Tuesday 3-27-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:31 AM

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Utah Utes Preview and Predictions 03-27-2018

26th March 2018 by Gracenote
This may not be the best of the five non-NCAA Tournament teams Utah has had under seventh-year coach Larry Krystkowiak, but the current Runnin' Utes certainly have advanced the farthest - all the way to the Big Apple in fact. And there, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, Utah will face Western Kentucky in the first NIT semifinal.

The Utes won six of their final seven regular-season games to finish tied for third in the Pac-12, but were the only top-four seed to lose in the conference tournament quarterfinals. But then, after earning one of the four No. 2 seeds in the NIT bracket, Utah rolled to double-digit home wins over UC Davis and LSU before outdueling top-seeded host Saint Mary's 67-58 in overtime to punch its ticket to New York and the fourth NIT semifinal appearance in the program's history. "It's our personalities," senior guard and leading scorer Justin Bibbins told the Salt Lake Tribune earlier this week when asked about the Utes' noticeably better chemistry this season. "We all jelled with each other, and there weren't any hotheads or people on the team who suck the life out of it. We all wanted to learn and get better, and we all love playing with each other. That's the biggest thing." Western Kentucky has posted its most wins in a decade and is making its first NIT semifinal appearance since 1954 after a home win over Boston College and road triumphs over top-seeded USC (79-75) and second-seeded Oklahoma State (92-84) as a fourth seed.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT WESTERN KENTUCKY (27-10): Coach Rick Stansbury's Hilltoppers boast a top-60 national offense, averaging 78.8 points per game with all five starters averaging double figures - led by senior forward Justin Johnson's 15.4 points. Senior guard Darius Thompson (13.9 points), freshman guard Taveion Hollingsworth (13.5), junior guard Lamonte Bearden (11.8) and senior forward Dwight Coleby (11.1) also are averaging double digits for Western Kentucky, which is shooting 49.7 percent from the field to rank eighth nationally. The 6-7 Johnson (9.4 boards) and the 6-9 Coleby (7.9) are formidable rebounders while Thompson and Bearden are the engines in the attack, combining to average 8.2 assists per outing.

ABOUT UTAH (22-11): Bibbins leads the team with 14.7 points and 4.7 assists and has averaged 16.8 and 3.5, respectively, in the Utes' four postseason contests, including the Pac-12 Tournament loss to Oregon. Senior forward David Collette (12.5 points), junior guard Sedrick Barefield (11.6) and senior forward Tyler Rawson (10.8) also average double figures for Utah, and it was Barefield who finished with a game-high 19 points - including nine of the team's 13 points in overtime - in the road win over Saint Mary's. The 6-10 Rawson (6.9 boards), 7-0 sophomore Jayce Johnson (5.5) and the 6-10 Collette (4.5) are the squad's leading rebounders, and Collette is expected to start despite sitting out the overtime period against the Gaels with a back injury.

TIP-INS

1. This will be the first meeting between the programs and Utah's first game against a Conference-USA opponent in 10 years.

2. Utah is the highest remaining seed in the NIT with Western Kentucky and the other two semifinalists, Penn State and Mississippi State, all being No. 4 seeds in their respective quadrants.

3. Western Kentucky is 4-1 against Power 5 conference foes this season with wins over Big Ten (Purdue), ACC (Boston College), Big 12 (Oklahoma State) and Pac-12 (USC) teams in the same year for the first time in program history.

PREDICTION: Western Kentucky 75, Utah 71

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:31 AM

Penn St. Nittany Lions vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 03-27-2018

26th March 2018 by Gracenote
Both Penn State and Mississippi State were hopeful of an NCAA Tournament berth, but they feel their long NIT runs can serve as building blocks for the future. The Bulldogs and Nittany Lions - a pair of fourth-seeded teams to begin the event - meet Tuesday in Madison Square Garden in the NIT semifinals.

"You have to be pretty arrogant to look at the NIT as a consolation prize in my opinion," Mississippi State coach Ben Howland told reporters. "It is a great honor. I have been around long enough to know the history and tradition of the NIT and have coached at a couple other schools that went on to the NIT and used that as a springboard the following year." Nearly all of Howland's rotation figures to be back next season, including Quinndary Weatherspoon, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds in the Bulldogs' 79-56 win over Louisville in the quarterfinals last Tuesday. The Nittany Lions also hope to return the bulk of their team next season and two sophomores - Lamar Stevens and Tony Carr - combined for 55 points in the 85-80 win at Marquette in the quarterfinals. The victory pushed Penn State, which won the NIT in its last appearance in 2009, to the semifinals of the event for the sixth time since 1990.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT PENN STATE (24-13): Shep Garner is hoping to extend his collegiate career another game at Madison Square Garden, where he has played five times and averaged 20.2 points, including a career-high 33 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals earlier this month. The team leader had 19 points in the win over Marquette and he has made 24-of-47 from 3-point range since March began. "We definitely want to make the most out of the opportunity that we have here," Carr told reporters when asked about Garner's leadership. "I think this is Shep's first postseason so to just go out with a championship would mean everything to me because I feel like he deserves that. He put in that work."

ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (25-11): The Bulldogs' previous four games had been decided by an average of 3.5 points before they held Louisville to 35 percent shooting and had a 42-32 rebounding advantage in the rout. Aric Holman added 16 points and eight rebounds and he is averaging 15 points and 8.7 boards in the tournament. Nick Weatherspoon, Quinndary's younger brother, made 6-of-9 shots against the Cardinals and is 18-of-29 from the floor over a four-game span.

TIP-INS

1. The only prior meeting between the teams was in 1997 in El Paso, Texas, a contest won by the Bulldogs 58-57.

2. Carr is averaging 24.5 points while making 21-of-26 free throws over the last two games.

3. The winner plays either Western Kentucky or Utah in the championship game Thursday night.

PREDICTION: Penn State 73, Mississippi State 71

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:33 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #2 - Post: 1:12pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,100 Class Rating: 70

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 PRINZIP (ML=3/1)
#6 WITH GRATITUDE (ML=5/2)

PRINZIP - Taking a trip down the class ladder; has the class ability to make her presence felt. All systems look good for this mare. Last workout, 2nd fastest of the day, shows she's fit and ready. This thoroughbred coming off a nice performance in the last month is a contender in my book. I like the piece of information that this mare's last rating, 68, is tops in this field. WITH GRATITUDE - When a horse finishes in-the-money as often as this mare does, you will usually want to use her in your exotic wagers. This thoroughbred collects a lot of money per race around the track. I believe she can increase the lifetime bankroll in today's race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 SARATOGA SWAG (ML=7/2), #1 SPRINGTIME CITY (ML=9/2), #4 BELIEF (ML=5/1),

SARATOGA SWAG - Finished eighth last time. Would have to move up to finish in the money in today's event. Tough to play any mount like this that didn't end up on the board after the very long layoff and comes right back. Recorded a common speed figure in the last race in a $4,000 Claiming race on Mar 12th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that rating. SPRINGTIME CITY - This equine doesn't have a champion's character. Very often finishes in the place or show hole. This rallier will probably be rallying much too late to make a mark in this contest. This pony ran a pedestrian speed rating last out. She shouldn't improve and will probably lose in today's race running that fig. BELIEF - You can't keep making rationalizations for a pony that just doesn't win. Don't play her. Hard to put any money on this mare on the top end. Likes to land in the money though.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #2 PRINZIP to win if we can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:34 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #4 - Post: 2:16pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $21,500 Class Rating: 75

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 MIDDAY PRAYER (ML=8/1)
#3 WILMA LYNN (ML=9/2)
#8 NELLIE MAC (ML=9/5)
#10 RELEASETHE GLACKEN (ML=15/1)

MIDDAY PRAYER - WILMA LYNN - This mare notched a nice fig of 79 in her last event. That speed fig should be good enough to win this time around. This mare is number one in (EPS) earnings per start. Take a long look at this horse in the saddling enclosure. NELLIE MAC - Rosado comes to ride again after getting to know the mare in the last contest. Rosado and Guerrero perform well when they team up. Hard to beat a win percentage of 33. Recent speed ratings show strong pattern of improvement. RELEASETHE GLACKEN - After the race aboard this horse on February 27th, the rider is going to know the filly much better.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 AXE CAPITAL (ML=7/2),

AXE CAPITAL - Tough to keep stabbing at this sort of 'hanger' horse. Finished third in her most recent race with a quite unimpressive speed fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this field.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - MIDDAY PRAYER - My calculations and statistics say you can ignore the last race at Parx Racing. Contested on a track listed as good, this filly obviously didn't take to the going.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #9 MIDDAY PRAYER on the win end if we get at least 9/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,9] Box [9,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:34 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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

Race 9 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 84

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 27. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 FARA'S KID 9/2

# 11 INKY DINKY DO 8/5

# 5 GREED IS GOOD 10/1

FARA'S KID has a solid shot to take this race. This equine must be played at the expected high odds. Have to take a chance on this gelding with the solid earnings per start in dirt sprint events. Has a strong shot for this race if you like back class. INKY DINKY DO - Will probably come out solid - I have liked the way this gelding has moved sharply to the lead recently. Ran a very solid last race. GREED IS GOOD - Has longshot potential and could prove victorious at boxcar odds. Has been running solidly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:35 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sunland Park

