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Buffalo Sabres vs. San Jose Sharks Preview and Predictions 10-18-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 17th October 2018 by Gracenote
Sabres vs. Sharks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/17/2018

The San Jose Sharks have been handed one of the worst schedules to start the season, playing eight of their first 11 games away from home. After wrapping up a five-game road trip with a narrow loss at New Jersey on Sunday, San Jose will play for only the second time at the SAP Center when it hosts the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

San Jose went 2-2-1 on the five-game trek, but a highlight in Sunday's 3-2 setback was provided by Joe Pavelski, who scored the opening goal to join Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton as the only players in franchise history with 700 points. The Sharks had an eight-goal outburst in a drubbing of Philadelphia but otherwise have been limited to two regulation goals or fewer in their five other games. The Sabres split the first two contests of their five-game road trip, ending a seven-game point streak against the Pacific Division in Tuesday's 4-1 loss at Vegas. " We're just not generating enough offense in my opinion," Buffalo captain Jack Eichel said. "It's obviously hard to score goals in this league. Every pass has to matter. I think we're letting teams off the hook a little bit too easily when we have them."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, MSG-Buffalo, NBCS California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE SABRES (3-3-0): As the power play goes, so goes Buffalo, which has converted 4 of 9 chances with the extra skater in its three wins and failed on all 15 opportunities in its three losses. The Sabres whiffed on all six power plays against the Golden Knights and mustered a total of only eight shots with the man advantage. "I think we've just got to start shooting the puck," rookie forward Casey Mittelstadt said. "When you start struggling on the power play you usually try to get too cute. At times for us, that was what it was tonight."



ABOUT THE SHARKS (2-3-1): Thornton, on injured reserve since Oct. 7 with an infection in his surgically repaired knee, went through a full practice Tuesday and said he could return to the lineup Thursday, but coach Peter DeBoer wasn't so sure. "The reality of this is the antibiotics have to do their job," DeBoer said. "We can't risk a second infection. I would put it as doubtful." Tomas Hertl left Wednesday's practice and Kevin Labanc was unavailable due to a virus but DeBoer expected both to play against the Sabres.

OVERTIME

1. Sharks F Evander Kane, acquired from Buffalo last season, has four goals and five points.

2. Eichel has a goal and six points in six games against the Sharks.

3. San Jose is a woeful 2 of 21 on the power play.

PREDICTION: Sharks 4, Sabres 2

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New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings Preview and Predictions 10-18-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 18th October 2018 by Gracenote
Islanders vs. Kings Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/18/2018

The Los Angeles Kings struggled to produce goals during their disappointing road trip but hope to find their scoring touch when they host the New York Islanders on Thursday. Los Angeles went 1-3-0 on its trek, tallying three times in the victory but once in each loss - including Monday's 4-1 setback in Toronto.

Ilya Kovalchuk scored against the Maple Leafs, his second over six games in his return to the NHL after spending the previous five seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League in his native Russia. Alex Iafallo leads the Kings with five points after notching an assist in the loss. New York fell to 0-2-0 on its four-game road trip after dropping a 4-1 decision in Anaheim on Wednesday. Casey Cizikas tallied with 35 seconds remaining in the third period to prevent a shutout loss for the Islanders, who have been outscored 9-3 on their trek.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, MSG Plus (New York), FS West (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (2-3-0): Cizikas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve prior to the contest but missed only one game as a result of New York's schedule, which had the team playing once over an eight-day span. Ross Johnston, who recorded three goals and three assists in 24 games last campaign, made his season debut against the Ducks and notched an assist. Reigning Calder Trophy winner Mathew Barzal was kept off the scoresheet Wednesday after registering a goal and four assists during his season-opening four-game point streak.



ABOUT THE KINGS (2-3-1): Los Angeles may receive an offensive spark from Sheldon Rempal, who was recalled from Ontario of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. The 23-year-old right wing, who has yet to make his NHL debut, leads the Reign - and all AHL rookies - with eight points and is tied for second in the league with four goals. Jonathan Quick, who has not played since the season opener because of a lower-body injury, practiced Wednesday and could be in the crease against New York.

