.59 ERA and holding batters to a .118 average. The 29-year-old has a long standard of success against Arizona with a solid 2.55 career ERA in 26 career starts while going 14-8 with a 1.12 WHIP. The postseason issues are a concern to the Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts said during Thursday's press conference that it is "set in stone" that Kershaw won't be used on short rest and his next start would be in Game 5, if necessary.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks All-Star 1B Paul Goldschmidt, who hit a three-run homer in the wild-card victory, is 10-for-44 with two homers and 17 strikeouts against Kershaw.

2. Los Angeles LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu, who started 24 games this season, didn't make the postseason roster after being passed over as one of the team's four postseason starters.

3. Arizona OF David Peralta (back, neck) is expected to be in the Game 1 lineup after going 3-for-5 with two runs scored in the wild-card game.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 2

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Trends - Arizona at LA Dodgers

W/L Trends

Arizona




Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 12-2 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 19-7 in their last 26 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 21-8 in their last 29 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 25-11 in their last 36 overall.
Diamondbacks are 25-11 in their last 36 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 40-19 in their last 59 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 20-45 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 Divisional Playoff road games.
Diamondbacks are 0-5 in their last 5 playoff road games.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Walkers last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Walkers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Walkers last 13 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Walkers last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Walkers last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Walkers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Walkers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Walkers last 4 starts.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Walkers last 4 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Walkers last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.







LA Dodgers




Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 43-11 in their last 54 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 53-15 in their last 68 games following a win.
Dodgers are 21-6 in their last 27 Friday games.
Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 games following an off day.
Dodgers are 39-13 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 48-18 in their last 66 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 47-18 in their last 65 home games.
Dodgers are 26-11 in their last 37 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 53-23 in their last 76 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 69-33 in their last 102 overall.
Dodgers are 69-33 in their last 102 games on grass.
Dodgers are 5-13 in their last 18 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 4-14 in their last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 0-9 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Kershaws last 5 Friday starts.
Dodgers are 43-8 in Kershaws last 51 starts vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 44-9 in Kershaws last 53 starts.
Dodgers are 43-9 in Kershaws last 52 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 46-10 in Kershaws last 56 home starts.
Dodgers are 46-14 in Kershaws last 60 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 39-12 in Kershaws last 51 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 39-12 in Kershaws last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 51-18 in Kershaws last 69 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 50-18 in Kershaws last 68 starts during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 36-15 in Kershaws last 51 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 36-16 in Kershaws last 52 starts with 5 days of rest.





OU Trends

Arizona




Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 Divisional Playoff road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 playoff games.
Over is 26-9-1 in Diamondbacks last 36 games following an off day.
Under is 11-4 in Diamondbacks last 15 playoff road games.
Under is 8-3 in Diamondbacks last 11 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following a win.
Under is 11-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 17 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 17-8 in Diamondbacks last 25 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Walkers last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Walkers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 6-2 in Walkers last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.







LA Dodgers




Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 playoff home games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 Friday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 37-15-2 in Kershaws last 54 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Kershaws last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Kershaws last 10 starts overall.





Head to Head



Diamondbacks are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Kershaws last 4 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Kershaws last 4 home starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Over is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 home starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 10-27 in the last 37 meetings in Los Angeles.





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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #2 - BELMONT PARK - 1:28 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD OPTIONAL CLAIMING $62,000.00 PURSE

#5 THREE EIGHTY EIGHT
#4 FROSTIE ANNE
#2 UNBRIDLEDADVENTURE
#3 FROSTY GAL

#5 THREE EIGHTY EIGHT qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," and has hit the board in four of her last five outings, with three of those "board hit efforts" also qualifyng as "POWER RUNS." #4 FROSTIE ANNE, the morning line favorite, has won two of her last three outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her last start.

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

Evangeline Downs - Race 7

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)


Maiden • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 74 • Purse: $14,000 • Post: 8:06P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * TF DASHIN AND FLYIN: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. HOUSE OF CARDS B: Horse ranks in the to p three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. COWBOYZ HOTROD: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. IGOTTAGITERDONE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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TF DASHIN AND FLYIN
6/1

7/2
3
HOUSE OF CARDS B
5/1

7/1
8
COWBOYZ HOTROD
10/1

8/1
6
IGOTTAGITERDONE
4/1

9/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Gulfstream Park West - Race #2 - Post: 1:48pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 51

Rating: 4

#4 HERE COMES SURGIO (ML=2/1)


HERE COMES SURGIO - This gelding is in excellent form right now. Ended up third in the last race and comes back quickly. I like the way this gelding's finish positions have gotten better with each start recently. A sign of a campaigner coming into top form. Rode this thoroughbred on Sep 17th and Monterrey is back again in the irons in this race. This gelding earned a nice speed fig of 40 in his last event. That speed figure should be lofty enough to score this time around.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 LOVEWORSHIPSPEACE (ML=7/2), #2 ZIONSVILLE (ML=4/1), #6 GRAN GODSPEED (ML=9/2),

LOVEWORSHIPSPEACE - In any race of 7 furlongs, I like to back a contender that has been on the board in short distance contests lately. Notched a run-of-the-mill speed fig last time around the track in a $35,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 20th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that figure. ZIONSVILLE - In the last affair this steed finished tenth. Doesn't bode well for his chances this time out. This mount ran a mediocre speed rating last time around the track. He shouldn't run better and will likely suffer defeat today running that number. GRAN GODSPEED - That was simply not a very good exhibition in the last race.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - HERE COMES SURGIO - My analysis says it usually takes a thoroughbred a couple of races after a layoff to get back into racing shape. That's just what we have here, so I expect a solid race for this horse.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 HERE COMES SURGIO to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - SO - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $28000 Class Rating: 72

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING $25,000 TO $20,000 AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 6 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 6 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000,


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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 ENTERPRISE VALUE 8/5

# 8 MISS MISCHIEVOUS 9/2

# 4 MARIE FROM PARIE 12/1

ENTERPRISE VALUE looks very good to best this field. Boasts solid Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when matched with the rest of this group of animals. Seems to have a strong class edge based on the latest company kept. With a sound 72 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. MISS MISCHIEVOUS - Have to play this filly with the reliable earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. Ought to be given a chance here on the basis of the numbers in the speed department alone. MARIE FROM PARIE - Should compete strongly in the early pace clash which bodes well with this group of horses in this race. I can't pass on this filly given one of the top jock and trainer combos on the grounds.

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Handicapped by Valuline at Penn National

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Penn National, Race 3 (Friday October 6, 2017)

CATTLE DRIVE
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)

PEN-3 1mi-70 DIRT Six Horses
"A" CLM 8,000 3YUP $16,400
P# dd ex p3 p6 t s ML WP TVL

1 CATTLE DRIVE 9/5 42% 7/5 Strong Favorite icon
2 MAJESTIC WOODY 5/2 20% 4/1
6 HEART OF A WARRIOR 3/1 14% 6/1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Retama Park

Retama Park - Race 3

Exacta / Trifecta (.10 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Double (Races 3-4)(12% Takeout) Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)(12% Takeout)(.50 Cent Minimum)


Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 54 • Purse: $4,000 • Post: 7:39P
(PLUS UP TO $520 OPEN ATB) FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. TEXAS BRED CLAIMING PRICE $6,250.
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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 * ITALIAN CANDY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest ave rage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. RAVENGAFF: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Po wer Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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ITALIAN CANDY
2/1

5/2
5
RAVENGAFF
3/1

7/2

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Woodbine - Race #5 - Post: 3:13pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,000 Class Rating: 81

Rating: 3

#8 SIGNATURE HEART (ML=3/1)
#3 RED ROMEO (ML=5/1)
#4 BIG DADDY BEAR (ML=20/1)


SIGNATURE HEART - Taking a trip down in the class scale; has the ability to make his presence felt. I look for this horse to sit off the pace and make a solid move on the turn, cruising straight on to the finish line. This animal is going to run 1 1/16 miles today for the very first time. A good thing since the trainer, Attard, has a great win percent stretching horses out. Ran on the wrong surface in his last race. The speed rating of 83 on August 26th at Woodbine two races back is good enough to win this contest. RED ROMEO - I really like that latest race on Sep 23rd at Fort Erie where he finished fourth. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where he finished in his last race (fourth). Should rebound in this event, with some pretty good odds. When this rider and handler unite you have to take a look. Hernandez and Smith have been terrific together. Ranks highest in earnings per start. A solid effort in today's race will boost the lifetime bankroll. BIG DADDY BEAR - This race horse should be rocking and rolling down the stretch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 HEMMIN AND HAWIN (ML=4/1), #5 BEARSEEKER (ML=6/1), #2 SEEWILL (ML=8/1),

HEMMIN AND HAWIN - Didn't look so hot last time out of the box. Probably won't make an impact today. BEARSEEKER - Hard to wager on these non-winning types at less than generous odds. If you keep selecting these sort of 'hanger' types, you're going to be disappointed most every time. SEEWILL - Don't believe this mount will make a winning move in today's event. That last fig was disappointing when compared with today's class rating.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #8 SIGNATURE HEART on the nose if you can get odds of 3/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[3,4,8] with [3,4,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 9 - Maiden Claiming - 250y on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 71

QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 DOLCETTA 7/2

# 10 FAST PRIZE TRISH 12/1

# 2 EVER WONDER WHY 4/1

DOLCETTA is my choice. Displays the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 59 Equibase speed fig which is one of the most favorable in this group. Gamez has her trained very well to break quickly out of the starting gate. Earned a competitive speed figure last time out. FAST PRIZE TRISH - Appears to have a competitive class edge based on the recent company kept. Has performed solidly recently in short races, posting a nifty 54 avg Equibase Speed Figure. EVER WONDER WHY - Handler boasts strong win figures at this distance and surface.

