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Mike McClure

Golf

Mike McClure, has been RED-HOT since the PGA Tour resumed in June. At the Memorial Tournament, McClure used the model to identify winner Jon Rahm (22-1) as one of his best bets from the start. It also had him as the projected winner heading into the weekend. The model was also all over long shot winner Collin Morikawa at the Workday Charity Open. It identified him as a top contender from the start despite his long odds and McClure recommended an outright bet on him to win at 33-1. The model also called Bryson DeChambeau taking the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Using the model for his best bets, McClure returned a whopping +788 during the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge, including nailing top-five bets on Xander Schauffele at 13-2 and Collin Morikawa at 9-1.

The model was also extremely high on 30-1 long shot winner Webb Simpson at the RBC Heritage. The model had him in the top five from the start and McClure's best bets included Simpson winning outright. Those who followed that advice saw a whopping +3000 return!

This same model predicted Gary Woodland's first career major championship at the U.S. Open even though he wasn't the favorite entering the weekend. The result: Woodland held off a late charge from Brooks Koepka and won by three strokes. The model also called Koepka's historic victory at the 2019 PGA Championship, predicting he'd hold his lead in the home stretch. In all, the advanced computer model has nailed a whopping six majors entering the weekend, including two of the last three.


Bet's I've made this week as of 9:45 AM EST 7/20

Outright Winner:

Lucas Glover +3500
Doc Redman +5000
Max Homa +8000
Talor Gooch +10000
Aaron Wise +12500

The projected top 10, according to the model:

1. Dustin Johnson (10-1)
2. Tommy Fleetwood (14-1)
3. Brooks Koepka (12-1)
4. Tony Finau (14-1)
5. Paul Casey (25-1)
6. Lucas Glover (35-1)
7. Doc Redman (50-1)
8. Max Homa (80-1)
9. Erik Van Rooyen (40-1)
10. Harris English (35-1)

The rest of the field, according to the model:

11 Ryan Moore
12 Matthew Wolff
13 Russell Henley
14 Brendon Todd
15 Jhonattan Vegas
16 Luke List
17 Bubba Watson
18 Patrick Rodgers
19 Henrik Norlander
20 Talor Gooch
21 Matthias Schwab
22 Jason Kokrak
23 Sam Burns
24 Aaron Wise
25 Brian Harman
26 Cameron Tringale
27 Rafa Cabrera Bello
28 Dylan Frittelli
29 Sepp Straka
30 Emiliano Grillo
31 Danny Lee
32 Scott Stallings
33 Kyle Stanley
34 Scott Piercy
35 Brice Garnett
36 Charles Howell III
37 Carlos Ortiz
38 Chesson Hadley
39 Bernd Wiesberger
40 Adam Long
41 Tom Hoge
42 Vaughn Taylor
43 Matthew NeSmith
44 Alex Noren
45 Adam Schenk
46 Si Woo Kim
47 Tom Lewis
48 Michael Thompson
49 Keith Mitchell
50 Jason Dufner
51 Branden Grace
52 Chase Seiffert
53 Troy Merritt
54 Chris Kirk
55 Charley Hoffman
56 Sam Ryder
57 Xinjun Zhang
58 Cameron Davis
59 Russell Knox
60 Pat Perez
61 Hudson Swafford
62 Denny McCarthy
63 Ben Martin
64 Bronson Burgoon
65 Stewart Cink
66 Richy Werenski
67 Joseph Bramlett
68 Ryan Armour
69 Nick Watney
70 Kyounghoon Lee
71 Harry Higgs
72 Grayson Murray
73 Wes Roach
74 Chris Baker
75 Will Gordon
76 Seamus Power
77 Scott Brown
78 Aaron Baddeley
79 Wyndham Clark
80 Austin Cook
81 Kristoffer Ventura
82 Charl Schwartzel
83 Andrew Putnam
84 Tim Wilkinson
85 Kramer Hickok
86 Fabian Gomez
87 Cameron Percy
88 Seung-Yul Noh
89 David Hearn
90 Brian Gay
91 Sahith Theegala
92 Bo Hoag
93 Mark Anderson
94 Josh Teater
95 Roger Sloan
96 Peter Uihlein
97 Beau Hossler
98 J.J. Spaun
99 Bill Haas
100 Brandon Hagy
101 Shawn Stefani
102 Robert Streb
103 Rob Oppenheim
104 Roberto Castro
105 Scott Harrington
106 Hank Lebioda
107 Doug Ghim
108 Chris Stroud
109 Kevin Tway
110 Johnson Wagner
111 Peter Malnati
112 Robby Shelton
113 D.J. Trahan
114 Jamie Lovemark
115 Tyler McCumber
116 Luke Donald
117 Ryan Blaum
118 Vincent Whaley
119 Patton Kizzire
120 Ryan Brehm
121 Alex Cejka
122 Sebastian Cappelen
123 Zack Sucher
124 Jonathan Byrd
125 Derek Ernst
126 Ted Potter Jr
127 George McNeill
128 Michael Gligic
129 Matt Every
130 Michael Gellerman
131 Sangmoon Bae
132 Ben Taylor
133 K.J. Choi
134 Chad Campbell
135 David Lingmerth
136 Nelson Ledesma
137 Rhein Gibson
138 Dominic Bozzelli
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141 Ricky Barnes
142 Tommy Gainey
143 John Merrick
144 Greg Chalmers
145 Arjun Atwal
146 Bo Van Pelt
147 J.J. Henry
148 Tom Lehman
149 Chase Koepka
150 Tim Herron
151 Michael Kim
152 Angus Flanagan
153 Chris Couch
154 John Senden
155 Peter Kuest
156 Martin Trainer

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Rick Gehman

Course Preview

TPC Twin Cities will host the 3M Open for the second year, as this was among the tournaments added to the PGA TOUR schedule last season. It plays as a par 71, over 7,400 yards, and yielded a winning score of -21 to Matthew Wolff last season. Low scores are certainly available as evidenced by the low round of 62 shot in each of the four rounds last season.

Field Preview

This will be the first tournament since the TOUR's restart that will have a weaker field than last season. The top players in the world opted to sprint out of the gate and with a WGC event and the PGA Championship lurking the next two weeks, this became a natural resting point for the world's best players. With that being said, we still have a few big boppers here including Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson. Also, Tommy Fleetwood will be making his first start since the TOUR resumed.

#1 Matthew Wolff

The defending Champion almost won at the Rocket Mortgage Classic before falling to Bryson DeChambeau. After his opening 77 at The Memorial, he finished with rounds of 68-70-76 and had the 7th best Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green number from Friday to Sunday.

#2 Tony Finau

Finau melted down over his last 27 holes to finish 7th at Muirfield Village last week but has been in the midst of a stellar run of golf. He shot a 59 at his home course in Utah two weeks ago, then was stellar for 2.5 rounds last week. His raw power will come in handy at TPC Twin Cities.

#3 Brooks Koepka

Koepka has been battling an ailing knee since 2019 and has admitted that some days it's better than others. Even with that inconsistency, he has flashed brilliance at times in the last two weeks. If he wants any chance of making the TOUR Championship he needs to start posting high finishes immediately.

#4 Tommy Fleetwood

Making his first start since the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Fleetwood will bring his elite ballstriking ability to TPC Twin Cities. We will see how he plays after a long break that ended with a 3rd place finish at the Honda Classic and a MC at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

#5 Dustin Johnson

I have no idea what to make of Johnson right now. He won the Travelers Championship and immediately followed it up with a pair of 80s at The Memorial. He was brutal in two rounds at Muirfield Village, losing 6.6 strokes from tee-to-green and another six lost on the greens.

#6 Paul Casey

Casey missed the cut on the number last week (+4) but all the damage came on #12 during his second round. He took an eight on the par 3, while playing the other 35 holes at one-under. That gives me optimism that Casey actually played better than his score would indicate.

#7 Bernd Wiesberger (80-1 longshot)

The #29 ranked player in the world hasn't played anywhere in the world since the WGC Mexico in February. Primarily playing on the European Tour, he finishing 2019 in a flurry, winning the Italian Open and notching two more Top 10s. He finished third in the Race to Dubai last season, the European Tour equivalent of the FedExCup standings. He actually wins tournaments, which is huge. Three wins last year and he plays in all the WGC events. This will be, by far, the weakest field he's ever played in on the PGA Tour.

#8 Bubba Watson

After opening with a 78 on Thursday at The Memorial, Watson was able to rebound and finish T32. The most impressive aspect was that he ranked sixth in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green last week and 3rd in Strokes Gained: Approach.

#9 Brendon Todd

Twice a winner this season, Todd tied Jon Rahm with the low round of the day on Saturday at The Memorial before finishing T22.

#10 Henrik Norlander

Norlander has four consecutive cuts made on TOUR including a T6 last week at The Memorial, one of the best finishes of his young career.

#11 Harris English

English finished 17th at the RBC Heritage before finishing XXX last week. He's incredibly solid, gaining strokes in all four major stat categories which is a feat that only a handful of golfers in this field can boast.

#12 Brian Harman

Harman's MC last week was his third straight but longer term, Harman had only missed one cut in his previous ten events. He's actually been better than the field from tee-to-green the last three weeks but absolutely brutal with the flatstick. If he can get his putting back to neutral, he can contend in this field.

#13 Luke List

Winner on the Korn Ferry Tour a few weeks ago, List finished T21 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and then when 70-68 to open at The Memorial. He would go on to finish T10, his first Top 10 on TOUR since the 2019 PGA Championship.

