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Washington Redskins vs. New Orleans Saints Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 5th October 2018 by Gracenote
Drew Brees has a chance to attain two major career milestones when the New Orleans Saints go for their fourth consecutive victory against the visiting Washington Redskins on Monday night. The nationally televised matchup provides a perfect backdrop for Brees, who can become the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards with 201 versus the Redskins.

"Drew Brees is a great quarterback, a Hall of Famer in my eyes," Redskins linebacker Mason Foster said. "He's going to break that record sooner or later anyways. Everybody knows that. Our big thing is to limit big plays and win the game." Brees can surpass both Peyton Manning and Brett Favre to claim the record and also has a chance to join that duo and New England's Tom Brady with 500 touchdown passes if he throws for four on Monday night. Another subplot involves the return of Redskins running back Adrian Peterson to New Orleans, where he played four games last season before he was traded to Arizona. Washington will be fresh coming off a bye but the team has had nightmarish experiences on Monday night, dropping five in a row and 13 of 15.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Saints -6.5. O/U: 52.5

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (2-1): Washington bounced back from a woeful performance in a 21-9 loss to Indianapolis in Week 2 with a 31-17 victory over Green Bay prior to the bye. Peterson sparked the win by rushing for 120 yards and a pair of scores while Alex Smith added two touchdown passes. The Redskins have shown no semblance of a vertical passing game -- running back Chris Thompson is the leading receiver with 20 receptions and tight end Jordan Reed is next with 14. Washington ranks second in points allowed (14.7) and third in both total yards (278.0) and passing yards (187.3).

ABOUT THE SAINTS (3-1): Mark Ingram returns from a four-game suspension but New Orleans' biggest problem may be how to integrate him into the backfield without cutting into Alvin Kamara's efficiency. Kamara rushed for a season-high 134 yards and three touchdowns in last week's 33-18 win at the New York Giants and also has been superb in the passing game with 35 catches and a pair of 100-yard games. Brees threw for a season-low 217 yards last week but has eight touchdowns and zero interceptions on the season. The Saints are vulnerable though the air, surrendering an average of 311 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Saints WR Michael Thomas, who has an NFL-best 42 catches, has at least 10 receptions and a TD in his last two at home.

2. Smith has 23 TD passes against only four interceptions in his last 10 road games.

3. Brees has thrown for 3,461 yards with 34 touchdowns and five interceptions in his last 10 Monday night home games.

PREDICTION: Saints 30, Redskins 20

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Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 7th October 2018 by Gracenote
Astros vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/07/2018

The Cleveland Indians hope to wake up their dormant offense and avoid being swept when they host the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Monday afternoon. The Indians, who finished third in the major leagues in hits during the regular season, have managed just six - five singles and a homer by Francisco Lindor - to go along with four walks and 24 strikeouts while dropping the first two contests of the best-of-five series.

"We just need to find a way to win Monday," Cleveland manager Terry Francona told reporters after Saturday's 3-1 loss. "I'm guessing that Houston will enjoy their off-day more than we will. Other than that, show up on Monday and play for our baseball life. Nobody wants to go home." Dallas Keuchel, who won two games in both the 2015 and 2017 postseasons, will try to close things out for the Astros while Cleveland's Mike Clevinger makes his first career postseason start after six relief appearances. Houston's Alex Bregman has homered in each game of the series while registering a total of three RBIs and teammate Marwin Gonzalez has recorded five hits in seven at-bats after batting .247 during the regular season. The Astros finished September on an 8-2 run and have carried it over to the postseason, but manager A.J. Hinch does not expect his team to slow down. "This is not our first playoff series," he told reporters. "We know it's not over."

TV: 1:30 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (12-11, 3.74 ERA) vs. Indians RH Mike Clevinger (13-8, 3.02)

Keuchel did not finish the regular season strong, going 1-1 with a 5.76 ERA in his last five turns while issuing 12 walks over 25 innings. The 30-year-old native of Oklahoma is 4-2 with a 3.24 ERA in eight postseason appearances (seven starts) but allowed six runs over 11 frames in two outings against the Indians in 2018. Michael Brantley is 6-for-24 with a pair of homers and Jose Ramirez has gone 5-for-12 with three doubles versus Keuchel, who is 4-1 with a 2.79 ERA lifetime against Cleveland.

Clevinger was outstanding in the final two months of the regular season, going 6-1 with a 2.17 ERA in 11 games after posting his career-best 13th win on Sept. 28 at Kansas City in his last start. The 27-year-old lost both of his outings against Houston in May, allowing eight runs and 15 hits - including homers by Bregman and George Springer - over 11 2/3 innings. Clevinger, who is 7-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 17 home starts this season, has permitted six runs and nine walks over seven postseason frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros recorded eight extra-base hits - five homers and three doubles - in the first two games of the series.

2. The Indians have not been swept in the postseason since Willie Mays and the New York Giants won four straight in the 1954 World Series.

3. Houston went 3-6 on the road in the playoffs last year but won Game 7 of the World Series 5-1 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Astros 3

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Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 7th October 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/07/2018

The New York Yankees proved to be the most powerful team in Major League Baseball history during the regular season, and the postseason is turning out to be no different. The Yankees will try to keep the home runs coming and grab a lead in the best-of-five American League Division Series when they host the rival Boston Red Sox in Game 3 on Monday.

New York set a record with 267 home runs during the regular season and is up to six through three postseason games after Gary Sanchez blasted a pair and Aaron Judge added a solo shot during a 6-2 victory in Game 2 that evened the series. "A homer is a homer," Sanchez told reporters. "And if we have the opportunity to score runs like that, you know, even if it's 300 feet, I'll take it. Anytime we score and we're helping the team, I'm going to take those." Boston won a franchise-record 108 games during the regular season in part because of its solid starting rotation but David Price could not make it through the second inning of Game 2 and the outlook for the rest of the rotation is unsettled, though the team's confidence has not waned. "I mean, we lost one game," Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez told reporters. "You know what I mean? The battle has been back and forth. I don't think anyone thought we were going to come in here and sweep really. If you look at the records, what are we about even? Wins and losses versus them? So, you know it's going to be a battle."

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (6-7, 3.81 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (0-0, 0.00)

Eovaldi draws the Game 3 start instead of right-hander Rick Porcello, who was used in relief in Friday's series opener. Eovaldi, who is making his first career playoff appearance, posted a 1.93 ERA in four starts against New York during the regular season and did not allow an earned run in three starts (16 innings) versus the Yankees after being traded to the Red Sox at the July 31 deadline. "Yeah, it definitely gives me confidence just knowing that I've had recent success against them," Eovaldi told reporters. "I'm trying to do the same thing that I have been doing - stay aggressive and try to get that first-pitch strike out of the way."

Severino is making his second start of the 2018 postseason after getting the nod in the wild card game Tuesday and scattering two hits along with four walks over four scoreless innings while striking out seven. The Dominican Republic native, who needed 87 pitches to get through those four frames, is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in five career postseason starts, with the lone win coming over Cleveland in the 2017 ALDS. Severino made five starts against Boston during 2018 and went 2-2 with a 3.56 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox 1B Mitch Moreland suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 and is questionable for Monday.

2. Judge homered in each of New York's first three postseason games and is 7-for-12 with five runs scored and four RBIs in the playoffs.

