Friday 10-27-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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MLB | Oct 27, 2017
Dodgers vs. Astros
Astros-1½ +176

MLB KEY SYSTEM: Since 2004, dogs or home favorites in the American League are 1492-1261 +170.58 units SU against the NL when they're on 1 or 0 days rest and it is series game 3 or less. (Take the Astros)
KEY TEAM TREND: The Dodgers are 0-14 SU as a dog after they played extra innings.

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, October 27, 2017

NHL (51) COLORADO AVALANCHE VS (52) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Take: (52) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Reason: Despite losing both their first and second goalies, the Vegas Golden Knights continue to win. The team had to call up goalie Oscar Dansk from their Chicago affiliate to start the last game with both Marc-Andre Fluery and Malcolm Subban both on IR. The Knights are 7-1-0 to start the season, having benefited from a nice home schedule to start the season where six of their first eight games have been at the T-Mobile arena. Colorado is off to a 5-4 start (2-3 away). The Avs have averaged just 2.20 goals per game thus far. Both clubs are 4-4 O/U on the season with Vegas 4-2 O/U at home. Vegas taking full advantage of their early home ice dominance. Colorado has struggle a bit on the road and looks to be the latest victim of the Knights. Play Vegas.

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DUSTIN HAWKINS

Free Play on Spurs -5½ -105

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Friday, Oct. 27 is:

Florida State -4 over Boston College.

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GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (112-60) at Houston Astros (109-66)
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 27 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Playoff Series:

World Series; Series Tied 1-1

Preview: Dodgers at Astros

Gracenote
Oct 26, 2017

The Houston Astros emerged victorious in an epic Game 2 and now look to take a 2-1 lead when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. The teams combined for a World Series-record eight home runs on Wednesday, with George Springer's two-run blast in the 11th inning being the biggest in the Astros' come-from-behind 7-6 road win.

Houston carries the momentum home after the comeback triumph and has made the decision to close the roof on Minute Maid Park for Friday's game, assuring that crowd noise will play a role in the festivities. "It's quite an environment when we play under the roof," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said during his press conference on Thursday. "It was one of the loudest stadiums the last series; I expect it to be the same. We're coming off one of the most epic baseball games in any of our careers, so that feels good. It will feel good right up to first pitch, and then it will be a new game." The 4-hour, 19-minute Game 2 classic featured six homers in the final three innings as Los Angeles saw a chance for a 2-0 series advantage evaporate. "I think all year long we've done a nice job of recovering, turning the page, whether it's a big win or tough loss," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. "It's a tough loss - just refocusing on the day at hand."

TV: 8:09 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (2-0, 1.59 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 2.08)

Darvish has fanned 14 batters in 11 1/3 innings this postseason to improve to 2-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four career playoff starts. The 31-year-old from Japan fared well at Minute Maid Park during his tenure with Texas, going 4-1 with a 2.16 ERA and 0.74 WHIP in six career outings. "I feel like it doesn't really matter," Darvish said of his past success through his translator at his press conference on Thursday. "It's better to know that I've pitched here before. But (Friday's) game, it could be totally different from my previous outings here."

McCullers, who has posted a 2.33 ERA in four playoff appearances (two starts), is making his second start this postseason and has recorded 13 strikeouts in as many innings. The 24-year-old took a shutout into the seventh frame of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series before allowing a homer by New York Yankees rookie slugger Aaron Judge but has been mesmerizing hitters with a steady diet of curveballs. "I don't view it as an off-speed pitch," McCullers said at his press conference on Thursday. "I just view it as another one of my weapons that I can use to get people out."

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros are 6-0 at home this postseason.

2. Springer went 3-for-5 in Game 2 after going 3-for-30 with 11 strikeouts over his previous eight contests.

3. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner is just 1-for-9 through the first two games, with the hit being a two-run homer that won the series opener.

PREDICTION: Astros 8, Dodgers 6

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Houston

W/L TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games. Dodgers are 10-2 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 10-2 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 21-5 in their last 26 games following an off day. Dodgers are 21-5 in their last 26 Friday games. Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 playoff games. Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 48-12 in their last 60 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 21-6 in their last 27 interleague games. Dodgers are 41-13 in their last 54 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 77-35 in their last 112 overall. Dodgers are 77-35 in their last 112 games on grass. Dodgers are 5-1 in Darvishs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 4-1 in Darvishs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 4-1 in Darvishs last 5 starts. Dodgers are 4-1 in Darvishs last 5 starts on grass. Dodgers are 5-2 in Darvishs last 7 road starts.