OVERTIME

1. With two apiece, Iafallo, Kovalchuk and captain Anze Kopitar are the only members of the Kings with more than one goal.

2. New York D Luca Sbisa returned to the lineup Wednesday after sitting out two contests and blocked a shot in 15 minutes, 10 seconds of ice time.

3. Los Angeles is the only team yet to score a power-play goal this season as it has gone 0-for-21 over its first six games.

PREDICTION: Kings 3, Islanders 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 10-18-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th October 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/18/2018

The Boston Red Sox look to clinch a berth in the World Series for the first time since 2013 when they visit the Houston Astros for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday. Andrew Benintendi made a game-saving diving catch of Alex Bregman's liner to left field with the bases loaded for the final out of Wednesday's dramatic 8-6 triumph.

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning of Game 4, giving him two blasts and nine RBIs over his last three games. "I'm just trying to stay within itself," Bradley said in a postgame television interview, "(and) get good pitches to swing at and make contact." The Astros were hurt Wednesday by a controversial fan-interference call that turned Jose Altuve's would-be two-run, first-inning homer to right field into an out as Boston's Mookie Betts reached above the fence to try and catch the ball. "Once the fan reaches past that line of the fence, we're going to penalize hitters every time," Houston manager A.J. Hinch said in his postgame press conference regarding the call by right-field umpire Joe West. "Joe saw the play as interference. He called that on the field. When they went to replay, they confirmed it. There's no mechanism for me to change their minds, change their interpretation, change the fact that I thought the ball was a row or two in the stands."

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (0-1, 9.95 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (2-0, 3.18)

Price warmed up during the final two innings of Game 4 but wasn't used as he draws the start in Game 5 after ace Chris Sale (stomach) was ruled out as a possibility on Wednesday. "We're good with him," Boston manager Alex Cora said of Price in his postgame press conference. "He's prepared. He understands what's going on, he understands that Chris can't go (Thursday) and he's ready to take the ball." The 33-year-old Price is 0-9 in 11 career postseason starts following a no-decision in Game 2 in which he gave up four runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings.



Verlander defeated the Red Sox in Game 1, giving up two runs and two hits over six innings. The 35-year-old stated he doesn't see an issue with facing a team a second time in a series, but he still will tinker with his game plan. "Especially (against) these guys, a team that's really good at making adjustments, making adjustments quickly," Verlander said during his press conference. "There are definitely unique challenges. They know my strengths. They know my weaknesses. I know theirs."

WALK-OFFS

1. Sale tentatively is slated to start a potential Game 6 at home on Saturday.

2. Houston CF George Springer belted his first homer of the series in Game 4 and is a stellar 13-for-31 with four blasts in the team's seven postseason contests.

3. Boston RHP Craig Kimbrel recorded the first six-out save of his career on Wednesday but allowed one run, two hits and three walks while notching one strikeout.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Astros 4

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town
Charles Town - Race 6

Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double (6-7)


Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 73 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 9:18P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 18, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 18 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY)(W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. BASKET BABY is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CHARITABLE HARLOW: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. PERPLEXITY: Horse ha s run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DIXIE ROSE: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BASKET BABY: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
2
CHARITABLE HARLOW
9/5

9/2
6
PERPLEXITY
5/2

6/1
7
DIXIE ROSE
6/1

7/1
3
BASKET BABY
5/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
CHARITABLE HARLOW
2

