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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 06:23 AM

Oakland Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Predictions 11-01-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 30th October 2018 by Gracenote
Raiders vs. 49ers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/30/2018

The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers each harbored lofty aspirations of franchise-changing seasons entering 2018, but the Bay Area rivals are mired in downward spirals in what has become a battle of attrition for both teams. When the Raiders visit the 49ers on Thursday night, the most noteworthy similarity is the number of wins by each club: one.

"This is going to fun for the fans and fun for both teams," said Oakland coach Jon Gruden, who was lured back to the Raiders' sideline with the hope of bringing back the team's glory days. Instead, the Raiders traded away both their best player (Khalil Mack) and arguably their top offensive talent (Amari Cooper), and have been increasingly non-competitive during a three-game slide, losing by an average of 18 points. Injuries have victimized the 49ers, who lost their starting quarterback (Jimmy Garoppolo) and top running back (Jerick McKinnon) to season-ending torn ACLs and have dropped an NFL-worst six games in a row -- with the last three on the road coming by a combined eight points. "We're fighting," San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman said. "Unfortunately we're not getting the results. These have been some of the toughest losses I've seen."

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network. LINE: 49ers -3. O/U: 46

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (1-6): Despite rumors of more moves at Tuesday's trade deadline, Oakland opted to stand pat, although cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced his retirement on Instagram. Derek Carr registered a season-high 136.6 passer rating in last week's 42-28 loss to Indianapolis, throwing for three touchdown passes before the Raiders were torched for 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Doug Martin rushed for 72 yards in place of an injured Marshawn Lynch and tight end Jared Cook continued his stellar season with four catches for 74 yards and a score. Mack's loss has killed the pass rush, which has an NFL-low 7.0 sacks.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-7): Its losing streak aside, San Francisco has a major injury concern as quarterback C.J. Beathard was unable to practice Tuesday due to a sore right wrist. "We feel C.J. would be good if we were playing on Sunday but it's going to be a test for Thursday and we probably won't know until then," said 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who would go with undrafted free agent Nick Mullens if Beathard can't go. The one reliable offensive option for San Francisco is tight end George Kittle, who has a team-high 37 receptions and at least five in six of eight games. The 49ers are surrendering 262.5 yards passing and have posted only two interceptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The 49ers rank 28th and Raiders 31st in points allowed with 29.5 and 31.1, respectively.

2. Kittle and Cook are third and fourth, respectively, among tight ends in yardage with 584 and 474.

3. Carr has thrown for 901 yards in his last three road games.

PREDICTION: 49ers 23, Raiders 20

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 06:24 AM

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Akron Zips Preview and Predictions 11-01-2018 in NCAAF

NCAAF Previews 31st October 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 10/31/2018

The Northern Illinois Huskies might be sky-high right now, after coming up with a superb defensive performance on the road at BYU. Then again, maybe they are in danger of having a letdown after such an effort.

The Akron Zips are sitting with a winning record, although it's pretty hard to attribute that to anything in the way of offense on their part.

These teams have not confronted each other since 2013, but they will meet up in a key Mid-American Conference battle on Thursday night at InfoCision Stadium in Akron.

TV: CBS Sports Network, 7 PM ET. LINE: Northern Illinois -6.5

ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS: NIU has now won four games in a row, and this last game was especially impressive, particularly on the defensive end, as they went to Provo and held Brigham Young to just two field goals in a 7-6 win. It was the first time they've won a game scoring only seven points in 20 years. And for those people who have followed the Huskies (5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS), this isn't very surprising. After all, this is a team that is ranked highly in a lot of different defensive categories, including rushing defense (19th), sacks (six), Tackles for Loss (20th) and turnover margin (17th). And BYU had only 93 rushing yards on 37 attempts, as Northern Illinois prevented freshman quarterback Zach Wilson from getting a lot of support. Marcus Childers (1064 passing yards, eight touchdown passes) is potentially more dangerous with his feet, as he has the high game rushing this season for this squad, with 169 yards against Ohio. The defensive standouts include linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis, who ranks in the top 20 in solo tackles, and of course All-American defensive end Sutton Smith, who can seemingly disrupt an opposing offense all on his own. When you look at the Northern Illinois schedule, their losses have come against Florida State and two nationally-ranked teams – Iowa and Utah. So they have been more severely tested in the non-conference schedule than most other MAC squads have been.

