Friday 10-20-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Brandon Lee

Oct 20 '17, 8:00 PM in 3h
MLB | Yankees vs Astros
Play on: Astros -135 at 5Dimes

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I think the price is right here with Houston at home in a must-win situation with their ace Justin Verlander on the mound. Verlander has been sensational of late with a 2.14 ERA and 0.952 WHIP in his last 3 starts and absolutely owned the Yankees' hitters in Game 2, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits with 13 strikeouts in a complete game. New York counters with Luis Severino, who has been up and down in the postseason and lasted just 4 innings opposing Verlander in that Game 2 win for Houston. This one is headed for an epic Game 7 on Saturday. Give me Houston -135!

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Mike Lundin

Oct 20 '17, 9:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Warriors vs Pelicans
Play on: Warriors -8½ -107 at 5Dimes

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The New Orleans Pelicans took a 103-91 beating by Memphis in their season opener while the Golden State Warriors opened their title defending season with a 122-121 loss to the Rockets. I expect the Warriors to do much better here when they begin their first road trip of 2017-18.
Note that the Warriors are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games and 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Pels rely on big men Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, but it's very thin behind them. The Warriors have both superstars and depth and should grind down the Pels, particularly when coming off a loss.

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John Martin

Oct 20 '17, 6:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion
Play on: Western Kentucky -7½ -105 at BMaker

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Western Kentucky -7.5

I think the slow start by Western Kentucky this season has them under the radar a bit. This is a team that blew out opponents by 20-plus points per game on the regular last season. They failed to cover the spread in their first five games this season, but then got right last week in a 45-14 win over Charlotte as 17.5-point favorites. They racked up 627 total yards in the win. Now they play one of the worst teams in college football in Old Dominion, whose two wins this season have come against Albany and UMass. Their other four games have resulted in blowout losses by 30, 38, 30 and 32 points. WKU has won and covered all three meetings with ODU over the last three seasons by 35, 25 and 15 points. Chalk up another blowout loss for the Monarchs tonight. Give me Western Kentucky.

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Cappers Club

Oct 20 '17, 9:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Warriors vs Pelicans
Play on: Warriors -8½ -105 at 5Dimes

Warriors -8.5
This play just missed out on our premium card. The Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans face off on Friday night, and the value lies with the Warriors in this one.
Although the Golden State Warriors lost in game one, on the offensive end they still played really well.
They still were able to 53.8 percent from the field, and 16-of-30 from 3-point range.
For the Pelicans their strength is inside, which really isn't the best recipe to beat the Warriors. To beat the Warriors you need to be able to match their small line up, like the Rockets were able to do in game one.
I think the Warriors will be able to outrun the Pelicans and that will lead to an easy victory.
Some trends to note. Warriors are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games. Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
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Rocky Atkinson

Oct 20 '17, 6:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion
Play on: OVER 49 -110

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Western Kentucky @ Old Dominion 6:00 PM EST
Play On: OVER 49
The Western Kentucky Hiltoppers travel to Old Dominion to take on the Monarchs on Friday night. Western Kentucky is 4-2 SU overall this year while Old Dominion is 2-4 SU overall on the season. Western Kentucky is averaging 293.5 passing yards per game. Old Dominion is allowing 227.8 rushing yards per game and 436.8 total yards per game this season. The OVER is 15-5 last 3 years after Western Kentucky plays a conference game. The OVER is 12-3 last 3 years when Western Kentucky is off 2 or more consecutive SU wins. The OVER is 5-1 last 6 games when Old Dominion is an underdog of 3 1/2 to 10 points. The OVER is 8-2 last 10 games when Old Dominion is off 2 or more consecutive SU losses. Old Dominion is allowing 34.7 points per game overall this year, 42.7 points per game at home this season, 43.7 points per game their past 3 games overall, 34 points per game on turf and 46.5 points per game in conference play this season. These teams have met 3 times since 1992 and all 3 games have gone OVER the total! WE'll recommend a small play on OVER THE TOTAL here tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Dave Price

Oct 20 '17, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-F | Marshall vs Middle Tennessee State
Play on: Marshall -1½ -110 at 5Dimes

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Marshall -1.5

The Key: The Marshall Thundering Herd have been one of the best bounce-back stories in college football this season after being dreadful last year. They have gone 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS this season with their only loss coming 20-37 on the road to a very good NC State team as 21-point dogs. Four of their five wins have come by double-digits this season. Middle Tennessee State just hasn't been very good without star quarterback Brent Stockstill, who is expected to miss another game tonight. Even a bad Marshall team beat Middle Tennessee 42-17 last year as 8-point dogs. Take Marshall.

