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MLB
HOUSTON ASTROS VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

OAK Athletics Win Money Line
-150

Under 9.0 Game Totals
-110

Money Line Pick
Houston has trouble with the Angels over the weekend, losing three of four. They are a bit limited right now due to injuries to Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman but they still have more than enough offense most nights. Now they can add Josh Reddick to the injures list too. Rookie Christian Javier is leading the team in win with four but has been inconsistent. One of his down starts was against Oakland on the road, where he gave up three home runs. He hasn’t been that bad since but the A’s should be ready for him. Oakland did not have a great weekend either, dropping two of three against San Diego. They are still not hitting the way I though they would and it seems to be either all of nothing most nights. Even though the team has been winning Frankie Montas has struggled. Montas is 1-1 against the Astros this season and his home start against Houston was his best of the season – seven inning of two hit ball. He is not going to have to be as good to get the win in this one.


Take Oakland.


Game Totals Pick
I know Javier got lit up in his lone start against Oakland but I am not expecting that here. It was just not his night but with the player development that Houston is known for I am thinking he will be a lot better this time around. For Montas, he has the talent and limited Houston back when they had all of their stars in the lineup. Attacking a weakened lineup I think he should do just fine again. This one is something like 4-2.


Take the under.

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Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Connecticut is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix


Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Phoenix is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games at home
Phoenix is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Connecticut
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Connecticut
Phoenix is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

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Al Cimaglia: Woodbine Mohawk Park Early Pick 4 Analysis

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September 7, 2020 | By Al Cimaglia
The Monday night card at Woodbine Mohawk Park will have 11 races set to roll. The 0.20 Early Pick 4 begins in Race 4 and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 4

5-Never Mind N (5/2)-Won last start with a 56.3 last half and was off over a month. It was a perfect trip, but it was also the 2nd start on Lasix so could be even better tonight. Best to respect lightly raced 7-year-old.
6-Angry Eyes (3-1)-Father Patrick mare won 2 in a row and then took the long way around from the 7-hole. Filion takes a seat and he should work a nice trip from here and could be fastest of all down the lane.

Race 5

3-Rock This Way (3-1)-Hasn't taken a picture since 6/20 and now drops to a soft spot. Slow starter should be able to get into the mix at this level but is only 2-20 this year.
8-The Regulator (10-1)-Gingras takes a seat and he will probably have the pedal pushed down. Should be able to get the top or the pocket behind #1 and shake loose late.
9-Dreamfair BJ (8-1)-Broke slowly from the 7 hole when dropped to this level in last. Went the last half in 53.3 to finish 4th and can be a player with a better trip.

Race 6

1-Warrawee Windsor (3-1)-McClure takes the lines and this 2-year-old may have found a field to break his maiden. Started very slowly in last and if comes off the gate in good shape and handles the 1 post it could be picture time.
4-Eighteen Wheelin (5-1)-Trotted through the wire in last and has been handled conservatively so far. Filion is back in the bike and he knows well. Versus this crew it might be time to take the wrapper off and try a more aggressive steer.

Race 7

4-Always Flashing A (3-1)-Was used early into a quick opening quarter and advanced in the stretch in a 151.4 mile. Can be a player if upswing continues.
5-Icy Blue Scooter (5-1)-Drops and regular driver is back between the pipes. There should be an honest pace and JMac can come rolling off cover.
8-Military Secret (6-1)-Started in the 2nd tier and was claimed in last. Fits with these and will look for a big try in 1st start for Team Cullen.

0.20 Early Pick 4

5,6/3,8,9/1,4/4,5,8
Total Bet=$7.20

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Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks

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Saratoga - Race #11

#1 Mystery Bank	Class riser stretch out and broke his maiden for a white hot Noda barn, and while this is a tougher group, he drew perfectly and meets a field there for the taking; call right back.
#2 Quarterback Dak	Ward runner was a good 2nd in his turf bow at Arlington and now ships in for a big purse, which is a confident move for a barn that is having another strong meet; do not ignore.
#7 Hardredcandy	Versatile sort was 2nd at Monmouth and is another coming in on the rise for a big pot, and note Cibelli reaches out for Irad, which is a stiff 36% combo form 28 starters; in the mix.
Race Summary	You won't get rich on the 1 but there are several ways to go here, so $10 or so would play well in the win and place pool, though you can get some built-in value by using him to kick off the mandatory payout Empire 6, which will have a huge pool, and this seems like a survive and advance type of spot for most.