9/5
Front-runner
74

70

88.2

65.6

62.1
5
THELADYISALION
5

15/1
Front-runner
76

66

63.6

60.4

49.9
6
PERPLEXITY
6

5/2
Stalker
77

69

57.8

65.8

62.3
4
AWE ZOOM
4

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
73

70

56.4

60.6

51.1
7
DIXIE ROSE
7

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
75

64

42.6

63.4

56.4
3
BASKET BABY
3

5/1
Trailer
71

66

22.6

62.8

53.3
1
IDENTITY THEFT
1

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

59

71.6

59.6

47.6

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 79

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD FOR TRAINERS CURRENTLY STABLED AT FINGER LAKES WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES AT THE MEET AS OF OCTOBER 12. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 TRICKY POSSE 3/2

# 5 DUKE OF FLATBUSH 2/1

# 4 THAT L D K IS MINE 9/2

I've got to go with TRICKY POSSE. The average Equibase class rating alone makes this entrant a contender. Has garnered solid speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. Has to be given consideration here on the basis of the figures in the speed department alone. DUKE OF FLATBUSH - He looks respectable in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Is tough not to consider given the company run in as of late. THAT L D K IS MINE - Overall the Equibase Speed Figs of this horse look competitive in this race. Ran a strong last race.

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #5 - Post: 2:53pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,000 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 HEART OF MINE (ML=5/2)
#1 HARDSENSE (ML=3/1)


HEART OF MINE - Have to like the early speed on this one. No one else may even be close. This jockey and trainer have a lucrative ROI when they team up. I like this filly. Has the topmost earnings per start (EPS) in this contest. HARDSENSE - Last out, this one was in a race at Golden Gate Fields. Finished fourth, but had a pretty good chunk of the win pool. Could be dangerous in this race. Jock hops up atop after getting to know the horse by riding last out. That's always a good thing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 HEAVENLY HOLIDAY (ML=7/2), #2 WHIFF OF INTRIGUE (ML=4/1), #5 SINAWAVA (ML=9/2),

HEAVENLY HOLIDAY - No accomplishments for this mount in a short distance event over the last 60 days tells me that this filly is in a formidable spot This less than sharp equine hasn't been close at the wire recently. Finished fourth in her most recent performance with a disappointing speed fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch. WHIFF OF INTRIGUE - In this circumstance, this pony's inability to make up ground in the last race is a cause for concern. Tough to play any vulnerable equine in a short distance event if she hasn't finished in the money in a sprint in the last couple of months. This filly registered a speed figure in her last event which likely isn't good enough in today's event. SINAWAVA - Don't feel this racer will make an impact in today's event. That last fig was pedestrian when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - HARDSENSE - Some elements to consider. This filly is going on Lasix for the second time. My info shows that any time McCanna does this, the horse is conditioned properly and ready to go.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #6 HEART OF MINE on the win end if we get at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Keeneland

10/18/18, KEE, Race 7, 4.24 ET
7F [Dirt About] 1.25.01 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $67,000.
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD
Double-Exacta ($1 min)-Trifecta-Pick 3 ($.50 min)-Superfecta ($.10 min)-Super - High Five ($1 min)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 19.67, $1 ROI 0.47, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Winandyourin Gin 5-1 Bridgmohan S Casse Mark E. J
099.5674 8 Patsy 4-1 Beschizza A Correas. IV Ignacio C
099.3310 2 Sense of War(b+) 3-1 Leparoux J R Casse Norm W. T
099.0801 7 Eres Tu 4-1 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M.
098.6029 4 Garden Affair 7/2 Morales E Oliver Victoria H. FEL
098.2281 6 Matapan 20-1 Geroux F Brisset Rodolphe W
096.7050 3 Folk Legend 10-1 Ortiz J L LoPresti Charles
094.8466 1 Class Action 12-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J Wilkes Ian R.
093.6306 9 Sara Sea 20-1 McMahon C Lukas D. Wayne

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #1 - Post: 12:30pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $22,000 Class Rating: 77

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 DANCINGWITHPAYNTER (ML=4/1)
#7 CREATIVE PRINCESS (ML=6/1)
#2 STILLSEXYATSIXTY (ML=8/1)


