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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #5 - Post: 2:30pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $22,000 Class Rating: 76

Rating: 3

#7 BANNER WAVE (ML=4/1)
#2 MORE THAN TREASURE (ML=5/2)
#4 PERFECT PARTY GIRL (ML=30/1)


BANNER WAVE - I'm focusing on the class of this horse, and this one is the 'classiest' of the bunch. If you review the PP's for this mount, you'll see she has recorded the top Equibase speed fig at the distance and surface. A repeat effort in this event and this horse has a superb chance to win. Could be a potential overlay in this race at odds of 4/1. Finished fourth in last race at Belmont Park but was close at the finish line. Horse has improved at least 2 speed fig points in last 2 races. I look for that trend to continue in today's race. This filly recorded a good fig of 79 in her last clash. That speed fig should be high enough to score in today's event. MORE THAN TREASURE - Ran last out against a tougher field at Belmont Park. The move down the class ladder should suit her well. I believe Weaver is making a good move here. This filly can only profit from the shorter distance. This filly has the top turf fig in her last race. It doesn't take a college grad like The Brain to figure this here horse has a good chance. This one has increased her speed ratings from a fig of 51 to 76 to 79 in succession. That 79 fig this filly earned in her last race tells me she's a key player this time. PERFECT PARTY GIRL - Filly has shown some early speed. This shorter trip should be better for her. She keeps getting closer at the finish with each and every start. Forgive the out of the money finish on the off track in the last race. Under better track conditions, has a good chance right here in this race. Filly is a few starts into a return to racing here. Should give a big performance today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #11 LADYOFTHEHIERARCHY (ML=9/2), #6 MARIE JOELLE (ML=6/1), #14 GRAND LASSIE (ML=8/1),

LADYOFTHEHIERARCHY - The pace scenario just isn't too promising for this front-runner. Many other thoroughbreds would have to scratch to help her hopes. This pony ran a mediocre speed fig in the last race. She shouldn't show signs of improvement and will probably suffer defeat in today's event running that number. MARIE JOELLE - The Brain cautions me to stay away from horses in short distance contests that haven't finished in the money in sprint contests recently. Speed kills. Plenty of early speed in this affair compromises this equine's chances. GRAND LASSIE - Will be tough for this horse to beat this group off of that last speed rating. Not likely to improve enough to run a figure close to today's class rating, so put her on the vulnerable competitors list.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #7 BANNER WAVE on top if we're getting at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,7] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,4,7] with [2,4,7] with [2,4,6,7,15] with [2,4,6,7,15] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
[2,4,7] with [2,4,7] with [2,4,6,7] with [2,4,6,7,14,15] with [2,4,6,7,14,15] Total Cost: $72

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

Mountaineer Park - Race 8

First Half $2 Late Daily Double (Races 8 &9) $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: 79 • Purse: $6,800 • Post: 9:34P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON THREE RACES SINCE NOVEMBER 20, 2016. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (W V A BRED RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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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 * HOT CROSS BUNS: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Go od Race within the last 30 days. EXTREME EXCESS: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. SYRISONG: Horse has a Tr ackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. JURY WISE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's th ird or fourth start after a layoff.
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HOT CROSS BUNS
2/1

9/2
1
EXTREME EXCESS
5/1

6/1
7
SYRISONG
5/1

8/1
8
JURY WISE
8/5

9/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
ZERO OUT
3

12/1
Front-runner
73

74

79.0

47.8

40.3
8
JURY WISE
8

8/5
Front-runner
75

68

74.0

60.4

54.9
6
NANJING ROAD
6

8/1
Front-runner
66

65

65.8

55.0

42.5
7
SYRISONG
7

5/1
Alternator/Front-runner
79

71

58.4

59.8

52.3
5
HOT CROSS BUNS
5

2/1
Stalker
78

73

63.8

70.8

67.3
1
EXTREME EXCESS
1

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
81

76

52.4

70.0

65.0
4
IZY POWER
4

50/1
Alternator/Non-contender
57

50

53.2

34.2

18.2
2
PENRY
2

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
59

52

35.6

39.8

26.3

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mahoning Valley Race Course

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race 1

Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta / Daily Double


Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $29,800 • Post: 12:45
FOR REGISTERED OHIO BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN WEIGHT ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. DECADENT DOC is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * DECADENT DOC: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in t he top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. WISDOM OF THE DUKE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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DECADENT DOC
8/1