3. Boston RF Mookie Betts, who won the AL batting title while hitting .346 in the regular season, is 1-for-7 with a pair of strikeouts in the series.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Red Sox 4

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #3 - BELMONT PARK - 2:08 PM EASTERN POST
The Knickerbocker Stakes
9.0 FURLONGS INNER TURF GRADE II THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $200,000.00 PURSE

#7 HI HAPPY
#3 AQUAPHOBIA
#6 INSPECTOR LYNLEY
#5 SECRET PASSAGE

The KNICKERBOCKER derives its name from the fictional character Diedrich Knickerbocker in Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker History of New York," a mock history of the colony of New Netherland. Here in the 57th running of "The Knick," #7 HI HAPPY, an Argentinian bred entry, takes a class drop (-13), is the overall speed leader, and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last 5 outings, hitting the board in three of those efforts, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in his 4th and 5th races back. Jockey Luis Saez and Trainer Todd Pletcher send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 52% of more than 120 entries saddled as a team to date. #3 AQUAPHOBIA, a 6-1 in the morning line, is the pace profile leader, and has hit the board in each of his last five outings, with four of those efforts, including a pair of wins, also qualifying as "POWER RUNS."

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Century Downs
Century Downs - Race 7

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


Stakes • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 98 • Purse: $50,000 • Post: 4:15P
LYNN CHOUINARD FOUNDERS DISTAFF H. - A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UP. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $100 THAT SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOMINATION, WITH $600 TO ENTER AND $300 TO PASS SCRATCH TIME. $30,000 TO THE WINNER, $10,000 TO SECOND, $10,000 TO THIRD, $5,000 TO FOURTH, AND $2,000 TO FIFTH. HIGH WEIGHTS PREFERRED.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds


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 * ESCAPE CLAUSE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
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ESCAPE CLAUSE
4/5

5/2




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
SOLON'S WARNING
7

20/1
Front-runner
79

82

83.8

65.0

49.0
3
OUR SAMMI
3

15/1
Front-runner
76

81

64.5

77.7

63.2
5
SAIL ON BY
5

20/1
Stalker
86

82

67.4

79.9

68.4
4
PORT PROTECTION
4

6/1
Stalker
85

86

64.6

80.2

70.7
2
ESCAPE CLAUSE
2

4/5
Stalker
101

101

61.2

94.8

92.8
6
AXIAL LOAD
6

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
88

82

65.9

85.7

77.7
9
CURLISH FIGURE
9

12/1
Trailer
88

83

73.2

76.6

67.6
8
ANSTRUM
8

3/1
Trailer
93

87

65.6

84.4

77.9
1
SMART FIX
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
77

76

58.4

69.8

53.8
10
PARCAM COWGIRL
10

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

77

56.0

75.2

61.2

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park West

10/08/18, GPW, Race 7, 4.33 ET
5 1/2F [Dirt] 1.04.00 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $19,000.
Claiming Price $12,500. FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $1 Super Hi 5 / $.50 Pick 4 (Races 7-8-9-10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 1 Rosas for Jimmy 6-1 Batista J A Rodriguez Angel M. SFEL
095.5711 7 No Choice 3-1 Zayas E J O'Connell Kathleen JT
095.5444 2 Mr Lucas 7/2 Reyes L Sano Antonio W
094.5898 8 Papelon 5/2 Rios J M Sano Antonio
092.5031 4 Deuce of Diamonds 10-1 Castillo L A Hemingway Ian
092.1570 3 Cool Dixie Man(b+) 12-1 Carmona K Pita Daniel
091.5474 5 Colosal 15-1 Monterrey. Jr. P D'Angelo Francisco
090.6256 6 Silver Cotton 10-1 Mena R Rodriguez Angel M. C

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Lethbridge
Lethbridge - Race 6

Exactor / Triactor / Superfecta


Claiming $3,200 • 7 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 77 • Purse: $3,800 • Post: 3:20P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,200.
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. DEE JAY SNOW is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * DEE JAY SNOW: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. B B PRINCE OF SCAT: Horse has run a Go od Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. TWOPENNY: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days .
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5/2
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B B PRINCE OF SCAT
3/1

8/1
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TWOPENNY
7/2

8/1




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Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
TWOPENNY
3

7/2
Front-runner
76

68

0.0

67.4

58.4
1
DEE JAY SNOW
1

5/2
Stalker
79

82

68.5

71.2

63.2
6
COURTLY PLEASURE
6

6/1
Trailer
74

66

35.5

65.2

57.2
5
B B PRINCE OF SCAT
5

3/1
Trailer
82

72

22.6

67.2

62.7
4
DER HE WAS GONE
4

10/1
Alternator/Trailer
77

73

47.8

58.4

50.4
7
CABLE JETT
7

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

66

0.0

58.7

54.7
2
PAIGE'S PEAK
2

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
60

55

0.0

51.2

38.2

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 82

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 8. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 8 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 WILLIWAW 2/1

# 3 NO MORE STRIPPERS 4/1

# 2 NO CONTINGENCY 8/1

WILLIWAW looks to be a competitive contender. He should have a good outing versus this softer lot. Has a strong shot in this event if you like back class. Has performed solidly as of late in sprint races, posting a nifty 94 avg speed fig. NO MORE STRIPPERS - Ran a strong last race. He has put up decent figs under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this group of horses. NO CONTINGENCY - The average class rating alone makes this one a key contender. Will almost certainly go to the front end and should never look back.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $22500 Class Rating: 59

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 BUCKITITLEWAVE 3/1

# 2 ALWAYS TRICKY 7/2

# 6 KING OLLIE 12/1

BUCKITITLEWAVE is the strongest bet in this race. He should be given consideration given the competitive speed figures. Has been running solidly lately and will almost certainly be on the lead early on. Recorded a reliable speed fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this race. ALWAYS TRICKY - Players should probably note that this equine runs with second time Lasix today. Is a key contender - given the 50 Equibase Speed Fig from his most recent race. KING OLLIE - This pony could surprise this field at a nice number. Has a sharp shot for this event if you like back class.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #5 - Post: 3:21pm - Maiden Special - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $61,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 EINSTEIN'S BABE (ML=15/1)
#8 SAMURAI QUEEN (ML=7/2)


EINSTEIN'S BABE - Have to make this filly a strong challenger; she comes off a solid effort on September 19th. My chums and I have made cash playing ponies with this type of speed. Follow my advice and do the same. This jock and conditioner's equines have been generating a positive ROI. That 77 fig this filly garnered in her last affair tells me she's a main player in today's event. SAMURAI QUEEN - A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a solid race is a good sign. Contreras rode this horse for the initial time in the last race and comes right back in this race. Here is an appropriate handicapping angle that I've used many times before. Play a filly (like this one) getting Lasix for the 2nd time. This mount brings in a lot of money per race around the track. I believe she can add to that bankroll in today's race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 DESCENTE (ML=3/1), #3 CALAIS CAT (ML=4/1), #1 MOONSTONE (ML=6/1),

DESCENTE - This filly notched a speed figure in her last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event. CALAIS CAT - 4/1 odds isn't enough for this participant when examining the most recent outings. MOONSTONE - Finished third in her most recent effort with a common speed rating. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to triumph after that in this field.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 EINSTEIN'S BABE to win if we can get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [7,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #9 - Post: 4:36pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,500 Class Rating: 77