Houston

Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 playoff home games. Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games. Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 22-7 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 27-9 in their last 36 vs. National League West. Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 home games. Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 Friday games. Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 overall. Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 games on grass. Astros are 21-8 in their last 29 games following a win. Astros are 43-19 in their last 62 interleague games. Astros are 45-20 in their last 65 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 84-40 in their last 124 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 17-36 in their last 53 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 8-17 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 World Series games. Astros are 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Astros are 1-4 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Astros are 1-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts on grass. Astros are 1-8 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts. Astros are 0-4 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 0-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 0-4 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 0-4 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 games following an off day. Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Dodgers last 8 road games. Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 playoff road games. Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 9-3-1 in Dodgers last 13 games following a loss. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 playoff games. Over is 10-4-1 in Dodgers last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6-2 in Dodgers last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Under is 8-1 in Astros last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games following a win. Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7-2 in Astros last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 21-8-1 in Astros last 30 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 13-5 in Astros last 18 games following an off day. Under is 12-5 in Astros last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 Friday games. Over is 7-3 in Astros last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Astros last 13 home games. Over is 42-19-4 in Astros last 65 during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 home starts. Over is 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts overall. Over is 7-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 Friday starts. Over is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 interleague starts. Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 16-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 8-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Houston. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Dodgers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings. Dodgers are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.

UMPIRE TRENDS - GERRY DAVIS

Under is 6-0 in Davis' last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Dodgers are 11-1 in their last 12 games with Davis behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Davis' last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Home team is 5-1 in Davis' last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Davis behind home plate. Under is 8-2-1 in Davis' last 11 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games with Davis behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Davis' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Under is 4-1 in Davis' last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Home team is 10-3 in Davis' last 13 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Home team is 19-7 in Davis' last 26 Friday games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Davis' last 7 games behind home plate. Under is 18-8 in Davis' last 26 Friday games behind home plate. Under is 27-13-2 in Davis' last 42 games behind home plate.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, October 27

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LA DODGERS (112 - 60) at HOUSTON (109 - 66) - 8:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 20-32 (-13.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 91-81 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-37 (-23.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 105-123 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 148-106 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 97-94 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-26 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DARVISH is 16-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 109-66 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-19 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-40 (+26.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 40-26 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MORTON is 30-12 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 63-55 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 5-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 8-6 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.1 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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MLB

Friday, October 27

Trend Report

LA DODGERS @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

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MLB

Friday, October 27

Los Angeles @ Houston
Astros are 6-0 at home in playoffs, outscoring opponents 31-7. Dodgers are 8-2 in the playoffs, 3-1 on the road.

Darvish is 4-0, 1.17 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1); Dodgers are 5-2 in his road starts. Darvish is 1-1, 3.00 vs Houston this year; he allowed one hit in seven IP in his only start here this year, on June 12. He is 2-2, 3.52 in four playoff starts.

McCullers is 0-1, 5.21 in his last four starts; he threw four scoreless innings in relief in AL clincher vs New York. Over is 7-2 in his last nine starts. Astros are 6-3 in his home starts. McCullers is 0-0, 2.33 in four career playoff games (2 starts).

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, October 27, 2017
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Preview: Florida State at Boston College

Gracenote
Oct 24, 2017

Florida State entered the season ranked third in the country while Boston College was picked to finish near the bottom of the ACC. Incredibly, the Seminoles and the host Eagles are tied in the Atlantic Division standings entering their Friday night tilt in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Boston College has surprised the league with back-to-back road wins over Louisville and Virginia, slamming the Cavaliers 41-10 behind the best game of the season for redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown. "We have scored 40 points in the back-to-back games, first time they have ever done that in the history of Boston College," coach Steve Addazio told reporters this week. "Either Big East or ACC and first time in ACC since we have been in we have had two back-to-back over five hundred yards of offense. I think that helps you and it builds confidence." The Seminoles gave up nearly 500 yards (449) in a 31-28 loss to Louisville last week. They've already matched the highest single-season loss total under coach Jimbo Fisher, who is in his eighth year at the helm.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Florida State -3

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (2-4, 2-3 ACC): The Seminoles took another big hit last week with the loss of junior running back Jacques Patrick (knee), likely for the rest of the season. Patrick's 434 rushing yards trailed only freshman Cam Akers (454), who will assume a greater role along with sophomore Amir Rasul (26 yards on seven carries). "All he says is, 'Yes sir, no sir,' and goes 100 miles an hour," Fisher told reporters of Rasul. "He’s a really good player."

ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (4-4, 2-3): Brown had completed just 46.9 percent of his passes over his previous four games before hitting on 19-of-24 for a season-high three touchdowns against Virginia. That took a little pressure off fellow freshman AJ Dillon, who ran 39 times for 272 yards in the previous week at Louisville and gained 89 more versus the Cavaliers to raise his season total to 694, third in the ACC. Kobay White, also a freshman, leads the Eagles in receptions (24) and receiving yards (313) after hauling in a 76-yard score last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Seminoles QB James Blackman has five TD passes and six interceptions in a three-game stretch.

2. Eagles TE Tommy Sweeney has eight catches for 112 yards and two scores over the last two contests.

3. Florida State is 7-0 against Boston College under Fisher, including a 45-7 rout at home last season.

PREDICTION: Florida State 31, Boston College 30

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Trends - Florida State at Boston College

ATS TRENDS

Florida State

Seminoles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Seminoles are 6-1-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Seminoles are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 road games. Seminoles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Seminoles are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Seminoles are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Seminoles are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Seminoles are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Boston College

Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games. Eagles are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in October. Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Eagles are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Eagles are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Florida State

Under is 5-0 in Seminoles last 5 road games. Under is 5-0 in Seminoles last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 games in October.

Boston College

Under is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-2-1 in Eagles last 10 Friday games. Under is 13-4 in Eagles last 17 home games. Under is 21-7 in Eagles last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-6-2 in Eagles last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 20-7-1 in Eagles last 28 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 19-7-1 in Eagles last 27 games in October. Under is 37-14-1 in Eagles last 52 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 22-9 in Eagles last 31 games overall. Under is 52-25-1 in Eagles last 78 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 37-18-2 in Eagles last 57 conference games. Under is 41-20-1 in Eagles last 62 games on fieldturf.

HEAD TO HEAD

No trends available.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, October 27, 2017
Where: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee

Preview: Tulane at Memphis

Gracenote
Oct 24, 2017

Memphis looks to avoid a letdown after an emotional comeback victory when they host dangerous Tulane for an American Athletic Conference matchup on Friday night. The Tigers trailed by 17 points late in the third quarter at Houston on Oct. 19 before rallying for a 42-38 triumph to seize first place in the AAC West as senior quarterback Riley Ferguson threw for a school-record 471 yards.

“There’s a tremendous sense of urgency to improve, a tremendous sense of urgency to continue to put your best foot forward,” Memphis coach Mike Norvell told the Commercial Appeal, “because this football team, all we’ve accomplished is put ourselves in a position that every game truly matters.” The Tigers have won three straight contests while totaling 142 points, but have given up 96 in the same span as they prepare to take on Tulane’s triple-option offense that has produced at least 190 yards rushing in all seven games this year. The Green Wave have dropped two straight games, but gave No. 14 South Florida a scare in a 34-28 loss last weekend and boast one of the best running backs in the league in senior Dontrell Hilliard. “We don’t have moral victories, but it didn’t look good for us at the beginning of the second half,” Tulane coach Willie Fritz told reporters Saturday. “We kept fighting throughout the second half and made it a very competitive ballgame.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Memphis -10.5

ABOUT TULANE (3-4, 1-2 AAC): Hilliard is averaging just over 100 yards a game - third best in the league - and has scored 11 touchdowns overall with nine of them coming on the ground. Junior quarterback Jonathan Banks, who is coming off a season-high 221 yards passing against South Florida, runs the triple-option attack and has called his own number 70 times for 286 rushing yards to go along with three touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Terren Encalade is the top threat through the air for the Green Wave with 17 receptions for 311 yards and three touchdowns.

ABOUT MEMPHIS (6-1, 3-1): Ferguson has completed 59.9 percent of his throws for 2,285 yards and 20 touchdowns to go along with six interceptions while senior Anthony Miller has hauled in 55 passes for 784 yards and nine scores. Patrick Taylor Jr. (346 rushing yards, seven TDs) will likely get the lion’s share of carries with fellow sophomore Darrell Henderson (541, three) questionable with an undisclosed injury. Freshman corner TJ Carter, who had 14 tackles and his fourth interception against Houston, was named AAC defensive player of the week Monday.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Tigers, who are 6-1 or better for only the second time in the last 50 years, have won 10 consecutive meetings and lead the all-time series with Tulane 21-11-1.

2. Tulane CB Parry Nickerson, who has started 40 straight games, was named one of 13 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award - given to the nation’s top defensive back.

3. Miller needs 70 receiving yards to pass Duke Calhoun (2,981) for first on the school’s all-time list and three receptions to reach 200 in his career.