5/2
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WISDOM OF THE DUKE
3/1

4/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
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3
DECADENT DOC
3

8/1
Front-runner
84

85

82.5

77.6

73.1
2
WISDOM OF THE DUKE
2

3/1
Front-runner
79

76

64.5

73.0

70.0
5
BROADWAY MAN
5

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
84

80

58.4

65.6

56.1
6
WILD SUNNY
6

5/1
Trailer
72

66

73.9

41.7

34.2
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MAGNA MAN
4

5/2
Trailer
77

80

56.2

71.1

63.6
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BLINGIN IT BACK
1

7/2
Alternator/Non-contender
65

56

55.6

42.4

32.4

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Portland Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $5300 Class Rating: 57

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 CARD PLAYER JACK 9/5

# 4 D G MAN 2/1

# 2 TORO JOHN 8/1

I've got to go with CARD PLAYER JACK. His earnings per start in dirt route races alone makes you take a look at him. With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Zunino will probably have this gelding in excellent position to win the outing. Should go to the front end and should never look back. D G MAN - Shows solid speed figures on average overall when compared with the rest of this group of horses. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last month. TORO JOHN - Looks to have a respectable class edge based on the latest company kept. Have to love when any horse makes a quick turnaround.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 56

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 NINEOTHREEFIVE 12/1

# 6 WAVY BABY 10/1

# 1 LITTLE LU 7/5

I think about NINEOTHREEFIVE in this contest and the potential return justifies the dangerous nature of the long odds. Entries trained by Linder in dirt sprint races are frequently reliable. WAVY BABY - The average class figure of 23 makes this entrant hard to beat. LITTLE LU - Is a key contender - given the 60 Equibase Speed Figure from her most recent race. With a nice class rating average of 65, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group of horses.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turf Paradise - Race #2 - Post: 1:10pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: 3

#4 LADY TAM (ML=4/1)
#3 PRETTY EXPENSIVE (ML=3/1)


LADY TAM - Story enters this horse in a spot where she should fit well based on her last 2 speed ratings. Canchari's agent must look forward to anytime Story gives them a mount; win percent together is outstanding. I like the case that this filly's last speed rating, 75, is tops in this group. PRETTY EXPENSIVE - I like to see consistency in a racehorse. Look at this filly's PPs. Almost always in the money. When a sprinter is back in a race less than 10 days after her last outing, it generally means she's fit. She keeps getting closer at the finish with each and every start. Have to give this filly a good chance. Ran a sharp race last out within the last month.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 DON'T TELL JUDY (ML=2/1), #5 TOP LADY MARGIE (ML=5/2), #1 MY EXPRESSION (ML=5/1),

DON'T TELL JUDY - Awfully hard to wager on this mount when she hasn't been showing any signs of life of late. TOP LADY MARGIE - Hasn't been close at all recently. MY EXPRESSION - Awfully hard to wager on this pony when she hasn't been showing any signs of readiness recently. The Brain always warns me to keep away from horses in short distance races that haven't finished in the money in sprint races recently.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #4 LADY TAM on the nose if you can get odds of 2/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Valuline at Zia Park

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Zia Park, Race 7 (Monday November 20, 2017)

TYLERS DIXIE CHICK
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)

ZIA-7 1mile DIRT Eight Horses
"A" CLM 5,000 F/M 3YUP $14,000
P# ex p3 p4 t s ML WP TVL

2 TYLERS DIXIE CHICK 8/5 36% 9/5 Strong Favorite icon
7 PERTY SALTY GAL 6/1 22% 7/2
5 MISSCHARLYPOTATOES 15/1 14% 6/1

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, November 20, 2017
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Preview: Falcons at Seahawks

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Nov 17, 2017

The Seattle Seahawks spent much of the days following their last victory grousing about playing on a short week, but there will be no such complaints when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Seattle will be playing for the first time since losing All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman for the season in a win over Arizona on Nov. 9.