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#11 SUNNY KAT (ML=5/1)
#7 CAUSEWAY RUNNER (ML=5/2)
#6 CAESAR'S GAME (ML=12/1)


SUNNY KAT - Gonzalez was aboard this gelding last time out and was impressed enough to take the horse right back. Looking at the past performances on all of these horses, this is the only one to stalk. Worth a good look at this one. This thoroughbred wins a lot of money per race. I believe he will boost the lifetime earnings today. CAUSEWAY RUNNER - This gelding is in good form. Ended up second on September 23rd. The improved speed ratings over the last three races is great. Baeza drops him in this event in great shape. CAESAR'S GAME - Good return on investment for this jockey and conditioner twosome.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 STILTS MCGEE (ML=7/2), #5 SILENT PARADISE (ML=9/2), #10 POPATOPPRO (ML=6/1),

STILTS MCGEE - Tough to support any animal that runs as well as he did and then lays up and doesn't workout at all. SILENT PARADISE - This horse doesn't have a conquering character. Almost always finishes close, but no cigar. POPATOPPRO - Don't figure that this runner has what it takes to be the victor this time around.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#11 SUNNY KAT to win at post-time odds of 7/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7,11]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7,11] Total Cost: $6

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
[6,7,11] with [6,7,11] with [5,6,7,11] with [1,3,5,6,7,11] with [1,3,5,6,7,11] Total Cost: $72

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 8th October 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/08/2018

Maybe the Atlanta Braves just needed to get home to find their footing in the National League Division Series, as they find themselves still alive and hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 4 on Monday, less than 24 hours after staving off elimination with a 6-5 victory at SunTrust Park. Atlanta did not score a run in two losses at Los Angeles but rode a grand slam by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman's solo homer to cut the Dodgers' best-of-five series lead to 2-1.

Acuña, the favorite to be the NL Rookie of the Year, became the youngest player in postseason history to belt a grand slam at 20 years, 293 days old and has recorded three of the Braves' 15 hits in the series. Los Angeles, trying to reach the NL Championship Series for the third consecutive year, received 15 scoreless innings from its starters in the first two games before rookie Walter Buehler issued a bases-loaded walk to counterpart Sean Newcomb in the second inning of Game 3 and served up Acuña's blast that put the Braves ahead 5-0. Los Angeles battled back to tie it thanks to homers by Chris Taylor and Max Muncy, giving the team seven blasts in the series. Freeman's sixth-inning leadoff shot for Atlanta gave him hits in seven of his eight career postseason contests.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Rich Hill (2018: 11-5, 3.66 ERA) vs. Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (0-1, 18.00)

Hill ended the regular season with a flourish, winning all five of his turns in September while posting a 3.90 ERA and a .174 opponents batting average. The 38-year-old made five starts in last year's playoffs for the Dodgers, allowing five earned runs and 13 hits in 17 2/3 innings. Hill scattered three hits over seven scoreless frames en route to victory on July 26 in his only appearance against Atlanta this season.

Foltynewicz fizzled in his postseason debut in the series opener as he surrendered four runs and three hits - including homers by Joc Peterson and Muncy - in just two innings. The 27-year-old native of Illinois registered five strikeouts but issued three walks and hit a batter. Foltynewicz finished the regular season 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 183 innings while earning his first career All-Star appearance.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta RF Nick Markakis went 0-for-3 in Game 3 and is just 1-for-10 in the series.

2. Muncy has recorded two hits - both homers - in the series while driving in four runs.

3. A victory by Atlanta will force a decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Dodgers 4

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Calgary Stampeders vs. Montreal Alouettes Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 5th October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/05/2018

The Calgary Stampeders look to clinch a home playoff date when they visit the Montreal Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday. The Stampeders cruised past the Toronto Argonauts 38-16 in Week 16 to become the first team in the CFL to secure a berth in the postseason and can ensure they host a playoff game for the seventh consecutive year by notching their first win in Montreal since July 12, 2013.


"We're not taking anyone lightly as we haven't played well in Montreal for many years," Calgary coach Dave Dickenson told reporters. "We need to go out there and play well and try to get a win." The Alouettes are on the verge of officially being eliminated from playoff contention after dropping a 34-29 decision to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Johnny Manziel threw the first two touchdown passes of his CFL career, but it wasn't enough as Montreal fell to their third straight defeat and need to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season to avoid missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. "I got the monkey off my back with this team moving forward and I'm going to play with pride the rest of the way," Manziel told reporters. "I have nothing but high hopes for these last four games of the season regardless who we play."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, TSN, RDS


ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (11-2): Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 307 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win against the Argonauts to extend his streak of consecutive games with a TD pass to 16 (playoffs included). Calgary signed wide receiver Chris Matthews, who spent the last three seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, after Reggie Begelton was ruled out for the rest of the year with a broken arm. Wide receiver Eric Rogers is expected to make his first appearance since July 28 after going through a full week of practice without any pain in his knee while defensive back Tre Roberson is good to go after suffering a thigh injury against Toronto.

ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (3-11): Manziel completed 9-of-16 passes for 138 yards to go along with another 45 against Saskatchewan. Left tackle Tony Washington and wide receiver B.J. Cunningham, who leads the team in catches (52), receiving yards (631) and touchdowns (three), suffered lower-body injuries against the Roughriders and are questionable for Monday's clash. Veteran linebacker Chip Cox registered nine tackles against the Roughriders to move past Barrin Simpson (955) for fourth place on the CFL's all-time list with 961.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Calgary is 7-0 against East Division opponents.

2. Montreal has dropped six of its seven home games in 2018.

3. Mitchell leads the league in touchdown passes (29).


PREDICTION: Stampeders 33, Alouettes 20

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Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 5th October 2018 by Gracenote
Eskimos vs. Roughriders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/05/2018

The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to tighten their grip on second place in the West Division when they host the Edmonton Eskimos on Thanksgiving Monday. The Roughriders are one of the hottest teams in the CFL, having won six of their last seven contests, including a 34-29 victory against the Montreal Alouettes in Week 16, to open up a four-point lead in the race to host a playoff game and hope to increase the gap by avenging a 26-19 loss to the Eskimos on Aug. 2.


"It would be great but we can't think too far ahead and must focus at the task ahead," Saskatchewan quarterback Zach Collaros told reporters. "It's a division game and both teams are going to play hard." Edmonton is heading in the wrong direction following a 30-3 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Eskimos have dropped four of their last five contests to fall into fourth place, two points ahead of the last-place BC Lions with four games remaining and are fighting for their playoff lives as they aim to beat the Roughriders in Regina for the third straight time. "Sometimes it takes you getting knocked down before you rebound and become great," Edmonton coach Jason Maas told reporters. "We got knocked down on the mat and if we're a strong team we'll get back up and start swinging again."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN


ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (7-7): Duke Williams, who leads the league in receiving yards (1,337) and touchdowns (10), suffered a shoulder injury against Winnipeg, but is expected to recover in time to face the Roughriders. Edmonton parted ways with special teams coordinator Cory McDiarmid earlier in the week after the Eskimos surrendered a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Blue Bombers while ranking last in the CFL in punt and kick returns. Edmonton added defensive lineman Alan-Michael Cash, who recorded 17 sacks with the Montreal Alouettes from 2012-16, to the practice squad, and released linebacker Brandon Pittman.

