Wednesday 11-1-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Flyers at Blackhawks 11/1/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions

by Thomas

Latest Odds : CHI -137 Total 5.5

The Philadelphia Flyers lost at home to Arizona on Monday. The Flyers will now have another tough test ahead of them when they head to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Philadelphia is 6-5-1 on the season and 5-4-1 over their last ten games. The Flyers are 3-3 on the road this year.

Brian Elliott will make his 9th start of the season in the goal for the Flyers. Elliott is 5-2-1 on the season with 26 goals allowed. Elliott carries a 3.23 goals against average and a .884 save percentage.


The Chicago Blackhawks have now lost three straight games. The Blackhawks are 5-5-2 on the season and 3-5-2 over their last ten games. Chicago lost to Colorado 6-3 on Saturday and are 3-2-1 on their home ice. The Blackhawks average 3.17 goals per game which ranks 12th in the NHL.

Corey Crawford will make his 10th start of the season for Chicago. Crawford is 5-4 on the season with 20 goals allowed. Crawford carries a 2.12 goals against average and a .935 save percentage.
Recent Betting Trends:
Flyers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Central.
Blackhawks are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 overall.
Under is 9-2-6 in Blackhawks last 17 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +127
The Blackhawks have lost three straight games and have not been able to put things together. The Flyers did lost their last game but some good value as a road underdog on Wednesday night. Look for the Flyers to steal this road win. Philadelphia wins 4-2.

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Central Michigan at Western Michigan 11/1/17 - CFB Picks & Predictions

by Eddie

Latest Odds : WMU -6.5 Total 51.5

In Wednesday night college football action, the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos will battle from Waldo Stadium. Central Michigan has split their first eight games overall and is 2-2 in MAC Conference play. On Saturday, Shane Morris and Corey Willis connected on three touchdown passes during a 56-9 rout at Ball State. The Chippewas racked up 455 yards of total offense on the day.

Through their eight seven games, Central Michigan ranks 73rd in total offense and scores 25.8 points on average. Western Michigan ranks 60th in yards allowed and gives up 27.6 points per game.


The defending MAC Conference Champions Western Michigan Broncos have taken a step back without former head coach P.J. Fleck at the helm. The Broncos have won five games overall and are 3-1 in conference play. Last time out, Western Michigan needed a field goal in overtime to get past Eastern Michigan by a 20-17 final score. The Broncos gained 422 yards of total offense and turned the ball over twice on the afternoon.

For the season, Western Michigan ranks 55th nationally in total offense and has scored 38.6 points per contest. Central Michigan enters this matchup with a defense that ranks 61st in the country and allows 27.0 points on average.
Recent Betting Trends:
Central Michigan is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games.
Western Michigan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Western Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Central Michigan.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games when playing Central Michigan.
Free Betting Pick: Western Michigan -6.5
Western Michigan has won three straight meetings in this series, including a 49-10 rout at Central Michigan last season. The Broncos still control their destiny to repeat as MAC Champions and will not slip up on Wednesday. Final Score Prediction, Western Michigan Broncos win and cover ATS 34-20.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Churchill Downs - Race #6 - Post: 3:30pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,000 Class Rating: 85

Rating: 3

#4 NORTHEAST BOUND (ML=12/1)
#5 STAR DOG (ML=7/2)
#7 SKY ALERT (ML=8/1)


NORTHEAST BOUND - Has found a great spot this time out. STAR DOG - This thoroughbred could be tough today, especially since Morales rode in the last race and now should be plenty familiar with this one. This racer coming off a strong try in the last 30 days is a contender in my book. You always have to be on the prowl for money making jock/handler tandems; we have one right here. Changes tracks from last out at Keeneland to here. Multiple wins on different tracks tell me this horse likes to switch it up, so that's a good sign. SKY ALERT - I like this thoroughbred. Should be familiar with this class level since he ran against the same type last time around the track at Belterra Park. Entered a $5,000 Claiming race at Belterra Park last time around the track and raced on a track listed as good finishing fifth. Have to give a better effort right here.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 POSEIDON'S WAY (ML=3/1), #9 GOAL (ML=6/1), #2 ST. PADRIAG (ML=8/1),