#14 Lucas Glover

In the five events since the TOUR's restart, Glover has (4) Top 25 finishes. His T38 at The Memorial has been his worst finish which has made him one of the most consistent players on TOUR.

#15 Russell Henley

Henley didn't play The Memorial last week but finished T7 at the Workday Charity Open. That's his second Top 10 in his last four starts worldwide.

#16 Ryan Moore

Moore's T40 last week was his first made cut since the TOUR's restart. He gained strokes in three of the four major Strokes Gained categories which has me optimistic about him being able to continue playing well.

#17 Erik van Rooyen

Three solid finishing rounds of 69-73-73 for van Rooyen who notched a T22 at The Memorial. He has missed the cut in half of his last six starts, but the other three have been T22, T21 and T3. He's a "boom or bust" option.

#18 Doc Redman

Back-to-back 76s were the recipe for a missed cut at The Memorial, his first MC since the TOUR's restart. Statistically, he continued his excellent ballstriking but lost 2.12 strokes around the green and another 5.96 putting.

#19 Troy Merritt

Merritt was another casualty to the cut last week, the first time he hasn't played the weekend in five events. The predicted birdie-fest that we are likely to see at TPC Twin Cities should benefit Merritt.

#20 Will Gordon

Gordon's T3 at the Travelers Championship gave him temporary membership to the TOUR and he will tee it up for the first time since the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He has (3) Top 25s in his last four starts and a T10 at the RSM Classic earlier this season.

#21 Talor Gooch

Gooch couldn't rebound from his opening 78 at The Memorial despite beating the field average with a -2 round of 70 on Friday. He missed the cut on the number.

#22 Charley Hoffman

Hoffman didn't play last week, but finished T7 at the Workday Charity Open. He's been popping up on the first page of the leaderboard this season, including T13 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and T9 at the Farmers Insurance Open.

#23 Patrick Rodgers

Impressive showing to finish T18 at The Memorial last week, his second Top 20 of the restart. He's accomplished both of those finishes in the two deepest fields this season.

#24 Max Homa

Homa's momentum from before the break has been stopped in its tracks. Now three straight missed cuts since the Travelers Championship but Homa's long term form is still significantly better than a large chunk of the field for this week.

#25 Alex Noren

Noren's T21 at the RBC Heritage has been his best finish in the restart and now gets to play in the weakest field since golf has returned. Even the best players in this field have big question marks!

#26 Rafa Cabrera Bello

Cabrera Bello finished T23 at Colonial and T37 at the Travelers Championship before missing the cut the last two weeks. He's the #52 ranked player in the world and his pedigree can go a long way at TPC Twin Cities.

#27 Sam Ryder

Ryder didn't play last week so his T7 at the Workday Charity Open was the last time we saw him. Ryder is getting used to seeing his name on the first page of the leader, he has another Top 5 finish at the Puerto Rico Open this season.

#28 Chase Seiffert

Seiffert turned heads with his 4th place finish at the Workday Charity Open, his best finish on the PGA TOUR.

#29 Dylan Frittelli

Fritelli finished T18 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, T8 at the RBC Heritage and a T22 at The Memorial last week.

#30 Si Woo Kim

Four straight cuts made in the restart for Si Woo Kim who has also notched (2) Top 20s in that stretch.

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Mike McClure

Golf

Outright Winner:

Lucas Glover +3500
Doc Redman +5000
Max Homa +8000
Talor Gooch +10000
Aaron Wise +12500

Top 5 Finish

Max Homa +1200
Talor Gooch +1800

Top 10 Finish

Doc Redman +600

Top 20 Finish

Max Homa +300
Talor Gooch +400
Aaron Wise +400

The projected top 10, according to the model:

1. Dustin Johnson (10-1)
2. Tommy Fleetwood (14-1)
3. Brooks Koepka (12-1)
4. Tony Finau (14-1)
5. Paul Casey (25-1)
6. Lucas Glover (35-1)
7. Doc Redman (50-1)
8. Max Homa (80-1)
9. Erik Van Rooyen (40-1)
10. Harris English (35-1)

The rest of the field, according to the model:

11 Ryan Moore
12 Matthew Wolff
13 Russell Henley
14 Brendon Todd
15 Jhonattan Vegas
16 Luke List
17 Bubba Watson
18 Patrick Rodgers
19 Henrik Norlander
20 Talor Gooch
21 Matthias Schwab
22 Jason Kokrak
23 Sam Burns
24 Aaron Wise
25 Brian Harman
26 Cameron Tringale
27 Rafa Cabrera Bello
28 Dylan Frittelli
29 Sepp Straka
30 Emiliano Grillo
31 Danny Lee
32 Scott Stallings
33 Kyle Stanley
34 Scott Piercy
35 Brice Garnett
36 Charles Howell III
37 Carlos Ortiz
38 Chesson Hadley
39 Bernd Wiesberger
40 Adam Long
41 Tom Hoge
42 Vaughn Taylor
43 Matthew NeSmith
44 Alex Noren
45 Adam Schenk
46 Si Woo Kim
47 Tom Lewis
48 Michael Thompson
49 Keith Mitchell
50 Jason Dufner
51 Branden Grace
52 Chase Seiffert
53 Troy Merritt
54 Chris Kirk
55 Charley Hoffman
56 Sam Ryder
57 Xinjun Zhang
58 Cameron Davis
59 Russell Knox
60 Pat Perez
61 Hudson Swafford
62 Denny McCarthy
63 Ben Martin
64 Bronson Burgoon
65 Stewart Cink
66 Richy Werenski
67 Joseph Bramlett
68 Ryan Armour
69 Nick Watney
70 Kyounghoon Lee
71 Harry Higgs
72 Grayson Murray
73 Wes Roach
74 Chris Baker
75 Will Gordon
76 Seamus Power
77 Scott Brown
78 Aaron Baddeley
79 Wyndham Clark
80 Austin Cook
81 Kristoffer Ventura
82 Charl Schwartzel
83 Andrew Putnam
84 Tim Wilkinson
85 Kramer Hickok
86 Fabian Gomez
87 Cameron Percy
88 Seung-Yul Noh
89 David Hearn
90 Brian Gay
91 Sahith Theegala
92 Bo Hoag
93 Mark Anderson
94 Josh Teater
95 Roger Sloan
96 Peter Uihlein
97 Beau Hossler
98 J.J. Spaun
99 Bill Haas
100 Brandon Hagy
101 Shawn Stefani
102 Robert Streb
103 Rob Oppenheim
104 Roberto Castro
105 Scott Harrington
106 Hank Lebioda
107 Doug Ghim
108 Chris Stroud
109 Kevin Tway
110 Johnson Wagner
111 Peter Malnati
112 Robby Shelton
113 D.J. Trahan
114 Jamie Lovemark
115 Tyler McCumber
116 Luke Donald
117 Ryan Blaum
118 Vincent Whaley
119 Patton Kizzire
120 Ryan Brehm
121 Alex Cejka
122 Sebastian Cappelen
123 Zack Sucher
124 Jonathan Byrd
125 Derek Ernst
126 Ted Potter Jr
127 George McNeill
128 Michael Gligic
129 Matt Every
130 Michael Gellerman
131 Sangmoon Bae
132 Ben Taylor
133 K.J. Choi
134 Chad Campbell
135 David Lingmerth
136 Nelson Ledesma
137 Rhein Gibson
138 Dominic Bozzelli
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141 Ricky Barnes
142 Tommy Gainey
143 John Merrick
144 Greg Chalmers
145 Arjun Atwal
146 Bo Van Pelt
147 J.J. Henry
148 Tom Lehman
149 Chase Koepka
150 Tim Herron
151 Michael Kim
152 Angus Flanagan
153 Chris Couch
154 John Senden
155 Peter Kuest
156 Martin Trainer

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Rick Gehman

Golf

Last week's recap

The carnage witnessed at Muirfield Village last week extended to our betting slip, with a clean sweep of losses across the board. When betting golf, something like this is always bound to happen. We remain +25.93 units since inception, plus 32.93 units over the last 11 tournaments.

Event preview

Forget everything you saw at Muirfield Village because it'll be the opposite this week at TPC Twin Cities. A par-71 layout designed by Arnold Palmer is spacious and forgiving. Birdies will be critical. This is the weakest field we've seen on TOUR since the restart, withplenty of new names to consider.

Winner - Paul Casey (+2500) - 0.45 units

Top 5 - Paul Casey (+350) - 0.35 units

Casey was sublime last week...except for one hole. Seriously, Casey carded an 8 on the Par-3 12th hole on Friday, derailing his chances of making the cut. He missed the weekend by one stroke so it's easy to chalk that hole up as a fluke. He played the other 35 holes at -1 and one hole at +5. His ball-striking was excellent for the two rounds that he played and there's no reason to think Casey will have any lasting effects from one wacky hole.

Winner - Bubba Watson (+3500) - 0.40 units

Top 5 - Bubba Watson (+600) - 0.30 units

Watson is one of the streakier players on TOUR and he might be entering a heater at the moment. He gained 7.84 strokes on approach last week, the third-best number in the field. Watson is an elite driver, and he'll be able to unleash that skill around TPC Twin Cities.