PREDICTION: Memphis 45, Tulane 21

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Trends - Tulane at Memphis

ATS TRENDS

Tulane

Green Wave are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games. Green Wave are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Green Wave are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Green Wave are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games in October. Green Wave are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.

Memphis

Tigers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Tigers are 16-35-2 ATS in their last 53 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Tigers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 7-19-2 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games in October. Tigers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Tigers are 1-9-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Tulane

Over is 6-0 in Green Wave last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Green Wave last 6 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 games in October. Over is 7-2 in Green Wave last 9 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Green Wave last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4 in Green Wave last 13 games following a straight up loss.

Memphis

Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 home games. Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games in October. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games overall. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games following a straight up win. Over is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 15-6 in Tigers last 21 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 14-6 in Tigers last 20 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 15-7 in Tigers last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Green Wave are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings. Green Wave are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Memphis.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, October 27, 2017
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas

Preview: Tulsa at SMU

Gracenote
Oct 24, 2017

Trey Quinn has seemingly come out of nowhere to do the unprecedented for SMU, which hosts Tulsa on Friday in an American Athletic Conference. After never producing more than seven catches in a game, the junior wide receiver has 15 or more in three straight for the Mustangs, who will try to snap a three-game losing streak against the Golden Hurricane.

Quinn, a transfer from LSU and Louisiana's all-time high school receiver, is the first player this century with three straight games of 15 or more receptions, including back-to-back games of 17 catches. His final reception against Cincinnati went for 28 yards on 4th-and-26, paving the way for the Mustangs to earn a 31-28 victory in overtime. "You don't have too many of those calls in your pocket," coach Kevin Morris told the media of the 4th-and-long call. "When you have playmakers like we have, you are able to keep a play alive." D'Angelo Brewer, Shamari Brooks and Corey Taylor II lead a potent rushing attack for the Golden Hurricane and Brewer recently became the fourth player in school history to surpass 3,000 career rushing yards.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: SMU -9.5

ABOUT TULSA (2-6, 1-3 AAC): After sticking with Chad President at quarterback for the first five games, coach Philip Montgomery has turned the reins of the offense over to Luke Skipper. The redshirt freshman isn't the runner that President has been, but his average yards per pass attempt is more than four yards better than his predecessor. Justin Hobbs and Keenen Johnson are the top receiving threats for the Golden Hurricanes with 73 receptions between them.

ABOUT SMU (5-2, 2-1): While not as prolific as Quinn, junior Courtland Sutton is enjoying a fine season with 37 receptions and a team-leading nine touchdowns. Sutton ranks third in school history behind Emmanuel Sanders and Aldrick Robinson with 28 career touchdown receptions and fourth in career 100-yard receiving games. Xavier Jones, Ke'Mon Freeman and Braeden West lead a rushing attack that has produced 1,282 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Mustangs, who are unbeaten in four games at home this season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Tulsa has averaged 40.3 points in winning the last three meetings with SMU, yet still trail 13-10 in the series.

2. Led by 6.5 sacks from senior DE Justin Lawler, the Mustangs are tied for fifth in the country with 3.3 per game.

3. Quinn, the American Offensive Player of the Week, leads the nation with 71 receptions and is on pace to surpass the school record for catches in a season, which is 112 by Jeremy Johnson in 2013.

PREDICTION: SMU 47, Tulsa 37

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Trends - Tulsa at Southern Methodist

ATS TRENDS

Tulsa

Golden Hurricane are 8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Hurricane are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Golden Hurricane are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss. Golden Hurricane are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games. Golden Hurricane are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Golden Hurricane are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Golden Hurricane are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Southern Methodist

Mustangs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Mustangs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Mustangs are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Mustangs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mustangs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Mustangs are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Mustangs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Tulsa

Over is 5-0 in Golden Hurricane last 5 Friday games. Over is 7-1 in Golden Hurricane last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Golden Hurricane last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Golden Hurricane last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Golden Hurricane last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Golden Hurricane last 9 road games. Over is 23-8 in Golden Hurricane last 31 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games in October. Over is 25-10 in Golden Hurricane last 35 games on fieldturf. Over is 7-3 in Golden Hurricane last 10 games following a ATS loss. Over is 18-8 in Golden Hurricane last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-5 in Golden Hurricane last 16 conference games. Over is 13-6 in Golden Hurricane last 19 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Southern Methodist

Over is 4-1 in Mustangs last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Mustangs last 5 home games. Over is 20-7 in Mustangs last 27 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-3 in Mustangs last 10 Friday games. Over is 13-6 in Mustangs last 19 games in October.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings. Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Golden Hurricane are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Southern Methodist. Golden Hurricane are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings.