You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Friday 10/20/17 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
- Thread starter Pesos
- Start date
Soccer
Belgium - Division 1
2:30pm Et
Mosucron v St. Liege
Last Head-to-Heads at Mouscron:
1-0 (Mouscron win)
2-0 (Mouscron win)
1-1
5-2 (Mouscron win)
Recent Form:
Mouscron: 2-1-3
St. Liege: 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Standard Liege are the lowest scorers in the Belgian top flight after ten games of the season
EXPERT VERDICT: It's been a disappointing start to the season for Standard Liege, who have scored just nine times in ten league matches and look uneasy favourites at Mouscron. The home side, who beat leaders Club Brugge 2-1 in September, have scored in every league match this term and could claim another big scalp.
RECOMMENDATION: Mouscron (1)
Belgium - Division 1
2:30pm Et
Mosucron v St. Liege
Last Head-to-Heads at Mouscron:
1-0 (Mouscron win)
2-0 (Mouscron win)
1-1
5-2 (Mouscron win)
Recent Form:
Mouscron: 2-1-3
St. Liege: 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Standard Liege are the lowest scorers in the Belgian top flight after ten games of the season
EXPERT VERDICT: It's been a disappointing start to the season for Standard Liege, who have scored just nine times in ten league matches and look uneasy favourites at Mouscron. The home side, who beat leaders Club Brugge 2-1 in September, have scored in every league match this term and could claim another big scalp.
RECOMMENDATION: Mouscron (1)
Soccer
Germany - Bundesliga
2:30pm ET
Schalke v Mainz
Last Head-to-Heads at Schalke:
3-0 (Schalke win)
2-1 (Schalke win)
4-1 (Schalke win)
0-0
Recent Form:
Schalke: 3-2-1
Mainz: 3-2-1
KEY STAT: Schalke's ten league goals include three penalties and an own goal
EXPERT VERDICT: Mainz started the Bundesliga season with four defeats in five games but they have taken seven points from their last three outings and shouldn't roll over at Schalke. The home side are slow starters, scoring only one first-half goal in their last four matches, but they may turn the screw after the break.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw-Schalke Double Result (1)
Germany - Bundesliga
2:30pm ET
Schalke v Mainz
Last Head-to-Heads at Schalke:
3-0 (Schalke win)
2-1 (Schalke win)
4-1 (Schalke win)
0-0
Recent Form:
Schalke: 3-2-1
Mainz: 3-2-1
KEY STAT: Schalke's ten league goals include three penalties and an own goal
EXPERT VERDICT: Mainz started the Bundesliga season with four defeats in five games but they have taken seven points from their last three outings and shouldn't roll over at Schalke. The home side are slow starters, scoring only one first-half goal in their last four matches, but they may turn the screw after the break.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw-Schalke Double Result (1)
Soccer
France - Ligue 1
2:45pm ET
St. Etienne v Montpellier
Last Head-to-Heads at St. Etienne:
3-1 (St. Etienne win)
3-0 (St. Etienne win)
1-0 (St. Etienne win)
2-0 (St. Etienne win)
Recent Form:
St. Etienne: 2-2-2
Montpellier: 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Eight of Montpellier's nine league games have featured under 2.5 goals
EXPERT VERDICT: Montpellier have held champions Monaco and big-spending Paris St-Germain to draws in the last month and the outsiders should be confident about their trip to St-Etienne. A 2-0 home win over Nice last weekend was another boost for the Montpellier defence and the visitors could nick a win at a St-Etienne side who have kept just one clean sheet in their last six.
RECOMMENDATION: Montpellier (1)
France - Ligue 1
2:45pm ET
St. Etienne v Montpellier
Last Head-to-Heads at St. Etienne:
3-1 (St. Etienne win)
3-0 (St. Etienne win)
1-0 (St. Etienne win)
2-0 (St. Etienne win)
Recent Form:
St. Etienne: 2-2-2
Montpellier: 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Eight of Montpellier's nine league games have featured under 2.5 goals
EXPERT VERDICT: Montpellier have held champions Monaco and big-spending Paris St-Germain to draws in the last month and the outsiders should be confident about their trip to St-Etienne. A 2-0 home win over Nice last weekend was another boost for the Montpellier defence and the visitors could nick a win at a St-Etienne side who have kept just one clean sheet in their last six.
RECOMMENDATION: Montpellier (1)
Soccer
England - Premier League
3pm ET
West Ham v Brighton
Referee: Martin Atkinson
last Head-To-Heads at West Ham:
6-0 (West Ham win)
3-0 (West Ham win)
0-1 (Brighton win)
2-1 (West Ham win)
Recent Form:
West Ham: 3-1-2
Brighton; 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Brighton have scored just one first-half goal in ten matches in all competitions
EXPERT VERDICT: West Ham and Brighton have scored 14 goals between them this season, just three of which have come in the first half. Albion are looking to stay organised and disciplined, and five half-time draws suggest they’re decent at that – but something tends to give later in the game.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw-West Ham Double Result (1)
England - Premier League
3pm ET
West Ham v Brighton
Referee: Martin Atkinson
last Head-To-Heads at West Ham:
6-0 (West Ham win)
3-0 (West Ham win)
0-1 (Brighton win)
2-1 (West Ham win)
Recent Form:
West Ham: 3-1-2
Brighton; 2-2-2
KEY STAT: Brighton have scored just one first-half goal in ten matches in all competitions
EXPERT VERDICT: West Ham and Brighton have scored 14 goals between them this season, just three of which have come in the first half. Albion are looking to stay organised and disciplined, and five half-time draws suggest they’re decent at that – but something tends to give later in the game.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw-West Ham Double Result (1)
Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #5 - BELMONT PARK - 3:07 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $40,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $65,000.00 PURSE
#3 COURT DANCER
#1 SPECIAL DIVIDEND
#4 BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE
#2 SHIMMERING MOON
#3 COURT DANCER qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," takes a class drop (-6) and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" facing better company in three of her last four outings. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Jason Servis send her to the post ... they've hit the board with an impressive 72% of their last 90 entries saddled as a team to date, winning at an equally impressive 30% clip. #1 SPECIAL DIVIDEND, a 10-1 BOMB, has hit the board in four of her last five outings, winning three times in this recent streak of racing consistency, with two those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS."
RACE #5 - BELMONT PARK - 3:07 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $40,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $65,000.00 PURSE
#3 COURT DANCER
#1 SPECIAL DIVIDEND
#4 BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE
#2 SHIMMERING MOON
#3 COURT DANCER qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," takes a class drop (-6) and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" facing better company in three of her last four outings. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Jason Servis send her to the post ... they've hit the board with an impressive 72% of their last 90 entries saddled as a team to date, winning at an equally impressive 30% clip. #1 SPECIAL DIVIDEND, a 10-1 BOMB, has hit the board in four of her last five outings, winning three times in this recent streak of racing consistency, with two those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS."
The Walker Group at Golden Gate Fields
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 4 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 97
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $18,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 2 ELLE WOODS TOO 6/1
# 4 WHYUGOTTABESOMEAN 7/2
# 6 SLEW'S CHARM 12/1
ELLE WOODS TOO has a formidable shot to take this race. Should be carefully examined - I like the numbers from the last race. Has a solid shot in this competition if you like back class. WHYUGOTTABESOMEAN - Will more than likely be one of the leaders of the pack going into the halfway point of the contest. Strong jockey with trainer numbers make this horse a solid selection. SLEW'S CHARM - Should definitely be considered for this event if only for the quite good speed rating earned in the last race. Earning some good dough in dirt sprint contests.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 4 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 97
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $18,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 2 ELLE WOODS TOO 6/1
# 4 WHYUGOTTABESOMEAN 7/2
# 6 SLEW'S CHARM 12/1
ELLE WOODS TOO has a formidable shot to take this race. Should be carefully examined - I like the numbers from the last race. Has a solid shot in this competition if you like back class. WHYUGOTTABESOMEAN - Will more than likely be one of the leaders of the pack going into the halfway point of the contest. Strong jockey with trainer numbers make this horse a solid selection. SLEW'S CHARM - Should definitely be considered for this event if only for the quite good speed rating earned in the last race. Earning some good dough in dirt sprint contests.
The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Gulfstream Park West - Race #4 - Post: 2:54pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 84
Rating: 4
#4 ANOTHER SOFTBALL (ML=5/2)
#7 SUPER JAK (ML=3/1)
ANOTHER SOFTBALL - Have to give this gelding a chance. Ran a strong contest last time around the track within the last 30 days. Always be wary of the longer priced horse when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. The 88 latest race speed fig looks mighty good in the TrackMaster PPs. SUPER JAK - The return on investment when Olivero and D'Angelo team up is terrific. The 'x-factor' at work here is that this gelding has been working over this track getting ready for his first start. Gets help from D'Angelo with the addition of Lasix. The trainer here (D'Angelo) has a fantastic ROI with 1st time starters.
Vulnerable Contenders: #1 DI MAESTRO (ML=2/1), #5 ROWDY DOWDY (ML=9/2),
DI MAESTRO - Hard to bet on at 2/1 odds after the last two showings. Garnered a pedestrian speed rating last race out in a $20,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 1st. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that number. ROWDY DOWDY - Awfully tough to bet on this mount when he hasn't been showing any indications of eagerness of late. When checking today's class rating, he will have to record a better speed figure than in the last race to be competitive in this turf route.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - ANOTHER SOFTBALL - This racer is a nice turf runner and he has the best last race TrackMaster turf rating.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 ANOTHER SOFTBALL is going to be the play if we are getting 7/5 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Pass
Bar
Gulfstream Park West - Race #4 - Post: 2:54pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 84
Rating: 4
#4 ANOTHER SOFTBALL (ML=5/2)
#7 SUPER JAK (ML=3/1)
ANOTHER SOFTBALL - Have to give this gelding a chance. Ran a strong contest last time around the track within the last 30 days. Always be wary of the longer priced horse when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. The 88 latest race speed fig looks mighty good in the TrackMaster PPs. SUPER JAK - The return on investment when Olivero and D'Angelo team up is terrific. The 'x-factor' at work here is that this gelding has been working over this track getting ready for his first start. Gets help from D'Angelo with the addition of Lasix. The trainer here (D'Angelo) has a fantastic ROI with 1st time starters.
Vulnerable Contenders: #1 DI MAESTRO (ML=2/1), #5 ROWDY DOWDY (ML=9/2),
DI MAESTRO - Hard to bet on at 2/1 odds after the last two showings. Garnered a pedestrian speed rating last race out in a $20,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 1st. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that number. ROWDY DOWDY - Awfully tough to bet on this mount when he hasn't been showing any indications of eagerness of late. When checking today's class rating, he will have to record a better speed figure than in the last race to be competitive in this turf route.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - ANOTHER SOFTBALL - This racer is a nice turf runner and he has the best last race TrackMaster turf rating.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 ANOTHER SOFTBALL is going to be the play if we are getting 7/5 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Pass
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Hawthorne
Hawthorne - Race 5
$1 Exacta / 20 Cent Trifecta / 20 Cent Superfecta 50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) / $1 Daily Double
SO $20,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 103 • Purse: $13,000 • Post: 5:02P
(RAIL AT 10 FEET). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $10,000 OR LESS IN 2017 OR CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES). IN THE EVENT THAT THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF IT WILL BE CONTESTED AT FIVE AND ONE HALF FURLONGS ON THE MAIN TRACK.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
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 * BOOM BOX: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GORGEOUS GEORGE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. BROKEN KEY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. BUSHROD: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yar ds if a Quarter Horse race). HEY PRETTY BOY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
5
BOOM BOX
5/1
5/1
7
GORGEOUS GEORGE
9/2
5/1
1
BROKEN KEY
6/1
8/1
2
BUSHROD
5/1
9/1
8
HEY PRETTY BOY
4/1
9/1
Hawthorne - Race 5
$1 Exacta / 20 Cent Trifecta / 20 Cent Superfecta 50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) / $1 Daily Double
SO $20,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 103 • Purse: $13,000 • Post: 5:02P
(RAIL AT 10 FEET). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $10,000 OR LESS IN 2017 OR CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES). IN THE EVENT THAT THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF IT WILL BE CONTESTED AT FIVE AND ONE HALF FURLONGS ON THE MAIN TRACK.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
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 * BOOM BOX: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GORGEOUS GEORGE: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. BROKEN KEY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. BUSHROD: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yar ds if a Quarter Horse race). HEY PRETTY BOY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
5
BOOM BOX
5/1
5/1
7
GORGEOUS GEORGE
9/2
5/1
1
BROKEN KEY
6/1
8/1
2
BUSHROD
5/1
9/1
8
HEY PRETTY BOY
4/1
9/1
The Walker Group at Penn National
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16300 Class Rating: 66
FOR REGISTERED PA-BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 6 SO MANY NATIVES 4/1
# 1 VENOMOUS STATE 3/1
# 5 SOMETHING QUINTO 10/1
I lean toward SO MANY NATIVES here. In this field, this horse is highly ranked earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. With a strong 60 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest. Hard to pass on this gelding with Burg in the saddle. VENOMOUS STATE - He looks decent in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Has a strong shot for this event if you like back class. SOMETHING QUINTO - Gamblers get an edge when playing this conditioner in a dirt sprint race. The almost immediate return to the track points to a reliable effort this time around.
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16300 Class Rating: 66
FOR REGISTERED PA-BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 6 SO MANY NATIVES 4/1
# 1 VENOMOUS STATE 3/1
# 5 SOMETHING QUINTO 10/1
I lean toward SO MANY NATIVES here. In this field, this horse is highly ranked earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. With a strong 60 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest. Hard to pass on this gelding with Burg in the saddle. VENOMOUS STATE - He looks decent in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Has a strong shot for this event if you like back class. SOMETHING QUINTO - Gamblers get an edge when playing this conditioner in a dirt sprint race. The almost immediate return to the track points to a reliable effort this time around.
The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Woodbine - Race #2 - Post: 1:37pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,600 Class Rating: 66
Rating: 4
#8 RHOSGOBEL (ML=9/2)
#2 BLUE PEARLS (ML=12/1)
RHOSGOBEL - Moves back to a trip at which she ran a rating good enough to make her a contender today. BLUE PEARLS - Wilson and Buttigieg perform well when they team up. It's hard to beat a +189 ROI for a jockey and trainer. This filly should be in fine form, this far into her form cycle.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 ZLATICA (ML=5/2), #4 OUR MISS MAGGIE (ML=3/1), #1 FLEEK (ML=7/2),
ZLATICA - This morning-line choice hasn't been to the track in awhile. No works since last race. This equine doesn't have a champion's disposition. Always finishes near the winner. OUR MISS MAGGIE - Tough to take this pony at the odds after the finish (sixth) in the last event. FLEEK - Speed ratings of 69/54/33 are pointed the wrong way. The speed fig last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class rating of today's affair. Mark this horse as a possibly overvalued equine.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 RHOSGOBEL to win if you can get at least 9/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
Bar
Woodbine - Race #2 - Post: 1:37pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,600 Class Rating: 66
Rating: 4
#8 RHOSGOBEL (ML=9/2)
#2 BLUE PEARLS (ML=12/1)
RHOSGOBEL - Moves back to a trip at which she ran a rating good enough to make her a contender today. BLUE PEARLS - Wilson and Buttigieg perform well when they team up. It's hard to beat a +189 ROI for a jockey and trainer. This filly should be in fine form, this far into her form cycle.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 ZLATICA (ML=5/2), #4 OUR MISS MAGGIE (ML=3/1), #1 FLEEK (ML=7/2),
ZLATICA - This morning-line choice hasn't been to the track in awhile. No works since last race. This equine doesn't have a champion's disposition. Always finishes near the winner. OUR MISS MAGGIE - Tough to take this pony at the odds after the finish (sixth) in the last event. FLEEK - Speed ratings of 69/54/33 are pointed the wrong way. The speed fig last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class rating of today's affair. Mark this horse as a possibly overvalued equine.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 RHOSGOBEL to win if you can get at least 9/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,8]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Will Rogers Downs
Will Rogers Downs - Race 4
Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Superfecta (.10 min.) Pick 4 (Races 4-5-6-7) (.50 min.)
Claiming $10,000 • 300 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 75 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 1:15P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * STRUTTIN TOMCAT: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. STOLI WINZET: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. POSHIE TOP: Horse ranks in th e top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. NOTA LOTA EAR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. A WHOLE LOTA RHYTHM: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation.
2
STRUTTIN TOMCAT
5/1
6/1
3
STOLI WINZET
5/1
6/1
5
POSHIE TOP
8/1
7/1
1
NOTA LOTA EAR
6/1
8/1
6
A WHOLE LOTA RHYTHM
7/2
9/1
Will Rogers Downs - Race 4
Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Superfecta (.10 min.) Pick 4 (Races 4-5-6-7) (.50 min.)
Claiming $10,000 • 300 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 75 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 1:15P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * STRUTTIN TOMCAT: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. STOLI WINZET: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. POSHIE TOP: Horse ranks in th e top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. NOTA LOTA EAR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. A WHOLE LOTA RHYTHM: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation.
2
STRUTTIN TOMCAT
5/1
6/1
3
STOLI WINZET
5/1
6/1
5
POSHIE TOP
8/1
7/1
1
NOTA LOTA EAR
6/1
8/1
6
A WHOLE LOTA RHYTHM
7/2
9/1
MLB Playoffs
New York @ Houston
Astros are 7-5 against New York this season, winning four of five at home. Houston scored total of nine runs in first five games in this series, all won by the home team.
Severino is 1-0, 5.56 in three playoff starts this season; he is 4-0, 3.27 in his last eight starts overall. Over is 5-3 in his last eight starts. New York is 9-7 in his road starts this season. He is 0-1, 7.71 in three starts vs Houston this season.
Verlander is 7-0, 1.29 in seven starts for Houston; he also won a game in relief. Under is 8-2 in his last ten starts. Astros are 4-0 in his home starts. Verlander is 1-0, 1.00 vs New York this season; he is 10-5, 3.19 in 19 career playoff games (18 starts).
NY YANKEES (98 - 75) at HOUSTON (106 - 65) - 8:05 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 19-32 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-17 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-29 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 106-65 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 83-40 (+25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 18-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 53-35 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 65-54 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-55 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-5 (+1.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
LUIS SEVERINO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 7.72 and a WHIP of 1.973.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 11-12 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.4 units)
NY YANKEES @ HOUSTON
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
StatFox Super Situations
NY YANKEES at HOUSTON
Play On - Any team (HOUSTON) very good offensive team (>=5.4 runs/game) against a good starting pitcher (ERA<=4.20) (AL), after scoring 4 runs or less 4 straight games 46-24 since 1997. ( 65.7% | 26.3 units ) 1-1 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.5 units )
StatFox Situational Power Trends
NY YANKEES at HOUSTON
NY YANKEES are 33-13 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a 5 game span where the bullpen ERA was 2.00 or better this season. The average score was: NY YANKEES (6.2) , OPPONENT (3.7)
New York @ Houston
Astros are 7-5 against New York this season, winning four of five at home. Houston scored total of nine runs in first five games in this series, all won by the home team.
Severino is 1-0, 5.56 in three playoff starts this season; he is 4-0, 3.27 in his last eight starts overall. Over is 5-3 in his last eight starts. New York is 9-7 in his road starts this season. He is 0-1, 7.71 in three starts vs Houston this season.
Verlander is 7-0, 1.29 in seven starts for Houston; he also won a game in relief. Under is 8-2 in his last ten starts. Astros are 4-0 in his home starts. Verlander is 1-0, 1.00 vs New York this season; he is 10-5, 3.19 in 19 career playoff games (18 starts).
NY YANKEES (98 - 75) at HOUSTON (106 - 65) - 8:05 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 19-32 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-17 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-29 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 106-65 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 83-40 (+25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 18-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 53-35 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 65-54 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-55 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-5 (+1.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
LUIS SEVERINO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 7.72 and a WHIP of 1.973.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 11-12 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.4 units)
NY YANKEES @ HOUSTON
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
StatFox Super Situations
NY YANKEES at HOUSTON
Play On - Any team (HOUSTON) very good offensive team (>=5.4 runs/game) against a good starting pitcher (ERA<=4.20) (AL), after scoring 4 runs or less 4 straight games 46-24 since 1997. ( 65.7% | 26.3 units ) 1-1 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.5 units )
StatFox Situational Power Trends
NY YANKEES at HOUSTON
NY YANKEES are 33-13 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a 5 game span where the bullpen ERA was 2.00 or better this season. The average score was: NY YANKEES (6.2) , OPPONENT (3.7)
Friday's ALCS Playoff Betting Preview: Yankees at Astros
New York Yankees at Houston Astros (NYY +124, HOU -134, O/U 7.5)
The Houston Astros left home a few days ago feeling very good about their chances to win the American League pennant and advance to the second World Series in franchise history, but returned home with a very different feeling. The Astros will try to stay alive one more day and force a decisive Game 7 of the AL Championship Series when they host the New York Yankees in Game 6 on Friday.
Houston won the first two games at home but totaled only nine runs in the series after leading the majors in scoring with 896 runs during the regular season, and it is looking for more from George Springer (2-for-18 in the series) and Josh Reddick (0-for-17) at home in Game 6. "It will be great," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters of getting back to Houston. "There weren't a lot rooting for us here. I think getting home will be good for us. We'll have an off day (Thursday), and then get to play in front of our home crowd. Every home team has won this series, if that trend continues, we'll be in pretty good shape." The Yankees finally found their offense at home while winning all three games, and are starting to get production from Aaron Judge (4-for-9, two homers, six RBIs in the last three games) and Gary Sanchez, who drove in five runs in the last two contests. "I give our guys a lot of credit for how resilient they are, and how they continue to fight and never give up and understand, take it one game at a time and don't panic," New York manager Joe Girardi told reporters. "And just continue to fight."
INJURY REPORT:
Yankees - SP L. Severino (Probable, Shoulder), SP L. Cessa (Out For Season, Ribs), SP M. Pineda (Out For Season, Elbow).
Astros - CF J. Marisnick (Out For Season, Thumb), SP D. Paulino (Out For Season, Suspension), RP J. Gustave (Out For Season, Elbow).
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (1-0, 5.56 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (3-0, 2.04)
Severino is hoping to go deeper into Game 6 after being lifted from Game 2 following the fourth inning, when he struggled to get loose and was hit in the wrist by a comebacker. The 23-year-old Dominican was checked out by doctors and quickly cleared. Severino surrendered a solo home run to Carlos Correa in that outing and was strong in his lone AL Division Series appearance, yielding three runs and four hits in seven innings against Cleveland.
Verlander went up against Severino in Game 2 and earned the win while hurling a 124-pitch complete game. The former AL MVP yielded one run and five hits while striking out 13 and walking one to earn his third win in as many 2017 postseason appearances. Verlander is 8-0 with a 1.39 ERA in eight appearances since arriving in a trade from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31.
TRENDS:
* Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 playoff road games.
* Yankees are 15-3 in Severino's last 18 starts.
* Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
* Astros are 7-0 in Verlander's 7 starts since joining Houston.
* Over is 12-3 in Severino's last 15 starts overall.
* Under is 8-0 in Astros' last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Over is 17-6-3 in Jim Reynolds' last 26 games behind home plate.
CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the home chalk Astros at a rate of 74 percent and the Over is picking up 57 percent of the totals action.
New York Yankees at Houston Astros (NYY +124, HOU -134, O/U 7.5)
The Houston Astros left home a few days ago feeling very good about their chances to win the American League pennant and advance to the second World Series in franchise history, but returned home with a very different feeling. The Astros will try to stay alive one more day and force a decisive Game 7 of the AL Championship Series when they host the New York Yankees in Game 6 on Friday.
Houston won the first two games at home but totaled only nine runs in the series after leading the majors in scoring with 896 runs during the regular season, and it is looking for more from George Springer (2-for-18 in the series) and Josh Reddick (0-for-17) at home in Game 6. "It will be great," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters of getting back to Houston. "There weren't a lot rooting for us here. I think getting home will be good for us. We'll have an off day (Thursday), and then get to play in front of our home crowd. Every home team has won this series, if that trend continues, we'll be in pretty good shape." The Yankees finally found their offense at home while winning all three games, and are starting to get production from Aaron Judge (4-for-9, two homers, six RBIs in the last three games) and Gary Sanchez, who drove in five runs in the last two contests. "I give our guys a lot of credit for how resilient they are, and how they continue to fight and never give up and understand, take it one game at a time and don't panic," New York manager Joe Girardi told reporters. "And just continue to fight."
INJURY REPORT:
Yankees - SP L. Severino (Probable, Shoulder), SP L. Cessa (Out For Season, Ribs), SP M. Pineda (Out For Season, Elbow).
Astros - CF J. Marisnick (Out For Season, Thumb), SP D. Paulino (Out For Season, Suspension), RP J. Gustave (Out For Season, Elbow).
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (1-0, 5.56 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (3-0, 2.04)
Severino is hoping to go deeper into Game 6 after being lifted from Game 2 following the fourth inning, when he struggled to get loose and was hit in the wrist by a comebacker. The 23-year-old Dominican was checked out by doctors and quickly cleared. Severino surrendered a solo home run to Carlos Correa in that outing and was strong in his lone AL Division Series appearance, yielding three runs and four hits in seven innings against Cleveland.
Verlander went up against Severino in Game 2 and earned the win while hurling a 124-pitch complete game. The former AL MVP yielded one run and five hits while striking out 13 and walking one to earn his third win in as many 2017 postseason appearances. Verlander is 8-0 with a 1.39 ERA in eight appearances since arriving in a trade from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31.
TRENDS:
* Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 playoff road games.
* Yankees are 15-3 in Severino's last 18 starts.
* Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
* Astros are 7-0 in Verlander's 7 starts since joining Houston.
* Over is 12-3 in Severino's last 15 starts overall.
* Under is 8-0 in Astros' last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Over is 17-6-3 in Jim Reynolds' last 26 games behind home plate.
CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the home chalk Astros at a rate of 74 percent and the Over is picking up 57 percent of the totals action.
Yankees, Astros meet in Game 6
The Astros will be hoping to force a Game 7 with a victory over the Yankees in Houston on Friday.
Houston looked like it was going to cruise to a series victory after the first two games of this series, but New York has proven to be a resilient bunch. After falling behind 2-0 in the series, the Yankees came back to win all three of their games at Yankee Stadium here. Game 4 happened to be a ridiculous meeting between these teams, as Houston was up 4-0 in that game and ended up allowing New York to come back and win 6-4. One would think that the Yankees have all of the momentum on their side as this series heads back to Minute Maid Park, but the Tigers have to be pretty confident with who they have on the mound in this one. RHP Justin Verlander (3-0, 2.04 ERA, 16 K in postseason) is starting for the Astros and he has been insane for the team thus far. Starting for the Yankees, however, is stud RHP Luis Severino (1-0, 5.56 ERA, 9 K). Severino is more than capable of holding his own against Verlander when he has his stuff under control, but he is also capable of getting lit up on any given night.
The Yankees have a shot to close the series out on Friday and one would think that they will be eager to do so in Game 6. While it is going to be tough for New York to get to Verlander in this one, the team can’t possibly feel comfortable with the idea of playing a Game 7 in Houston. That game would strongly lean in the favor of the Astros, so the Yankees need to take care of business while they still have momentum. Severino will, however, need to pitch a solid game for them here. Ever since he struggled in the first inning of the Wild Card Game, the righty has settled down and been reliable for the Yankees. Over his past 11.0 innings of work, Severino has allowed just four earned runs and kept the Yankees in each of the two games he has started since the one against Minnesota. It’s just important that Severino does not hang too many pitches here. He has allowed five homers in 11.1 postseason innings and that is not a recipe for success. On offense, OF Aaron Judge and C Gary Sanchez should be able to help Severino out here. Both guys have woken up in this series and they’ll need to keep hitting moving forward.
The Astros seem to be folding right now, but Justin Verlander can stop the sledding on Friday. He was absolutely remarkable the last time he stepped on the mound against the Yankees, as he struck out 13 batters and allowed just one earned run in a complete game in Game 2. The Astros won that game and they would obviously be thrilled if he can give them something like that again here. It is, however, worth noting that the righty threw 124 pitches in that contest. It’s very possible that his arm is a bit tired, but this is a big game and he will be doing everything he can to gut out a good outing. As for Houston’s offense, the team needs some of its bats to wake up here. The Astros have not scored since holding a 4-0 lead in Game 4, and they need to snap that streak here. Expect 2B Jose Altuve and SS Carlos Correa to come through with their team on the brink of elimination.
The Astros will be hoping to force a Game 7 with a victory over the Yankees in Houston on Friday.
Houston looked like it was going to cruise to a series victory after the first two games of this series, but New York has proven to be a resilient bunch. After falling behind 2-0 in the series, the Yankees came back to win all three of their games at Yankee Stadium here. Game 4 happened to be a ridiculous meeting between these teams, as Houston was up 4-0 in that game and ended up allowing New York to come back and win 6-4. One would think that the Yankees have all of the momentum on their side as this series heads back to Minute Maid Park, but the Tigers have to be pretty confident with who they have on the mound in this one. RHP Justin Verlander (3-0, 2.04 ERA, 16 K in postseason) is starting for the Astros and he has been insane for the team thus far. Starting for the Yankees, however, is stud RHP Luis Severino (1-0, 5.56 ERA, 9 K). Severino is more than capable of holding his own against Verlander when he has his stuff under control, but he is also capable of getting lit up on any given night.
The Yankees have a shot to close the series out on Friday and one would think that they will be eager to do so in Game 6. While it is going to be tough for New York to get to Verlander in this one, the team can’t possibly feel comfortable with the idea of playing a Game 7 in Houston. That game would strongly lean in the favor of the Astros, so the Yankees need to take care of business while they still have momentum. Severino will, however, need to pitch a solid game for them here. Ever since he struggled in the first inning of the Wild Card Game, the righty has settled down and been reliable for the Yankees. Over his past 11.0 innings of work, Severino has allowed just four earned runs and kept the Yankees in each of the two games he has started since the one against Minnesota. It’s just important that Severino does not hang too many pitches here. He has allowed five homers in 11.1 postseason innings and that is not a recipe for success. On offense, OF Aaron Judge and C Gary Sanchez should be able to help Severino out here. Both guys have woken up in this series and they’ll need to keep hitting moving forward.
The Astros seem to be folding right now, but Justin Verlander can stop the sledding on Friday. He was absolutely remarkable the last time he stepped on the mound against the Yankees, as he struck out 13 batters and allowed just one earned run in a complete game in Game 2. The Astros won that game and they would obviously be thrilled if he can give them something like that again here. It is, however, worth noting that the righty threw 124 pitches in that contest. It’s very possible that his arm is a bit tired, but this is a big game and he will be doing everything he can to gut out a good outing. As for Houston’s offense, the team needs some of its bats to wake up here. The Astros have not scored since holding a 4-0 lead in Game 4, and they need to snap that streak here. Expect 2B Jose Altuve and SS Carlos Correa to come through with their team on the brink of elimination.
Umpire Assignment
913 New York Yankees +130 Over 7½ +105
914 Houston Astros -140 Under 7½ -125
Jim Reynolds 2017: 17-14, 18-10 o/u (2016: 19-10, 15-14 o/u)
Over is 17-6-3 in Reynolds' last 26 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-0-2 in Reynolds' last 5 Astros games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2 in Reynolds' last 8 Yankees games behind home plate.
913 New York Yankees +130 Over 7½ +105
914 Houston Astros -140 Under 7½ -125
Jim Reynolds 2017: 17-14, 18-10 o/u (2016: 19-10, 15-14 o/u)
Over is 17-6-3 in Reynolds' last 26 games behind home plate.
Under is 3-0-2 in Reynolds' last 5 Astros games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2 in Reynolds' last 8 Yankees games behind home plate.
CFL Betting Recap - Week 17
League Betting Notes
Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 17
Underdogs went 3-1 ATS in Week 17
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 17
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 17
The 'Over' went 3-1 in Week 17
Analysis
Road teams continue to dominate in the Canadian Football League, posting a 9-3 SU and 8-4 ATS mark over the past three weekends. After a clean sweep last week it was a split down the middle. Surprisingly, Calgary (13-1-1) had its hands full with Hamilton (4-11), a team which has been rather pesky lately. The Stampeders were able to pull out the 28-25 win at Tim Horton's Stadium, but it took a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation to win it. Hamilton actually held an 18-17 lead with 7:39 to play.
Ottawa (7-9-1) supplanted Toronto (7-9) at the top of the East Division standings by winning their game in Saskatchewan (8-7), 33-32 in the highest-scoring game on the board. The RedBlacks have won back-to-back games, and they have covered three in a row heading into their regular-season finale on Oct. 27 against the Ti-Cats. They'll have two weeks to prepare. The two sides have split the previous two meetings season, with both teams winning on each other's home field.
After a six-week freefall, Edmonton (9-6) has finally pulled the rip cord. They buried Montreal (10-4) last week, now they toppled the Argos by a 30-27 count. While the Esks are playing better over the past two games, averaging 36.0 PPG, they're still just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings, and 2-6 ATS over the past eight.
Team Betting Notes
BC Lions (6-9) has had a tale of two seasons, that's for sure. They started out 4-1 SU/3-2 ATS through five games, and they were a respectable 5-2 SU as recently as Aug. 5. However, the Lions have dropped seven of the past eight outings while going 1-7 ATS during the span, falling into the basement of the ultra-competitive West Division.
The Stamps haven't covered back-to-back games since a 6-0 ATS run from July 22-Sept. 4. They failed to cover as 9 1/2-point favorites on the road against the Ti-Cats after covering last week against the Alouettes. They'll be looking to bounce back Friday against the Roughriders, a team they just edged 15-9 on Sept. 24 in Regina. They're 2-0/1-0-1 ATS in the two previous meetings this season with the 'under' cashing in both.
The Riders had an 'over' result in their narrow loss to the RedBlacks, snapping a four-game 'under' streak. Their 33 points allowed were the second most they have given up in the past 13 games, and third-most points allowed this season. Their 32-point output on offense was the most since a 38-point effort bak on Sept. 3.
The Ti-Cats might not be winning many games again, but they're certainly much more competitive. They have alternated wins and losses over the past six outings, but they're an impressive 5-2 ATS over the past seven games after starting out a dismal 2-6 ATS over their first eight showings.
The Argos dropped a 30-27 decision in Edmonton, but it was another cover and 'over' result. The under hit in eight of their first 11 games, but the over has hit in four of their past five. Toronto is also an impressive 4-1 ATS over the past five outings after going 3-8 ATS across their first 11 contests
League Betting Notes
Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 17
Underdogs went 3-1 ATS in Week 17
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 17
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 17
The 'Over' went 3-1 in Week 17
Analysis
Road teams continue to dominate in the Canadian Football League, posting a 9-3 SU and 8-4 ATS mark over the past three weekends. After a clean sweep last week it was a split down the middle. Surprisingly, Calgary (13-1-1) had its hands full with Hamilton (4-11), a team which has been rather pesky lately. The Stampeders were able to pull out the 28-25 win at Tim Horton's Stadium, but it took a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation to win it. Hamilton actually held an 18-17 lead with 7:39 to play.
Ottawa (7-9-1) supplanted Toronto (7-9) at the top of the East Division standings by winning their game in Saskatchewan (8-7), 33-32 in the highest-scoring game on the board. The RedBlacks have won back-to-back games, and they have covered three in a row heading into their regular-season finale on Oct. 27 against the Ti-Cats. They'll have two weeks to prepare. The two sides have split the previous two meetings season, with both teams winning on each other's home field.
After a six-week freefall, Edmonton (9-6) has finally pulled the rip cord. They buried Montreal (10-4) last week, now they toppled the Argos by a 30-27 count. While the Esks are playing better over the past two games, averaging 36.0 PPG, they're still just 1-3 ATS over the past four outings, and 2-6 ATS over the past eight.
Team Betting Notes
BC Lions (6-9) has had a tale of two seasons, that's for sure. They started out 4-1 SU/3-2 ATS through five games, and they were a respectable 5-2 SU as recently as Aug. 5. However, the Lions have dropped seven of the past eight outings while going 1-7 ATS during the span, falling into the basement of the ultra-competitive West Division.