ABOUT AKRON: If Akron can win two of its last four games, it will actually finish over the .500 mark and qualify for a bowl. Remember that the season opener against Nebraska was canceled due to bad weather. But they have road games at Eastern Michigan and Ohio, so this home contest takes on a lot of importance. The Zips (4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS) pounded their way to a 17-10 victory over Central Michigan last time out, but they had the benefit of five CMU turnovers in the process. The positives included 112 rushing yards by Van Edwards, but Kato Nelson did not show good stuff, completing just 10 of his 27 passes for 149 yards. For the season, Nelson is barely 50%, with 1348 yards, so clearly, Akron is not going to win a lot of scoring tools with people. Linebacker John Lako is really running up some incredible defensive numbers; against Central Michigan, he had 23 tackles and a fumble recovery. On the season, he ranks #8 in the nation in solo tackles, averaging 6.3 per game. There's not a good history for them here, as Northern Illinois has won six of the last seven meetings in this series, even though the last encounter took place in 2013 – a 27-20 loss to a Huskies team that was nationally-ranked at the time.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Northern Illinois has been deadly on the road against opponents from its own conference. In fact, they have covered 23 of their last 28 as a MAC visitor.

2. Akron is currently second in the nation in defensive touchdowns, with four.

3. Since the year 2010, Northern Illinois is 19-3 in games that have been played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, a significant factoid considering that the MAC has now gone in that direction for its television opportunities.

PREDICTION: Northern Illinois 26, Akron 14

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 06:24 AM

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio Bobcats Preview and Predictions 11-01-2018 in NCAAF

NCAAF Previews 31st October 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 10/31/2018

The Ohio Bobcats have one of the best quarterbacks in the Mid-American Conference in Nathan Rourke, and they have made a habit of coming back from deficits, although there are only so many times a team can continue to come from behind.

The Western Michigan Broncos had one of the best MAC quarterbacks as well, but they lost him for the season and now have to go with a freshman who is very talented but still very raw.

These MAC contenders will do battle on Thursday night at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, before a national television audience.

TV: ESPNU, 7 PM ET. LINE: Ohio -1.5

ABOUT WESTERN MICHIGAN: The Broncos got beaten from pillar to post in their last outing against Toledo. Of course, they were behind the eight-ball very early (in fact, four minutes into the game), as quarterback Jon Wassink, who had completed 61.6% of his passes with a nice 16-6 ratio of touchdowns to interceptions, suffered a foot injury that will likely keep him out for the rest of the season. So they had to turn to freshman Kaleb Eleby, who promptly came in and completed his first eight passes and 23 of 28 overall, for 293 yards and two touchdowns. This didn't make a difference in the outcome of the game itself, as Toledo gashed the WMU defense for 515 yards in a 51-24 rout. It was head coach Tim Lester's intention to redshirt Eleby, who is the highest-rated QB recruit ever to sign with the program (ranked the #19 dual-threat QB by one service), and that meant holding him out until the last four games of the season. Well, WMU (6-3 SU, 3-6 ATS) was in its ninth game, so it's unlikely that redshirt will be possible unless there is no MAC title game or bowl game to play in. Eleby is mobile and, by all accounts, has a "cannon" for an arm, and Lester acknowledges that he has the stronger arm between him and Wassink. Needless to say, there is a lot of confidence in him around the program. All he needs is seasoning.

ABOUT OHIO: Frank Solich's team (5-3 SU & ATS) has won two games in a row, but they came against a Bowling Green squad that had just fired its head coach and a Ball State team that lost its quarterback during the game. Nonetheless, they have outscored these last two foes by a 101-28 margin. Against Ball State last time out, they had a whopping 414 yards on the ground and scored six rushing touchdowns for the first time in 21 seasons. They also produced the best defensive effort of the season, from a statistical standpoint, as they held the Cardinals to 242 yards. Nathan Rourke didn't have very imposing numbers (127 passing yards, 77 on the ground), But everybody in the league knows what he is capable of, and he is still third in the nation in yards per completion (15.4). He has been on the watch lists for the Manning, Maxwell and O'Brien awards for quarterbacks. In each of their five victories, the Bobcats have been behind at some point in the ballgame. If they chalk up one more victory, they will become bowl-eligible for the tenth year in a row.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Jon Wassink also got injured last season, missing the last four games of the season with a shoulder injury. His replacement, Reese Goddard, completed just 45.8% of his passes and then decided to transfer.