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GAME: New York Yankees (92-72) at Cleveland Indians (103-60)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 06 - 5:00 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Cleveland leads 1-0
Preview: Yankees at Indians Gracenote
Oct 6, 2017

The current ace of the Cleveland Indians faces a former one in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Friday as Corey Kluber gets the start opposite CC Sabathia and the visiting New York Yankees. Kluber, a prime candidate to pick up his second career AL Cy Young Award after leading the majors in ERA, will be eager to attack a Yankees lineup that was limited to three hits in Cleveland's series-opening 4-0 victory on Thursday.

Slugger Aaron Judge was 0-for-4 with four of New York's 14 strikeouts, while fellow right fielder Jay Bruce homered and drove in three of the Indians' four runs. Cleveland managed only five hits of its own but wore out Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray, who walked four and gave up three runs over 3 1/3 innings in the second straight poor start by a New York pitcher this postseason. Kluber was dominant in the playoffs a year ago, going 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six starts - including seven scoreless innings against Boston in his lone ALDS outing. Sabathia, who is 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA in 10 starts following a loss this year, registered 106 wins and claimed a Cy Young Award during his eight years with the Indians.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, MLB Network

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (14-5, 3.69 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (18-4, 2.25)

Sabathia posted his best win total since 2013 and his lowest ERA since 2012 in a solid campaign that ended with victories in each of his final three starts. The 37-year-old will be making his first postseason appearance since giving up six runs and 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings of Game 4 of the 2012 AL Championship Series. Carlos Santana (10-for-19), Francisco Lindor (5-for-9) and Jose Ramirez (4-for-8) have enjoyed their encounters with Sabathia, who last faced the Indians on Aug. 6, 2016.

Kluber also led or tied for the lead in the AL in wins, complete games (five) and shutouts (three) while finishing the regular season by going 6-0 in his final seven starts. That run began with eight dominant innings at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 28, a performance that came less than four weeks after he registered 11 strikeouts in a complete-game home victory over New York. Several Yankees have dismal numbers against Kluber, including Todd Frazier (3-for-26, 10 strikeouts), Aaron Hicks (3-for-23, eight), Chase Headley (1-for-14), Didi Gregorius (2-for-13) and Starlin Castro (2-for-12).

WALK-OFFS

1. Castro recorded two of New York's three hits in Game 1 and was one of just two starters that did not strike out.

2. Bruce has collected three home runs and eight RBIs in his last five games dating to the regular season.

3. Cleveland has won six of the last seven ALDS contests between the teams.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Yankees 1

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Trends - NY Yankees at Cleveland

W/L Trends

NY Yankees




Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 21-7 in their last 28 games following a loss.
Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 games on grass.
Yankees are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 17-7 in their last 24 overall.
Yankees are 13-6 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 playoff games.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 playoff road games.
Yankees are 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 11-3 in Sabathias last 14 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 Friday starts.
Yankees are 20-8 in Sabathias last 28 starts.
Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 7-3 in Sabathias last 10 road starts.
Yankees are 38-17 in Sabathias last 55 starts vs. American League Central.
Yankees are 53-26 in Sabathias last 79 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.







Cleveland




Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff home games.
Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Indians are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 22-4 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 43-8 in their last 51 overall.
Indians are 44-10 in their last 54 games following a win.
Indians are 41-10 in their last 51 games on grass.
Indians are 16-5 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
Indians are 38-13 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 46-16 in their last 62 Friday games.
Indians are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. American League East.
Indians are 25-9 in their last 34 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 39-16 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 home games.
Indians are 36-16 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 11-5 in their last 16 playoff games.
Indians are 5-1 in Klubers last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Indians are 4-1 in Klubers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 20-6 in Klubers last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 21-7 in Klubers last 28 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 23-8 in Klubers last 31 home starts.
Indians are 39-14 in Klubers last 53 starts on grass.
Indians are 19-7 in Klubers last 26 Friday starts.
Indians are 38-15 in Klubers last 53 starts.
Indians are 9-4 in Klubers last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 2-5 in Klubers last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.





OU Trends

NY Yankees




Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Yankees last 11 playoff games.
Under is 8-3 in Yankees last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Yankees last 18 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 vs. American League Central.
Over is 11-5-2 in Yankees last 18 playoff road games.
Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 road starts.
Under is 21-4-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2-1 in Sabathias last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-3 in Sabathias last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 21-8-1 in Sabathias last 30 starts on grass.
Under is 18-7-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 41-19-3 in Sabathias last 63 starts overall.







Cleveland




Under is 5-0 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-3 in Indians last 15 playoff games.
Under is 16-5-1 in Indians last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 16-5-2 in Indians last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Indians last 8 games following a win.
Under is 9-3-2 in Indians last 14 playoff home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 21-8-2 in Indians last 31 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 44-20-5 in Indians last 69 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-4 in Indians last 53 vs. American League East.
Under is 41-20-4 in Indians last 65 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Klubers last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Klubers last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Klubers last 4 starts overall.
Under is 6-1 in Klubers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Klubers last 12 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 18-7-1 in Klubers last 26 home starts.
Under is 22-10-1 in Klubers last 33 starts with 5 days of rest.





Head to Head



Indians are 5-0 in Klubers last 5 starts vs. Yankees.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
Yankees are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.





Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna


Home team is 5-1 in Iassognas last 6 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Iassognas last 5 games behind home plate.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Iassogna behind home plate.
Home team is 25-7 in Iassognas last 32 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 6-2-3 in Iassognas last 11 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Indians are 10-4 in their last 14 games with Iassogna behind home plate.
Road team is 10-4 in Iassognas last 14 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Home team is 41-20 in Iassognas last 61 games behind home plate.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio

Preview: Islanders at Blue Jackets Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The Columbus Blue Jackets had the fourth-highest point total in the NHL last season, and that impressive number was only good enough for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Following the 32-point jump in the standings, the Blue Jackets look to stay among the league's elite as they prepare to host the New York Islanders in Friday's season opener.

"I'm not promising anything, but we know we're a better team than we were a couple of years ago," Columbus captain Nick Foligno said. "Hopefully we're a better team than we were last year just from the mental side of things." Columbus showed it was for real by rattling off a stunning 16-game winning streak, but it had the misfortunate of drawing eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh in the opening round of the playoffs. Division rival New York missed the playoffs by one point despite winning 41 games and closing the season with six consecutive victories. The biggest story entering the season for the Islanders is the status of longtime captain John Tavares, who will be a free agent after the season and could force management into a decision at the trade deadline if the team is not in playoff contention.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG-Plus (New York), FSN Ohio (Columbus)

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (2016-17: 41-29-12, 5th in Metropolitan): Tavares scored 28 goals last season -- he has at least 24 in each of his eight seasons -- and could be centering one of the league's most potent lines. Anders Lee erupted for a career-best 34 goals last season and will be opposite new acquisition Jordan Eberle, a former 34-goal scorer with Edmonton who was a linemate of Tavares when the duo helped Canada win goal at the 2009 world juniors. New York has a solid veteran defensive pairing in Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk but must fill the void left by the departure of Travis Hamonic. Thomas Greiss seized the starting job last season when veteran Jaroslav Halak was sent to the minors, but Halak resurfaced and played superbly during the team's closing run.

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (2016-17: 50-24-8, 3rd in Metropolitan): Columbus permitted 57 fewer goals than in 2015-16 as Sergei Bobrovsky won his second Vezina Trophy in five years, although he struggled in the playoffs. The Blue Jackets also made a trade to bolster the offense by acquiring forward Artemi Panarin, who amassed 61 goals and 151 points in two seasons with Chicago and will play alongside Cam Atkinson (career-high 35 goals) and center Alexander Wennberg (career-best 46 assists). Foligno rebounded to score 26 goals last season while young forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Josh Anderson will be counted on to produce. Columbus features a top young defensive pairing in Seth Jones and Zach Werenski, who set a franchise rookie record with 47 points.