The Seahawks, who are one game behind the first-place Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West, suffered a rash of injuries in their matchup at Arizona -- the most prominent being the ruptured Achilles sustained by Sherman. "It's definitely going to be weird," Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said of playing without lock-down corner Sherman. "I've never played a game without Richard. He's definitely going to be missed." Atlanta, which had lost four of five before dominating Dallas last weekend, also is expected to be without a marquee player after running back Devonta Freeman sustained a concussion against the Cowboys. It will be a rematch of last season's NFC Divisional Round playoff matchup, won by the Falcons 36-20 behind three touchdown passes from reigning league MVP Matt Ryan.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Seahawks -3. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE FALCONS (5-4): Atlanta is averaging a dozen points fewer than last season's league-leading average of 33.8 and had failed to score more than 17 in its last four losses before posting its highest point total since Week 3. Backup Tevin Coleman, who rushed for a season-high 83 yards after Freeman was injured early last week, ran for 57 yards on 11 carries and had a receiving score in last season's playoff win over Seattle. With Sherman out, expect Ryan to make a concerted effort to get the ball into the hands of star wideout Julio Jones, who has 49 catches but has reached the end zone only once. Defensive end Adrian Clayborn is coming off a monster game with a franchise-record six sacks.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (6-3): Sherman is not the only member of Seattle's vaunted secondary that could be out -- safety Kam Chancellor suffered neck stingers in the last game and was still being evaluated, although fellow safely Earl Thomas is expected to return after missing two games (hamstring). Running back Eddie Lacy is expected to return after sitting out one week with a groin injury, but the ground game has been ineffective since rookie Chris Carson was lost for the season. Russell Wilson has carried the offense, leading the NFC with 2,543 yards while throwing for 19 touchdowns against six interceptions. Doug Baldwin has a team-high 54 catches while tight end Jimmy Graham has six TDs in the past five games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wilson is averaging 330.3 passing yards while tossing 11 TDs over the past four games.

2. Jones has 18 receptions for 266 yards in two career matchups versus Seattle.

3. Graham has 55 catches and eight touchdowns in eight regular-season games against Atlanta.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 26, Falcons 20

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Trends - Atlanta at Seattle

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. Falcons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. NFC. Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Falcons are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Falcons are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 11. Falcons are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Seattle

Seahawks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Monday games. Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 11. Seahawks are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Seahawks are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games in November. Seahawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Seahawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Over is 5-0-1 in Falcons last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 15-1 in Falcons last 16 games on fieldturf. Over is 6-1-1 in Falcons last 8 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 Monday games. Over is 8-2-1 in Falcons last 11 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games in Week 11. Under is 21-6 in Falcons last 27 games in November. Over is 14-4-1 in Falcons last 19 vs. NFC. Under is 3-1-1 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Falcons last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 19-7-1 in Falcons last 27 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games in November. Under is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Seahawks last 6 vs. NFC. Over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-1 in Seahawks last 6 Monday games. Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 12

Monday, November 27

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HOUSTON (4 - 6) at BALTIMORE (5 - 5) - 11/27/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NFL

Monday, November 20

Monday Night Football Betting Preview and Odds: Falcons at Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks (-1.5, 45.5)

The Seattle Seahawks spent much of the days following their last victory grousing about playing on a short week, but there will be no such complaints when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Seattle will be playing for the first time since losing All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman for the season in a win over Arizona on Nov. 9.

The Seahawks, who are one game behind the first-place Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West, suffered a rash of injuries in their matchup at Arizona -- the most prominent being the ruptured Achilles sustained by Sherman. "It's definitely going to be weird," Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said of playing without lock-down corner Sherman. "I've never played a game without Richard. He's definitely going to be missed." Atlanta, which had lost four of five before dominating Dallas last weekend, also is expected to be without a marquee player after running back Devonta Freeman sustained a concussion against the Cowboys. It will be a rematch of last season's NFC Divisional Round playoff matchup, won by the Falcons 36-20 behind three touchdown passes from reigning league MVP Matt Ryan.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

POWER RANKINGS: Falcons (-1.5) - Seahawks (-2.5) + home field (-3) = Seahawks -4.

LINE HISTORY: The Seahawks opened as 3-point home chalk against the defending NFC champions and money coming in on the Falcons has seen that number drop to -1.5. The total hit the board at 45 and is up slightly to 46.

INJURY REPORT:

Falcons - WR Julio Jones (Probable, Ankle), G Andy Levitre (Questionable, Knee), P Matt Bosher (Questionable, Ankle), DT Grady Jarrett (Questionable, Knee), RB Terron Ward, Questionable, Knee), S Quincy Mauger (Questionable, Knee), RB Devonta Freeman (Out, Concussion).

Seahawks - QB Russell Wilson (Probable, Jaw), DE Frank Clark (Probable, Thigh), RB Eddie Lacy (Probable, Groin), TE Jimmy Graham (Probable, Knee), S Earl Thomas (Probable, Hamstring), DE Michael Bennett (Questionable, Heel), G Luke Joeckel (Questionable, Knee), DE Marcus Smith (Questionable, Concussion), DT Jarran Reed (Questionable, Hamstring), DE Duane Brown (Questionable, Ankle), LB Michael Wilhoite (Questionable, Calf), CB Shaquill Griffin (Questionable, Shoulder), S Kam Chancellor (Out For Season, Neck), RB C.J. Prosise (Out Indefinitely, Ankle), CB Deshawn Shead (Questionable, Knee), DT Malik McDowell (Questionable, Concussion), RB Chris Carson (Questionable Week 14, Knee), CB Richard Sherman (I-R, Achilles).

ABOUT THE FALCONS (5-4 SU, 3-6 ATS, 3-6 O/U): Atlanta is averaging a dozen points fewer than last season's league-leading average of 33.8 and had failed to score more than 17 in its last four losses before posting its highest point total since Week 3. Backup Tevin Coleman, who rushed for a season-high 83 yards after Freeman was injured early last week, ran for 57 yards on 11 carries and had a receiving score in last season's playoff win over Seattle. With Sherman out, expect Ryan to make a concerted effort to get the ball into the hands of star wideout Julio Jones, who has 49 catches but has reached the end zone only once. Defensive end Adrian Clayborn is coming off a monster game with a franchise-record six sacks.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (6-3 SU, 3-5-1 ATS, 3-6 O/U): Sherman is not the only member of Seattle's vaunted secondary that could be out -- safety Kam Chancellor suffered neck stingers in the last game and was still being evaluated, although fellow safely Earl Thomas is expected to return after missing two games (hamstring). Running back Eddie Lacy is expected to return after sitting out one week with a groin injury, but the ground game has been ineffective since rookie Chris Carson was lost for the season. Russell Wilson has carried the offense, leading the NFC with 2,543 yards while throwing for 19 touchdowns against six interceptions. Doug Baldwin has a team-high 54 catches while tight end Jimmy Graham has six TDs in the past five games.

TRENDS:

* Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

* Seahawks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Monday games.

* Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 Monday games.

* Under is 7-1 in Broncos last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

* Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

* Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the road dog Falcons at a rate of 52 percent and the Over is getting 63 of the totals action.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, November 20, 2017
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York

Matchup Edge

CLB	Edge in:	BUF
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Blue Jackets at Sabres

Gracenote
Nov 20, 2017

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the biggest disappointments during the first quarter of the season and will look to start turning things around when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Buffalo has dropped five games in a row (0-3-2), scoring one goal in four of them, and have plummeted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Sabres first-year coach Phil Housley told reporters the slump is testing his patience as his team is last in the league in scoring at 2.3 goals per game, with none coming from a defenseman. “We’ve had our chances, but we definitely need to generate more offense,” Sabres left wing Evander Kane told Buffalo News. “A lot of that has to do with execution, a lot of that has to do with taking the puck to the net instead of playing along the perimeter. I think we play along the perimeter too much.” Columbus has rebounded from a four-game losing streak by winning three straight - allowing a total of two goals - after Friday’s 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets defeated the Sabres for the fourth time in five meetings on Oct. 25 as defenseman Seth Jones registered a goal and an assist in a 5-1 triumph.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, FSN Ohio (Columbus), MSG (Buffalo)

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (12-7-1): Sergei Bobrovsky (11-4-1, .933 save percentage) has allowed just four goals in his last four games, prompting coach John Tortorella to tell reporters that "He has a mental toughness about him that I’ve seen him develop in the last three years.” Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in two of his last three games and leads the team with 14 points - two more than Jones, Zach Werenski and Oliver Bjorkstrand. Werenski has recorded six goals, second on the club behind Josh Anderson, and netted the game-winner in each of the last two contests.

ABOUT THE SABRES (5-11-4): Kane tops the team with 11 goals and 19 points - three more than Jack Eichel, who has managed one tally in his last 11 games and has posted a minus-6 rating during that stretch. Ryan O’Reilly has collected eight points in the last nine games to push his season total to 15 while Jason Pominville is the only other player in double figures with 13. Buffalo also is near the bottom of the league in goals-against average (3.50), and having No. 1 defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) sidelined for the last seven games has not helped.