2. Ohio head coach Frank Solich is one of only three coaches for the Bobcats to have registered at least 100 wins. One of the others is Don Peden, for whom their home field is named.

3. Ohio has covered eleven of its last 14 games where it has been an underdog.

PREDICTION: Ohio 35, Western Michigan 30

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 06:24 AM

Temple Owls vs. Central Florida Knights Preview and Predictions

NCAAF Previews 30th October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/30/2018

Heisman Trophy candidate McKenzie Milton's status is still day-to-day as ninth-ranked Central Florida goes after its 21st straight victory when Temple visits for an American Athletic Conference showdown Thursday night. The junior quarterback, who has accounted for 22 touchdowns this season, missed the 37-10 victory at East Carolina on Oct. 20 and coach Josh Heupel told reporters it will be a game-time decision whether Milton is under center for the Knights.

Freshman Darriel Mack Jr. was outstanding in MIlton's place versus the Pirates, totaling 189 yards of offense with a touchdown, as UCF's offense still churned out 427 yards and should be primed to show off its weapons against a strong defense. "It'll be a lot of fun," Heupel told reporters. "Thursday night, national TV, great opponent, opportunity to come back at home in front of our crowd. It's been a while. Hopefully we have a packed house." Temple boasts a three-game winning streak and has matched UCF with a 4-0 record in the American East Division, leaning on a defense that is 22nd nationally in yards per game against (330.5) and fourth in passing yards allowed per contest (147.5). The Owls, who dropped a 45-19 decision to the Knights in Philadelphia last year, have their own injury issues as defensive tackle Freddie Booth-Lloyd (undisclosed) and running back Ryquell Armstead (ankle) will be game-time decision.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: UCF -10.5

ABOUT TEMPLE (5-3, 4-0 AAC): The Owls have scored five touchdowns on defense and that unit is led by junior linebacker Shaun Bradley (team-best 53 tackles, two interceptions) along with senior tackle Michael Dogbe (six sacks). Armstead (626 yards rushing) has missed the last two games and junior Jager Gardner gained 108 yards on 26 carries in his place the past two contests. Sophomore quarterback Anthony Russo has completed 56.5 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns along with 10 interceptions and senior Ventrell Bryant (28 catches, 395 yards in 2018) is his top target with at least one reception in 43 straight games.

ABOUT UCF (7-0, 4-0): The Knights totaled 316 yards on the ground against East Carolina with Mack rushing for a season-best 120 and sophomore Greg McCrae totaling a career-high 99 with a touchdown. If Milton is able to play, that gives the Knights' talented receiving trio of sophomores Gabriel Davis (33 catches, 493 yards, five TDs) and Tre Nixon (27, 364, three), along with junior Dredrick Snelson (24, 310, two), more of a chance to shine. UCF has forced 18 turnovers this season and ranks third in the nation in turnover margin (plus-1.86), led by sophomore defensive back Richie Grant (team-best 58 tackles, three interceptions).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bryant needs 124 receiving yards to pass Willie Marshall (2,272) for first on Temple's all-time list.

2. UCF K Matthew Wright owns 51 career field goals and needs two to tie Shawn Moffitt for the school record.

3. The Owls beat then-No. 22 Cincinnati on Oct. 20 and faces No. 17 Houston (7-1), followed by South Florida (7-1), the next two weeks.