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (9-5): Collaros threw for a season-high 394 yards and a touchdown against the Alouettes to eclipse the 300-yard mark for the first time in 2018. Kenny Shaw, who caught five passes for 75 yards in his Saskatchewan debut, will get the start at wide receiver once more as Naaman Roosevelt continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained Sept. 22. Saskatchewan added running back/kick returner Shaq Murray, who spent the last three seasons with the BC Lions, quarterback Drew Powell and Reggie Hall to the practice squad.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Saskatchewan has won four straight games against West Division rivals.

2. Reilly leads the CFL in passing yards (4,383).

3. Collaros has thrown an interception in six straight games.


PREDICTION: Roughriders 24, Eskimos 20

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San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 7th October 2018 by Gracenote
Sharks vs. Islanders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/07/2018

The San Jose Sharks quickly put a season-opening loss behind them with a victory over a rival and look to start a five-game road trip with back-to-back triumphs when they visit the New York Islanders on Monday afternoon. The Sharks were throttled by Anaheim 5-2 in the opener, but they limited Los Angeles to 21 shots before newcomer Erik Karlsson helped set up Kevin Labanc's winning goal in overtime on Friday.

"The guys played like we needed to win this game, and we found a way to do it," San Jose coach Pete DeBoer told reporters after the victory. "We lose our home opener and found a way to come into a tough building, and I thought we played well." The Sharks hope to energize their power play, which is 0-for-6 after two games, when they take on an Islanders squad that was worst in the league on the penalty kill in 2017-18 but has thwarted all four of its short-handed situations in the early going. New York got 45 saves from Thomas Greiss en route to defeating Carolina in its season opener, but captain Anders Lee told reporters the team played better on Saturday despite falling 4-3 against Nashville. "Our structure is good, our defense is good," Lee said after the setback. "We play like that most nights, we're going to be fine."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet 360, NBCS California (San Jose), MSG Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE SHARKS (1-1-0): Evander Kane has scored a pair of goals on 10 shots over his first two contests while playing on a line with Joonas Donskoi and rookie center Antti Suomela, who has shined in the early going. "For a guy where this is his first time over in North America, it's pretty impressive," Kane told reporters of Suomela. "He has a lot of poise, a lot of patience with the puck. The moment doesn't seem to faze him. He's only going to get more comfortable as the season goes along." Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner who was acquired from Ottawa during the preseason, notched his first assist with San Jose on Friday.

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (1-1-0): Calder Trophy winner Mathew Barzal has picked up where he left off with three points in the first two games to match Josh Bailey for the team lead. Veteran Valtteri Filppula, who was signed to a one-year deal in the offseason primarily to help out defensively, has scored in each of the first two contests while defenseman Ryan Pulock has registered a team-high seven shots. Greiss, who faced half as many shots Saturday (23) as he did in the 2-1 overtime win over Carolina but remained at 99 career victories, is expected to be rested Monday while Robin Lehner makes his first start after being signed as a free agent in July.

OVERTIME

1. The Islanders have swept the two of the last three season series, outscoring the Sharks 8-4 in two victories last campaign.

2. San Jose's Joe Thornton (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday while fellow C Dylan Gambrell was recalled from the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League.

3. New York C Brock Nelson has notched one assist in the first two games and needs one goal to reach 100 for his career.

PREDICTION: Sharks 5, Islanders 3

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Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 7th October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/07/2018

The Ottawa Senators silenced their critics in the first two games of the season and look to continue that trend when they visit the Atlantic Division-rival Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon. The Senators, widely predicted to finish with one of the worst records in the league by season's end, have scored eight goals and earned three points in their opening two contests after defeating Toronto 5-3 on Saturday with a hard-working effort.

"That's got to be the identity of our team," Ottawa coach Guy Boucher told reporters after the win. "We know we're not going to go out there and bulldoze our way through because we have high-end power like (the Maple Leafs) do. We know that. So we approach our games as one game at a time. We came in here wanting to grow, and we did." The Senators did not have much luck in the 2017-18 season series as they were outscored 18-5 in four losses to the Bruins, who followed an embarrassing 7-0 loss at Washington in their season opener with a solid 4-0 win at Buffalo on Thursday. "We all knew to a man, from the coaching staff on down, that we weren't good enough (against the Capitals), so we needed to be better, and we were," Boston coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters. "Guys we count on led and the followers followed. That's the way it's scripted, and it worked out for us." Brad Marchand has produced four assists in the first two contests while linemates Patrice Bergeron (one goal, one assist) and David Pastrnak (goal, nine shots) also have contributed.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, TSN5, RDS2 (Ottawa), NESN (Boston)

ABOUT THE SENATORS (1-0-1): Thomas Chabot, a 21-year-old defenseman, was expected to step up his game with the departure of two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson and has with two goals and two assists thus far. Blue-liners have accounted for half of Ottawa's goals, with rookie Maxime Lajoie scoring his first in the overtime loss to Chicago and Dylan DeMelo (plus-5) recording one against Toronto. Craig Anderson started each of the Senators' first two contests, giving up seven goals on 80 shots, but Massachusetts native Mike Condon is expected to get the call against Boston.

ABOUT THE BRUINS (1-1-0): Tuukka Rask will start the home opener on Monday after giving up five goals on 19 shots in the loss at Washington and sitting out in favor of backup Jaroslav Halak on Thursday. "Good game or bad game, you flush it off right afterward and get some work done the next time you get out there. Then you try to get a win in your next start," Rask told reporters. "That's kind of your mindset throughout the year. Things go up and down." Chris Wagner could return to the lineup Monday in place of fellow forward Joakim Nordstrom, who registered three shots in the first two games.

OVERTIME

1. Senators LW Brady Tkachuk (groin), the fourth overall pick in the 2018 draft, is expected to make his NHL debut on Monday.

2. Ottawa LW Tom Pyatt and Boston D John Moore both need one point to reach 100 for their careers.

3. Bruins C Danton Heinen scored a team-high three goals and matched RW David Backes for the most points (five) against Ottawa in 2017-18.

PREDICTION: Bruins 5, Senators 1

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Buffalo Sabres Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 7th October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/07/2018

After finishing an amazing inaugural season with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights began their sophomore campaign with a setback. They bounced back by kicking off a five-game road trip with a shootout win in Minnesota and look to maintain the momentum when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon.

Max Pacioretty earned the Golden Knights a point by scoring with 91 seconds remaining in the third period and Erik Haula netted the lone goal of the shootout against his former team, which had won all three meetings last season. Buffalo also is coming off its first win of the campaign, a 3-1 triumph over the New York Rangers on Saturday. Conor Sheary converted a pair of power-play opportunities for his first two goals with the club after being acquired from Pittsburgh in June as the Sabres improved to 1-1-0 on their season-opening four-game homestand. Captain Jack Eichel notched a tally and an assist in the win for Buffalo, which was blanked by Boston in its 2018-19 opener.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NHL Network, TVA, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Vegas), MSG Buffalo

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (1-1-0): Jonathan Marchessault, who set career highs last season with 48 assists and 75 points, is off to a solid start with a goal and an assist for a team-best two points over the first two games. The 27-year-old forward leads Vegas with nine shots, including a game high-tying five in the triumph over the Wild. Paul Stastny remains in search of his first point with the Golden Knights after combining for 53 with St. Louis and Winnipeg last season - his highest total since registering 60 for Colorado in 2013-14.