OVERTIME

1. New York was 24-12-4 after Doug Weight replaced Jack Capuano behind the bench last season.

2. The Blue Jackets sent Anderson on a condition assignment to Cleveland of the American Hockey League.

3. Columbus won three of four meetings last season after the Islanders swept all five matchups in 2015-16.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Islanders 3

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Trends - NY Islanders at Columbus

W/L Trends

NY Islanders




Islanders are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Islanders are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Islanders are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
Islanders are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
Islanders are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Islanders are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.







Columbus




Blue Jackets are 7-0 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Blue Jackets are 12-3 in their last 15 Friday games.
Blue Jackets are 14-5 in their last 19 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 29-12 in their last 41 home games.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Blue Jackets are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blue Jackets are 2-10 in their last 12 overall.
Blue Jackets are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. Metropolitan.
Blue Jackets are 0-7 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.





OU Trends

NY Islanders




Under is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Islanders last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Islanders last 14 Friday games.







Columbus




Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jackets last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jackets last 4 home games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Blue Jackets last 21 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 26 Friday games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Blue Jackets last 8 games following a win.
Under is 7-3 in Blue Jackets last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.





Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Islanders are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Columbus.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

Preview: Panthers at Lightning Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

Captain Steven Stamkos makes his first regular-season appearance in almost 11 months when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers on Friday night in the 2017-18 opener for both teams. The two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's top goal scorer put up 20 points in 16-plus games before suffering a knee injury Nov. 15 at Detroit, and is determined to lead the Lightning back to the playoffs after they came up one point short last season.

Stamkos is joined by a healthy Ryan Callahan, who missed all but 18 games last season because of a hip injury, and Norris Trophy finalist Victor Hedman with an experienced group that fell victim to a slow start in 2016-17 after two long playoff runs. “You can’t take half of the year off,” Tampa Bay defenseman Anton Stralman told reporters. “I don’t think that sunk in to some of our guys and how bad a spot we put ourselves in. We learned our lesson.” The Panthers, who host the Lightning on Saturday, also come in off a rough season with injuries that saw them tumble from 2015-16 Atlantic Division champions to sixth place one year later. Five of Florida’s top eight scorers are gone, including future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr, but first-year coach Bob Boughner said he hopes the return to health of several players such as defenseman Aaron Ekblad can lead to a revival: “The players are buying into the systems,’’ the coach told reporters. “And when they see results, it’s an easier sell for us.”

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Florida, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2016-17: 35-26-11, sixth in Atlantic): Ekblad, who was hampered by concussions last season, finished with 21 points and a minus-23 rating in 68 games after averaging 37.5 points and a plus-15 in his first two NHL campaigns. Center Aleksander Barkov was second on the team with 52 points despite missing 20 games in 2016-17 while wing Jonathan Huberdeau (26 points) was limited to 31 contests by injury and center Nick Bjugstad played in only 54 games. Top scorer Vincent Trocheck (23 goals, 54 points) returns to center one of the top two lines and the Panthers are solid in goal with Roberto Luongo and James Reimer, who are likely to split the first two games.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (2016-2017: 42-30-10, fifth in Atlantic): Mikhail Sergachev, a 19-year-old defenseman acquired in the blockbuster offseason deal with Montreal for offensive dynamo Jonathan Drouin, is expected to make his Tampa Bay debut after a strong preseason. Sergachev has been skating with Stralman while newcomer Daniel Girardi was paired with veteran Braydon Coburn and Hedman with Jake Dotchin in last few practices. Chris Kunitz is the only addition to the forward corps that is led by a line that includes Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov, who put up 40 goals and 85 points last season, while Brayden Point along with Tyler Johnson center the next two units.

OVERTIME

1. Luongo, who is 18-15-1 against the Lightning, owns 453 victories and needs one to tie Curtis Joseph for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list.

2. Tampa Bay LW Alex Killorn had 16 goals over his first 54 games last season and three in his final 27 while finishing third on the team in shots (176).

3. The teams split four games last season, with each winning a pair at home, but the Panthers are 6-2-1 over the last nine meetings.

PREDICTION: Lightning 4, Panthers 2

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Trends - Florida at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends

Florida




Panthers are 18-7 in their last 25 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Panthers are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Panthers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.







Tampa Bay




Lightning are 7-0 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Lightning are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. Atlantic.
Lightning are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Lightning are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.
Lightning are 36-16 in their last 52 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Lightning are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Lightning are 0-4 in their last 4 games after allowing 8 or more power play opportunities in their previous game.





OU Trends

Florida




Over is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 31-15-7 in Panthers last 53 Friday games.







Tampa Bay




Over is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-1 in Lightning last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Lightning last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.





Head to Head

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Panthers are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Friday, October 6, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Preview: Golden Knights at Stars Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The NHL's 31st team drops the puck on its inaugural season Friday as the expansion Vegas Golden Knights pay a visit to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Stars. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury joins a host of others selected in June's expansion draft as the Golden Knights vie to give their home city a reason to smile as it deals with the aftermath of an unspeakable tragedy.

"I still get those butterflies and still get nervous every once in a while. To be a part of a historic game like that will be pretty amazing. I'm looking forward to it," the 32-year-old Fleury told Las Vegas Weekly. While Fleury backstopped Pittsburgh to at least 30 wins in eight of his 13 seasons, Dallas has been aching for stability in net for quite some time. The Stars, who posted the fourth-highest goals-against average (2.98) last season, addressed their longtime weakness by trading for the rights to Ben Bishop and signing the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist to a six-year, $29.5 million contract. Dallas added several new faces in the offseason but welcomed back a familiar one as coach Lindy Ruff was replaced by Ken Hitchcock, who guided the team to the 1999 Stanley Cup.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ROOT (Vegas), FSN Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS: The true X-factor on a team full of questions may very well be top-line center Vadim Shipachyov, who Vegas is betting on translating his considerable success in the Kontinental Hockey League to the NHL. The Russian import recorded a KHL third-best 76 points last season for SKA St. Petersburg and joins former 40-goal scorer James Neal on an offense that is expected to struggle out of the gate. The focus of general manager George McPhee and respected coach Gerard Gallant at the expansion draft was on stockpiling draft picks as well as stacking the defense, notably Shea Theodore (Anaheim), Nate Schmidt (Washington) and Jason Garrison (Tampa Bay).

ABOUT THE STARS (2016-17: 34-37-11, 6th in Central Division): Dallas was quite active with the checkbook this offseason as it inked Alexander Radulov to a five-year, $31.25 million deal to add extra firepower to an offense that features Tyler Seguin (team co-leading 26 goals, 72 points) and former Hart Trophy winner Jamie Benn (26 goals). Towering 6-foot-6 center Martin Hanzal signed a three-year, $14.25 million deal and can contribute at both ends of the ice, which likely will bring a smile to the face of the defensive-minded Hitchcock. Blue-liner John Klingberg's offensive numbers dipped last season, but the addition of Marc Methot should aid in helping a Stars' defense that finished 29th in goals against.

OVERTIME

1. The Golden Knights, the Foley Family Charitable Trust and the NHL announced a joint donation of $300,000 to support the victims and the first responders in the wake Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas.

2. Dallas C Jason Spezza reached the 50-point plateau in 2016-17 for the 12th time in 14 seasons.

3. Vegas C/LW Jonathan Marchessault recorded a career-high 30 goals and 51 points last season with Florida.

PREDICTION: Stars 5, Golden Knights 1

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Trends - Vegas at Dallas

W/L Trends

Vegas


No trends available.





Dallas




Stars are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games.
Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Stars are 25-9 in their last 34 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Stars are 25-10 in their last 35 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Stars are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Stars are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. Western Conference.





OU Trends

Vegas


No trends available.





Dallas




Over is 4-0 in Stars last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Stars last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 17-4 in Stars last 21 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 Friday games.
Over is 11-5 in Stars last 16 vs. Western Conference.





Head to Head No trends available.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 16
David Schwab

Week 15 Betting Recap

Saskatchewan pushed its overall record above .500 with last Friday’s 18-17 victory against Ottawa, but it failed to cover the 2 ½ points on the road. In Friday’s other action, Calgary kept things rolling with a lopsided 59-11 rout of Montreal as a heavy 17-point favorite at home.

Saturday’s doubleheader of CFL games started with Toronto outlasting Hamilton 43-35 in overtime as a three-point road favorite to take firm control of the lead in the East Division. Winnipeg ended Week 15 with a 28-19 victory against Edmonton as a three-point road underdog to hand the fading Eskimos their sixth straight-up loss in a row.

Friday, Oct. 6

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-10 SU, 5-8 ATS) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-3 SU, 10-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -13.5
Total: 57.5

Game Overview

The Tiger-Cats showed some signs of life with three SU wins in their previous four games before last week’s loss to Toronto. They have also gone 3-2 against the spread during this same span of games. The one big takeaway from last week’s loss was the continued strong play of quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who replaced an ineffective Zach Collaros earlier in the season. He connected on 18-of-32 passing attempts last week for 288 yards and two scores while adding another 32 yards on the ground.

Winnipeg would have to be considered the biggest threat to Calgary in the West. The Blue Bombers have won eight of their last nine games SU while going a profitable 7-1 ATS in their last eight outings. Matt Nichols completed 24 of his 32 passing attempts for 238 yards in the win at Edmonton and his two passing touchdowns in that game gives him a league-high 26 scoring throws on the year.

Betting Trends

-- Hamilton has covered the spread in four of its last five road games against the Blue Bombers. The total has stayed UNDER in the last four meetings, including Winnipeg’s 39-12 victory against the Tiger-Cats on Aug. 12 as a two-point road favorite. The betting line closed at 59 points.

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 16

Friday, October 6

Hamilton @ Winnipeg

Game 625-626
October 6, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hamilton
112.777
Winnipeg
118.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 5 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
by 13 1/2
57 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(+13 1/2); Under

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 16

Friday, October 6

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HAMILTON (3 - 10) at WINNIPEG (10 - 3) - 10/6/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in games played on turf this season.
WINNIPEG is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-2 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 16

Trend Report

Friday, October 6

8:30 PM
HAMILTON vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Winnipeg is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Winnipeg's last 21 games

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CFL

Week 16

Hamilton (3-10) @ Winnipeg (10-3)— Blue Bombers won last three series games; they won 39-12 (-2) in Hamilton back in August, when Ti-Cats were still winless. Hamilton won four of its last five visits here— under is 10-3 in last 13 series games. Ti-Cats are 3-2 in their last five games after an 0-8 start; they covered their last three road games. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Hamilton is 3-3 vs spread if game stays under, 1-4-1 in game goes over. Winnipeg is 8-1 in its last nine games, 4-1 vs spread as a home favorite. Over is 9-4 in their games this season.

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NCAAF

Week 6

Trend Report

Friday, October 6

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. CONNECTICUT
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Connecticut's last 8 games at home
Connecticut is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

10:15 PM
BOISE STATE vs. BYU
Boise State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boise State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of BYU's last 13 games
BYU is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, October 6

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MEMPHIS (3 - 1) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 3) - 10/6/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOISE ST (2 - 2) at BYU (1 - 4) - 10/6/2017, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-1 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 6

Friday, October 6

Memphis @ Connecticut

Game 307-308
October 6, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
79.743
Connecticut
70.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 9
69
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 14
72
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+14); Under

Boise State @ Brigham Young

Game 309-310
October 6, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
77.806
Brigham Young
82.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
by 5
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 9
44
Dunkel Pick:
Brigham Young
(+9); Under

Morgan St @ South Carolina St

Game 503-504
October 6, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Morgan St
33.361
South Carolina St
54.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina St
by 21 1/2
32
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina St
by 16 1/2
35
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina St
(-16 1/2); Under

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NCAAF

Week 6

Friday’s games
Memphis-UConn are meeting for first time since 2014; home team won last two series games. Tigers lost 45-10 in last visit here, in ’13. Memphis gave up 350 rushing yards in their first road game LW, a 40-13 loss at UCF- they’re 2-4 vs spread on road under Norvell. Tigers allowed 29+ points in all four games this year, including 31 to a I-AA team. UConn is 0-3 vs I-A teams this year, giving up 38-41-49 points; they’re 5-8 in last 13 games as a home underdog. Huskies lost 41-38 at home to East Carolina, a team that lost all its other games, allowing 58.8 ppg.

Home teams won last five Boise State-BYU games (underdogs 3-2 vs spread); Boise lost its last two visits to Provo, 35-24/37-20. BYU is 0-4 vs I-A teams this year; they beat Portland State in their opener, then were outscored 126-43 in last four games. Over last decade, Cougars are 3-4-1 as a home underdog, 0-2 this year- they’re 0-4 vs spread this season. Boise lost its only road game 47-44 at Washington State, blowing a 3 TD lead in 4th quarter- they got smoked 42-23 at home by Virginia LW. Since 2008, Broncos are 33-15 vs spread as a road favorite.

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NHL
Dunkel

Friday, October 6

NY Islanders @ Columbus

Game 1-2
October 6, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
9.835
Columbus
12.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-145); Over

Florida @ Tampa Bay

Game 3-4
October 6, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
12.684
Tampa Bay
10.926
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+140); Over

Vegas @ Dallas

Game 5-6
October 6, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
9.000
Dallas
10.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-240
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-240); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, October 6

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NY ISLANDERS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at COLUMBUS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 26-9 ATS (+14.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 11-3 ATS (+14.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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FLORIDA (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-3 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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VEGAS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) at DALLAS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/6/2017, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NHL

Friday, October 6

Trend Report

8:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. COLUMBUS
NY Islanders are 5-11-1 SU in their last 17 games ,when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders

8:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing at home against Florida
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida

9:30 PM
LAS VEGAS vs. DALLAS
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 17 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NHL

Friday, October 6

Columbus won three of last four games against the Islanders; home team won four of last five series games. Islanders lost 7-0/6-2 in last two visits here. Four of last five series games went over. This is season opener for both teams.

Florida won six of last nine games with Tampa Bay; home team won seven of last eight series games. Panthers lost their last two visits to Tampa Bay, both by a goal. Last three series games stayed under the total. This is season opener for both sides.

First-ever game for the Vegas Knights, so nothing to write here. Dallas Stars missed the playoffs last year. This is season opener for both sides.

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NHL

Friday, October 6

NHL Game of the Day: Golden Knights at Stars

Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars (-260, 5.5)

The NHL's 31st team drops the puck on its inaugural season Friday as the expansion Vegas Golden Knights pay a visit to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Stars. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury joins a host of others selected in June's expansion draft as the Golden Knights vie to give their home city a reason to smile as it deals with the aftermath of an unspeakable tragedy.

"I still get those butterflies and still get nervous every once in a while. To be a part of a historic game like that will be pretty amazing. I'm looking forward to it," the 32-year-old Fleury told Las Vegas Weekly. While Fleury backstopped Pittsburgh to at least 30 wins in eight of his 13 seasons, Dallas has been aching for stability in net for quite some time. The Stars, who posted the fourth-highest goals-against average (2.98) last season, addressed their longtime weakness by trading for the rights to Ben Bishop and signing the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist to a six-year, $29.5 million contract. Dallas added several new faces in the offseason but welcomed back a familiar one as coach Lindy Ruff was replaced by Ken Hitchcock, who guided the team to the 1999 Stanley Cup.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ROOT (Vegas), FSN Southwest (Dallas)

LINE HISTORY: The Golden Knights face long odds in the first game in franchise history as Sports Interaction opened the Stars as -250 favorites and they have since moved up to the current number of -260. The total hit the board at 5.5.

GOALIE SHOWDOWN:

Marc-Andre Fleury (VEG) vs. Ben Bishop (DAL)

GP
W
L
OTL
GAA
SAVE%
SO
FLEURY (2016-17)
38
18
10
7
3.02
.909
1
BISHOP (2016-17)
39
18
15
5
2.54
.910
1

INJURY REPORT:

Golden Knights - LW James Neal (Questionable Friday, hand), D Clayton Stoner (Mid October, undisclosed)

Stars - C Martin Hanzal (Questionable Friday, ankle)

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS: The true X-factor on a team full of questions may very well be top-line center Vadim Shipachyov, who Vegas is betting on translating his considerable success in the Kontinental Hockey League to the NHL. The Russian import recorded a KHL third-best 76 points last season for SKA St. Petersburg and joins former 40-goal scorer James Neal on an offense that is expected to struggle out of the gate. The focus of general manager George McPhee and respected coach Gerard Gallant at the expansion draft was on stockpiling draft picks as well as stacking the defense, notably Shea Theodore (Anaheim), Nate Schmidt (Washington) and Jason Garrison (Tampa Bay).