OVERTIME

1. Blue Jackets C Alexander Wennberg (upper body), who has registered nine points, is questionable after missing the last two contests.

2. Buffalo C Sam Reinhart, the second overall pick in the 2014 draft, has been kept off the scoresheet in six of his last seven games.

3. Columbus' David Savard, who was a healthy scratch on Friday, is expected to be back in the lineup after fellow D Gabriel Carlsson was assigned to Cleveland of the American Hockey League on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 1

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Trends - Columbus at Buffalo

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic. Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 21-7 in their last 28 games playing on 2 days rest. Blue Jackets are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win. Blue Jackets are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Blue Jackets are 39-18 in their last 57 vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jackets are 5-11 in their last 16 Monday games.

Buffalo

Sabres are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Sabres are 20-41 in their last 61 vs. Eastern Conference. Sabres are 18-37 in their last 55 overall. Sabres are 67-146 in their last 213 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 28-61 in their last 89 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Sabres are 20-44 in their last 64 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 28-64 in their last 92 vs. Metropolitan. Sabres are 30-75 in their last 105 vs. a team with a winning record. Sabres are 2-6 in their last 8 home games. Sabres are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 0-5 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Columbus

Under is 5-0 in Blue Jackets last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 7-2 in Blue Jackets last 9 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 21-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 29 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 20-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 28 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 games following a win.

Buffalo

Over is 4-0-1 in Sabres last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 6-0-1 in Sabres last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Sabres last 5 home games. Over is 7-1-1 in Sabres last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 overall. Under is 5-1 in Sabres last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1-1 in Sabres last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Over is 5-2 in Sabres last 7 vs. Metropolitan.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Blue Jackets are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, November 20, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

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	Power Play
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	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Coyotes at Maple Leafs

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Nov 20, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs sprinted out of the gate this season thanks to their deep offense and bring a six-game winning streak into Monday’s contest against the visiting Arizona Coyotes with their defense taking the lead. The Maple Leafs have allowed just eight goals during their longest run in three years as Frederik Andersen has posted back-to-back shutouts.

“I think I’m being aggressive on the puck,” Andersen told reporters. “I think I’ve talked about it a little lately, that I’m trying to challenge the shooter a little bit more, and obviously, we’ve been playing really well, too. We’ve taken a big step since the road trip on the West Coast (1-3-0).” Toronto also has reigning Calder Trophy winner Auston Matthews back in the lineup after he missed four games with an upper-body injury, and the 20-year-old center scored twice in Saturday's 6-0 win over Montreal. The Coyotes are enjoying their first winning streak of the season as they posted a 5-4 triumph at Montreal on Thursday and a 3-2 overtime victory at Ottawa two days later. “We had a good meeting after (Tuesday's 4-1 loss to) Winnipeg,” Arizona coach Rick Tocchet, whose team lost five straight prior to the back-to-back wins, told reporters. “It wasn’t a pretty meeting, but we had some guys who said some really good stuff for us. I think it kind of just helped us refocus on what’s important and how to win in this league. It’s obviously helped the last couple of games.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, Sportsnet Ontario (Toronto)

ABOUT THE COYOTES (4-15-3): Anthony Duclair, often a healthy scratch this season, recorded his first NHL hat trick on Saturday to move into second place on the team with six goals. “It’s always tough to be in and out of the lineup,” Duclair told reporters. “At the same time, it starts in practice. It starts with preparation. You want to do your best every night to help the team win. You have to keep a positive attitude. That’s the main key.” Clayton Keller, who is the front-runner for this season’s Calder Trophy, has recorded a team-high 11 goals but has not scored in the last six games.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (14-7-0): Matthews, who grew up in Arizona and is slated to play in his 100th NHL game on Monday, pushed his totals to 12 goals and 21 points in 17 contests - taking the team lead in both categories. Toronto was second in the league in scoring (3.71 goals per game) through Saturday as it has 11 players in double figures in points and three in goals - including Nazem Kadri and James van Riemsdyk (10 each). Defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to produce with six points in his last six games to rank third on the team with 17.

OVERTIME

1. Toronto C Mitch Marner has recorded three multi-point performances in his last four contests after notching two assists on Saturday.

2. Arizona has gone 11-for-11 on the penalty kill over its last three games and has scored three power-play goals in its last two contests.

3. The Coyotes are 5-1-0 in the last six meetings, but the Maple Leafs posted a 4-1 victory at Arizona in the last encounter in December.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Coyotes 2