ABOUT THE SABRES (1-1-0): Sheary, who is five points shy of 100 in the NHL, already has matched the career high in power-play goals he set in 2016-17 and equaled last season. The 26-year-old registered his eighth multi-tally performance and 20th multi-point effort in the victory over the Rangers. Johan Larsson (foot), who has begun the campaign on injured reserve, participated in Sunday's practice and could be close to making his season debut.

OVERTIME

1. Golden Knights RW Reilly Smith is two goals away from 100 for his career.

2. Eichel saw 25 minutes, 45 seconds of ice time Saturday, eclipsing the previous career high of 24:23 he logged on Feb. 18, 2017.

3. Vegas D Jon Merrill has recorded one point in his first two games of the season after collecting only three in 34 contests last campaign.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 3, Sabres 2

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks Preview and Predictions 10-08-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 8th October 2018 by Gracenote
Red Wings vs. Ducks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/08/2018

Max Comtois has provided just what the Anaheim Ducks need with many of their top forwards sidelined with injuries. Anaheim may need even more from him if it is without captain Ryan Getzlaf for Monday's home opener against the Detroit Red Wings.

Getzlaf exited Saturday's 1-0 triumph at Arizona early in the third period with an apparent right leg injury and could miss the meeting with Detroit as no update has been given on his status. The 19-year-old Comtois, who was a second-round pick in the 2017 draft, has scored in each of the Ducks' first two games - both wins - as they have begun the season without injured forwards Corey Perry (knee), Ryan Kesler (hip), Patrick Eaves (shoulder) and Ondrej Kase (concussion). The Red Wings remain in search of their first win of the campaign after beginning their two-game California trip with a 4-2 setback in Los Angeles on Sunday. Anthony Mantha and Dylan Larkin tallied for Detroit, which has scored three of its four goals this season on the power play.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, Prime Ticket (Anaheim)

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (0-1-1): Defenseman Nick Jensen made his season debut Sunday, registering one shot and a minus-2 rating in 22:51 of ice time. The 28-year-old native of Minnesota, who was a healthy scratch for the 2018-19 opener, notched 15 assists while appearing in 81 games last campaign. Dennis Cholowski, a 20-year-old blueliner who was drafted 20th overall in 2016, recorded his first multi-point performance Sunday with two assists and has collected three points (one goal) in two games to begin his NHL career.

ABOUT THE DUCKS (2-0-0): Jakob Silfverberg has yet to tally but leads the team in points with four. The 27-year-old Swede, who has hit the 40-point mark each of the last two seasons, is seven goals away from 100 for his career. Rickard Rakell, who topped the Ducks in goals (34) and points (69) in 2017-18, has notched one and three, respectively, through two games and needs three tallies to reach the century mark in the NHL.

OVERTIME

1. Despite being outshot 74-35, the Ducks have gotten off to a 2-0-0 start for the first time since 2012-13.

2. Larkin, who has recorded a goal and two assists in his first two contests after leading the Red Wings in assists (47) and points (63) last season, missed only four games in his first three NHL campaigns.

3. Monday's home opener for Anaheim will take place on the date the franchise played its inaugural game in 1993 - also against Detroit.

PREDICTION: Ducks 4, Red Wings 1

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, October 8


LA Dodgers @ Atlanta

Game 919-920
October 8, 2018 @ 4:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 17.663
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 14.985
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
N/A

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 913-914
October 8, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Eovaldi) 15.945
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.428
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-175); Over

Houston @ Cleveland

Game 915-916
October 8, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.012
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 14.932
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+105); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, October 8

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BOSTON (109 - 55) at NY YANKEES (102 - 63) - 7:35 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 99-66 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEVERINO is 27-9 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 109-55 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 51-30 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 53-25 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 87-39 (+30.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 59-44 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-10 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
12 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.6 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PORCELLO is 10-9 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.124.
His team's record is 12-11 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-13. (-7.6 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 4-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (105 - 59) at CLEVELAND (91 - 73) - 1:35 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. MIKE CLEVINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KEUCHEL is 4-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 144-71 (+36.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-24 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 154-76 (+35.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 41-15 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 91-73 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-36 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVINGER is 16-16 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-3 (+2.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 4-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CLEVINGER is 1-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.476.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (94 - 72) at ATLANTA (91 - 74) - 4:35 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-3 (+2.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

RICH HILL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HILL is 5-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.76 and a WHIP of 0.957.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.43 and a WHIP of 1.725.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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MLB

Monday, October 8

National League
Dodgers (93-72) @ Braves (91-73) (Dodgers lead series, 2-1)
Hill is 5-0, 3.90 in his last five starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. LA scored 59 runs in those games. Team in his starts: 13-10, 7-5 road. Hill blanked Atlanta for seven innings here back on July 26.
5-inning record: 10-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Foltynewicz is 2-2, 6.16 in his last four starts; under is 8-5 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 15-17, 7-9 home He is 0-2, 10.29 in two starts vs LA this season.
5-inning record: 17-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-32

Braves lost six of their last eight games; teams that lose first two games of a playoff series, then win Game 3, are 16-16 in Game 4. Braves are in playoffs for first time since 2013. Dodgers won six last seven games, 12 of last 16 games. LA is in playoffs for sixth year in row; they haven’t won a World Series since 1988.

American League
Boston (109-55) @ New York (102-63) (series tied, 1-1)
Eovaldi is 1-0, 1.80 in his last four appearances (20 IP). Under is 6-5 in his Boston starts. Team in his starts: 5-6, 2-4 road For the Red Sox, he’s allowed one in 16 IP vs New York.
5-inning record: 5-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Severino is 2-1, 1.66 in his last four starts, last three of which went over. Team in his starts: 25-8, 14-1 home
5-inning record: 21-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-33

New York is 11-5 in its last 16 games, 5-2 in last seven home games. Red Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games, 2-4 in last six on road; Boston is 11-10 vs New York this season; 3-6 in the Bronx.

New York is in playoffs for third time in last six years; they haven’t been to a World Series since 2009. Red Sox are in playoffs for third year in row; they won World Series in 2013. Both managers here are rookie managers.

Astros (105-59) @ Indians (91-73) (Astros lead series, 2-0)
Keuchel is 1-1, 5.76 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 19-15, 12-6 road. He is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts vs Cleveland this year.
5-inning record: 15-15-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-34

Clevinger is 2-0, 1.53 in his last three starts; under is 8-5-1 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 16-16, 10-7 home
5-inning record: 11-14-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-32

Astros are 5-3 vs Cleveland this year, 1-2 in this ballpark- they’re in playoffs for 3rd year in row. Tribe hasn’t won World Series since 1948, but Francona won two WS titles with the Red Sox. Cleveland won a terrible AL Central; they scored three runs in first two games of this series. Astros won World Series LY; they’re in playoffs for third time in four years. Houston won 10 of its last 12 games.

