Monday 4-2-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:39 AM

Michigan Wolverines vs. Villanova Wildcats Preview and Predictions 04-02-2018

1st April 2018 by Gracenote
Villanova is one win away from its second national championship in three seasons, but its final hurdle appears to be a daunting one. Michigan owns the longest winning streak in the nation at 14 games and will attempt to upset the Wildcats when the teams square off Monday in San Antonio in the NCAA Tournament title game.

Villanova was a good 3-point shooting team in 2015-16 when it won the national championship (highlighted, of course, by Kris Jenkins' championship-clinching 3-pointer at the buzzer), but the Big East champions have taken it to a new level this season. The Wildcats set a Final Four record with 18 3-pointers in Saturday's semifinal victory over Kansas and have made at least 13 3-pointers in four of their five wins in this event. "It's our best offensive team. We've had some good ones. This is definitely our best," said Villanova coach Jay Wright, whose squad hopes to hand Michigan its first loss since Feb. 6. The Wolverines defeated upstart Loyola Chicago on Saturday, rallying from a 10-point second-half deficit to move to the brink of their first title since 1989.

TV: 9:20 p.m. ET, TBS

ABOUT MICHIGAN (33-7): The Wolverines won their final six regular-season games, followed by a 3-for-3 run in the Big Ten Tournament and a smooth surge through the first five games of the Big Dance, although they have yet to defeat a team seeded higher than No. 6 in this event. They have given up more than 63 points only once in this tournament and harassed Loyola into 1-of-10 3-point shooting and 17 turnovers, while Moritz Wagner (24 points, 15 rebounds) handled the bulk of the burden offensively. Charles Matthews added 17 points, but fellow starting guards Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Zavier Simpson combined for seven points on 2-of-17 shooting and must be better against the Wildcats' talented backcourt.

ABOUT VILLANOVA (35-4): With Wooden Award finalist Jalen Brunson leading the way, the Wildcats are the top scoring team in the nation (86.8 points), which provides a nice contrast with the Wolverines, who are eighth nationally in points allowed (62.9). Brunson had 18 points against Kansas, second on the team to Eric Paschall, who recorded 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting (4-of-5 3-pointers), while Omari Spellman chipped in 15 points and 13 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo had 15 points off the bench. Mikal Bridges, potentially the top NBA prospect in this year's Final Four, had 10 points against the Jayhawks and is capable of erupting from 3-point range, as the junior has drained multiple 3s in 13 of the last 14 games.

TIP-INS

1. Aside from the Elite Eight, when he shot 0-of-7 from the arc against Florida State, Wagner is 9-of-15 from 3-point range in the NCAA Tournament.

2. Since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, Villanova is the fifth team to win its first five games by double digits. The only team in that group to lose the championship game was North Carolina (against Villanova) two years ago.

3. Villanova defeated Michigan en route to winning the 1985 national championship and won the last matchup in 2014, but this will be only the fourth meeting.

PREDICTION: Villanova 83, Michigan 72

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:41 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Sam Houston Race Park
Sam Houston Race Park - Race 5

WPS / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Houston Hi-Five Daily Double (Races 5-6) / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) / Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)

Maiden • 250 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 61 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 1:49P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MISS EAGLES PIE: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Sp eed Rating. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation.
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MISS EAGLES PIE
2/1

4/5

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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
FG KANDU WINN
4

7/2
Average
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
4
MIGHTY PRIZE DOLL
5

9/2
Slow
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
7
MISS EAGLES PIE
8

2/1
Fast
82

72

0.0

0.0

0.0

Unknown Running Style: CARTEL MAJIC (6/1) [Jockey: Cabrera Rolando - Trainer: Mays Levi], HEZA RUNAWAY DASH (6/1) [Jockey: Duenez Luciano - Trainer: Mays Levi], MR ZOOMIN FOR CASH (15/1) [Jockey: Carrizales Santos - Trainer: Sanchez Rodolfo], MANE IN

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:41 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Laurel - Race #3 - Post: 2:10pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,000 Class Rating: 93

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MOON OVER A BEAUTY (ML=7/2)

MOON OVER A BEAUTY - Rodriguez and Kreiser have had terrific success together over the last twelve months. Stay with this horse. Coming off the pace, I think he'll be in a fabulous spot to crush them in the stretch. Just look at his latest speed rating, 91. That one fits well in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 ONE PROUD WILDCAT (ML=9/5), #1 STEPHEN'S ANSWER (ML=5/2), #5 SOUTHERN BARBECUE (ML=6/1),

