Friday 10-6-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-04-2017, 09:25 PM

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

Preview: Memphis at Connecticut

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Memphis 45, Connecticut 21

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-04-2017, 09:25 PM

Trends - Memphis at Connecticut

ATS Trends

Memphis

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

Connecticut

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

OU Trends

Memphis

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

Connecticut

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

Head to Head

No trends available.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-04-2017, 09:27 PM

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

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

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

Home and Away

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

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-04-2017, 09:28 PM

Trends - Boise State at Brigham Young

ATS Trends

Boise State

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

Brigham Young

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

OU Trends

Boise State

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

Brigham Young

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

Head to Head

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

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:41 PM

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

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

WALK-OFFS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Red Sox 3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:42 PM

Trends - Boston at Houston

W/L Trends

Boston

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

Houston

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

OU Trends

Boston

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

Houston

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

Head to Head

Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez

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

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:43 PM

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

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

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

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Cubs 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:44 PM

Trends - Chi. Cubs at Washington

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

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

Washington

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

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

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

Washington

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

Head to Head

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

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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:46 PM

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

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

WALK-OFFS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-05-2017, 10:47 PM

Trends - Arizona at LA Dodgers

W/L Trends

Arizona

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

LA Dodgers

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

OU Trends

Arizona

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

LA Dodgers

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

Head to Head

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

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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-06-2017, 07:09 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

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

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

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

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-06-2017, 07:10 AM

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

Evangeline Downs - Race 7

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

Maiden • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 74 • Purse: $14,000 • Post: 8:06P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * TF DASHIN AND FLYIN: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. HOUSE OF CARDS B: Horse ranks in the to p three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. COWBOYZ HOTROD: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. IGOTTAGITERDONE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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TF DASHIN AND FLYIN
6/1

7/2
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HOUSE OF CARDS B
5/1

7/1
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COWBOYZ HOTROD
10/1

8/1
6
IGOTTAGITERDONE
4/1

9/1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-06-2017, 07:11 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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

Rating: 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-06-2017, 07:11 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

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

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

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

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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 ENTERPRISE VALUE 8/5

# 8 MISS MISCHIEVOUS 9/2

# 4 MARIE FROM PARIE 12/1

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

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