The Stamps haven't covered back-to-back games since a 6-0 ATS run from July 22-Sept. 4. They failed to cover as 9 1/2-point favorites on the road against the Ti-Cats after covering last week against the Alouettes. They'll be looking to bounce back Friday against the Roughriders, a team they just edged 15-9 on Sept. 24 in Regina. They're 2-0/1-0-1 ATS in the two previous meetings this season with the 'under' cashing in both.
The Riders had an 'over' result in their narrow loss to the RedBlacks, snapping a four-game 'under' streak. Their 33 points allowed were the second most they have given up in the past 13 games, and third-most points allowed this season. Their 32-point output on offense was the most since a 38-point effort bak on Sept. 3.
The Ti-Cats might not be winning many games again, but they're certainly much more competitive. They have alternated wins and losses over the past six outings, but they're an impressive 5-2 ATS over the past seven games after starting out a dismal 2-6 ATS over their first eight showings.
The Argos dropped a 30-27 decision in Edmonton, but it was another cover and 'over' result. The under hit in eight of their first 11 games, but the over has hit in four of their past five. Toronto is also an impressive 4-1 ATS over the past five outings after going 3-8 ATS across their first 11 contests
CFL Trends
SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 7) at CALGARY (13 - 1 - 1) - 10/20/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 129-94 ATS (+25.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.
CALGARY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 9 or more games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 132-97 ATS (+25.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-1 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-0 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN @ CALGARY
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN @ CALGARY
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN (8 - 7) at CALGARY (13 - 1 - 1) - 10/20/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 129-94 ATS (+25.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.
CALGARY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 9 or more games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 132-97 ATS (+25.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-1 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-0 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN @ CALGARY
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN @ CALGARY
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
CFL Betting Notes - Week 18
Last weekend in the CFL, the favorites once again took it on the chin against the spread starting with Calgary’s close call in a tight 28-25 road victory against Hamilton as a heavy 9½-point favorite. In last Friday’s other action, Ottawa beat Saskatchewan outright as a 3½-point road underdog in a wild 33-32 victory.
Saturday’s doubleheader started with Winnipeg covering by the thinnest of margins in a 26-20 victory as a 5½-point home favorite against British Columbia. Edmonton closed things out by upending Toronto 30-27, but it could not cover as a seven-point favorite at home.
Friday, Oct. 20
Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-7 SU, 8-7 ATS) vs. Calgary Stampeders (13-1-1 SU, 9-5-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -9½
Total: 51
Game Overview
Saskatchewan is still in the driver seat for a spot in the postseason despite its last-second loss to Ottawa, but its margin for error to actually clinch one is a bit tighter heading into a tough road game this week. Kevin Glenn looked sharp in that game with 387 yards passing and two touchdown throws while completing 74.4 percent of his 39 attempts, but he was also picked off twice. Duron Carter hauled in 11 receptions for 231 yards in a losing cause.
The Stampeders kept their SU winning streak alive, but getting that 11th-straight victory was much harder than expected. This was just the second time in their last seven games that they failed to cover the spread in what has been another dominating performance in the regular season. Bo Levi Mitchell is one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL, but he struggled against the Tiger-Cats his last time out with completion percentage of just 55.9 on his 34 passing attempts.
Betting Trends
Calgary extended its current SU winning streak to eight games in this division clash with a hard-fought 15-9 victory as a 5½-point road favorite on Sept. 24. The Stampeders have covered in the last five meetings with the total staying UNDER in all five games.
Last weekend in the CFL, the favorites once again took it on the chin against the spread starting with Calgary’s close call in a tight 28-25 road victory against Hamilton as a heavy 9½-point favorite. In last Friday’s other action, Ottawa beat Saskatchewan outright as a 3½-point road underdog in a wild 33-32 victory.
Saturday’s doubleheader started with Winnipeg covering by the thinnest of margins in a 26-20 victory as a 5½-point home favorite against British Columbia. Edmonton closed things out by upending Toronto 30-27, but it could not cover as a seven-point favorite at home.
Friday, Oct. 20
Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-7 SU, 8-7 ATS) vs. Calgary Stampeders (13-1-1 SU, 9-5-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -9½
Total: 51
Game Overview
Saskatchewan is still in the driver seat for a spot in the postseason despite its last-second loss to Ottawa, but its margin for error to actually clinch one is a bit tighter heading into a tough road game this week. Kevin Glenn looked sharp in that game with 387 yards passing and two touchdown throws while completing 74.4 percent of his 39 attempts, but he was also picked off twice. Duron Carter hauled in 11 receptions for 231 yards in a losing cause.
The Stampeders kept their SU winning streak alive, but getting that 11th-straight victory was much harder than expected. This was just the second time in their last seven games that they failed to cover the spread in what has been another dominating performance in the regular season. Bo Levi Mitchell is one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL, but he struggled against the Tiger-Cats his last time out with completion percentage of just 55.9 on his 34 passing attempts.
Betting Trends
Calgary extended its current SU winning streak to eight games in this division clash with a hard-fought 15-9 victory as a 5½-point road favorite on Sept. 24. The Stampeders have covered in the last five meetings with the total staying UNDER in all five games.
