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Astros at Dodgers 10/24/17 - World Series Game 1 - MLB Picks & Predictions

by Eddie

Latest Odds : LAD -155 Total 7


The 2017 MLB World Series will get underway on Tuesday night, when the Houston Astros travel to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Astros won 101 games during the regular season and won the AL West Division by 21 games. In the ALCS, Houston rallied from a 3-2 deficit to win games six and seven at home versus the New York Yankees. MVP candidate Jose Altuve homered in the final two games of the series for the Astros.

Twenty-nine year old southpaw Dallas Keuchel (14-5 2.90 ERA) will take the mound for the Astros in this matchup. Through 17 plus innings this postseason, Keuchel has allowed 14 hits and five earned runs while striking out 25 batters.


The Los Angeles Dodgers won a major league best 104 victories during the regular season and won the NL West Division by 11 games over Arizona. Los Angeles has rolled to victories in seven of their first eight games this postseason and disposed of defending World Series Champion Chicago in five games in the NLCS. The Dodgers ranked 2nd in team ERA during the regular season and have allowed 19 runs in their first eight playoff games.

The Dodgers will counter with dominant left-hander Clayton Kershaw (18-4 2.31 ERA) in the series opener. Through 17 plus innings this postseason, Kershaw has given up 12 hits and seven earned runs while striking out 16 batters.


Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 11-3 in Keuchels last 14 road starts.
Dodgers are 48-10 in Kershaws last 58 home starts.
Under is 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts vs a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts during Game 1 of a series.
Astros are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.


Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -155


Los Angeles SS Corey Seager (back) is reportedly making process, but his status for this game remains uncertain. Through 162 games, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. Los Angeles has outscored their opponents 25-7 in the last three games that Kershaw has started. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-2.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12200 Class Rating: 72

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 HUNDRED PERCENT 4/1

# 5 BUSTIN TO GET HOME 5/2

# 4 SHORE TO PARTY 3/1

HUNDRED PERCENT has a decent shot to take this race. Displays strong Equibase Speed Figs on average overall when matched with the rest of this field. Has run admirably when racing a dirt sprint race. Win percentage with this jockey and handler combo - 29 percent - sound. BUSTIN TO GET HOME - Have to look at solely on class, with some of the best class figs of this group. Must be considered here on the basis of the numbers in the speed realm alone. SHORE TO PARTY - He has been running well and the Equibase speed figs are among the best in this group of horses in this race. With a nice class figure average of 81, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group of horses in this race.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:44pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 77

Rating: 4

#7 CREDIT ALERT (ML=6/1)
#4 ACT THE PART (ML=3/1)


CREDIT ALERT - Not much speed in this race other than this pony. Always be careful of the longer priced horse when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. Entered last at Mountaineer Park in a race with a class figure of 83. Dropping considerably in class rating in today's event puts her in a solid position right here. You probably should disregard that last affair at Mountaineer Park on a track listed as good where she finished out of the top three. Should do well in this event under normal track conditions. ACT THE PART - This racer coming off a good contest in the last 30 days is a strong challenger in my humble opinion. Nice return on investment for this jock and trainer twosome. Looked very good in last race at Mountaineer Park. A quick turnaround means Baird thinks she can do it again. A repeat of that last race on Oct 16th where she garnered a speed rating of 68 looks high enough to triumph in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 HIGH REWARDS (ML=2/1), #2 CHASE THE MUSIC (ML=7/2), #1 NASHA NADEZHDA (ML=9/2),

HIGH REWARDS - This filly showed little last time out of the box. Unlikely for this thoroughbred to make an impact with no recent good showings in a sprint contest. CHASE THE MUSIC - Garnered a most unsatisfactory speed rating last out in a $15,000 Claiming race on October 4th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that figure. NASHA NADEZHDA - This filly recorded a speed fig in her last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#7 CREDIT ALERT to win at post-time odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Portland Meadows

Portland Meadows - Race 5

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 14% Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)


Claiming $2,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 2:52P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500, IF FOR $2,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS.
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * SHARP FOCUS: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has th e highest TrackMaster Power Rating. KINGS COURT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. TIME ON THE RUN: Today is a sprint and the horse's last star t was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. ABEJA: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yar ds if a Quarter Horse race).
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SHARP FOCUS
7/2

4/1
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KINGS COURT
5/2

7/1
2
TIME ON THE RUN
4/1

7/1
3
ABEJA
15/1

9/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #4 - Post: 2:16pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 85

Rating: 4

#2 START JUMPING (ML=8/1)
#6 DO A LEGGER (ML=8/1)
#5 PROMISE ILLGETYOU (ML=15/1)


START JUMPING - This jock and trainer have a beneficial ROI when they unite. Jockey jumped on this gelding's back for the first try on Oct 2nd. Should be in tune with the horse even better this race. This one has increased his speed figs in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is worth taking note of. DO A LEGGER - Really believe this beautiful animal is going to be on the money near the finish line. PROMISE ILLGETYOU - Trainer Serey moves this animal down in class to face weaker company. Look for a solid race in this race. I like that recent race on Oct 7th at Meadowlands where he finished third.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 BIG TOWN (ML=2/1), #4 DIMENSION (ML=9/2), #8 THESE BLUES (ML=5/1),

BIG TOWN - This morning-line favorite may be out of form without any recent works. If you keep selecting these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down regularly. DIMENSION - I can't play this perpetual non-winner. Gets the job done now and then. THESE BLUES - When looking at today's Equibase class figure, he will have to record a much better speed fig than in the last race to compete in this dirt route.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #2 START JUMPING to win. Have to have odds of at least 7/2 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 8.2f on the Dirt. Purse: $10300 Class Rating: 83

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


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The Walker Group Picks

# 11 SEGOVIA 8/1

# 10 SPANISH ARMADA 15/1

# 12 SCARECROW 8/1

SEGOVIA looks formidable to best this group especially at a long price. Inirio has this horse running well and is a decent selection based on the very strong speed figures earned in route races lately. Has decent Equibase Speed Figs and has to be considered for a bet for this event. SPANISH ARMADA - Should be given a shot based on the decent Equibase Speed Figure put up in the last competition. Displays the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 72 Equibase speed fig which is one of the most respectable in this group of horses in this race. SCARECROW - Has earned formidable Equibase Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. Gamblers should take a good look at this one as this gelding has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group.