POSEIDON'S WAY - The speed rating last time out doesn't fit very well in this contest when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's event. Mark this racer as a vulnerable competitor. GOAL - The move down the homestretch on Sep 22nd indicated to me that this horse will have a tough go of it versus this bunch of stronger competition. When scrutinizing today's class rating, he will have to register a much better speed figure than last time around the track to battle in this dirt route. ST. PADRIAG - This equine doesn't have a tenacious mental state. Always finishes close, but no cigar. Didn't perform too well last time. Probably won't make a winning move in today's event. Earned a somewhat easily forgotten speed figure last race out in a $5,000 Claiming race on Sep 24th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that fig.



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

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5,7] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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

Delta Downs - Race 6

DD (Races 6-7) / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) Pick 5 (.50 min.) (Races 6-10) / Superfecta (.10 min.)


Claiming $4,000 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 90 • Purse: $10,500 • Post: 7:48P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 1, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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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 * BLUEGRASS SIGHT: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest a verage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BEAR'S BIG BOY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Jockey win percentage over the last 30 days is at least 18. BITSY'S HALF: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20.
5
BLUEGRASS SIGHT
3/1

7/2
9
BEAR'S BIG BOY
4/1

9/2
8
BITSY'S HALF
5/1

10/1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park

Mountaineer Park - Race 2

Second Half $2 Early Daily Double (Races 1 &2) ($.50) Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5) $2 Trifecta $2 Exacta $1 Trifecta Box $1 Exacta Box ($.50) Superfecta


Claiming $5,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 67 • Purse: $6,300 • Post: 7:22P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 1, 2016. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (W V A BRED RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. JUST FUNNIN' YA is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * JUST FUNNIN' YA: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. LEAD ING WILD: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. WHILE IN THE WOODS: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
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JUST FUNNIN' YA
7/5

5/2
2
LEADING WILD
6/1

5/1
4
WHILE IN THE WOODS
2/1

7/1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course

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

Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $12300 Class Rating: 82

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 12 GRANITES PEAK 6/1

# 6 LITTLE CHRISTMAS 3/1

# 2 CANELA CALIENTE 12/1

GRANITES PEAK should be supported as the bet in here. Displays strong Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when compared with the rest of this group. Had one of the most respectable speed figures of this group in her last contest. With a nice class fig average of 81, has one of the best class advantages in this field. LITTLE CHRISTMAS - Is tough not to examine given the company run in lately. She has been running soundly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the best in this group. CANELA CALIENTE - Is a solid choice - given the 71 Equibase Speed Figure from her most recent race. She has recorded very good numbers under today's conditions and ought to fare well against this field.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park

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

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $14850 Class Rating: 83

FOR MAIDEN, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEAR OLDS. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $25,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 FIRST MOON 10/1

# 6 HI HEAT BOY 7/2

# 5 THE UNION FOREVER 7/5

I've got to go with FIRST MOON especially at a such a nice price. Has been running very well lately and should be on the front end early on. Garnered a reliable Equibase Speed Fig in the last race. Can run another good one in this race. HI HEAT BOY - Is tough not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been decent - 74 avg - of late. Lately Vazquez has been scorching which may give the edge to this gelding. THE UNION FOREVER - With a nice Equibase class rating average of 91, has one of the best class advantages in this group. Has put up reliable speed figures in turf route races in the past.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #7 - Post: 9:39pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: 4

#1 SILVER RING (ML=3/1)


SILVER RING - The jockey and conditioner combination have a profitable ROI when they join forces. This horse is number one in earnings per race. She looks strong in today's event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 TITAN CITY (ML=2/1), #4 CAPE MIST (ML=7/2), #3 ITS A LADY'S WORLD (ML=6/1),