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MLB
Weather Report

Monday, October 8

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MLB

Monday, October 8

Trend Report

Houston Astros
Houston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Houston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Houston is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Houston
Cleveland is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
NY Yankees is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games at home
NY Yankees is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

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POSTSEASON STARTER STAT OF THE DAY

Mike Foltynewicz, Atlanta Braves (13-10, 2.85 ERA, -$203)

Folty was completely faulty in Game 1 of the Braves' National League Division Series with the Dodgers, surrendering four runs over two innings while issuing three walks and giving up a pair of home runs. It was his second bad outing in a four-start stretch; he gave up two homers in that one, as well, and has allowed 13 runs over 19 innings in his last four turns.

The Dodgers have had Foltynewicz's number this season, torching him for eight runs – including four homers – in a pair of head-to-head meetings. With a spot in the NLCS just one win away, Los Angeles is a good pick to win SU (-145) or on the runline (+110).


Consider Going Even Lower

We've established the Astros and Indians as a great Under play at the current number – but there's a strong trend foundation to support an alternate total wager. For starters, Houston has averaged just 5.4 combined runs in its last seven road games. Also, the Indians have gone below the number in 14 of their previous 21 postseason games; 13 of those saw six or fewer combined runs.

The Under-7.5 play is an intriguing +125, while the Under-6.5 option pays out at +215; both are worth considering Monday.


Over The Hill

The Dodgers-Braves total should see plenty of betting attention, particularly after the teams combined to produce 11 total runs in Game 3 following a pair of Los Angeles shutouts in Games 1 and 2. Dodgers starter Rich Hill has been one of the top Over plays in baseball this season, with Los Angeles exceeding the total in 19 of his 25 regular-season starts.

Hill's incredible Over trend, combined with Foltynewicz's recent struggles, make this game a prime target for an over-8 bet (+100); the Over-8.5 option worth a slightly higher +110, but takes the push out of play.


Winters Of Their Discontent

Mike Winters is probably the last man Boston wants to see behind home plate for Game 3 at Yankee Stadium – and yet, there he'll be. The Red Sox have two significant umpire trends working against them here: they're an incredible 7-19 in Winters' last 26 games calling balls and strikes, while the home team is 31-15 in his previous 46 games behind the dish.

Combined with the starter advantage New York has, the Yankees are worth a long look on the run line (+110).

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, October 8

Anaheim @ NY Islanders

Game 51-52
October 8, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
11.875
NY Islanders
10.900
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-155
6
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-155); Over

Ottawa @ Boston

Game 53-54
October 8, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
10.156
Boston
11.696
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-230
6
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-230); Over

Vegas @ Buffalo

Game 55-56
October 8, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
11.029
Buffalo
9.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-145); Under

Detroit @ Anaheim

Game 57-58
October 8, 2018 @ 10:05 am

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.330
Anaheim
12.875
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
N/A

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, October 8

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SAN JOSE (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/8/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 91-68 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-24 ATS (+36.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 21-37 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (1-0-0-1, 3 pts.) at BOSTON (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/8/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 13-26 ATS (+40.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-7 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 8-6 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 8-6-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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VEGAS (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at BUFFALO (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/8/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 66-39 ATS (+19.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 16-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 27-12 ATS (+40.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 26-59 ATS (-48.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-26 ATS (+45.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-29 ATS (+43.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 2-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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DETROIT (0-1-0-1, 1 pts.) at ANAHEIM (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/8/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NHL

Monday, October 8

Trend Report

Ottawa Senators
Ottawa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Ottawa is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Ottawa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Boston
Ottawa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Ottawa is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Ottawa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Bruins
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Ottawa
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Boston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa


San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 8 games
NY Islanders is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
NY Islanders is 8-14-1 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Jose
NY Islanders is 4-8-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose


Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Vegas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games on the road
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo's last 8 games


Detroit Red Wings
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Anaheim
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Anaheim is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Anaheim is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 5

Monday. October 8

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WASHINGTON (2 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 1) - 10/8/2018, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing on Monday night since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NFL

Week 5

Trend Report

Monday. October 8

Washington Redskins
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans

New Orleans Saints
New Orleans is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
New Orleans is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Washington
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 5


Monday, October 8

Washington @ New Orleans

Game 477-478
October 8, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
131.666
New Orleans
135.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 4 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 6 1/2
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+6 1/2); Over

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NFL

Week 5

Monday
Redskins (2-1) @ Saints (3-1)— RB Ingram is back from suspension for the Saints; expect more running from NO’s offense. Saints scored 43-33 points in winning last two games, with 15 plays of 20+ yards. Since ’14, NO is 9-18-1 as home favorites. Redskins allowed only 14.7 ppg in its 2-1 start, holding all three opponents under 5.6 yards/pass attempt; they’re 8-5 vs spread in last 13 games as road underdogs. Washington is 4-2 in last six series games, but lost 29-24/47-14 in last two visits to Bourbon Street. Average total in last five series games: 72.2. Under Gruden, Redskins are 1-2-1 SU in pre-bye games, 1-3 vs spread. NFC East teams are 3-9 vs spread outside their division; NFC South teams are 4-4.

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Opening Line Report - Week 5
Joe Williams

We have passed the quarter-pole of the National Football League regular season and there are just two teams with unblemished records, the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. We almost lost the Chiefs from the ranks of the unbeaten on Monday night, but they rallied from 10 points down on the road against the Denver Broncos to not only win, but cover a 3.5-point number, too. The Chiefs are also the only team in the NFL with a perfect 4-0 ATS record through four games.

Week 5 features sees two more teams on byes, as the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be on the shelf. The Carolina Panthers and Washington Redskins are also back from their Week 4 rest.

Monday, Oct. 8

Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints (-6.5, 52.5)

The Redskins are back from their bye, and rest hasn't done them very much good. They're just 2-8 ATS over their past 10 games following a week off.

Meanwhile, the Saints have scored 76 points over the past two games and they're averaging 34.3 PPG through four outings. However, New Orleans is 0-2 ATS in two home games, which is likely why they're favored by less than a touchdown after laying 10 in each of their first two games in the Crescent City. You can still catch the Saints at -6 at Treasure Island, while you can grab the 'Skins at +7 at Golden Nugget if you're feeling the road team instead.

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Tech Trends - Week 5
Bruce Marshall

Monday, Oct. 8

WASHINGTON at NEW ORLEANS (ESPN, 8:25 p.m. ET)
Road team has covered all four Saints games to date. Brees “over” 8-4 last 12 as host. Jay Gruden “over” 10-4 last 14 away from FedEx Field.
Tech Edge: “Over,” based on “totals” trends.

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Some interesting NFL trends for the week:

— Washington is 2-8 in game following its last ten byes.

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MNF - Redskins at Saints
Kevin Rogers

LAST WEEK

The Redskins (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS) were one of two teams to have their bye week in Week 4 as Washington will be well-rested heading to the Big Easy. Washington rebounded from a 12-point home loss to Indianapolis to pound Green Bay in Week 3 as short home underdogs, 31-17. The Redskins jumped out to a 28-10 halftime lead behind two touchdown passes from Alex Smith and two short touchdown runs by Adrian Peterson.

The future Hall of Fame running back rushed for a season-best 120 yards, while Smith put together his second multi-touchdown passing game of the season. The Redskins improved to 2-0 SU/ATS as an underdog this season, but own a 6-6 ATS mark when receiving points since the start of 2017. Washington moved to 5-2 in its past seven home games against teams outside the NFC East, while scoring its most points at FedEx Field since dropping 42 on Green Bay in 2016.