Saratoga - Race #12

#3 Lonesome Fugitive	Brown runner had some trouble while facing winners last time but drew well, doesn't meet much, and seems primed for the breakthrough; imposing.
#5 Basquait	Brown's second makes his turf debut, which is a 24% move for the barn, and the American Pharoah's have been taking to the lawn too; worth a look.
#4 The Great Dansky	Longshot tried turf off the N. Lynch claim, which is an unknown, but there's speed, talent, and upside here, so he may get brave; bombers exotics appeal.
Race Summary	That 2-1 ML is about right on the 3, but there's no one here that's a danger without improving, so it seems worth of a strong win and place bet, though his real value comes in the mandatory payout Empire 6, and kick off the late Pk5 as well, as you can single, which will allow for more coverage in the deeper surrounding legs, as the pick looks like he has this one over a barrel.

Saratoga - Race #13

#3 Mutasaabeq	Pletcher charge pressed and drew off to a powerful debut win, should be just off the speed here, and gives the impression he's only just getting started; look out.
#5 Reinvestment Risk	Brown runner wowed them on debut with a big figure and hits hard here, though the waters get a lot deeper today, and he'll be vastly overbet as well; second-best.
#6 Jackie's Warrior	Sharp local G2 winner has an experience edge on his two main rivals, and drew outside them too, but the thinking is he's not quite as talented; may come up wanting.
Race Summary	That 5-2 ML on the pick seems might juicy, since his two biggest rivals don't really have an edge on paper and he's only getting started, so play him aggressively to win and place, while getting some additional value by keying him in the mandatory payout Empire 6, as well as the late Pk5/Pk4 as well, since he's going to be the best price of the trio, and therefore a win would knock out a lot of budget tickets that are simply playing the two strong ML choices.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Mountaineer - Race #2

#6 Wolfblade	Drops into a much easier spot while owning form that fits well here, and she ran quite well locally for more than twice the price back in June.
#1 Gin N Spice	The only turf try came with a significantly better group at Delaware, and she's a pretty reliable type who might show up with a good try tonight at a price.
#3 Dave's Texas Lady	Owns a 5-for-13 local record and has run many of those races against better company. She tends to give away ground late, though, so she's going to need a bold move into the lane to try to make and hold the front.
Race Summary	Wolfblade gets some class relief over a course on which she has been solid with better, and she'd be plenty playable at something like the 3/1 ML price.

Mountaineer - Race #3

#7 Selling Out	Moves from starter company into this $10k spot, and he has really good positional pace to find a good spot in the early going here. Thinking he'd be attractive at anything like the 6/1 ML price.
#4 Heart in Hand	Three-race winning streak was stopped last out when nowhere to be found at 2/5 on the board, but he's tough to discount with this kind.
#8 Judah	Dropper can hit hard here after finishing second with allowance company last time out, and he has the early foot to find a good spot out of the gate.
Race Summary	Selling Out can get the right kind of trip with these at the right kind of price -- I'll try to get him in the mix with Heart in Hand and/or Judah.

Mountaineer - Race #1

#6 Allaboutbiz	Forward player has a little bit of tactical ability that might allow him to relax just a touch off the early splits and try to finish best of these.
#3 Eagle Keeper	Has failed to show any late interest through four starts, and I wouldn't be too excited to line up to play this guy with plenty of questions to answer.
#1 Grazed My Biscuits	Not sure he's in for an easy go of things from the fence, but he has a little bit of pace in a soft race while trying the turf for the first time.
Race Summary	Allaboutbiz could be the one to find that perfect, press and pounce kind of trip, and he handled the turf just fine when trying it for the first time last out.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

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Gulfstream Park - Race #3

#1 Village Queen	Rallied mildly going six furlongs in her first one and can be effective in stretching out; can get an ideal trip.
#2 Highland Moon	Pressed the pace and faded to fourth in her debut and can probably get brave on the front end going longer.
#4 Happy Constitution	Was second going seven furlongs and that sets him up for this longer run; pressed the pace last time but will probably get a more relaxed trip from just off the pace.
Race Summary	Village Queen is bred to get better the farther she runs and comes in off a decent run in her debut; takes the shortest way home and has a good chance to take charge when called upon.

Gulfstream Park - Race #4

#1 Bienville Street	Had a tough trip and still finished fourth against many of these last time out and can be dangerous with an unimpeded run. Could score at a price.
#10 Kelsey's Cross	Just missed after altering setting and forcing the pace; it was an uncharacteristic move in trying for the early lead and the mostly new style could work out for her.
#2 Great Sister Diane	Was second and third in her last two stakes efforts and is a consistent closer; can benefit from a fast pace.
Race Summary	Bienville Street has been unlucky, and that sometimes goes along with her off-the-pace style. She will get a good pace in front of her and can be a factor if she can avoid traffic.