ABOUT THE STARS (2016-17: 34-37-11, 6th in Central Division): Dallas was quite active with the checkbook this offseason as it inked Alexander Radulov to a five-year, $31.25 million deal to add extra firepower to an offense that features Tyler Seguin (team co-leading 26 goals, 72 points) and former Hart Trophy winner Jamie Benn (26 goals). Towering 6-foot-6 center Martin Hanzal signed a three-year, $14.25 million deal and can contribute at both ends of the ice, which likely will bring a smile to the face of the defensive-minded Hitchcock. Blue-liner John Klingberg's offensive numbers dipped last season, but the addition of Marc Methot should aid in helping a Stars' defense that finished 29th in goals against.

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, October 6

Chicago Cubs @ Washington

Game 981-982
October 6, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 14.546
Washington
(Strsburg) 16.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-165); Over

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 983-984
October 6, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Walker) 17.403
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 15.950
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-270
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+230); Over

Boston @ Houston

Game 985-986
October 6, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 18.388
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.431
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+150); Under

NY Yankees @ Cleveland

Game 987-988
October 6, 2017 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.107
Cleveland
(Kluber) 18.074
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, October 6

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CHICAGO CUBS (92 - 70) at WASHINGTON (97 - 65) - 7:30 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 92-70 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-56 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-32 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-36 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
STRASBURG is 22-6 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 24-4 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 16-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 185-110 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 183-162 (-54.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 (+1.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HENDRICKS is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 1.088.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.981.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

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ARIZONA (94 - 69) at LA DODGERS (104 - 58) - 10:35 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 34-110 (-44.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 72-32 (+22.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KERSHAW is 43-9 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 25-4 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 94-69 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-31 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 66-48 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 57-36 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 36-29 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-35 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 141-104 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 14-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 11-8 (+6.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WALKER is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 14-8 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.119.
His team's record is 15-11 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-10. (+3.8 units)

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BOSTON (93 - 70) at HOUSTON (102 - 61) - 2:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 0-11 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in October games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 102-61 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
POMERANZ is 22-10 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 22-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 49-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-39 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-3 (+1.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BOSTON since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.62 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (92 - 72) at CLEVELAND (103 - 60) - 5:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 4-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 5-6 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KLUBER is 5-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

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MLB

Friday, October 6

Boston @ Houston
Astros are 5-3 vs Boston this season; road team won five of the eight games.

Pomeranz is 3-1, 2.08 in his last five starts; over is 12-8-2 in his last 22 starts. Boston is 7-5 in his road starts. He is 1-0, 1.46 in two starts vs Houston this season.

Keuchel is 2-1, 2.50 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Astros are 5-4 in his home starts; he didn’t pitch against Boston this season.

Red Sox are in playoffs for 3rd time in last five years; they got swept 3-0 by Cleveland in this round last year. Houston is in playoffs for second time in three years; they’ve never won the World Series, losing 4-0 to the White Sox in 2005.

New York @ Cleveland
New York is 2-6 vs Cleveland this season; road teams won five of the eight games. Losing team scored 1 or 2 runs in seven of the eight games.

Sabathia is 3-0, 2.55 in his last three starts under is 9-4 in his last 13 starts. New York is 8-5 in his road starts; he didn’t pitch against Cleveland this year.

Kluber is 6-0, 1.41 in his last seven starts; his last four starts stayed under. Cleveland is 9-5 in his home starts; he is 2-0, 1.59 against New York this year.

New York is in the playoffs for second time in the last five years; they last made the ALCS in 2012- they beat Twins 7-4 in Wild Card game Tuesday, with bullpen getting 26 of the 27 outs.

Indians lost Game 7 of the World Series last year; they haven’t won a World Series since 1948. They’re in playoffs for 3rd time in last five years.

Chicago @ Washington
Washington was 4-3 against the Cubs this season (over 5-2).

Hendricks is 3-1, 2.20 in his last seven starts; his last six starts stayed under. He is 0-1, 3.86 vs Washington this year. Cubs are 5-6 in his road starts.

Strasburg is 5-0, 0.86 in his last six starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last ten starts. Washington is 9-4 in his home starts. He allowed three runs in seven IP in his only ’17 start against the Cubs.

Cubs won the World Series LY, their first title since 1908; this is their 3rd year in a row in the playoffs. Washington is in the playoffs for 4th time in six years- they lost in this round the previous three times. Nationals have never been in the World Series.

Arizona @ Los Angeles
Arizona won its last six games with the Dodgers; they’re 11-8 vs LA this season, 4-5 in Chavez Ravine. Over is 10-9 in those games this season.

Walker is 0-2, 6.41 in his last four starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten starts. Arizona is 3-6 in his last nine road starts. Walker is 2-0, 3.24 in three starts against the Dodgers this year.

Kershaw is 2-2, 4.55 in his last five starts; he is 4-7, 3.64 in 14 career playoff starts. Dodgers are 10-2 in his road starts. His last four starts stayed under the total. Kershaw is 2-0, 0.59 against Arizona this season.

Dodgers haven’t been to the World Series since 1988; this is their 5th year in a row in playoffs. Arizona won the Wild Card game 11-8 Wednesday; this is the first time they’re in the playoffs since 2011.

AL Wild Card
NYY 8-4 Minn -$255, O7.5

NL Wild Card
Ariz 11-8 Colo -$148, O8.5

Divisional series
Hous 8-2 Bos, -$120, O7

Clev 4-0 NYY $130, U8.5

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MLB

Friday, October 6

Trend Report

2:05 PM
BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Boston's last 16 games on the road
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games at home
Houston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

5:08 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

7:31 PM
CHI CUBS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games

10:31 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games

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Friday's MLB Division Series Betting Preview and Odds

Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros (-160, 8.5)

Astros lead series 1-0

Jose Altuve looks for another memorable performance as his Houston Astros vie for a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series on Friday afternoon against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Altuve, the AL batting champion three of the last four years, including 2017, launched three solo homers in the series opener on Thursday as the Astros posted an 8-2 victory after taking three of four at Boston to end the regular season.

Altuve went 10-for-24 with one blast against the Red Sox in the regular season on the way to a career-high .346 overall batting average, a .410 on-base percentage, 24 homers and 81 RBIs. Altuve is 7-for-17 with a double and a walk versus Boston’s scheduled starter Drew Pomeranz, who finished the regular season strong and will face 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel on Friday. Slugger Hanley Ramirez recorded a pair of hits in the opener after coming on when Eduardo Nunez suffered a knee injury, while Mookie Betts and Sandy Leon also notched two hits apiece as the Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive postseason contest after being swept by Cleveland in the last year's ALDS. Boston will need more from Dustin Pedroia, who went 0-for-3 with a walk on Thursday and was 3-for-36 to end the regular season while hampered by a lingering knee injury.

TV: 2:05 p.m. ET, FS1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (17-6, 3.32 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90)

Pomeranz won three of his last four decisions during the regular season and gave up fewer than two runs in three of his final four appearances. The 28-year-old went 7-3 with a 3.19 ERA on the road this year and 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA in two starts against the Astros. Carlos Correa (3-for-5) and Jake Marisnick (4-for-12, two homers) have caused plenty of trouble for Pomeranz, who is 2-2 with a 3.69 ERA in 12 career games (seven starts) versus Houston.

Keuchel finished the regular season strong, limiting his final three opponents and seven of the last nine to fewer than three earned runs. The 29-year-old Tulsa native is 36-20 all-time at Minute Maid Park, including 6-2 with a 1.64 ERA this year, and went 2-0 there in the 2015 postseason. Ramirez is 2-for-2 while Betts and Xander Bogaerts each have homered versus Keuchel, who is 0-1 with a 9.88 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Boston.

TRENDS:

* Red Sox are 17-4 in Pomeranz's last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
* Astros are 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
* Over is 11-2 in Astros' last 132 Divisional Playoff games.
* Under is 13-3 in Hernandez's last 16 games behind home plate.

CONSENSUS: The public is leaning toward the home favorite Astros with 65 percent of the picks and Over is grabbing 56 percent of the totals wagers.


New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians (-220, 7)

Indians lead series 1-0

The current ace of the Cleveland Indians faces a former one in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Friday as Corey Kluber gets the start opposite CC Sabathia and the visiting New York Yankees. Kluber, a prime candidate to pick up his second career AL Cy Young Award after leading the majors in ERA, will be eager to attack a Yankees lineup that was limited to three hits in Cleveland's series-opening 4-0 victory on Thursday.