DANCINGWITHPAYNTER - Clearly didn't like the surface of the last affair as much as two starts back on the turf. Watch out today for a return to a sharp race. CREATIVE PRINCESS - Forgive the out of the money finish on the off track last out. On a fast track, has a fair chance in this field. STILLSEXYATSIXTY - There's something to be said for a change of surface. Last race this animal didn't like the terrain, but if you look two back on the turf at Laurel, there was a great effort. I look for that again today. Forgive the out of the money finish on the off track in the last race. With the benefit of a fast track, has a good shot in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 LOVELY SUNSET (ML=7/2), #5 BELLE 'N TONIC (ML=9/2), #12 FETCHING FURY (ML=6/1),

LOVELY SUNSET - I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last few weeks. BELLE 'N TONIC - A strong horse that's been running well, but she's been off the track in the mornings recently. Registered a mediocre speed fig last time out in a $16,000 Claiming race on September 22nd. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that fig. FETCHING FURY - Looked like she was in good form on September 26th. Hasn't been near the track since then though. Not a positive sign.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #8 DANCINGWITHPAYNTER on the nose if you can get odds of 9/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [2,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,7,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,7,8] with [2,7,8] with [2,5,7,8,12] with [2,5,7,8,12] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 96

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE APRIL 18. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 ULTRAFLAME 3/1

# 5 ONE SOCK MAUK 7/2

# 4 STREET SHARK 6/1

I think ULTRAFLAME is a competitive choice. Must be given a chance here on the basis of the figures in the speed department alone. Had one of the best speed figs of this field in his last affair. Is tough not to consider given the company run in recently. ONE SOCK MAUK - Vaunts solid Equibase Speed Figs on average overall when measured up against the rest of this group of animals. Handler boasts very strong win numbers at this distance and surface. STREET SHARK - Has ran admirably in dirt sprint races. Ran a strong last race.

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

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) (.50 Cent Minimum)


Maiden Special • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Age 2 • CR: 65 • Purse: $33,000 • Post: 8:58P
FOR MAIDEN, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 119 LBS. (IF MANAGEMENT DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO TAKE THIS RACE OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT A DISTANCE OF 1 MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.).
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Race Analysis
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Morn
Line

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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 * SHESAMINESHAFTBABE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. HERE'S THE DEAL: Today is a horse's first or second race on turf, and turf starters from this sire have a win percentage of at least 15 (minimum of 50 starts). SENORA ISABELLA: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" design ation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
12
SHESAMINESHAFTBABE
7/2

3/1
13
HERE'S THE DEAL
4/1

8/1
6
SENORA ISABELLA
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
5
HAWAIIAN TYPHOON
5

20/1
Front-runner
0

0

110.0

47.4

33.9
7
VAN BERG
7

10/1
Front-runner
62

34

96.7

51.2

38.7
9
DAISY CAN
9

20/1
Front-runner
63

44

63.5

41.7

24.2
13
HERE'S THE DEAL
13

4/1
Alternator/Front-runner
67

61

61.2

56.8

47.8
1
SISSY'S KITTEN
1

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

87.2

50.2

42.7
12
SHESAMINESHAFTBABE
12

7/2
Trailer
72

62

71.1

58.8

53.3
6
SENORA ISABELLA
6

10/1
Trailer
0

0

52.1

53.1

45.6
4
BACKFLASH
4

3/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

78.7

48.3

34.8
3
SHOBIZ SUPERSTAR
3

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

71.1

48.3

38.3
11
FRIGID
11

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

57.8

47.4

34.4
10
CONFUSED
10

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

39.8

46.5

30.5








Unknown Running Style: REIGNING CHANNEL (20/1) [Jockey: Luzzi Lane J - Trainer: Duhon Paul], LEATHER AND LACE (8/1) [Jockey: Theriot Jamie - Trainer: Calhoun W Bret].