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Bobby Conn

Oct 20 '17, 6:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion
Play on: Old Dominion +8 -110 at Bovada

1* Free Play on Old Dominion +8 -110

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Jack Jones

Oct 20 '17, 8:00 PM in 3h
MLB | Yankees vs Astros
Play on: Astros -137 at 5Dimes

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Houston Astros -137

The home team is 5-0 in this series. So that makes this a pretty easy play with the Astros returning home to stave off elimination with their ace on the mound in Justin Verlander.

Verlander delivered a complete-game gem in Game 2 last Saturday, and he has been absolutely dominant in an Astros uniform. He has gone 9-0 with a 1.41 ERA in his last 10 starts, allowing two earned runs or fewer in all 10 outings.

Luis Severino has gone 1-0 with a 5.56 ERA in three postseason starts this season, giving up 5 homers in 11 1/3 innings thus far. Severino does not enjoy facing the Astros, going 0-1 with a 7.72 ERA and 1.973 WHIP in three career starts against them.

Verlander is 24-4 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season in his career. The Yankees are 1-7 in their last eight playoff road games. The Astros are 4-0 in their last four playoff home games. Houston is 7-0 in Verlander's last seven starts. Bet the Astros Friday.

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Teddy Davis

Oct 20 '17, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Jazz vs Wolves
Play on: Wolves -4 -110 at BMaker

Let's take a look here at the T Wolves here tonight for their first home game. I had them in their first game and it was a loser but they had their chances to win SU at the Spurs, but blew the last 5 minutes of that game and didn't even cover. I just think they are way to deep here for the Jazz who are obviously with Hayward this year and Exum is hurt once again.

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Sal Michaels

Oct 20 '17, 7:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Cavs vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks +2½ -127 at betonline

Free Play on Bucks +2½ -127

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Wesley Scott

Oct 20 '17, 10:15 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Colorado State vs New Mexico
Play on: Colorado State -7 -110 at BMaker

The Colorado State Rams (5-2 Overall, 3-0 MW) travel southwest to face the New Mexico Lobos (3-3 Overall, 1-2 MW).
The Rams are looking like the team to beat in the Mountain West Conference this season. Colorado State is undefeated in conference and looking for the Mountain West title.
Colorado State has won three in a row (all conference games) and most recently beat Nevada, 44-42 at home.
Rams quarterback Nick Stevens looked like Drew Brees in the win. He was 27 of 38 passing for 384 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. The CSU offense had 608 total yards in the win.
New Mexico is looking like the team to play if you want a win in the Mountain West this year. The Lobos lost last Saturday, 38-0 at Fresno State. Dropping them to 1-2 in conference play.
New Mexico struggled bad offensively. The Lobos had 322 yards of total offense, but scored zero points. They even had the ball for almost 34 minutes and still struggled to score
Expect the Rams to get the win and cover on the road against the Lobos. Last year New Mexico lost at CSU, 49-31. The same will happen this year. Take the Rams to cover for the win.

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Jimmy Boyd

Oct 20 '17, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-F | Marshall vs Middle Tennessee State
Play on: OVER 48½ -110

Free pick on Marshall/Middle Tennessee OVER
I think we are getting some good value here with this low total that's been set for Friday's C-USA matchup between Marshall and Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders aren't the same offensive team without junior QB Brent Stockstill, who hasn't played in the last 5 and is listed as doubtful. His absence will have the public looking to take the UNDER with Marshall not considered a high-scoring team, but the books have already adjusted the number here.
Middle Tennessee sophomore John Urzua has flashed some decent potential, throwing for 359 yards against FAU. He's not afraid to take chances and that's not a bad thing. It increases the likelihood of some big plays and quick scores for Marshall, as well as some turnovers for Marshall that should lead to good field position and quick scores. We just have to hope the turnovers don't come deep in Marshall territory.
I mentioned the Thundering Herd aren't considered a great offense. However, they have shown some positive signs here of late, scoring 38 at Cincinnati and 35 against Old Dominion last time out. Memphis isn't a great defensive team by any means and I look for Marshall to be able to move the ball. All we need is a combined 25 points each half and we are clear of the mark by 1.5-points. I think they get that and a lot more. Take the OVER!

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Mike Williams

Oct 20 '17, 8:00 PM in 3h
MLB | NYY vs HOU
Play on: UNDER 7½ -122

1* on Yankees vs Astros under 7½ -122