Slugger Aaron Judge was 0-for-4 with four of New York's 14 strikeouts, while fellow right fielder Jay Bruce homered and drove in three of the Indians' four runs. Cleveland managed only five hits of its own but wore out Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray, who walked four and gave up three runs over 3 1/3 innings in the second straight poor start by a New York pitcher this postseason. Kluber was dominant in the playoffs a year ago, going 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six starts - including seven scoreless innings against Boston in his lone ALDS outing. Sabathia, who is 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA in 10 starts following a loss this year, registered 106 wins and claimed a Cy Young Award during his eight years with the Indians.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, MLB Network

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (14-5, 3.69 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (18-4, 2.25)

Sabathia posted his best win total since 2013 and his lowest ERA since 2012 in a solid campaign that ended with victories in each of his final three starts. The 37-year-old will be making his first postseason appearance since giving up six runs and 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings of Game 4 of the 2012 AL Championship Series. Carlos Santana (10-for-19), Francisco Lindor (5-for-9) and Jose Ramirez (4-for-8) have enjoyed their encounters with Sabathia, who last faced the Indians on Aug. 6, 2016.

Kluber also led or tied for the lead in the AL in wins, complete games (five) and shutouts (three) while finishing the regular season by going 6-0 in his final seven starts. That run began with eight dominant innings at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 28, a performance that came less than four weeks after he registered 11 strikeouts in a complete-game home victory over New York. Several Yankees have dismal numbers against Kluber, including Todd Frazier (3-for-26, 10 strikeouts), Aaron Hicks (3-for-23, eight), Chase Headley (1-for-14), Didi Gregorius (2-for-13) and Starlin Castro (2-for-12).

TRENDS:

* Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 playoff road games.
* Indians are 5-0 in Klubers last 5 starts vs. Yankees.
* Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
* Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 overall.


Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals (-160, 7)

Series tied 0-0

The man who took the ball to start the Chicago Cubs’ World Series clincher gets it again Friday. The Cubs send Kyle Hendricks to the mound opposite fellow right-hander Stephen Strasburg when visiting Chicago begins its quest for another crown in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals.

The Cubs are trying to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the New York Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000, and only one team since then - the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies - have returned to the World Series the year after winning. "There was maybe a little more pressure last year because you feel the weight of 108 years on your shoulders,” Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant told reporters. “This year, it's not like it's different, we're here for one reason - we want to win the whole thing. Regardless if we won it last year or 108 years ago, it doesn't matter to us." Now it’s the Nationals who are trying to get over the hump after being knocked out in the NLDS three times in the past five seasons. The franchise has not won a postseason series since it was in Montreal in 1981.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.03 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 2.52)

Hendricks struggled early in the season, but he has posted an NL-best 2.19 ERA since returning from a hand injury July 24. The 27-year-old has allowed two or fewer runs in 10 of his 13 starts over that stretch, but he gave up three runs over seven innings in a loss to Washington on Aug. 4. Hendricks is 1-1 with a 2.38 ERA in seven postseason starts.

Strasburg was dominant in 10 starts after the All-Star break, going 6-1 with a 0.86 ERA and 76 strikeouts over 62 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old allowed more than one run only twice over that span, and he hasn’t lost since Aug. 19. Strasburg has made only one postseason start - in the 2014 NLDS against San Francisco - and allowed two runs (one earned) over five innings in a tough-luck loss.

TRENDS:

* Cubs are 23-5 in their last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Nationals are 45-11 in Strasburg's last 56 starts.
* Under is 9-1 in Hendricks' last 10 road starts.
* Under is 20-3-4 in Nationals' last 27 during game 1 of a series.

CONSENSUS: The public is leaning toward the home favorite Nationals with 57 percent of the picks and Over is grabbing a 71 percent of the totals wagers.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers (-250, 7.5)

Series tied 0-0

Clayton Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of his era but postseason success has often eluded the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace left-hander. Kershaw looks to improve on his spotty playoff resume when he opens the National League Division Series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner stands just 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA in 18 career appearances (14 starts) in the postseason and is looking to help propel the team with the best record (104-58) in the majors to its first World Series berth since 1988. "I'm sure every year I feel like we're going to win the World Series. This year is no different," Kershaw told reporters. "We've had a better regular season than I've ever been a part of." Arizona, which defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-8 in Wednesday's NL wild-card game, isn't about to back down from the Dodgers after winning the regular-season series 11-8. "Look, the Dodgers got on a tremendous run there, and I think they were steamrolling teams and intimidating teams, and I don't think we have that mentality," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "We love that battle mindset. We love that challenge."

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Taijuan Walker (9-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (18-4, 2.31)

Walker was named the starter early Thursday evening, an assignment that opened up after All-Star left-hander Robbie Ray was needed to pitch in relief in the wild-card game. The 25-year-old was 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against the Dodgers this season and said he will be aware of his nerves in what is his first career postseason appearance. "I think the biggest thing is controlling your emotions and taking it one pitch at a time," Walker said at a press conference. "I think you can't go out there and let the adrenaline really get to you. You have to take a deep breath every pitch and really focus on each pitch."

Kershaw dominated the Diamondbacks in two starts this season by going 2-0 with a 0.59 ERA and holding batters to a .118 average. The 29-year-old has a long standard of success against Arizona with a solid 2.55 career ERA in 26 career starts while going 14-8 with a 1.12 WHIP. The postseason issues are a concern to the Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts said during Thursday's press conference that it is "set in stone" that Kershaw won't be used on short rest and his next start would be in Game 5, if necessary.

TRENDS:

* Diamondbacks are 8-1 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
* Dodgers are 44-9 in Kershaw's last 53 starts.
* Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks' last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
* Diamondbacks are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The public is leaning toward the home favorite Dodgers with 72 percent of the picks and Over is grabbing a 64 percent of the totals wagers.

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CAPPERS ACCESS
BYU
Astros/Red Sox Under
Nationals

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Ray Monohan

Red Sox/Astros
Under 8

We saw both starters struggle at times in Game 1 of this series, but here we should see a much more grind it out kind of game.

Houston throws one ace and leads it right into another. Dallas Keuchel will get the ball for the Astros and he's been dominant at home this season. He enters play 6-2 with just a 1.64 ERA this year.

On the flip side of things, Drew Pomeranz finished the season on a high note. Pomeranz won 3 of his last 4 decisions and allowed 2 runs or less in his final four appearances. Right now, he's pitching with a lot of confidence and has stepped up in big roles this season when the Red Sox needed him.

Some trends to note. Under is 6-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-3 in Hernandezs last 16 games behind home plate.

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Jim Feist

Dallas Stars -1.5

The Vegas Golden Knights begin their first season in the NHL. The showpiece of the franchise is goalie Marc-Andre Fluery. Fluery has a two your contract and looks to help this young team along in their early years. During the preseason, the Knights scored quite frequently wit 26 goals in their six games. However, they also gave up 24 goals during the preseason. The over has been a great play at Dallas, with 17 of their last 21 games at home going over. I look for Dallas to get at least four goals here if not more. If you can play the goal and half here with the home team, that's the play.

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TEDDY COVERS

Take Memphis – UConn OVER (#307-308)

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Things have not broken right for Memphis in the early going. The Tigers played their opening game against Louisiana-Monroe in the midst of the remnants of Hurricane Harvey – a torrential downpour throughout most of the contest. They had to cancel their game the next week because of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Following the wild upset win over UCLA, the Tigers looked flat against Southern Illinois the following week. Last week, facing UCF, the Tigers got whipped, turning the ball over four times on offense while allowing more than 600 yards on defense.
Make no mistake about it – Memphis is loaded with the type of skill position talent that UConn can’t cover. With QB Riley Ferguson returning for his senior year, 103 career starts back on the offensive line and the likes of RB’s Darrell Henderson and Patrick Taylor (combined more than 6.5 yards per carry) WR’s Anthony Miller, Phil Mayhue and Tony Pollard (37 catches between them) and TE Joey Magnifico (2nd leading receiver), this team is flat out loaded with weapons. Memphis averaged 39 points per game last year and 40 ppg in 2015. They hung 41 on UConn the last time these teams met, and there’s little reason to think the Tigers won’t approach or exceed 40 this time around.
UConn’s defense has been horrific this season. Head coach Randy Edsall called out his team’s toughness prior to the Huskies visit to SMU last Saturday: “Sometimes guys either have it or they don’t. I mean, that’s ‘here,'” Edsall said, pointing to his chest. “That’s what you’ve got in here, and it shows up real quick in this sport. If you’re not a physically tough kid, this isn’t the sport you should play.” The end result? One week after allowing 596 yards and 41 points to East Carolina, last week, the Huskies allowed 49 points and 498 yards to the Mustangs. This is not a defense primed for a dramatic improvement anytime soon.
That leaves us with only one question: Can UConn trade points with a potent offense? If the Huskies can’t, the right play here is on Memphis. If the Huskies can, the better play would probably be on the Over. UConn has a returning senior starter at QB in Bryant Sherriffs, who has completed 69% of his passes so far with an 8:2 TD-INT ratio. Five different receivers have caught a TD pass of 45 yards or longer; an offense showing legit big play ability after averaging a woeful 15 points per game last year. They’re playing much faster than last year in coordinator Rhett Lashlee’s first season running the offense, and they’re facing a defense that has shown repeated vulnerability. Expect enough offense from the Huskies to keep this game relatively competitive….and to send it flying Over the total. Expect a shootout. Take the Over.