Winner - Erik van Rooyen (+4500) - 0.38 units

Top 5 - Erik van Rooyen (+900) - 0.22 units

Van Rooyen is a "feast or famine" type player, who feasted at The Memorial. He gained 8.33 strokes on approach last week, second to only Ryan Palmer. He's sneaky long off the tee, 14th in driving distance, but lacks the accuracy to often take advantage of it. Luckily, TPC Twin Cities won't penalize you if you miss the fairway, so let it fly EVR!

Winner - Bernd Wiesberger (+9000) - 0.20 units

Top 5 - Bernd Wiesberger (+1000) - 0.25 units

The 29th-ranked player in the world is 90-1 to win a golf tournament. Winning a golf tournament is something he did on three separate occasions last year on the European Tour. His schedule is primarily played in Europe and he usually only comes to America for WGC events. This week will be, by far, the weakest field Wiesberger has ever been a part of on the PGA TOUR.

Top 10 - Doc Redman (+550) - 0.53 units

An atrocious week on and around the greens at Muirfield Village cannot scare me away from Redman. Those diabolical greens cost him 5.96 strokes to the field and he had another 2.12 lost around-the-greens. There's nothing like that lurking at TPC Twin Cities, where Redman's solid ball-striking can shine.

Top 10 - Dylan Fritelli (+550) - 0.42 units

Fritelli was the clubhouse leader at RBC Heritage before finishing 8th. That was the first of his (2) Top 25s in the restart, with the other coming last week at The Memorial. Fritelli has found himself on the first page of the leaderboard at both the Safeway Open and Sanderson Farmers Championship this season, both of which will strongly resemble the strength of field at this week's 3M Open.

Top 20 - Patrick Rodgers (+275) - 0.60 units

Rodgers has (2) Top 20 finishes in the restart, one at the Charles Schwab Challenge and another last week at The Memorial. Those are two of the strongest fields in recent memory. Also, Rodgers loves bentgrass, which is the surface for TPC Twin Cities. He's gained 0.56 strokes putting on bentgrass since 2015. That's the most of anyone in this field with at least 50 rounds on the surface.

Tournament Matchup - Harris English (-115) over Russell Henley (+105) - 1 unit

English is an absolute gamer, with Top 20 finishes in five of his last six starts. Two of those have come since the restart -- at the RBC Heritage and last week at The Memorial. He gains strokes in all four major categories, which usually provides a great floor.

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Sal Johnson

Golf

3M Open

There have been six events since the break, and after this week we will have a WGC event, the PGA Championship and the Wyndham, followed by the three FedExCup playoff events.

Dustin Johnson is the only winner from the past six weeks who is entered this week, and there are a lot of question marks next to his name after he missed the cut at the Memorial with a pair of 80s. It was only the 40th time in 268 starts that he has missed the cut, and the first time he shot 80 or higher twice.

Since missing consecutive cuts at the 2017 Memorial and U.S. Open, Johnson has played in 55 events and missed four cuts. Two of those have come in his past four starts, but he also won the Travelers during that span.

It's hard to fathom he could go from a victory to his worst PGA Tour start, and there is no reason we can find for the poor performance. Although he does seem to struggle at the Memorial, where he has missed four cuts, his most in a single event.

Brooks Koepka added this week's event because, with just four weeks before the FedExCup playoffs, Koepka is not in the field. He ranks 153rd in the standings, and the top 125 make the playoffs. Koepka felt like he was healthy after the break, but that might not be the case.

During the Workday Charity two weeks ago, he had some discomfort, but an MRI revealed no problems. At the Memorial, he made the cut on the number but shot 73-80 on the weekend. His entire game is in distress aside from putting, and even that has been off from past years.

Koepka was 12th last year in Strokes Gained Tee-to-Green, while this year he is T-93. He was 11th in Greens in Regulation in 2019, and this year he is 179th. So something has to change, as in the coming weeks he will be defending his title at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and will go for his third straight PGA Championship.

Only four of the players who had top-10 finishes at the Memorial are entered this week -- Mackenzie Hughes (T-6), Tony Finau (8th), Luke List (T-10) and Xinjun Zhang (T-10).

Of those, only Hughes has multiple top-10s since the break (he was T-3 at the Travelers). Hughes finished T-65 at the 3M Open last year, so there is no reason the think he could be a favorite.

Finau was T-23 here last year and played great in the first two rounds at Muirfield last week, but he closed with 73-78.

Lucas Glover is the only player of the top 15 finishers at last year's 3M Open who has played well since the break. He tied for seventh last year, and he tied for 38th at the Memorial; after four consecutive top-25 finishes since the layoff.

It looks like this week's 3M Open will be a wide-open event with no obvious favorite.

TPC Twin Cities

This is the second edition of this event after a successful beginning last year that taught us a lot about TPC Twin Cities.

The greens are 6,500 square feet, which makes them a bit small, but they are very manageable. Players won't find a lot of undulations, but the greens aren't flat and some breaks will come into play. On the whole, good putters love TPC Twin Cities.

The course relies on a combination of lakes (10 will be in play off the tee), bunkers (14 reachable off the tee) and rough for protection. Five of the holes have sharp doglegs, where players will need to lay back so they don't run out of fairway. Still, long hitters will have their way with the course, since the bluegrass fescue rough shouldn't be a problem for players. There are 72 bunkers on the course, with 39 guarding the greens.

The average drive last year was 290.7 yards, showing that players can rear back and drive it a long way. It has been dry in Minnesota, which should help shorter drivers, but winner Matthew Wolff and runners-up Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa all hit it long and dominated the course.

The field last year hit 73.38 percent of the greens, with only seven other courses allowing better stats on Greens In Regulation in 2019. So those who drive well and hit greens will have the advantage.

No course on Tour last year produced more than the 1,976 birdies made at the 3M Open.

Keys to winning

The motto for this week will be "hit it long." Since the rough won't be a challenge and fairway bunkers and trees are limited, the bombers will have an advantage. We also know the greens are easy to hit, but it is hard to get up and down if you miss, so those who scramble well also have an edge.

The three par 5s play at least 590 yards, but the average score is 4.60, so making birdies on those holes is important. Birdies also could be plentiful on the par 3s. Last year, they played to an average score of 2.96, with only two courses in 2019 yielding lower scores.

The course is new to 50 percent of the players, so there is little local knowledge advantage.

√ Hitting it far is more important than accuracy, as TPC Twin Cities is a bomber's delight.
√ Last year showed that hitting a lot of greens is one of the keys to playing well.
√ TPC Twin Cities allows a lot of birdies, so those high up in Par Breakers will do well this week.
√ Weather will be good and the fairways will be dry, meaning a lot of roll. Wind shouldn't be much of a problem, also bringing scores down.
√ There aren't many marquee names, so the player you least expect will probably be the winner.

One of these three should win

1. Tony Finau

√ This is his type of course, and he was T-23 last year at TPC Twin Cities.
√ His game showed signs of peaking last week with his eighth-place finish at the Memorial.
√ Ranks 17th in Driving Distance All Drives, 47th in Greens in Regulation and 13th in Par Breakers.

2. Dustin Johnson

√ Forget what happened at Memorial, as he has always struggled at Muirfield Village. He won at the Travelers on a course a lot like TPC Twin Cities.
√ Playing the course for the first time.
√ Ranks 14th in Strokes Gained Off the Tee, T-41 in Proximity to Hole and 26th in Par Breakers.

3. Tommy Fleetwood

√ Making his first start since the Arnold Palmer, so he could be rusty. In his last seven worldwide starts before the break, he had a win, two seconds and a third and didn't finish worse than 18th.
√ Has never played in this event.
√ He hits it long, ranking 14th in driving distance, and is 26th in Greens in Regulation.

Others who can win

4. Matthew Wolff

√ Defending champion was second at the Rocket Mortgage.
√ Was T-22 last week at Memorial, but his game has been inconsistent this year.
√ Drives it long, ranking sixth in Driving Distance, so when he gets the putter going, he is tough to beat.

5. Harris English

√ Missed the cut last year at the 3M and was T-13 at Memorial.
√ Hard to believe that he has nine top-20 finishes in 14 starts for 2020.
√ Is 13th in Strokes Gained Off the Tee, 11th in Greens in Regulation and 11th in Scoring Average.

6. Lucas Glover

√ Was T-7 last year at 3M, shooting 62 in his final round. Is good from tee to green, but a disaster on or around the greens.
√ Since the break, he has played in five events, making the cut in all five. His best finish is a T-20 at Travelers.
√ Ranks 40th in Strokes Gained Off the Tee, 43rd in Greens in Regulation and 36th in Par Breakers.

7. Erik Van Rooyen

√ Playing for the first time at 3M, was T-22 last week at Memorial.
√ He likes to hit it long and is 14th on PGA Tour in Driving Distance.
√ Will surprise you to learn that in his 22 starts around the world, he has a win (2019 Scandinavian) along with a second and a third included in his eight top-15 finishes.

8. Henrik Norlander

√ Playing for the first time at 3M, was T-6 last week at Memorial.
√ His game has been strong since the break, and he has finished in the top-40 in his last four starts.
√ Is 34th in Greens in Regulation, 61st in Putting Inside 10 feet. He made 243 birdies in 2019, 20th-most on Tour.

Unexpected contenders

9. Doc Redman

√ Missed the cut last year at 3M, but his game has been solid since the break.
√ He missed the cut last week but was T-11 at Travelers and T-21 at Heritage and Rocket Mortgage.
√ A very good ball striker, was 18th in Greens in Regulation and 26th in Strokes Gained Off the Tee.