ONE PROUD WILDCAT - This runner has been a disappointment to the horseplayers as the favorite time and time again. The fourth place result in the last affair was not the best. This horse just hasn't been winning as the favorite. STEPHEN'S ANSWER - The rating last out doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class rating of today's event. Mark this entrant as a vulnerable contender. SOUTHERN BARBECUE - Hard to put your cash on the win end of any horse that finishes second and third as frequently as this one does. Mediocre rating last time out at Laurel at 7 furlongs. Don't think this pony will improve too much in today's event.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - MOON OVER A BEAUTY - After a moderate layoff, has had a few races and today he enters a sprint race. Should be back in form, so I expect this animal to perform well right here in this race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #3 MOON OVER A BEAUTY to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
3 with 2

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:42 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16500 Class Rating: 33

FOR REGISTERED OHIO BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 7 GIFT FROM MOM 7/2

# 6 MAMOOBIL 4/1

# 3 MURRAY HILLBILLY 10/1

I back GIFT FROM MOM here. Looks very good versus this group of horses and will probably be one of the early speedsters. A solid 54 avg class rating may give this filly a distinct class edge versus this group. The handler wheels this horse back in next to no time to race again. MAMOOBIL - This bunch is much softer than the last one she was up against. Have to wager on this money-making jockey and conditioner twosome. MURRAY HILLBILLY - Can't overlook the connections here, a 16 winning percentage, one of the best at getting into the winner's circle.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:42 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Parx Racing - Race #4 - Post: 2:16pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 74

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 SAINT BERNADINE (ML=7/2)

SAINT BERNADINE - This pony coming off a good try in the last 30 days is a win candidate in my book. Popular angle - 3rd or 4th start after a layoff generally leads to a big effort. Going to run a nice one here.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 WILDLY GOOD LOOKIN (ML=5/2), #7 SIDISINFORTHREE (ML=9/2), #1 NOT A WORD (ML=5/1),

WILDLY GOOD LOOKIN - Not a value play to back the public's choice when she continues to lose time and time again when favored. SIDISINFORTHREE - 64/50/42, are the decreasing speed figs for this less than sharp equine. NOT A WORD - I find it hard to play any thoroughbred in a short distance clash at 5/1 when she hasn't shown any on the board results in sprints in the last couple of months.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 SAINT BERNADINE is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:43 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Turf Paradise
Turf Paradise - Race 6

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

SO $5,000 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 87 • Purse: $8,200 • Post: 3:45P
(PLUS UP TO 10% PLUS 10%) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $3,500 OR LESS IN 2017-2018 OR CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 2, 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * TRINNI: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. FABULOUS LADY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. TACTICS: Today is a sprint and this is the ho rse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
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TRINNI
7/5

9/2
3
FABULOUS LADY
6/5

6/1
2
TACTICS
8/1

6/1

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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
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2
TACTICS
2

8/1
Front-runner
80

83

103.6

71.2

65.7
7
CHAMPION RISK
7

20/1
Front-runner
78

75

93.0

66.8

57.3
8
OASIS WELLS
8

6/1
Front-runner
81

74

92.2

71.2

61.2
3
FABULOUS LADY
3

6/5
Front-runner
87

85

80.0

83.8

79.3
6
WEAVEITTOBEAVER
6

15/1
Front-runner
78

65

78.8

67.8

55.3
1
DANZIG FLARE
1

15/1
Stalker
80

67

83.8

67.4

54.9
4
TRINNI
4

7/5
Alternator/Stalker
85

83

87.4

78.0

76.0
5
TROPICAL BAY
5

50/1
Alternator/Non-contender
71

58

64.5

37.9

22.9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 05:43 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Allowance - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $26400 Class Rating: 77

FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BREDS FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 EXY XANADU 3/1

# 1 SOCKS 5/2

# 3 TEQUILA RAGE 8/1

EXY XANADU is the most respectable wager in this race. Will most likely be one of the front-runners of the pack going into the midpoint of the race. Had one of the best Equibase speed figs of this group in her last affair. Sound average Equibase speed figs in dirt sprint races make this pony a contender. SOCKS - Overall the Equibase speed figs of this horse look quite good in this contest. The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Nolen running at this distance are the best in this group. TEQUILA RAGE - As of late Delorme has been sizzling which may give the edge to this mare.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:30 AM

Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Pick Oakland w/Triggs -140 Over Texas

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:30 AM

Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, April 2, 2018

4/02 07:05 PM PT / 10:05 PM ET

MLB (921) TEXAS RANGERS VS (922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Take: (922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Reason: Your free play for Monday, April 2, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland A's. Your free play is on the A's!

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:31 AM

Jeff Allen Sports

Monday's Free Selection is on the Minnesota Wild

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:31 AM

Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take BALTIMORE/HOUSTON UNDER the total of 9 runs

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:31 AM

Totals4U

Monday's Free Selection: Colorado Rockies/San Diego Padres over 8 1/2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:32 AM

John Anthony Sports

Monday's Free Selection: Philadelphia Phillies + 115

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 04-02-2018, 09:32 AM

Atlantic Sports

Monday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Oakland - 130

Monday 4-2-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Monday 4-2-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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