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CAPPERS CLUB

BYU +8.5

This play just missed out on our premium card. The Boise State Broncos and the BYU Cougars face off on Friday night, and the Cougars at this line have some value.
In years past people would think you were crazy to bet against the Broncos, but this isn't the same Boise State team as in years past.
The offense isn't as crisp and the defense has really struggled and that has led to a 2-2 record. They are coming into this game off a really disappointing loss to the University of Virginia. They were only 13.5 point underdogs but ended up losing by 19 points.
On the other side of this match up is the Cougars who's main problem this year has been on the offensive side of the ball.
Against the Broncos though they should be able to get the offense clicking early and at least have some success through the air.
Some trends to note. BSU are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Back the Cougars

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Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

NHL Free Pick Friday - Columbus Blue Jackets Money Line (-) vs New York Islanders @ 7:05 ET

The Blue Jackets are expected to have Joonas Korpisalo between the pipes. Why would coach John Tortorella go with the back-up goalie for this game? Well, not only is this a back-to-back spot for Columbus (they are at Chicago tomorrow) but Korpisalo has earned this start against the Islanders! Last season he went 3-1 in divisional starts and that included a 2-0 versus the Isles. Korpisalo allowed just 2 goals on 46 shots in those two starts. Overall the Blue Jackets are a younger team this season but also a faster team and that speed is going to test New York early and often in this match-up. I do respect the Islanders and I know they were a better team under coach Doug Weight in the latter half of last season. However, goalie Thomas Greiss certainly did not "stand out" last season on the road or in divisional games. That said, the Blue Jackets are the better team, have a favorable goalie situation, have home ice, and are offering additional line value here because of a downward line move as of gameday morning from the 160 range down to the 135 range. Take advantage of the value! Free Pick on COLUMBUS on the money line early Friday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* NHL Electric Dog

NY Islanders vs. Columbus, 10/06/2017 19:00 EDT

Money Line: +128 NY Islanders

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Huge value here as we get one of the better teams in hockey at plus money here. Lot's of people I am sure will be backing the much hyped Columbus team after last seasons loss in the Finals but like most teams that lose title games I expect a hang over this year. Look for the Islanders to get the upset win Friday Night as we invest 9 units in them.

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Tony Karpinski

FREE ACTION

Las Vegas vs. Dallas, 10/06/2017 20:30 EDT

Money Line: -225 Dallas

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Its going to be a long season for the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Dallas Stars are a predictably heavy favorite, and deservedly so. I'm using Dallas but just as a comp because of the high juice. The Stars have perhaps the league's best 1-2 goaltending tandem, the Dallas Trio and the friendly confines of the American Airlines Center in their favor. The Stars get the win here on Friday night.

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Brandon Lee Oct 06 '17, 7:30 PM

MLB | Cubs vs Nationals
Play on: Cubs +148 at 5Dimes

10* FREE MLB PICK (Cubs +148)
Chicago is worth a look at this price in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Nationals. The Cubs postseason run last year is a big advantage for this team and they know they can go into Washington and get a win after winning Game 7 of the World Series on the road. I loved the decision by Chicago to with Kyle Hendricks as their Game 1 starter. Hendricks owns a 2.83 ERA in 11 road starts and closed out the season with a 0.96 ERA in his last 3 starts. This Cubs team is also playing their best baseball of the season going into the playoffs and were the best team in the NL down the stretch run. Just too good a price here with Chicago, as I think this should be a lot closer to even money. Give me the Cubs +148!

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Jack Jones Oct 06 '17, 10:30 PM

MLB | ARI vs LAD
Play on: OVER 7 -115

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Diamondbacks/Dodgers OVER 7

Clayton Kershaw hasn't exactly been Cy Young-worthy in the postseason through his career. He is 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA in 18 games (14 starts) in the postseason. He wasn't exactly sharp down the stretch, going 2-2 with a 4.23 ERA in his final five starts.

Taijuan Walker will be making his first career postseason start for Arizona after the Diamondbacks had to use both Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray in the wild card game. Walker is 0-2 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.683 WHIP in his last three starts. He is 2-1 with a 4.79 ERA and 1.451 WHIP in four career starts against Los Angeles.

These are two of the best lineups in baseball. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.0 runs per game overall and 5.4 against left-handed starters. The Dodgers are scoring 4.8 runs per game overall and 4.9 at home. It won't take much to top this small 7-run total Friday.

Arizona is 13-3 to the OVER following an off day this season. The OVER is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last four vs. a left-handed starter. The OVER is 4-1 in Dodgers last five playoff home games. The OVER is 4-1 in Kershaw's last five home starts vs. Arizona. Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

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Dustin Hawkins Oct 06 '17, 10:30 PM

MLB | Diamondbacks vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -260 at betonline

Free Play on Dodgers -260

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Mike Williams Oct 06 '17, 10:30 PM

MLB | ARI vs LAD
Play on: UNDER 7 +105

1* on Diamondbacks vs Dodgers under 7 +105

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Info Plays Oct 06 '17, 10:30 PM

MLB | Diamondbacks vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -260 at betonline

1* Free Play on Dodgers -260

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Andre Ramirez Oct 06 '17, 8:35 PM

NHL | Golden Knights vs Stars
Play on: OVER 5½ -111

NHL 75 DIME TOTALS GAME
5.5 OVER
A very exciting day for the Vegas Golden Knights as they are making their league debut, but I don’t feel it will be a good. The Knights have very little offense and a goalie that is aging and didn’t have a great year for Pittsburgh a year ago. The Dallas Stars missed the postseason a year ago after posting the most points in the Western Conference the year before. The Stars have re-loaded and are ready to challenge for the top spot in the Central. They had the most active offseason of any team (other than Vegas) and they should be ready to get off to a fast start this year. It begins with a blowout win over the Knights.
The Stars are 25-10 in their last 35 games playing on three or more days rest. I have the Stars pulling a blowout win 6-3. Lay the money on the over here.

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Chris Jordan

My free pick for Friday is on the Boston Red Sox in the matinee game, and I want you listing Houston's Dallas Keuchel ONLY.

Look, I'm not going to get to deep into this, as there's one main reason you should be looking at the underdog in this game. Keuchel has been hands down garbage when facing the Crimson Hose.

In three career appearances, including two starts, against the Red Sox, he is 0-1 with a 9.88 ERA. Now he faces a team that ranked sixth in the league with 398 runs plated on the road, and hungry to avenge yesterday's loss.

Much different than facing Justin Verlander, as Keuchel is nearly as dominating, and him stepping to the hill gives the Red Sox a fighting chance.

Though I won't bother listing Drew Pomeranz, make note he was on the hill, and ended up being the pitcher of record, when the Red Sox clinched the American League East on Sept. 30, allowing one run on three hits, with three strikeouts, over six innings in a 6-3 victory over these same Astros. He won't be intimidated.

There are far too many trends to consider, both winning and losing on both sides of this game, it's a matter of finding the ones that fit your need. So for this argument, the Red Sox have won six of seven on the road and and four of the last five Pomeranz has started with a suitcase in hand.

And, Keuchel hasn't started a game since Sept. 26, which doesn't bode well since the Astros have lost six of eight when he's had nine or more days rest.

Take a shot with the underdog here.

5* RED SOX (Listing Keuchel ONLY)

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Dave Price Oct 06 '17, 5:05 PM

MLB | Yankees vs Indians
Play on: Indians -1½ -105 at 5Dimes

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Cleveland Indians -1.5 (-105)

The Key: Corey Kluber dominated in the postseason last year, going 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in 6 starts. That success carried over into the regular season this year as Kluber went 18-4 with a 2.25 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 29 starts, and 10-2 with a 1.81 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in 16 home starts. Kluber is 5-1 with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in 7 lifetime starts vs. New York. C.C. Sabathia is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in his last 3 starts against Cleveland. Take Cleveland on the Run Line.