10. Troy Merritt

√ Was T-7 last year at 3M Open.
√ Missed the cut at Memorial but was T-8 at Rocket Mortgage.
√ Not long off the tee, but is accurate and with dry fairways he could hit it far. Also a great putter, ranking 36th in Strokes Gained Putting and seventh in Putting Inside 10 feet.

11. Luke List

√ Missed the cut last year at the 3M Open.
√ Was T-10 at Memorial and won his first start after the break at Korn Ferry Challenge.
√ Is 24th in Driving Distance, 70th in Greens in Regulation and 27th in Strokes Gained Off the Tee.

12. Sepp Straka

√ Missed the cut last year at the 3M Open.
√ Last three starts: T-8 at Rocket Mortgage, T-14 at Workday Charity and 61st at Memorial.
√ Is 56th in Driving Distance, T-47 in Proximity to Hole and 67th in Strokes Gained Putting.

Could go in either direction

13. Brooks Koepka

√ Playing for the first time at 3M and was T-62 last week at Memorial.
√ Game has not been sharp, and he could be having more problems with his knee.
√ It's best to be careful, as he can win, but it's very doubtful the way he is playing.

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Mike McClure

NASCAR

The projected top 10, according to the model (odds via William Hill):

1. Kevin Harvick (4-1)
2. Martin Truex Jr (8-1)
3. Chase Elliott (17-2)
4. Brad Keselowski (12-1)
5. Denny Hamlin (15-2)
6. Kyle Busch (13-2)
7. Ryan Blaney (13-2)
8. Joey Logano (12-1)
9. Erik Jones (28-1)
10. Kurt Busch (22-1)

The rest of the field, according to the model:

11 Clint Bowyer
12 Jimmie Johnson
13 Aric Almirola
14 Tyler Reddick
15 Christopher Bell
16 Alex Bowman
17 Matt DiBenedetto
18 William Byron
19 Austin Dillon
20 Matt Kenseth
21 Cole Custer
22 Ryan Newman
23 Bubba Wallace
24 Chris Buescher
25 Ricky Stenhouse Jr
26 Ty Dillon
27 Corey Lajoie
28 Daniel Suarez
29 John H. Nemechek
30 Michael McDowell
31 Ryan Preece
32 JJ Yeley
33 BJ McLeod
34 Brennan Poole
35 Timmy Hill
36 Gray Gaulding
37 Reed Sorenson
38 Joey Gase
39 Quin Houff
40 Josh Bilicki

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Rob Veno

MLB Season Over/Under Win Total

5% Twins over 34.5

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2* D'Backs +115

MLS
Vancouver +1

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Bobby Conn Jul 23 '20, 1:20 PM in 7h
PGA | Sepp Straka vs Luke List
Play on: Luke List -130 at 1BetVegas

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Soccer | Houston Dynamo vs LA Galaxy
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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks Saratoga - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#2 Jc's Shooting Star
Stretch runner has been doing the turf thing but has some dirt class to fall back on, lures Jose Ortiz, and catches a field loaded with speed; mows them down late.


#6 Puffery
Fellow closer goes for a Rodriguez barn that has been hot to start the meet, was a good 2nd in her return last time, and should like the extra half-furlong; must-use.


#10 Bertrada
Pace presser did well to draw outside for her style, and either of her last two, when 2nd in both, make her a big player here, but still, she may get fried; mixed signals.


Race Summary
Pace makes the race and there's plenty here to aid the cause of the 2 and 6, while potentially hurting that of the 10 and others, so play the pick in all the slots, box her with the 6, and use them both in the late Pk5/Pk4, as they seem to be getting all the best of it here, and a win by either would spice up both sequences nicely.


Saratoga - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#2 Take It to Scale
Class dropper didn't fire when a flat 5th off the Gullo claim for 20k in his return but now goes second-off the layoff and meets an easier group, should be a square price as well, and meets a few favorites here who are tough to trust; can surprise.


#3 Wonder In
ML favorite wins if he runs back to his N2L win at GP in Feb., and he could move forward off the Atras claim (24%), but they raced right along down south and he hasn't been seen since, which isn't a good sign, at false odds too; trying to beat.


#6 Thomas Shelby
Newcomer was doing the turf and synthetic thing in Kentucky this year for Ward, who reaches for Irad, so there's some obvious intent here, and his last dirt run at Kee in April was against eons better, so on the drop he's playable; looms in the mix.


Race Summary
That 5-1 ML on the pick seems right, as he does need to improve off his last, but there's reason to think he will, and the perceived ones to beat here have some questions attached too, so play him in all the slots, and especially in the early Pk5, and to kick off the early Pk4 as well, since a win would add plenty of value to both sequences.


Saratoga - Race #4


Picks
Notes


#5 Holmdel Park
One of the few with some turf form here was a solid 4th two-back, when she closed nicely late, and a repeat of that puts her in the mix here, at what will be playable odds too, since the rail will take all the money; call to post the mild surprise.


#1 Fresco
Stiff ML favorite is the best and fastest horse here, and most likely winner too, but she's also a maiden, and breaking through in a stakes, no matter how weak the field is, is never easy, at tiny odds too, so this is a definite hurdle; backwheel time.


#2 Dixie Cannon
Speedy miss could shake out on the lead and note she's never faced NYBs either, so if she breaks running, clears, and sets her own tempo early, she could get brave late, though that 11th-of-12 last time tempers the enthusiasm; underneath only.


Race Summary
The price will be right on the 5, and her last turf race fits with these, not to mention she's won a race too, so play her to win and place, and especially in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well, since budget players will be singling the 5, even though she's no lock, which means a win by the pick will play a lot longer in both sequences than the toteboard might suggest.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks Laurel Park - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#2 Sacred Lady
Meets a couple of forward players who can set things up for her spying rally, and though she steps up for this, she gets a good race shape and may surprise at a price.


#6 Landing Zone
Didn't miss by much with similar last time out, and though her sprint form can be a bit spotty, she looks like the one to beat. Underlay?


#5 Elizabeth T
Might appreciate the cutback and class drop for this one, and she will probably offer a fair price off the modest try last out.


Race Summary
Sacred Lady might get a good run here off a couple of speedy types who need the front end. The price should be right to try to get her home ahead of Landing Zone.


Laurel Park - Race #3


Picks
Notes


#2 Epitomize
Has some upside off the finishing effort off the bench last out, and the Motion barn is very trustworthy in these kinds of spots.


#8 Nick Papagiorgio
Tough to argue with the tactical speed that led to a couple of nice wins over the local footing, and something like his last keeps him in the mix. Not totally sure I trust him to run back to it at a potentially underlaid price.


#9 Speed Game
Has some tactical pace that will keep him in the mix from the start, but he tends to flatten out a bit in the final yards, making him a bit more desirable underneath.


Race Summary
Epitomize can probably sit a bit closer this time around, and he tends to finish with a bit of energy. His turf debut was useful enough off the bench, and his upside makes him playable here.


Laurel Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#3 Day the Music Died
Tends to run his race, and that might be enough to land this one in a spot where the likely chalk is coming off a long layoff.


#4 Bull Shark
Layoff returnee gets the right kind of race shape to try and flash some speed and wire these, but he's coming off a break of more than a year and might be a bit vulnerable late. Tough call.


#7 Air on Fire
Thought he ran a pretty big one on the hike last out, and if he's able to repeat that kind of effort here, he can land an underneath piece.


Race Summary
Day the Music Died is a consistent type who has been close at this level before. The long layoff for the guy outside of him might make this race winnable.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks Harrah's Philadelphia - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#6 SIMON SAYS HANOVER
Simon says ‘Go Fast’ for firster by Captaintreacherous.


#2 MANHOLMES
Sustained first-over rally to win in second start.


#1 INTELLIGENT AM
Disappeared in heavily-bet debut, can’t be discounted.


Race Summary
Simon Says Hanover improved in his second qualifier for top 2yo barn and gets the call at 6-1 on the morning line. Play a 1-2-6 exacta box.


Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#3 YOU WILL BE QUEEN
Mowed down the favorite in sharp debut, good value play.


#1 BLACKOUT RILEY
Second to odds-on fave in split race that timed 1-4/5 faster.


#2 WARRAWEE WELCOME
Led clear into stretch but went off stride as the favorite.


Race Summary
You Will Be Queen made a quarter move to the lead, yielded to the 9-to-5 favorite, then powered on to victory while 3-wide in the stretch. She was geared down at the finish, earning a playback in a deep field tonight.


Hoosier Park - Race #3


Picks
Notes


#3 MR GORGEOUS
Better than latest appears, rallies into contention again.


#7 FOX VALLEY HUSTLER
Best numbers, 14/5-2-3 record, one to beat.


#4 ALWAYS A VAVOOM
Second in ISS Super Final in October, second start since then.


Race Summary
Mr Gorgeous trailed in crowded outer flow, angled to the inside for running room and finished well between rivals in a race won by the pace-controlling favorite. He rallied into photo-finish in three prior starts. Play a 3 with 4, 7 with ALL trifecta.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks Gulfstream Park - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#4 Macho d'Oro
Romped at this distance last time and has been sharp since joining the Cadahia stable three races back; he has speed, has won at the distance and can get a third straight win.


#3 Avant Garde
Was an easy maiden winner last time in his first since being claimed by the Lander stable; he turns back from a mile and seven furlongs and can make a strong late move.


#2 Plato
Has spend much of his career against much better than these but won on a severe drop last time. He was claimed by the Jose D'Angelo stable and doubles in claiming price today.