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Santa Anita Park

10/18/18, SA, Race 4, 2.36 PT
5 1/2F [Dirt] 1.01.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $22,000.
Claiming Price $30,000. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double - $0.50 Rolling Pick Three (Races 4-5-6) - $0.50 Late Pick 5 (Races 4-8) - $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $1 Rolling Super High 5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 46.43, $1 ROI 1.05, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Disco Tale 8-1 Flores E Palma Hector O. FEC
099.6635 3 Norwegian(b+) 2-1 Prat F McCarthy Michael W. JT
095.4720 6 Filthy 12-1 Fuentes R Bonde Jeff
095.4161 8 Diosa(b-) 5/2 Ceballos F Pender Michael WL
094.4669 10 Queen Carmelita(b+) 20-1 Delgadillo A DeLeon Rafael
094.3659 2 Hinini 8-1 Pena B Dunham Daniel
094.2849 4 Frisky Fox 12-1 Arias S Desormeaux J. Keith
094.1394 1 Had Enough K P 8-1 Payeras E Mullins Jeff
091.6975 9 Daddy's Mistress(b+) 4-1 Figueroa H Miyadi Steven
090.3036 5 Warrensrollingdice 15-1 Quinonez A Lewis Craig Anthony

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Opening Line Report - Week 7
Joe Williams

The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs were flexed into the Sunday Night Football spot this week in place of the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The way the Niners played on Monday in Green Bay, perhaps that's bad idea. Now, the Niners will face another postseason hopeful on their own home turf as double-digit underdogs.

Four more teams are enjoying their bye week this week, and we'll get our first London game at 9:30 am ET, after a primetime battle in England this past weekend. The Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers will square off in Jolly Old England, and the Titans hope they can fare a little better than they did in the Music City last week when they put up a goose egg against the Baltimore Ravens.

Thursday, Oct. 18

Denver Broncos (-2.5, 41) at Arizona Cardinals

This game looked to be a little more attractive during the offseason, but after a few good Thursday matchups we get a dog. The Broncos have shown some signs of life on offense lately, and they opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite at most shops. The Mirage-MGM and Stratosphere opened the Broncos at just 1 1/2, but that quickly changed in a matter of minutes to fall in line with everyone else.

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Betting Recap - Week 6
Joe Williams

Overall Notes

National Football League Week 6 Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 9-5
Against the Spread 6-8

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 8-6
Against the Spread 7-7

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-6

National Football League Year-to-Date Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 58-32-2
Against the Spread 41-49-2

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 57-33-2
Against the Spread 50-40-2

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 50-42

The largest underdogs to win straight up
Dolphins (+7, ML +270) vs. Bears, 31-28 (OT)
Cowboys (+3, ML +150) vs. Jaguars, 40-7

The largest favorite to cover
Vikings (-9.5) vs. Cardinals, 27-17
Falcons (-3) vs. Buccaneers, 34-29
Seahawks (-3) vs. Raiders in London, 27-3

Same Old Song and Dance

-- The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots did battle on Sunday Night Football in Foxboro, and it might not be the last time we see these combatants face one another this season. The Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes are the new kids on the block, the challengers. The Patriots and QB Tom Brady are the prideful veterans not ready give up their throne quite yet. If this were an MMA battle, this would have been a split decision after going the distance. The Pats won, the Chiefs covered...and it was the first game in NFL history to end with a 43-40 score. The sequel, if there is one, might be even more fun.

Paying the Bills

-- The Buffalo Bills do not seem to care being double-digit underdogs. They headed to the Gulf Coast to battle the Houston Texans, and they were tied 13-13 late despite losing their starting QB Josh Allen (elbow) to an injury. A late pick-six gave the home team the win, but the Bills were able to cover as double-digit underdogs. As a single-digit underdog the Bills are 1-3 ATS. As a 'dog by 10 or more points the Bills are 2-0 ATS. Buffalo has been a favorite of total bettors, too, as the 'under' has connected in four straight.

Total Recall

-- There were three games generally in the same neighborhood on the big board. The Jacksonville-Dallas (39.5) battle was the lowest total on the board, and the home team ended up taking care of the 'over' themselves in the 40-7 win. Further south in the Lone Star State, the Buffalo-Houston (40) battle had just 33 points on the board when the dust cleared, and a late defensive score made the difference. The Chicago-Miami (40.5) game was also expected to be a defensive battle, especially once it was determined QB Brock Osweiler would start in placed of the injured QB Ryan Tannehill (shoulder), but it was quite an entertaining battle with 59 total points to easily cash the over.

-- The two highest totals on the board, Tampa Bay-Atlanta (57.5) and Kansas City-New England (59.5) weren't high enough. The Bucs and Falcons combined for 23 points in the fourth quarter to push the total over, while the Chiefs and Patriots hooked up for a total of 83 points. The other two games with totals of 50 or greater, Pittsburgh-Cincinnati (50) and L.A. Rams-Denver (50) ended up cashing 'under'.

-- The 'over' cashed for the L.A. Chargers in their road rout of the Cleveland Browns, and they're the only team in the AFC who hasn't had the 'under' come in at least twice (5-1). In the NFC, the 'over' is a perfect 5-0 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Atlanta Falcons have cashed in five of their six outings. The 'over' is also 4-1 for the San Francisco 49ers heading into their Monday night battle with the Green Bay Packers, who have also hit the over in four of their five outings.

-- The 'over' finished 2-0 in the first two primetime games with the Monday night contest pending. Overall for the 2018 season the 'over' in primetime games is 9-9 (50.0%). The 'under' had cashed in three consecutive Sunday night battles before the track meet between the Chiefs and Patriots.

Officially, the 'over' finished 25-23-1 (52.1%) in 49 games under the lights in 2017.

In 2016, the 'over' in night games went (52.9%) through 51 games.

In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games.

In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66.0%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56.0%) in 2013.

Injury Report

-- Bills QB Josh Allen (elbow) left Sunday's game in Houston with an elbow injury, forcing QB Nate Peterman into action. He ended up tossing a pick-six in the final two minutes, costing the team in a 20-13 loss.

-- Falcons WRs Calvin Ridley (ankle) and Muhammad Sanu (hip) were each forced out of the Week 6 battle against the Buccaneers.

-- Jets WR Quincy Enunwa (ankle) turned an ankle in the shootout against the Colts and he was unable to return.

-- Raiders WRs Amari Cooper and Seth Roberts were each forced out of the battle with the Seahawks in London due to concussions.

Looking Ahead

-- The suddenly hot Texans, winners of three in a row, battle the Jaguars in Northeast Florida. The Jags head home from Dallas with their tails between their legs after a sound 40-7 beating. It might get worse, as they're just 2-6 ATS in their past eight home meetings against the Texans. The 'over' has cashed in three of the past four meetings overall, and three straight in Jacksonville.

-- The Titans and Chargers will lock horns in London. The 'under' cashed in the Week 6 battle between the Seahawks and Raiders, and the total has gone under in 50% (11-11) the first 22 contests played in the United Kingdom.

-- The 49ers return from home from Wisconsin to find the Rams waiting for them. That isn't a bad thing for San Francisco, as the Niners have covered five straight in this series, last failing to cover Nov. 1, 2015 on the road. They're 3-2 SU/4-1 ATS in the past five meetings, and the 'under' is 4-1 during the past five meetings in the Bay Area, too.

-- The Cowboys will travel to D.C. looking to take care of their rivals, the Redskins. Lately, they have been a nightmare for Washington. The Redskins are 0-4 ATS in their past four meetings at home against the Cowboys, and they haven't beaten the Cowboys in five tries at FedEx Field since Dec. 30, 2012. The over has also cashed in three of the past four meetings in D.C., and five straight in this series.

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Week 7

Thursday. October 18

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DENVER (2 - 4) at ARIZONA (1 - 5) - 10/18/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 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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Week 7

Trend Report

Thursday. October 18

Denver Broncos
Denver is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Denver is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Arizona

Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Denver