TITAN CITY - When looking at today's class rating, she will have to record a better speed rating than in the last race to be competitive in this dirt sprint. CAPE MIST - No picnic to play this steed today. Make her show you something in a sprint race before you wager on her in a race of 7 furlongs. ITS A LADY'S WORLD - Won't be easy for this mount to beat this field off of that last speed rating. Unlikely to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put her on the vulnerable contenders list.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #1 SILVER RING to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Arthur Ralph Sports

WED W MICH -3

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, November 1, 2017

NBA (723) DALLAS MAVERICKS VS (724) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

Take: OVER

Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, November 1 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Mavericks and Clippers. Mavericks on their West Coast swing here bring a 1-7 S/U and 2/6 ATS record into this contest. They have to play the 4-2 SU and ATS Clippers tonight. Mavs have a lot of problems finding points these days in a high scoring NBA league. Dallas averages just 98.2 ppg this season and 90.3 on the road. Compare that to the Clippers who average 107.3 overall and 108 at home. The Mavs have a 3-1-1 O/U record their last five games and 11-5 O/U record against the NBA Pacific division. This has been a big over series of late with 11 of the last 16 games in this series going OVER. Play the over on Wednesday.

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CHRIS JORDAN

It's the battle of the Cannon Trophy, the Michigan MAC Trophy and annual bragging rights, as the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Michigan Broncos meet in Kalamazoo.

And while WMU is coming off an overtime win against Eastern Michigan, and CMU denounced Ball State 56-9, the biggest note to make is the Broncos missing Jon Wassink, who suffered a broken collarbone during the Broncos' 20-17 win over EMU, and will miss the rest of the regular season.

Enter true freshman Reece Goddard, who replaced Wassink and engineered the Broncos' game-winning field goal drive in overtime, but now faces an entirely different animal. Starting a game, and having to face a rival that is looking to move up in the standings, it can get rough.

The Chippewas have a lot of experience on defense, and the fact their only two wins over the last six games came on the road, I think the confidence will be there. And for the record, the Broncos' only loss in their last six games was at home.

Central Michigan will attack a defense that has allowed an average of 33 points over its last three games, with an offense that has averaged 30.4 points on the road this season.

For motivation, the Chipps are in triple-revenge tonight, as WMU has won the last three meetings, and are also two wins away from being bowl eligible, and that will drive them as well.

Take the road pup here.

4* CMU

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TOMMY BRUNSON

These teams are capable of combining for an Over, but with Western Michigan QB - Jon Wassink watching from the sidelines with a broken collarbone, going to lean towards the Under in this year's Central Michigan-Western Michigan tussle in Kalamazoo.

Central Michigan did just play over the total against Ball State, but that was largely because they scored 56 points. The Chippewas only allowed 9 points in that lopsided win. Central had played 5 in a row prior to that game, and 6 of their previous 7 this season Under the posted total.

Western Michigan has played their last pair of games Under the total, and the last meeting between these MAC rivals also held Under the total last season in Western's 49-10 win and cover.

Have to believe the Broncs are going to struggle just a little with Wassink not directing the attack.

Central and Western hold Low on Wednesday.

1* CENTRAL MICHIGAN-WESTERN MICHIGAN UNDER

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RED DOG SPORTS
Soccer | Nov 01, 2017
AS Monaco vs. Besiktas
OVER 2½ -145

I think we see a 2-1 score in this soccer match that is scheduled to start at 1pm eastern on Wednesday. Take the over which is set at 2.5.

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DUSTIN HAWKINS

Free Play on Rockets -5½ -110

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BEN BURNS
NBA | Nov 01, 2017
Pacers vs. Cavs
Cavs-10 -115

There’s no such thing as a must-win NBA game in November, but the Cavaliers figure to have a little extra resolve in their step in this one after losing three straight – all to mediocre opponents. If LeBron James was steaming after back-to-back road losses to Brooklyn and New Orleans, has to be just about ready to blow now that Cleveland has a defeat at home to the Knicks on their resume. Indiana has surprised at 4-3 SU and 5-2 ATS, but the NBA Superhighway is littered with teams playing the back end of a back-to-back set on the road against a superior opponent. Expect a reversion to the mean in this one with the rested James and the Cavaliers taking control early and covering.