Race Summary
Macho d'Oro was highly impressive last trip and has really improved in his last three races; can be part of the pace and has the stamina to last against these.


Gulfstream Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#5 Sweet Story
Made a strong late move for third last out and takes a slight drop; can score with a clean trip.


#1 Trilby
Woke up last time after being claimed by Gracida; moved strongly to get a brief lead and settled for third, just a length off the winner.


#8 Hoponthebusgus
Was up in time at this level last time in his 1st for the Maker stable; she dropped a level off the claim and responded nicely.


Race Summary
Sweet Story is a strong late mover on her best day and can stay within range today.


Gulfstream Park - Race #9


Picks
Notes


#1 Addilyn
Closed to third in a stakes race last time and has been in graded stakes along the way; woke up in her last two and the Trejo-Sano combo has won the last two together.


#3 Lenzi's Lucky Lady
Has been off nearly 11 months and was a solid 2-year-old filly; she tired in her last won but had won three straight, including a win against open company.


#2 Sweet Mia
Has never missed the board in six races and has shown speed in all races; capable of staying.


Race Summary
Addilyn has improved in her last two and has finished with interest in her last two, something she hadn't done in a while.

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Hunter Price Jul 23 '20, 12:00 PM in 5h
Soccer | Banga Gargzdai vs Suduva
Play on: Suduva -366 at 1BetVegas

1* Free Pick on Suduva -366

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Los Angeles Dodgers -2

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Saratoga



Saratoga - Race 10

Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10) Wagers



Claiming $16,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 84 • Purse: $33,000 • Post: 5:48P


FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2020 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000 (1.5% AFTERCARE ASSESSMENT DUE AT TIME OF CLAIM OTHERWISE CLAIM WILL BE VOID).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * FINANCIALSTABILITY: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. OH MY PAPA: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. MANDATORY PAYOUT: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MINE THE COIN: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 3 0 days.



11

FINANCIALSTABILITY

2/1


4/1




1

OH MY PAPA

10/1


7/1




4

MANDATORY PAYOUT

15/1


8/1




9

MINE THE COIN

10/1


8/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




3

DEPUTY FLAG

3


9/2

Front-runner

81


78


86.8


76.2


60.2




1

OH MY PAPA

1


10/1

Front-runner

93


78


84.0


72.6


64.6




7

MORE THAN STRIKING

7


15/1

Front-runner

83


82


75.5


63.5


51.0




8

NO LIME

8


6/1

Alternator/Front-runner

87


62


78.8


55.7


42.2




2

PRINCIPAL DANCER

2


20/1

Alternator/Front-runner

77


73


68.8


71.2


58.2




11

FINANCIALSTABILITY

11


2/1

Stalker

92


88


75.0


82.4


76.9




10

PRINCE OF NEW YORK

10


12/1

Stalker

82


74


0.0


0.0


0.0




9

MINE THE COIN

9


10/1

Alternator/Stalker

85


84


70.0


74.4


66.9




6

CONTINUUM

6


5/1

Alternator/Stalker

76


79


47.1


74.5


61.5




5

I SAW IT ALL

5


30/1

Trailer

79


67


41.0


57.6


39.1




4

MANDATORY PAYOUT

4


15/1

Alternator/Trailer

87


78


59.2


75.0


67.0

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Camarero - Race 5

Pick 3 (5-7) / Exacta / Trifecta / Quiniela / Superfecta / Daily Double 5-6



Claiming $8,000 • 1 1/8 Miles • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $6,500 • Post: 4:30P


FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 23, 2020 ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. RYANEAUX SPOT is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * RYANEAUX SPOT: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.



7

RYANEAUX SPOT

3/1


2/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




7

RYANEAUX SPOT

7


3/1

Front-runner

81


84


88.4


80.2


75.7




3

MAGNAMARA

3


2/1

Stalker

85


65


70.2


75.4


70.4




1

MISS WESTERN

1


10/1

Stalker

74


72


63.6


74.0


65.0




6

CHELSIE EXPRESS

6


5/2

Stalker

86


73


52.4


76.8


70.8




5

COCKTAIL SKIRT

5


5/1

Alternator/Non-contender

90


82


52.1


67.3


58.3




4

YADIRA M

4


4/1

Alternator/Non-contender

71


65


50.2


71.2


60.2




2

LADY PLAYER

2


15/1

Alternator/Non-contender

75


45


26.0


49.0


38.5

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delaware Park

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

Race 7 - Optional Claiming - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $47000 Class Rating: 98

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED, OR RESTRICTED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE MARCH 20, 2020 OR CLAIMING PRICE $50,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 23 ALLOWED 3 LBS.




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# 4 HOTSHOT ANNA 9/5




# 6 MISS AURAMET 5/2




# 2 NOT IN JEOPARDY 8/1




I think HOTSHOT ANNA is a formidable choice. She has garnered respectable figs under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this group of animals. Hard to pass on this mare with Cedeno in the saddle. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the group lately. MISS AURAMET - She has been racing admirably recently while recording very strong speed figs. Well above average win rate at this distance/surface. NOT IN JEOPARDY - Ought to be given a chance based on the strong speed figure garnered in the last competition.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Canterbury Park

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

Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10500 Class Rating: 69

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. MINNESOTA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $15,000.




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# 9 MR. COUGAR 5/2




# 6 IZZY IN A TIZZY 7/2




# 7 JIMMY'S MARCO 12/1




I've got to go with MR. COUGAR. This gelding is coming right back to the track. This gelding has to be given consideration just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint races alone. Has posted reliable speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. IZZY IN A TIZZY - Ought to be carefully examined here on the basis of the numbers in the speed realm alone. Looks very strong to be up on the lead at the first call. JIMMY'S MARCO - Has to be considered based on the respectable Equibase Speed Figure put up in the last contest.

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Charles Town - Race #2 - Post: 7:30pm - Allowance - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 87

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#3 OUT OF CENTS (ML=3/1)
#6 SWEETIN BREAD (ML=8/1)


OUT OF CENTS - I like to see consistency in a racehorse. Look at this gelding's PPs. Almost always in the money. Jock and trainer do well when they partner up. Bocachica and Runco have been consistent together. This gelding is in excellent condition right now. Ran second last time around the track and comes back promptly. SWEETIN BREAD - This gelding might as well call Charles Town home. Don't overlook how he races well over this venue. This gelding is in fine physical condition. Ran first on Jul 4th. Recent Equibase speed figures show dominant pattern of improvement.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 BUFF'S EYE VIEW (ML=2/1), #2 BOBBY AXELROD (ML=5/2), #7 TRIPLE BAD (ML=5/1),

BUFF'S EYE VIEW - In any race of 7 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been sharp in short distance affairs of late. BOBBY AXELROD - Not likely that the speed fig he garnered on June 13th will hold up in this race. TRIPLE BAD - Didn't perform too well last time out. Probably won't make an impact in today's event. No good fortune for this questionable contender in a short distance race over the last 60 days tells me that this gelding is in a difficult situation disappointing speed rating last out at Charles Town at 4 1/2 furlongs. Don't believe this racer will improve too much in today's event.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Play #3 OUT OF CENTS to win if you can get odds of 3/2 or more



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [3,6]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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Woodbine - Race #1 - Post: 3:20pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,500 Class Rating: 80

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#1 RAVEN'S CRY (ML=6/1)
#7 HARDY CANDY (ML=4/1)


RAVEN'S CRY - This gelding has been working well, and the recent bullet work says he's primed for a big race today. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. Was in a $15,000 Optional Claiming race at Assiniboia Downs last time out. That event had a class figure of 91 and he is moving down in this event. A certain win candidate. That 77 fig this gelding earned in his last affair tells me he's a key player this time around. HARDY CANDY - Sprinters that come back to the races quickly are generally good plays. Using this jockey/trainer combination is a good decision. When the real running starts, this gelding should be rolling down the lane. I like to wager on this angle, a pony coming back off a solid contest within the last month or so.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 ROYAL FUERST (ML=2/1), #2 VIVIDARI (ML=3/1), #4 SANDRETTI (ML=8/1),

ROYAL FUERST - Doesn't really look inspiring to me after the lack of any sort of closing talent on July 2nd. Hard to wager on a less than sharp equine that lays up for a long time then doesn't hit the board off the extended rest time. Substandard speed fig last time out at Woodbine at 5 furlongs. Don't feel this entrant will improve too much in today's race. VIVIDARI - Unlikely for this participant to make a winning move with no recent good showings in a short distance event. Tough to wager on any entrant like this that didn't hit the board after the extended rest time and comes right back. This gelding registered a speed figure in his last race which likely isn't good enough in today's race. SANDRETTI - He showed not much at all in the last event.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - HARDY CANDY - After a layoff, has had a few races and today he enters a sprint race. Should be back in form, so I expect this horse to perform well in this field.







STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Have to go with #1 RAVEN'S CRY on the win end if we get at least 5/2 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [1,7]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Skip



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park



07/23/20, GP, Race 1, 12.00 ET
07/23/20,GP,1,1M [Turf] 1:31:02 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $65,000 (includes up to $10,000 FHBPA-FOA - FHBPA Florida Owners Awards). (INCLUDES UP TO $5,000 State Bred) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. Weight, 118 lbs. (Horses That Have Raced For A Claiming Price Will Be Least Preferred). (If deemed inadvisable to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile) (Rail at 36 feet).
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
1
Audrey
5-1
Torres C A
Alvarado Juan
FWC
36.21
1.14/$1


098.6724
10
Take Me as I Am
3-1
Vasquez M A
Joseph. Jr. Saffie A.


36.21
1.14/$1


097.4931
6
West Side Girl
9/2
Jaramillo E
McPeek Kenneth G.
J
36.21
1.14/$1


097.1897
2
Spanish Loveaffair
6-1
Lebron V
Casse Mark E.


36.21
1.14/$1


097.1389
9
Know How (GB)
4-1
Berrios H I
Casse Mark E.


36.21
1.14/$1


097.1132
7
Pacific Princess
10-1
Prado E S
Laurin Roger


36.21
1.14/$1


097.0708
5
Crystal Coast
8-1
Rodriguez A A
David Carlos A.
T
36.21
1.14/$1


096.5830
8
Beach Chick
20-1
Gonzalez S
Barbazon III Lester
S
36.21
1.14/$1


094.6083
3
Danessa Lady
20-1
Reyes L
Lopez Bernardo G.


36.21
1.14/$1


090.6530
4
Abuela Cori
30-1
Meneses M
Negrete Javier
L
36.21
1.14/$1


* Top rated horse with "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - WPC 21.13, ROI 0.79/$1
If Race Is Off Turf Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
5
Crystal Coast
8-1
Rodriguez A A
David Carlos A.
T
39.19
1.46/$1


099.9743
10
Take Me as I Am
3-1
Vasquez M A
Joseph. Jr. Saffie A.


33.99
1.09/$1


098.6886
8
Beach Chick
20-1
Gonzalez S
Barbazon III Lester
SF
39.19
1.46/$1


098.6412
6
West Side Girl
9/2
Jaramillo E
McPeek Kenneth G.
J
33.99
1.09/$1


098.4191
2
Spanish Loveaffair
6-1
Lebron V
Casse Mark E.


33.99
1.09/$1


098.4137
1
Audrey
5-1
Torres C A
Alvarado Juan
C
39.19
1.46/$1


098.0219
7
Pacific Princess
10-1
Prado E S
Laurin Roger
W
32.43
1.11/$1


097.9675
9
Know How (GB)
4-1
Berrios H I
Casse Mark E.


33.99
1.09/$1


094.0122
3
Danessa Lady
20-1
Reyes L
Lopez Bernardo G.


39.19
1.46/$1


090.9172
4
Abuela Cori
30-1
Meneses M
Negrete Javier
L
39.19
1.46/$1


* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 26.32, ROI 0.87/$1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga



07/23/20, SAR, Race 6, 3.37 ET
07/23/20,SAR,6,1M 1:32:00 ALLOWANCE. Purse $74,000. INNER TURF (UP TO $12,876 NYSBFOA) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 125 lbs. Non-winners of a race other than Claiming or Starter at a mile or over Allowed 2 lbs. (Rail at 9 feet).
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
9
Kitten by the Sea
6-1
Ortiz J L
Pletcher Todd A.
SFW
41.46
1.39/$1


099.1477
2
Wild Love
5/2
Santana. Jr. R
Asmussen Steven M.
EL
27.19
0.94/$1


098.7247
6
Pure Wow
15-1
Lezcano J
Terranova II John P.


33.33
1.73/$1


098.5860
8
(F)Simplicity (FR)
4-1
Rosario J
Clement Christophe


34.15
1.08/$1


098.2959
5
Bareeqa
3-1
Ortiz. Jr. I
Gargan Danny
J
32.00
1.07/$1


098.2039
4
Primacy
6/5
Castellano J
Brown Chad C.
C
33.33
1.73/$1


098.0528
1
Balon Rose
8/5
Castellano J
Brown Chad C.


34.15
1.08/$1


097.0265
3
Kelleycanrun
5-1
Franco M
Tagg Barclay


34.15
1.08/$1


096.3837
7
Joyous Times
12-1
Gaffalione T
Lerman Roy S.


34.15
1.08/$1


* Top rated horse with "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - WPC 21.88, ROI 0.50/$1
[I]If Race Is Off Turf Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the WPC and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
WPC
ROI *


100.0000
5
Bareeqa
3-1
Ortiz. Jr. I
Gargan Danny
JS
45.00
1.92/$1


098.5114
9
Kitten by the Sea
6-1
Ortiz J L
Pletcher Todd A.
W
43.21
1.54/$1


098.0163
4
Primacy
6/5
Castellano J
Brown Chad C.
FC
45.00
1.92/$1


097.6868
8
(F)Simplicity (FR)
4-1
Rosario J
Clement Christophe


45.00
1.92/$1


097.4753
1
Balon Rose
8/5
Castellano J
Brown Chad C.


39.33
1.32/$1


097.3593
3
Kelleycanrun
5-1
Franco M
Tagg Barclay


39.33
1.32/$1


096.3592
2
Wild Love
5/2
Santana. Jr. R
Asmussen Steven M.
EL
39.33
1.32/$1


096.0891
6
Pure Wow
15-1
Lezcano J
Terranova II John P.


45.00
1.92/$1


093.0554
7
Joyous Times
12-1
Gaffalione T
Lerman Roy S.


45.00
1.92/$1


* Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 23.81, ROI 0.63/$1

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Paul Leiner

MLB & Soccer picks 7/23

Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:10 am
So happy MLB is back. I actually have an Under I like tonight. Enjoy opening day.

500* Under 8 Dodgers/Giants
100* Over 3 Lazio/Cagliari

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MLB Opening day is finally here and we have a game 1 specific system that is 9-0 since 2004, we also have Soccer and a NASCAR Head 2 Head Driver Play. Serie A League Comp Play below

On Thursday the Italian League Soccer comp is on Juventus at 1:30 eastern. The 8 time champs come in off a nice win over Lazio and should have no problems on the road against a Udinese team that has to be demoralized off the extra time loss against Napoli last out. Udinese has lost 14 of 18 and have no home wins since February. Juventus has 37 of the 44 wins in this series, has beaten them 6 straight times including a 4-0 blowout in last match. Look for Jueventus to get the win. On Opening Day we have a rare system pertaining to game 1 of the season that has cashed the only 9 times it has applied since 2004. MLB ended last season on a 55-22 run. There is also more top Soccer plays and a NASCAR head to head diver Play. See us on facebook to jump on. For the Thursday free play. Go with Juventus. Rob Vinciletti- Golden Contender Sports

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Cappers Access

MLB (Thur) Nationals
MLB (Thur) Dodgers -1-(-136) RL

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Brandon Lee Jul 23 '20, 7:08 PM in 7h
MLB | Yankees vs Nationals
Play on: Yankees -130 at pinnacle

10* FREE MLB PICK (Yankees -130)
I feel the price is right here to take a shot on the Yankees as a small road favorite, especially with how little home field figures to play in with no fans. No question New York has the better lineup, especially with the Nats losing one of their best players in Anthony Rendon.
The starting pitching matchup between Cole and Scherzer could easily be viewed as a wash, but I give the edge to Cole in this one. I know you can't overreact to games that don't mean anything, but this year is a bit different. The warm up games played over the last couple of weeks looked nothing like a spring training game. In Scherzer's last start he gave up 7 earned runs on 6 hits and two walks in just 5 innings of work.
Cole is 43-13 as a road favorite of -125 or more. That improves to 30-9 when you look at games when Cole has been a road favorite of -125 to -175. Give me the Yankees -130!

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Rocky Atkinson Jul 23 '20, 7:30 PM in 7h
NASCAR | Kevin Harvick vs Denny Hamlin
Play on: Kevin Harvick -160 at 5Dimes

Rocky's FREE Nascar HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUP Kevin Harvick -160 over Denny Hamlin KEVIN HARVICK - Harvick has 3 wins, 8 Top 5 finishes and 15 Top 10 finishes in his 28 races here in Kansas. His average finish is 9.8 at this track. Over the past 6 races here in Kansas, Harvick has 1 win, 2 Top 5 finishes and 4 Top 10 finishes with an average finish of 7.7. Over the past 3 years on these cookie cutter tracks, Harvick has 8 wins, 27 Top 5 finishes and 37 Top 10 finishes in those 45 races. He has the 2nd best average finish at 8.2 on these track types. DENNY HAMLIN - Hamlin has 2 wins, 7 Top 5 finishes and 8 Top 10 finishes in his 23 races here in Kansas. His average finish is 15.1 at this track. Hamlin has led 227 laps compared to Harvicks 855 laps here in Kansas. We'll recommend a small play on Kevin Harvick to finish ahead of Denny Hamlin tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky Rocky Atkinson

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Dustin Hawkins Jul 23 '20, 7:30 PM in 7h
NASCAR | Alex Bowman vs Kurt Busch
Play on: Alex Bowman +105 at 5Dimes

1 Dimer on Alex Bowman +105

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Jeff Alexander Jul 23 '20, 10:08 PM in 10h
MLB | SFO vs LAD
Play on: UNDER 8 -104

1* MLB FREE PICK on Giants/Dodgers UNDER 8
Thursday's free MLB pick is on the Giants/Dodgers UNDER 8. I feel we are getting some great value here on the UNDER. The ball never carries well at night at Dodgers Stadium and it certainly doesn't figure to be carrying well given it will be in the low 70's/high 60's during game time.
Kershaw takes the mound for LA and he's been exceptional both on Opening Day and against the Giants. Kershaw owns a 1.05 ERA over 8 starts on Opening Day. Only 2 times in those 8 starts has he allowed more than 1 run. Kershaw also owns a 1.74 ERA in his career against the Giants (over 340 innings of work).
Cueto will go for the Giants and while he had a 5.06 ERA in 2019, he only made 4 starts. He's far enough removed from Tommy John surgery that I think people are sleeping on him. The guy is only 34, so plenty still left in the tank. Play UNDER 8!

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Jeff Siegel's Saratoga Analysis & Wagering Strategies - 7/23/ July 23, 2020
Jeff Siegel’s Daily Analysis & Wagering Strategies
Saratoga
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6.
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It is recommended that Jeff’s selections be used to augment the reader’s own personal handicapping, though excellent results can be achieved by applying the rolling exotic strategy specified by Jeff’s analysis. Jeff’s recommended plays are intended for players with a moderate budget; however, readers are encouraged to adjust Jeff’s wagering strategy to fit their preferred investment level.
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Grade A=Highest degree of confidence.
Grade B=Solid Play.
Grade C=Least preferred, or pass.
Grade X=probable winner but odds are not likely to offer wagering value.
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The selections are available every racing day after morning scratches. For updates, please follow us on twitter @jsiegelracing.

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RACE 1: Post 12:50 ET. Grade: X
Use: No Play/Pass

Forecast: This first race is carded for Steeplechase runners. We will pass the race.
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RACE 2: Post 1:21 ET. Grade: C
Use: 3-Wonder In; ; 5-Carthon

Forecast: Restricted (nw-3) $14,000 claimers meet over six furlongs in the first flat race on the program. It’s a challenging affair in which many of the main contenders have question marks. Wonder In will receive plenty of play and is good enough to win at this level but has a disturbing pattern. The Uncaptured gelding was claimed for $25,000 after a sharp score at Gulfstream Park in February but then disappeared and returns on the drop for a barn that has weak stats with layoff runners. We’re unsure of his current condition. Similarly, Carthon, away since February and dropping considerably in class after being claimed for $50,000 in November, returns for an outfit that shows average stats with this angle. Additionally, his lifetime record of 2-for-23 doesn’t inspire confidence but based on pure numbers he’s a threat. We’ll include these two in our rolling exotics but the best course of action may be spread deeper or better yet pass the race.
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RACE 3: Post 1:54 ET. Grade: B-
Use: 3-Mo Normal; 4-Stunning Princess; 5-Uptown Flirt

Forecast: Here’s our first chance of the young season to see 2-year-old fillies compete over a distance of ground on grass. Stunning Princess has done some very good work in the a.m. leading up to her debut, and while the D. Gargan barn doesn’t have great stats with debut runners this $95,000 yearling purchase should be ready to show her best first crack out of the box. A recent turf breeze around dogs over the Saratoga training turf course (4f, :49b, second fastest of 33), catches the eye, and with the barn’s “go-to” rider M. Franco taking the call the daughter of Cairo Prince will offer excellent wagering value at or near her 4-1 morning line. Mo Normal, from the C. Clement barn, hasn’t done anything noteworthy in the morning but this barn has superior stats with first-time starters so she’ll get plenty of play on that angle alone.Uptown Flirt breezed well during the OBS March Sale while displaying a nice stride and good athleticism, and while we can’t say she has a grass pedigree the daughter of Speightster definitely has some run and should be plenty fit for W. Mott. At 6-1 on the morning line we’ll toss her in as well.
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RACE 4: Post 2:29 ET. Grade: B
Use: 1-Fresco; 2-Dixie Cannon

Forecast: Even though she’s still a maiden after three starts, Fresco is listed as the even money morning line favorite in this state-bred 3-year-old filly hundred grander over a middle distance on grass. Nosed out in her last start at a short price and before that fourth when equally heavily-backed, the daughter of Freud has the type of winning connections (C. Clement/I. Ortiz, Jr.) that always attracts play, and on pure form and relatively strong speed figures she’s clearly the one to beat. Perhaps offering better wagering value will be Dixie Cannon, a Laurel invader with form as a juvenile that makes her a viable alternative to the favorite. The K. Breen-trained filly was far back last month in her first outing since October, but that race came vs. much tougher second-level allowance open fillies and mares and even in defeat produced a career top number. She has a bit more tactical speed than Fresco, so we’ll give the Maryland shipper a slight edge on top while including both in our rolling exotics.
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RACE 5: Post 3:02 ET. Grade: B
Use: O’Trouble; 4-Ahead of Plan; 7-Instinctive Rhythm

Forecast: Older maidens sprint six furlongs in what appears to be a stronger than par race for the level. The first-timer Instinctive Rhythm, so impressive in his preview (:10 flat) at the 2019 OBS March Sale, finally makes it the post and should be an extremely live item for the G. Weaver barn, which boasts exceptional stats with first-time starters. The son of Tapiture displayed plenty of ability in the morning last summer at Saratoga as a 2-year-old before being stopped on, and the $350,000 auction purchase, now a gelding, has done nothing but fire bullets at Belmont Park while preparing for this affair. Ahead of Plan, another new gelding, ran very well in his debut over the local main track last year before tailing off and then being sent home. The C. Brown stable has superior stats with layoff runners (29%) and this son of Big Drama – who burned so much money in his three prior outings - could be hard to beat if runs back to his highly-rated debut in which he led from the start until worn down right at the wire while well clear of the rest. O’ Trouble, third in both of his starts to date, clearly has some talent but probably can’t beat a real good maiden. His numbers are decent, so we’ll use him as a back-up just in case ‘Rhythm or ‘Plan don’t fire.
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RACE 6: Post 3:37 ET. Grade: B
Use: 5-Bareeqa; 8-Simplicity; 9-Kitten by the Sea

Forecast: Kitten by the Sea is listed at 6-1 on the morning line in this contentious first-level allowance inner turf miler for fillies and mares and at that price she offers a bit of a gamble. Winner of her last pair vs. moderate claimers, most recently vs. $40,000 (nw-2) rivals at Gulfstream Park in February, she returns protected for new trainer T. Pletcher off a claim and shows a bullet half mile training track drill (4f, :49b, fastest of 13) at Belmont Park last week to have her on edge. The outside draw isn’t great but she’s shown the ability to stalk and pounce, so given that type of trip the daughter of Kitten’s Joy, with rising numbers in each outing, may be able to successfully stand the raise in class. Bareequa is a tough-as-nails 7-year-old mare with 13 wins from 44 starts, including three over the Saratoga turf course, and is the likely favorite and one to beat. She has the ideal second-flight, stalking style that should allow I. Ortiz, Jr., to move when he wants to. The concern is that on pure numbers she’s really not that much better, if at all, than our much younger top selection. Simplicity represents stranger danger. The French-bred filly makes her U.S. debut for the powerful C. Clement/J. Rosario team as a first time Lasix user with form in European stakes races that should make her highly-competitive at this level. You have to include her.
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RACE 7: Post 4:46 ET. Grade: B-
Use: 3-Fierce Lady; 6-Puffery; 10-Bertranda

Forecast: Fierce Lady went stale last winter and was stopped on, but if she can return off the bench for new trainer R. Rodriguez with her best form the daughter of Competitive Edge could spring a mild surprise in this state-bred second level allowance extended sprint for fillies and mares. Both of her races last year over the Saratoga main track were excellent, including a win at this six and one-half furlong trip in the Seeking the Ante S., and because she won her debut by six lengths (with a career top speed figure) we know she can fire fresh. The work tab isn’t fancy but is good enough. Bertranda is dangerous and a “must use” in rolling exotic play, even though she is far more likely to finish second or third (20 times out of 50 starts) than win. The veteran mare picks up I. Ortiz, Jr. and should be prominent throughout and have every chance. Puffery is another that generally settles for secondary awards (two career wins with 13 seconds/thirds) but gets off the rail and projects to settle into a nice stalking spot. At 8-1 on the morning line she’s worth including on a ticket or two.
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RACE 8: Post 5:07 ET. Grade: B
Use: 1-Modesto; 3-Union Colonel; 4-French Reef

Forecast: French Reef was well-backed in his debut last November but after cutting out good fractions weakened to wind up a close sixth in a better than par race for the level The Irish-bred gelding returns off the nearly nine month vacation in a more suitable sprint for C. Brown (superior with layoffs) and sports a recent bullet five furlong training track turf workout (5f, 1:00.3b, fastest of 11) to indicate he’s spot on in this open maiden grass dash. Union Colonel, second in his last three but beaten at 3/5 in his most recent start at Gulfstream Park in February, returns for M. Casse (average stats with layoffs) and projects to be close up throughout and have every chance. He’s okay on numbers – competitive but not great – but with a good series of workouts at a training center could be a better type this time around. Modesto is an intriguing first timer from the W. Ward barn with a series of workouts at Keeneland likely to have him plenty fit. He’s an Uncle Mo colt and therefore should handle any surface, so at 6-1 on the morning line under I. Ortiz, Jr. he’s probably worth including somewhere on your ticket.
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RACE 9: Post 5:17 ET. Grade: X
Use: 1-Wendell Fong; 4-Honest Mischief; 6-Captain Scotty

Forecast: We’ll go three-deep in this three-other-than allowance dash but otherwise pass the race. Honest Mischief (8/5) is the morning line favorite after finishing a distant second to the emerging top class sprinter Volatile in the listed Aristides S. at Churchill Downs in his comeback last month. The son of Into Mischief has strong figures, gets an extra half furlong to work with, and should have every chance to tag the leaders. Captain Scotty returns to his preferred surface – dirt – and tackles easier while landing the cozy outside post. The P. Miller-trained gelding won the Palos Verdes S.-G2 at Santa Anita earlier this year, shows a bullet three furlong blowout at Monmouth Park (:33.4h, fastest of 17) four days ago, and should be able to inherit a comfortable pace-stalking/pressing position in a race projected to have modest early fractions. Wendell Fong joins the R. Diodoro barn in his first outing since finishing fifth in the Count Fleet H.-G3 at Oaklawn Park in April. His two 2020 outings weren’t productive but both came in stakes races that earned strong numbers, so against this lesser group the son of Flat Out could easily return to top form for a barn that strikes at 25% with layoff runners. He could find himself in a good second flight, ground-saving position, ready to pounce when called upon.
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RACE 10: Post 5:48 ET. Grade: B
Single: 11-Financialstability

Forecast: Financialstability is a single in the nightcap; not so much because his form jumps off the page but because the competition in this restricted (nw-2) $16,000 seller is so bleak. The big class drop – this is his first start for a tag – was overdue and we suspect this 5-year-old New York-bred will improve considerably against modest group. Drawn comfortably outside and with speed figures that make him a standout, the C. Brown-trained gelding should be able to settle in the second flight and then produce his run outside, in the clear, and when he’s called upon. At 2-1 on the morning line he’s a win play and rolling exotic single.
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[FATMANWINS]

ATS
4 Dodgers over

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Wayne Root
Millionaire NYY

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Adam Goodwyn

THE MONEYLINE GUY

YESTERDAY 5:02 PM

After graduating Vanderbilt in economics, Adam built a sports betting model that specializes in money-line plays. His model returned $1,742 for $100 players last MLB season, and was up $5,725 in the current NBA season when play halted in March. Adam primarily bets on underdogs, as his model more frequently finds value there. Thus, he is able to generate big profits despite a win-loss record below 50 percent.

WASHINGTON +120
N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
I'm taking the Nationals. My model has the champs winning 49.1 percent of the time. The spread (+120) currently translates to a 45.5 winning percentage, thus, my model sees an edge of 3.6 percent. Take the value in the first game back.

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Tony George

Action Bet

3 Units - (#901) NY Yankees (-130) over Washington *7:05 EST

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Indian Cowboy

MLB 3-Unit Play. #901. Take Over 7 Runs Washington Nationals vs. New York Yankees (Thursday @ 7:08pm est)

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John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE
11:59 AM

OVER 7.5 N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT

The Yankees scored the most runs per game last season at 5.77 runs per game, while the Nationals ranked sixth with 5.31 runs per game. The Yankees benefit from this layoff because they are now fully healthy. The Nats lost Anthony Rendon but added Carter Kieboom and Starlin Castro, look for this game to hit the over.


John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE
11:56 AM

WASHINGTON +119

N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
This is a World Series matchup possibility to open the season with the defending Champion Nationals at home. The Nats were 14-6 with 6.0 runs per game in interleague games last season, and Max Scherzer is 1-2 with a 1.27 ERA in four career opening day starts. Howie Kendrick will get in the lineup with a DH and the Nats have a much-improved bullpen with Will Harris. This game should be closer to 50-50, take the dog at home.

11-2 IN LAST 13 WAS ML PICKS | +1100


Tom Fornelli
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
10:32 AM

WASHINGTON +119

N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
We have no idea what kind of impact not having fans in the ballpark will have on home-field advantage in 2020, but I don't care. How often do you get a chance to take Max Scherzer at home as an underdog? This is a principle play, plain and simple.


Kenny White
WIZARD OF ODDS
YESTERDAY 6:00 PM

UNDER 7.5 N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT

Every year pitchers are ahead of hitters to start the season. This year there will be an even bigger difference for at least two weeks since hitters have only had a handful of at-bats this summer. Gerrit Cole, who makes his debut for the Yankees, and his mound opponent, Max Scherzer, both rank among the top five pitchers in baseball. Cole also has the help of the best bullpen in baseball. Meanwhile I think Scherzer's bullpen is going to be one of the best in the NL this year. If everyone was in midseason form I would make this total 7 Under -130, but with the hitters behind the pitchers I'm making the total 6.5 Under -130. Take the Under.

4-0-1 IN LAST 5 WAS O/U PICKS | +402


Mike McClure
MONEY
YESTERDAY 5:21 PM

WASHINGTON +119

N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
Are the Yankees the best team in baseball? Maybe. Is Max Scherzer the best pitcher in baseball? Perhaps! Home field advantage clearly takes a hit this season, but Max shouldn't be +119 at home, even against Gerrit Cole. I have Washington winning 50.2 percent of simulations thanks to very strong ratings on Max Scherzer, largely due to his slider that has a ridiculous 28 percent swinging strike rate. I'm happy to invest in Max Scherzer maybe the only time he's a home dog all season.

17-11 IN LAST 28 WAS ML PICKS | +425

13-10 IN LAST 23 NYY ML PICKS | +346


Adam Goodwyn
THE MONEYLINE GUY
YESTERDAY 5:02 PM

WASHINGTON +120

N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
I'm taking the Nationals. My model has the champs winning 49.1 percent of the time. The spread (+120) currently translates to a 45.5 winning percentage, thus, my model sees an edge of 3.6 percent. Take the value in the first game back.


Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
MON 7/20

N.Y. YANKEES -138

N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT
The rich get richer as the Yankees added perhaps the best pitcher in baseball in Garrit Cole. They have the best lineup and top bench in baseball. Max Scherzer is always tough, but the Nats lost one of the best hitters in Anthony Rendon, who will be impossible to replace. Take the Yanks on the moneyline.


Stephen Oh
DATA SCIENTIST
TUE 7/14

OVER 7.5 N.Y. YANKEES @ WASHINGTON | 7/23 | 7:08 PM EDT

The model has the total going Over 7.5 runs in 70 percent of simulations for the 2020 season opener. Yes, it's two of the best starting pitchers in the majors in the Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Nationals' Max Scherzer, but neither will be going more than 3-4 innings in their first start of the year out of the pandemic shutdown. Plus, these are two of the most loaded lineups in MLB.

8-3-1 IN LAST 12 NYY O/U PICKS | +465

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Micah Roberts
FORMER VEGAS Bookmaker (http://www.bookmaker.eu/?cmpid=4437)
SAT 7/18

OVER 7.5 SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS | 7/23 | 10:08 PM EDT

Clayton Kershaw has stayed Under in 31 of his 45 starts against the Giants, but I cannot see how the opener stays Under only because Johnny Cueto is going to have a rough time, and it’s not only because his final start of 2019 saw him last only two innings and give up five runs. He had a horrible spring in March, allowing nine runs in 6.1 innings over three starts. The Dodgers lineup should send him out early again. I'm taking the Over.

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John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE
12:00 PM

OVER 8 SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS | 7/23 | 10:08 PM EDT

The second matchup on Opening Day is a feature between veterans Johnny Cueto and Clayton Kershaw. Johnny Cueto only made four starts at the end of last season after missing the whole year. He was 1-2 with a 5.06 ERA and gave up 9 runs in 6.1 IP in Spring Training. The Dodgers are absolutely stacked this season after adding superstar Mookie Betts. I wouldn’t be surprised if they get close to the run total themselves.


Tom Fornelli
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
10:36 AM

OVER 8 SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS | 7/23 | 10:08 PM EDT

Have you seen San Francisco's projected pitching staff for 2020? We can sum it up best by pointing out that Johnny Cueto is the team's Opening Day starter. Cueto's had a great career, but the great part of it has been over for a while now. The bullpen behind him won't be much better. Throw that up against this Dodgers offense, and we might reach the Over without any help from the Giants.

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SDQL Gurus
SERIOUS SCIENTISTS
10:09 AM

OVER 8 SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS | 7/23 | 10:08 PM EDT

The last time Clayton Kershaw faced the Giants, the Dodgers lost 5-4. We expect good run support for Kershaw here, as LA is 7-0 to the Over with Kershaw when they lost the last time he faced the opponent, scoring an average of 8.57 runs by themselves. In addition, LA is 8-0 to the Over with Kershaw in a series opener, going over by an average of 4.94 runs per game. As for the Giants, we see that they are 6-0 to the Over when Johnny Cueto starts in July, going over by an average of 3.33 runs per game.


Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
MON 7/20

L.A. DODGERS -1.5

SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS | 7/23 | 10:08 PM EDT
The Dodgers are stacked. Clayton Kershaw has owned the Giants in his career, going 23-11 with six complete games and five shutouts. The Dodgers added Mookie Betts in the offseason; this lineup is going to score a ton of runs. The Dodgers' pen is loaded, which will be key early on in this shortened season. The Giants are going to struggle offensively, and missing clubhouse leader Buster Posey is only going to make matters worse. Johnny Cueto has filthy stuff but hasn't been 100 percent healthy and started just four games last year. The Dodgers should jump on him early and often. Play LA on the run line at -139.

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Kershaw Scratched


Dodgers placed him on the injured list with back stiffness

Recalled right-handed pitcher Dustin May

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Teddy Covers
4% Over in Giants Game

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Doc

7 Unit Aric Almirola over Kurt Busch-120

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LV Wolf

Wash
Wash over
CHI Sox over 31 season wins

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SDQL Gurus

OVER 8 SAN FRANCISCO @ L.A. DODGERS

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Doc mlb

4 Units-Dodgers-1.5-140

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Rocky Atkinson
-Harvick over Hamlin-160