The Saints (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) return home following a pair of road victories over the Falcons and Giants. New Orleans scored four times in the second quarter, but none of those scores were touchdowns as it led New York, 12-7 at halftime. The Saints pulled away in the second half thanks to a pair of Alvin Kamara touchdown runs to beat the Giants, 33-18 to cash as 3 ½-point road favorites.

New Orleans put up seven scores for the second consecutive week, while Kamara reached the end zone three times in a game for the first time in his career. Drew Brees threw for a season-low 217 yards and failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 2018. Brees is one of two starting quarterbacks that has yet to throw an interception this season along with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes.

NOT SO SUPER AT THE DOME

The Saints have struggled to cover numbers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome this season by failing to cover against the Buccaneers and Browns. Granted, both those games closed with New Orleans laying 10 points each, but the Saints own a 2-5 ATS record in its past seven home contests. However, the Saints are 5-2 ATS since the start of 2017 as a single-digit home favorite with one of those non-covers coming against the Redskins last November.

SERIES HISTORY

Washington has covered six consecutive matchups with New Orleans dating back to 2006, including last season’s 34-31 overtime defeat at the Superdome. The Redskins grabbed a commanding 31-16 fourth quarter lead on Kirk Cousins’ third touchdown pass of the day, but the Saints would even things up in the final three minutes. Brees hit Josh Hill for a short touchdown pass, followed by a Brees to Kamara 18-yard connection. Kamara ran in the ensuing two-point conversion to tie the game at 31-31, while Wil Lutz knocked in a 28-yard field goal to win it for New Orleans in overtime.

The Redskins cashed as 9 ½-point underdogs, while the past five meetings with the Saints have sailed OVER the total. Washington last won in New Orleans in the 2012 opener, 40-32 in Robert Griffin III’s coming-out party as the Heisman Trophy winner threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns (including an 88-yard strike) in the victory.

TOTAL TALK

In spite of several high-scoring outputs, the Saints are 2-2 to the OVER, as last week’s game against the Giants barely finished UNDER the total of 51 ½. The Redskins went UNDER the total in each of the first two weeks before busting out for an OVER against the Packers. Washington started last season with a 5-1 OVER mark on the road, but each of the past three games away from FedEx Field have gone UNDER. The Saints are currently on a 5-2 OVER run the last seven home contests, while scoring at least 31 points five times in this span.

UNDER THE LIGHTS

The Saints are winless in their last three Monday night affairs since 2015, including home defeats to Detroit (2015) and Atlanta (2016). New Orleans fell in the Monday night opener at Minnesota last season, 29-19 as its most recent Monday victory came in 2014 at Chicago. The Redskins haven’t fared much better on Mondays by posting a dreadful 1-8 SU/ATS record since 2014, including a pair of losses to Kansas City and Philadelphia.

HANDICAPPER’S CORNER

NFL expert Joe Nelson weighs on the first quarter of the Saints’ season, “Ryan Fitzpatrick lit up the New Orleans defense in Week 1 for a 48-40 loss for the Saints at home and the Saints had narrow escapes against the Browns and Falcons before a slightly more comfortable win against the Giants last week. New Orleans has been a great finisher this season with 68 points in four games after the start of the fourth quarter.”

From a defensive standpoint, the Redskins will hope to not only shut down the Saints, but also score on New Orleans according to Nelson, “The biggest statistical mismatch in this contest appears to be pass defense with Washington second in the NFL allowing just 5.4 yards per attempt while New Orleans is last in the NFL allowing 9.6 yards per attempt. The schedule has played a role but New Orleans has allowed 11 passing touchdowns while getting only one interception this season.”

GAME PROPS

Total Completions – Alex Smith
OVER 23 ½ (-110)
UNDER 23 ½ (-110)

Total Touchdown Passes – Alex Smith
OVER 1 ½ (-140)
UNDER 1 ½ (+120)

Total Gross Passing Yards – Drew Brees
OVER 300 ½ (-110)
UNDER 300 ½ (-110)

Total Touchdown Passes – Drew Brees
OVER 2 (-160)
UNDER 2 (+140)

Total Rushing Yards – Alvin Kamara
OVER 66 ½ (-110)
UNDER 66 ½ (-110)

Will Michael Thomas score a touchdown?
YES (+105)
UNDER (-125)

LINE MOVEMENT

The Saints opened up as seven-point favorites, but that number has dipped down 6 ½ at some books and even down to six at a majority of outfits. The total opened at 52 ½ and has stayed steady at that number with several books bumping the total up to 53.

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Jack Jones Oct 08 '18, 4:30 PM in 17m
MLB | Dodgers vs Braves
Play on: Dodgers -145 at BMaker

Jack’s Free Pick Monday: Los Angeles Dodgers -145
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Game 3 yesterday by a single run to the Braves. But I expect them to bounce back with a victory Monday in Game 4 and close out this series due to the advantage they have on the mound in this one.
Rich Hill is 11-5 with a. 3.69 ERA and 1.116 WHIP in 24 starts this season, 6-1 with a 3.63 ERA and 1.039 WHIP In 13 road starts, and 3-0 with a 2.37 ERA and 0.632 WHIP in his last three starts. Hill is also 5-0 with a 1.76 ERA and 0.957 WHIP in seven career starts against Atlanta.
Mike Foltynewicz has had a very good season for the Braves. However, he has never been able to figure out the Dodgers. Folty is 1-2 with a 7.43 ERA and 1.725 WHIP in three career starts against Los Angeles. Two of those have come this season as he has allowed 8 earned runs, 4 homers and 15 base runners in 7 innings while losing both.
The Dodgers are 9-2 in their last 11 games following a loss. Los Angeles is 7-1 in its last eight divisional playoff games. The Dodgers are 5-0 in Hill’s last five starts. Los Angeles is 11-1 in Hill’s last 12 starts vs. NL East opponents. The Braves are 0-5 in their last five vs. a left-handed starter. Atlanta is 1-5 in Folty’s last six starts vs. a team with a winning record. Los Angeles is 27-11 in the last 38 meetings. Bet the Dodgers Monday.

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Info Plays Oct 08 '18, 4:30 PM in 17m
MLB | Dodgers vs Braves
Play on: Dodgers -144 at sportsbook

1* Free Play on Dodgers -144

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Frank Sawyer Oct 08 '18, 4:30 PM in 17m
MLB | LAD vs ATL
Play on: UNDER 8 +100

Take Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves listing both starting pitchers Rich Hill and Mike Foltynewicz. Atlanta (91-74) stayed alive in this NLDS last night with their 6-5 victory over the Dodgers. Despite that game going Over the Total, these two teams have still played 5 of their last 6 meetings Under the Total. The Braves have also played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. Los Angeles (94-72) has played 12 of their last 17 games Under the Total after allowing at least five runs in their last game. And in their last 24 games against teams with a winning record, the Under is 16-7-1 for the Dodgers. Take the Under while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

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Brandon Lee Oct 08 '18, 4:30 PM in 17m
MLB | Dodgers vs Braves
Play on: Dodgers -148 at betonline

10* FREE MLB PICK (Dodgers -148)
I'll take my chances here with the Dodgers finishing off the Braves this afternoon. Atlanta was able to avoid getting swept with a 6-5 win on Sunday, but I'm not buying that as a sign of the series shifting in their favor. It's amazing the Braves were able to score 6 runs, as they only had 4 hits for the game. Keep in mind they were shutout in both games 1 and 2 in LA. I look for Atlanta's offense to continue to struggle against the Dodgers pitching, especially with Rich Hill on the mound. As for the Braves, they will take another shot with Mike Foltynewicz, who started Game 1 and was pulled after allowing 4 runs on 3 hits (2 HRs) and 3 walks in just 2 innings of work. Give me the Dodgers -148!