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

ZIA - Race 2

2nd Half Early Daily Double / $1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta 1st Leg .50 Pick 3/ 2nd Leg Pick 4


Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 57 • Purse: $12,000 • Post: 12:37
FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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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 * PROUD CECILIA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LITTLE BIT LOUDER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. I'M A LEGEND: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in th e top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. GEE WHIZ VERA: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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PROUD CECILIA
15/1

4/1
6
LITTLE BIT LOUDER
3/1

6/1
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I'M A LEGEND
6/1

8/1
8
GEE WHIZ VERA
6/1

9/1

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BEN BURNS
NHL | Oct 24, 2017
Oilers vs. Penguins
Penguins-148

The defending champs check in with a 5-4 overall record. Two of their losses have come by identical 5-4 margins. The other two losses have been "ugly." They lost 10-1 at Chicago, on 10/5. More recently, in their last game, the Pens lost 7-1 at Tampa. Off the earlier "ugly" loss, the Pens responded with their best effort, a 4-0 victory over Nashville, the team they beat in the Stanley Cup Finals. Now, the Pens take on Edmonton, in what some are billing as a possible preview of this year's Stanley Cup matchup. Including their victory over the Preds, the Pens are a dominating 34-12 (+20.2) their past 46, after losing their previous game by two or more goals. Don't be surprised when they bounce back with another victory on Tuesday. Consider Pittsburgh

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, October 24, 2017

NHL (21) CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS (22) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Take: OVER

Reason: Your free play for Tuesday, October 24 is in the NHL contest between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights. One of the reasons the Vegas Golden Knights are off to a great start is because of goaltending. Marc-Andre Fluery is the face of this club and is now out with a concussion. His replacent, Malcolm Subban was also playing great until his lower body injury that will keep him out for weeks. Now, the Knights have to bring up someone from their minor league Chicago team to start in the pipes, Oscar Dansk. Dansk had a 5.57 goals against averge in his one start for the Chicago Wolves this year. I'm not sure how the Knights can continue their surge without their top two goalies. The Chicago Blackhawks have the 7th best scoring offense in the NHL and tonight the pickings should be easy. Take the OVER.

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Arthur Ralph Sports

TUES NHL Under total 6 Colo/Dallas

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Tuesday, Oct. 24 is:

Detroit Red Wings +115 over Buffalo Sabres.

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JOE WIZ

Tuesday... Over Knicks and Celtics

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ERIC SCHROEDER

So once a week veteran handicapper Chris Jordan and I meet at Green Valley Station for lunch or dinner, and talk about sports, business, bad beats, money... you get the drift, right? Sunday night the two of us sat down while watching the New England Patriots to talk World Series.

Chris has always been a mentor to me in this business, and so I wanted to get an idea his philosophy and approach toward the Fall Classic, and lo and behold I was a little taken aback when I heard his choice for the World Series.

So, when I told him I thought the Houston Astros pitching staff would be much better, bought him a shot of Patron, and told him it would be over in six games - he suggested an online challenge.

Dueling "columns" if you will, for our followers, as to who will win the World Series. So before you go and read Chris' obviously ridiculous reasons why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win - which they won't - let me give you some real reasons why the Astros will become the 2017 World Series Champions.

Game 1 motivation ... did you know the Astros have never won a Series game? They were swept by the Chicago White Sox in 2005, in their only previous appearance. So I think one of the most important things will be getting to Clayton Kershaw in the first game and stealing the momentum and homefield edge immediately. Houston starter Dallas Keuchel is a stellar 1.78 ERA in his five career postseason starts and just went 1-1 in the Astros’ ALCS series victory over the Yankees. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner is set to make his first World Series start, and he knows how important this game will be.

Speaking of Kershaw ... Dodgers lovers who think they're going to get quality wins from their beloved ace should think again. Kershaw is 6-7 with a 4.40 ERA in 21 postseason games. And while I know he's gone 2-0 this October, I don't think the lefty ace with three Cy Young Awards will look like the dominant regular-season pitcher he is. The lineup I'm about to mention, it's pretty good.

Power-packed lineup ... Jose Altuve (.400, 5 homers), Yuli Gurriel (.366) and Carlos Correa (9 RBIs) did well in the playoffs. And there is a due theory with Alex Bregman, Josh Reddick, Marwin Gonzalez, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran, who all hit under .200 the first two rounds. Houston was the best offense all season, and if there is one thing it can do well, it's get to good pitching. Houston struggled in the first few games against the Yankees, but it came alive when it mattered.

Emotional edge ... It's been quite a fall for several cities, including Miami, Las Vegas and Houston. From hurricanes to a shooting, these are cities that are looking for revival. Vegas is seeing it with its hockey team, and H-town is looking for a World Series crown. And behind Verlander's arm, plus Dallas Keuchel, plus Charlie Morton, plus Lance McCullers Jr... I think a call to arms will be huge, as each starter will remember this is more than a Series win for the organization, it's for a city needing some love.

Your Series bet is on the Houston Astros, as they're going to steal this from Los Angeles in five games.

5* ASTROS SERIES

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DUSTIN HAWKINS

Free Play on Knicks +8½ -110