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Frank Sawyer Oct 06 '17, 5:05 PM

MLB | Yankees vs Indians
Play on: Indians -218 at 5Dimes

Take the Cleveland Indians with the money-line versus the New York Yankees listing both starting pitchers Corey Kluber and C.C. Sabathia. Cleveland (103-60) won the opening game of this series last night with their 4-0 score — and they have then won 44 of their last 54 games after a win. The Indians have also won 36 of their last 52 home games against teams with a winning record. New York (92-72) has now lost 4 straight games against the Indians. And in their last 7 playoff games, the Yankees have lost 6 of these games. Take Cleveland with the money-line listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

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Jimmy Boyd Oct 06 '17, 10:30 PM

MLB | ARI vs LAD
Play on: OVER 7 -120

Free Pick on Dodgers/Diamondbacks OVER
Anytime Clayton Kershaw is on the mound the public will look to take the UNDER, but I think the value here in Game 1 of this NLDS is on the OVER. We have seen a number of how scoring games already in the postseason, as the ball continues to fly out of the park. Both of these teams are capable of eclipsing this total on their own.
Arizona is forced to send out Taijuan Walker, as they used up Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray in their Wild Card game Wednesday against the Rockies. Walker was just 9-9 with a 3.49 ERA and 1.328 WHIP in 28 starts and finished the season in poor form, posting a 5.27 ERA and 1.683 WHIP in his last 3 outings. The Dodgers should be able to get to Walker for a few runs and continue to add to their total once they get to Arizona's bullpen.
As for Kershaw, there's been something about the postseason that has made him vulnerable. He's just 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA in 14 starts (18 overall appearances). Arizona's offense is swinging a confident bat after putting up 11 in the Wild Card game and I look for them to push across a few runs here to send this well over the mark set by the books.
OVER is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 playoff home games and 4-1 in Kershaw's last 5 home starts against the Diamondbacks. Take the OVER!

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Robert Ferringo

Connecticut (+14) over Memphis

My third-biggest college football bet last week was on Central Florida. It was an easy win as part of a 40-13 UCF blowout. Part of that bet was based on how good the Knights are. But part of it is on how bad Memphis is. And I have not seen anything from this team to make me think they should be laying two touchdowns on the road. This is a team that didn't beat FCS team Southern Illinois, at home, by more than two touchdowns. They also didn't beat UL-Monroe, also at home, by more than 10 points. So I think this line is out of whack, yet over 70 percent of the public is taking the Tigers. I know Connecticut is nothing great. But they played much better than the final suggests last week at SMU, and I see genuine improvement in this team. Connecticut is on an 0-9 ATS slide dating back to last year. This is the second-most points they have been catching in that time period. That tells me the books have been way off on this team and they are overcorrecting. I think Randy Edsall's team does enough to keep this one competitive against an overrated Memphis squad. I'm taking the points.

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Raphael Esparza

Memphis / Connecticut Over 72

I know this total is a bit high, but Friday night in Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field we should see tons of points being scored. The Memphis Tigers come into this game cashing the OVER 3 out of their last 4 games, and their defense gives up and average 36.3 ppg. The Connecticut Huskies have cashed 3-straight OVER tickets, and here is another defense that gives up points of plenty as the Huskies 'D' is giving up an average of 42.6ppg their last 3 games. With both defenses playing some bad football, I see this game easily going OVER the total and I would grab this number now before the number moves to 73 or higher.

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Wunderdog

Chicago @ Washington
Pick: Chicago +1.5

The Chicago Cubs begin their quest to repeat as World Series Champions tonight in Washington. The pitching matchup in this one has Stephen Strasburg taking the hill for the Nationals, and he will go up against Kyle Hendricks. Both have had success against tonight's opponent as Hendricks has a career mark of 2-2 vs. Washington in five starts with a nifty 2.67 ERA. Strasburg has been equally impressive vs. Chicago where he has logged career numbers that are 1-1 in five starts with a 2.08 ERA. These numbers are basically a wash, so I look for this one to be played tight, and a one-run outcome either way appears to be the most likely, serving us with value on the plus side of the runline. The Nationals have won four times vs. the Cubs behind Strasburg, and three of the four wins have been by a single run.

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Micah Roberts

Memphis / UConn Under 72.5

While evaluating reasons why Memphis should cover this game, I came to the realization that there were better reasons to side with the Under. This is a massive total and it's understood that they both allow more than 36 ppg, but I see the Memphis defense being able slow UConn just enough to keep it Under. I think the total should be closer to 66 so I feel there is some value.

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SPORTS WAGERS

Vegas/DALLAS Over 5½

We’re going to approach today’s small NHL card a little differently and play all three games over the total. What we’ve noticed in the preseason and the first two nights of the regular season is that there is a big emphasis on higher scoring games. It would appear to us that the refs have been put on notice to call everything. With very few exceptions, we’re seeing 12 to 15 minor penalties being called per game. The skill level, the speed and the talented playmakers and goal scorers has never been higher. Combine that with all those PP’s and the result is a ton of goals being scored.

5-4 games sell tickets while 2-0 games do not, at least to potential new fans. Americans love NBA, football and baseball and part of the reason is all the scoring. Soccer doesn’t sell in the US and the NHL gets less coverage in many US markets than the cooking channel. What those two games have in common is not enough goals being scored and Bettman is trying to change that. There is about to be an entirely new wave of NHL first-time watchers this year, as the NHL will be featured in Las Vegas. Gary Bettman wants to desperately sell this game in US markets and this is his latest attempt to do so. On opening night, three of the four games went over the total. Last night, six of eight games went over the total with one game being a push. Thus, 9 of 12 games have gone over the total with one game being a push. The totals are still at 5½ so the oddsmakers have not made adjustments yet. Expect to see more 6’s than 5½’s real soon and we’ll try to take advantage of it. Thus, we’ll put this same writeup in all three games tonight and expect the penalties and goals to keep coming.

Florida/TAMPA BAY Over 5½

We’re going to approach today’s small NHL card a little differently and play all three games over the total. What we’ve noticed in the preseason and the first two nights of the regular season is that there is a big emphasis on higher scoring games. It would appear to us that the refs have been put on notice to call everything. With very few exceptions, we’re seeing 12 to 15 minor penalties being called per game. The skill level, the speed and the talented playmakers and goal scorers has never been higher. Combine that with all those PP’s and the result is a ton of goals being scored.

5-4 games sell tickets while 2-0 games do not, at least to potential new fans. Americans love NBA, football and baseball and part of the reason is all the scoring. Soccer doesn’t sell in the US and the NHL gets less coverage in many US markets than the cooking channel. What those two games have in common is not enough goals being scored and Bettman is trying to change that. There is about to be an entirely new wave of NHL first-time watchers this year, as the NHL will be featured in Las Vegas. Gary Bettman wants to desperately sell this game in US markets and this is his latest attempt to do so. On opening night, three of the four games went over the total. Last night, six of eight games went over the total with one game being a push. Thus, 9 of 12 games have gone over the total with one game being a push. The totals are still at 5½ so the oddsmakers have not made adjustments yet. Expect to see more 6’s than 5½’s real soon and we’ll try to take advantage of it. Thus, we’ll put this same writeup in all three games tonight and expect the penalties and goals to keep coming.

N.Y. Islanders/COLUMBUS Over 5½

We’re going to approach today’s small NHL card a little differently and play all three games over the total. What we’ve noticed in the preseason and the first two nights of the regular season is that there is a big emphasis on higher scoring games. It would appear to us that the refs have been put on notice to call everything. With very few exceptions, we’re seeing 12 to 15 minor penalties being called per game. The skill level, the speed and the talented playmakers and goal scorers has never been higher. Combine that with all those PP’s and the result is a ton of goals being scored.

5-4 games sell tickets while 2-0 games do not, at least to potential new fans. Americans love NBA, football and baseball and part of the reason is all the scoring. Soccer doesn’t sell in the US and the NHL gets less coverage in many US markets than the cooking channel. What those two games have in common is not enough goals being scored and Bettman is trying to change that. There is about to be an entirely new wave of NHL first-time watchers this year, as the NHL will be featured in Las Vegas. Gary Bettman wants to desperately sell this game in US markets and this is his latest attempt to do so. On opening night, three of the four games went over the total. Last night, six of eight games went over the total with one game being a push. Thus, 9 of 12 games have gone over the total with one game being a push. The totals are still at 5½ so the oddsmakers have not made adjustments yet. Expect to see more 6’s than 5½’s real soon and we’ll try to take advantage of it. Thus, we’ll put this same writeup in all three games tonight and expect the penalties and goals to keep coming.

MLB Houston

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Harry Bondi

MEMPHIS -14.5 over Connecticut

Huskies have the unfortunate task of having to face a explosive Memphis team off their 1st loss and worst performance of the year. Connecticut has been abysmal all year beating only Division 2 Holy Cross straight up and going winless ATS. Memphis had been averaging 43 points per game before being shut down last week by Central Florida and should score at will against a husky defense that is allowing 45 points per game. Take the Tigers in a rout!