Gulfstream Park - Race #8

#1 Louder Than Bombs	Has been off since March, when he was in two of the fastest mile turf races in recent memory (1:32 2-5 and 1:32 4-5) and finished third in one of those, the G3 Canadian Turf. Has kept some tough company and can be a strong factor in his return.
#2 Sailing Solo	Outstanding front-runner comes off an easy score in the Mecke and could back up the pace. Likely to be difficult to catch.
#11 Galleon Mast	Usually runs very well over this course and will have to find a place to tuck in from the No. 11 post; classy runner.
Race Summary	Louder Than Bombs has fired against top-notch rivals and should be difficult to beat in his first off the shelf.

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BOSTON CELTICS VS. TORONTO RAPTORS
The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at HP Field House.

Oddsmakers opened the Raptors as -1-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total opened at 212.5.

Toronto won its last outing, a 100-93 result against the Celtics on September 05. The Raptors covered in that game as a +1.5-point underdog, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston lost its last outing, a 100-93 result against the Raptors on September 05. The Celtics failed to cover in that game as a -1.5-point favorite, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston:
Team record: 54-26 SU,46-29-5 ATS
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games

Toronto:
Team record: 59-21 SU,45-34-1 ATS
Toronto is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to Toronto Wednesday, September 9

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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS. DENVER NUGGETS
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AdventHealth Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Clippers as -7.5-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total opened at 221.

Denver was a 110-101 winner in its last match on the road against the Clippers. They covered the +9-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 211 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 110-101 result against the Nuggets on September 05. The Clippers failed to cover in that game as a -9-point favorite, while the 211 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Los Angeles:
Team record: 54-26 SU,46-34 ATS
LA Clippers is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
LA Clippers is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
LA Clippers is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road

Denver:
Team record: 51-31 SU,40-39-3 ATS
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Denver's last 17 games

Next up:
Los Angeles at Denver Wednesday, September 9

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MIAMI MARLINS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
The fans at Truist Park will be treated to a game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Monday.

Jose Urena will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins on this day. Right hander Urena is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Ian Anderson. The right hander has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -190-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 9.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 10-3 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -140 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Marlins were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rays. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -215 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Miami:
Team record: 17-18 SU
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta

Atlanta:
Team record: 24-16 SU
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games

Next up:
Miami at Atlanta Tuesday, September 8

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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. NEW YORK METS
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Citi Field.

The Phillies will give the ball to starter Zack Wheeler in this one. Right hander Wheeler is 4-0 this season with a 2.20 ERA.

Wheeler's opponent in this one will be David Peterson. The Mets left hander has a 3.03 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 9.

New York was a 14-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -150 favorites, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 14-1 result against the Mets on September 06. Bettors who backed the Mets at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia:
Team record: 19-17 SU
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road

New York:
Team record: 19-22 SU
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Boston Tuesday, September 8
New York home to Baltimore Tuesday, September 8

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DETROIT TIGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS
The division rival Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Target Field.

The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Michael Fulmer in this game. Fulmer has a 0-0 record and a 7.27 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Michael Pineda who starts for the Twins. Right hander Pineda is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -195-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 9.

Minnesota lost its last outing, a 10-8 result against the Tigers on September 06. Bettors who backed the Tigers at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Detroit was a 10-8 winner in its last match on the road against the Twins. They won as +170 underdogs, while the total score of 18 made winners of OVER bettors.

Detroit:
Team record: 18-20 SU
Detroit is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Minnesota:
Team record: 25-17 SU
Minnesota is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games

Next up:
Detroit home to Milwaukee Tuesday, September 8
Minnesota at St. Louis Tuesday, September 8

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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS. CHICAGO CUBS
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will meet on the field at Wrigley Field on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Cardinals will trot Johan Oviedo out to the mound in this one. Right hander Oviedo has a 0-1 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

It'll be Kyle Hendricks toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Right hander Hendricks is 4-4 with a 3.78 ERA so far this season.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 7-3 loser as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at -110 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 7-3 winner as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at -110 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

St. Louis:
Team record: 17-15 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
St. Louis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs

Chicago:
Team record: 23-18 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Chi Cubs is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis home to Minnesota Tuesday, September 8
Chicago home to Cincinnati Tuesday, September 8

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TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS
A winning streak will be on the line for the Seattle Mariners on Monday when they battle the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Kolby Allard in this one. Left hander Allard is 0-4 this season with a 5.40 ERA.

The Mariners will counter Allard with Marco Gonzales. Left hander Gonzales has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Mariners as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -130 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -130 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas:
Team record: 13-26 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Texas is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road

Seattle:
Team record: 18-22 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Texas home to Los Angeles Tuesday, September 8
Seattle at San Francisco Tuesday, September 8