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Dustin Hawkins Oct 08 '18, 7:35 PM in 3h
MLB | Red Sox vs Yankees
Play on: Red Sox +148 at Bovada

Free Play on Red Sox +148

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Totals Guru Oct 08 '18, 8:15 PM in 4h
NFL | Redskins vs Saints
Play on: Redskins +6½ -105 at Bovada

Free Total Annihilator On away +6½ -105

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Steve Janus Oct 08 '18, 8:15 PM in 4h
NFL | Redskins vs Saints
Play on: UNDER 53 -110

1* Free Sharp Play on Redskins vs Saints under 53 -110
My money is on the UNDER 53 when the Saints host the Redskins on Monday Night Football to close out Week 5 of the NFL. The public loves to back the OVER in prime time games and more than 75% of the bets are coming in on the OVER, yet we are seeing the number get smaller. That's a great sign the UNDER is the right side and I definitely think that's the case. Washington ranks inside the Top 10 in the league against both the run and the pass. It's easily the best defense the Saints have seen since they hosted the Browns in Week 2 and they scored just 21 points with a little more than 300 yards of offense. The Saints defense has been hit or miss. They gave up 48 to the Bucs and 37 to Falcons, but held both the Browns and Giants to a mere 18 points. Washington isn't a team built to score in bunches and we saw them only manage 9 points at home against the Colts in Week 2. Home crowd should be a big plus for the Saints defense and I think this one has a much better chance of being a defensively battle than a shootout. Bet the UNDER 53!

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Scott Rickenbach

Free Pick Monday CFL Side

Calgary vs. Montreal, 10/08/2018 13:00 EDT

Point Spread: +13½/-110 Montreal

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

Rickenbach CFL Game #656 Monday Free PICKS: Montreal Alouettes (+) vs Calgary Stampeders @ 1 ET and OVER the total in Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders @ 1 ET - I like BOTH the side AND the total as Free PICKS for Game 1 of Monday's double-header in CFL action on Thanksgiving Day in Canada. The Alouettes have been playing better in recent weeks, particularly on offense and they can hang tight in this game with Calgary. While it is true that the Stampeders are the best team in the CFL it is also true that Montreal has a bye week on deck while Calgary has a divisional match-up next. The Als will go all-out here in a game where they would love nothing more than to score a big upset at home and get some payback for an embarrassing loss at Calgary in July. The Alouettes are 5-1 ATS in games against teams with a winning record this season. Montreal is 3-0 to the over in their last 3 Monday games. The Stampeders are 3-5 ATS in October games. Calgary is 5-0 to the over in road games with a posted total between 49.5 and 52 points. Per all of the above you can see why my Free Picks for Monday are on the OVER and on MONTREAL in this match-up. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

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Scott Rickenbach

Free Pick Monday CFL Total

Calgary vs. Montreal, 10/08/2018 13:00 EDT

Total: -110/+50½ Over

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Rickenbach CFL Game #656 Monday Free PICKS: Montreal Alouettes (+) vs Calgary Stampeders @ 1 ET and OVER the total in Montreal Alouettes vs Calgary Stampeders @ 1 ET - I like BOTH the side AND the total as Free PICKS for Game 1 of Monday's double-header in CFL action on Thanksgiving Day in Canada. The Alouettes have been playing better in recent weeks, particularly on offense and they can hang tight in this game with Calgary. While it is true that the Stampeders are the best team in the CFL it is also true that Montreal has a bye week on deck while Calgary has a divisional match-up next. The Als will go all-out here in a game where they would love nothing more than to score a big upset at home and get some payback for an embarrassing loss at Calgary in July. The Alouettes are 5-1 ATS in games against teams with a winning record this season. Montreal is 3-0 to the over in their last 3 Monday games. The Stampeders are 3-5 ATS in October games. Calgary is 5-0 to the over in road games with a posted total between 49.5 and 52 points. Per all of the above you can see why my Free Picks for Monday are on the OVER and on MONTREAL in this match-up. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 NFL Free Pick

Washington vs. New Orleans, 10/08/2018 20:15 EDT

Point Spread: +6/-110 Washington

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Fp: saints not a fan of the bright lights as there 0-5 Both Straight up and ats last 5 Primetime matchups. Games not played on paper but some stats can’t be ignored, making Washington plus the points my nfl free pick !

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Lasvegasmoneymachine

MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑1.5 +115

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Life\'s a Gamble

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS +6 ‑105

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Monster Sports Picks

MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑1.5 +115

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Odds & News

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS +6 ‑110

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Power Play Wins

NHL ANAHEIM DUCKS ‑200

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R and R Totals

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS/NEW ORLEANS SAINTS ‑105 o51

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Team Underground

NHL NEW YORK ISLANDERS +150

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Tommy King Wins

NHL ANAHEIM DUCKS ‑200

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Top Dog

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS +220

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Tys Terrific Tips

MLB CLEVELAND INDIANS ‑125

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Vegas Consultants

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS/NEW ORLEANS SAINTS ‑110 o51

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Vegas Investment Picks

NFL WASHINGTON REDSKINS +6

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Vegas Pro Insiders Daily

MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑140

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Boston/NY Yankees Over 8½ Runs

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Jeff Allen Sports

Monday's Free Selection is on the Houston Astros

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: HOUSTON/CLEVELAND UNDER the total of 8½ runs

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Totals4U

Monday's Free Selection: Edmonton/Saskatchewan over 53

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John Anthony Sports

Monday's Free Selection: Vegas Golden Knights - 140

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Atlantic Sports

Monday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Detroit Red Wings + 220

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#1 Sports

Monday's Free Selection: Edmonton Eskimos + 3 1/2

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Monday Free Selection Is

Detroit/Anaheim OVER 5½ GOALS +125

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Monday: Take Houston/Cleveland UNDER the total of 8½ runs

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: LA Dodgers/Atlanta under 7'

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Hawkeye Sports

Monday's Free Pick: Edmonton + 3 1/2 (CFL)

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Golden Dragon Sports

FREE WINNER for MONDAY: Boston Eovaldi +165

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play MON INDIANS w/ Clevenger-122

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 10/8 MLB HOUSTON +114

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Ottawa/Boston Game OVER 6 Goals

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Monday: Calgary Stampeders - 12 1/2

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Monday, October 8, 2018

10/08 04:35 PM MLB (913) BOSTON RED SOX (N EOVALDI - R) VS (914) NEW YORK YANKEES (L SEVERINO - R)

Take : UNDER

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Roz Wins

Roz's Monday, October 8, 2018, Free Pick

10/08 05:15 PM NFL (477) WASHINGTON REDSKINS VS (478) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Take : UNDER

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The Last Call

Monday's Free Play: Anaheim - 210