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

Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10500 Class Rating: 65

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500, FOR EACH $1,250 TO $5,000 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 DIRTY DIAMONDDEEDS 5/1

# 5 UNBRIDLED RIVER 4/1

# 7 ENDWI 5/2

My pick in this competition is DIRTY DIAMONDDEEDS. Should best this field here, showing decent figures of late. The average Equibase class rating of 61 makes this one hard to beat. With a sound 68 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. UNBRIDLED RIVER - Exhibits the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 53 speed fig which is one of the top in this field. Lately Cappellucci has provided wagerers with a very strong winning percentage with horses running in dirt route races. ENDWI - Has raced well in dirt route races. Summers has him trained well to break swiftly out of the gate.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:35 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Turf Paradise

Turf Paradise - Race 4

$1 Exacta / $1 Quinella / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta $1 Double (Races 4-5) / $.50 Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) $.50 Pick 5 (Races 4-5-6-7-8)

Claiming $3,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $7,000 • Post: 2:49P
(PLUS UP TO 10% PLUS 10%) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED AT THE 2017-18 TURF PARADISE MEET FOR $3,500 OR LESS AND HAVE NOT FINISHED 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD AT THE MEET OR HAVE STARTED IN A RACE RESTRICTED TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT FINISHED 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD, AT THE CURRENT MEET AND HAVE NOT WON A RACE AT THE CURRENT MEET OR HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE MARCH 27, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $2,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * LAUDY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. NORTHERN IOWA: Hors e has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). PACIFIC CHANNEL: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ARGENTINE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarte r Horse race).
8
LAUDY
8/5

9/2
1
NORTHERN IOWA
9/2

6/1
10
PACIFIC CHANNEL
7/2

7/1
5
ARGENTINE
10/1

8/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
10
PACIFIC CHANNEL
10

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
82

76

70.2

75.0

67.0
1
NORTHERN IOWA
1

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
84

79

67.8

78.0

72.5
5
ARGENTINE
5

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
84

78

65.0

73.6

64.6
8
LAUDY
8

8/5
Trailer
84

83

68.2

80.6

76.6
9
LOOKIN AWESOME
9

6/1
Trailer
87

79

43.6

74.8

65.3
3
A COLT FOLLOWING
3

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
89

77

79.2

64.4

54.9
6
BRUNTINO
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
90

81

78.3

70.4

61.9
7
HARD NINE
7

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
71

64

62.0

68.8

53.8
4
REDISTRIBUTE
4

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
83

74

50.6

50.6

32.1
2
ARTAKSEZ
2

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
83

78

42.4

61.2

42.7

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 06:36 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Will Rogers Downs

Will Rogers Downs - Race 4

Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta (.50) / Superfecta (.10)

Claiming $7,500 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 63 • Purse: $9,350 • Post: 2:26P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

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 * LINDA HUNNY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest avera ge Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BAD JUNE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. HAZEY CAT: Horse ranks in the top three in averag e Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. NASTY LUCY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Sp eed Figure at the distance/surface.
5
LINDA HUNNY
3/1

5/1
2
BAD JUNE
10/1

6/1
1
HAZEY CAT
8/1

7/1
6
NASTY LUCY
5/1

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
BAD JUNE
2

10/1
Front-runner
72

53

72.2

50.4

41.9
3
SASSY BOX
3

2/1
Front-runner
61

61

60.0

46.7

42.2
6
NASTY LUCY
6

5/1
Stalker
60

52

69.0

53.8

45.8
5
LINDA HUNNY
5

3/1
Stalker
65

61

55.2

55.8

52.3
1
HAZEY CAT
1

8/1
Stalker
69

66

50.4

46.4

39.4
7
GIVNLOVEONSATURDAY
7

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
49

59

63.0

40.0

28.5
4
TIZ BEST
4

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
60

55

45.8

41.6

30.6

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:44 AM

Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Pick Dallas +1½ Over Sacramento

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:45 AM

Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, March 27, 2018

03/27 07:05 PM PT / 10:05 PM ET

NBA (771) DALLAS MAVERICKS VS (772) SACRAMENTO KINGS

Take: (772) SACRAMENTO KINGS

Reason: Your free play for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings. Your free play is on the KINGS.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:45 AM

Jeff Allen Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection is on the Columbus Blue Jackets

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:46 AM

Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR TUESDAY: Take DALLAS/TORONTO OVER the total of 226½

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:46 AM

Totals4U

Tuesday's Free Selection: Dallas/Sacramento under 205

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-27-2018, 10:46 AM

John Anthony Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection: Houston Rockets - 17 1/2

Tuesday 3-27-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Tuesday 3-27-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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