PREDICTION: UCF 34, Temple 21

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:02 AM

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

11/01/18, CD, Race 10, 5.36 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.07.03 CLAIMING. Purse $29,000.
Claiming Price $30,000, if for $25,000, allowed 2 lbs. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Super Hi-5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 20.24, $1 ROI 0.60, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Soul of Discretion 6-1 Bridgmohan S Lyster Stephen S. W
099.8066 10 Beach Bum 3-1 Geroux F Cox Brad H. TFC
098.9580 3 Senor Jobim 4-1 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M. E
098.2702 6 Big Iron 12-1 Graham J Flint Bernard S.
097.7439 2 Seauxtale 5-1 Gaffalione T Moquett Ron J
095.6924 11 Lucky Britches 6-1 Rocco. Jr. J Tomlinson Michael A.
095.6723 1A Confidential 30-1 Castanon J L Johnson Marvin A. L
095.5556 1 Speedy Now 30-1 Castanon J L Johnson Marvin A.
095.4725 8 Treetop Flyer 15-1 Court J K Guida Anthony E.
094.1508 5 Overzealous 12-1 Saez G O'Connor. II Robert R. S
093.9724 7 Day Dreamer(b+) 10-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J Montano. Sr. Angel O.
093.5775 4 Here's Carlos 10-1 Albarado R Foster Eric N.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:03 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Charles Town - Race #4 - Post: 8:24pm - Maiden Special - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,000 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 JUSTANARCH (ML=9/2)
#7 MORNINGAFTERBLUES (ML=12/1)

JUSTANARCH - Rode this racer on October 13th and Chiappe is back again in the irons in today's race. This pace horse could take the lead quickly. My guess is she'll take a shot at wiring the field. Finished off the board last out at Laurel, but was within 5 lengths of the winner. Opening at 9/2 makes me think she's got a chance. MORNINGAFTERBLUES - This rider and trainer's horses have been generating a positive ROI. First-timer has been working over this very track. I think that's a big plus in her favor.

Vulnerable Contenders: #9 ANDTHENTHERESTHAT (ML=3/1), #3 VIOLA'S LEGACY (ML=7/2), #5 BLAME JULIE (ML=4/1),

ANDTHENTHERESTHAT - This morning-line choice ran on October 6th and hasn't had a drill after that. When looking at today's class rating, she will have to earn a much better speed figure than in the last race to vie in this dirt sprint. VIOLA'S LEGACY - You think this animal is going to win just because she's always close. Just doesn't finish on top frequently. Not likely that the speed rating she recorded on Oct 6th will hold up in this event. BLAME JULIE - Never really did much at all in the last race on October 18th. Hard to play in today's race. This filly is always around, but just doesn't win. Hard to bet on her on the top end. This less than sharp equine ran a quite unimpressive rating in the last race. She shouldn't show signs of improvement and will likely get beat in today's race running that rating.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - MORNINGAFTERBLUES - Lasix should have a 'wake-up' effect on this horse. Take this filly all the way to the bank.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 JUSTANARCH to win. Have to have odds of at least 6/5 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:03 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs - Race 4

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)

Claiming $10,000 • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 6:50P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * NO KEY NEEDED: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. JESS TOASTEM: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. MIRACULOUS M IRANDA: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. PROVOCATIVES DASHIN: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ZOOMING FOR STOLI: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
6
NO KEY NEEDED
3/1

6/1
1
JESS TOASTEM
5/2

6/1
4
MIRACULOUS MIRANDA
8/1

7/1
3
PROVOCATIVES DASHIN
5/1

8/1
2
ZOOMING FOR STOLI
3/1

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
JESS TOASTEM
1

5/2
Average
81

76

6.0

0.0

0.0
2
ZOOMING FOR STOLI
2

3/1
Average
78

67

3.6

0.0

0.0
3
PROVOCATIVES DASHIN
3

5/1
Average
84

63

4.9

0.0

0.0
4
MIRACULOUS MIRANDA
4

8/1
Average
80

72

0.0

0.0

0.0
5
SECRETS DOUBLESHOT
5

4/1
Average
63

62

4.5

0.0

0.0
6
NO KEY NEEDED
6

3/1
Average
77

76

5.3

0.0

0.0

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:04 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Golden Gate Fields
Golden Gate Fields - Race 5

$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double $1 Superfecta (.10 min) / $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) $1 Rolling Super High Five

Claiming $4,000 • 1 Mile • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $10,400 • Post: 2:54P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE) is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE): Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse's average winning distance is within hal f a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE)
2/1

2/1

P#

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Post

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Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

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Figure
6
INTERNATIONAL DIVA (IRE)
6

2/1
Front-runner
89

90

98.2

77.0

74.5
8
SCURRY
8

10/1
Front-runner
78

77

95.7

63.5

52.0
5
LITTLE MISS HOTTIE
5

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
80

81

91.4

72.8

66.3
7
HUB CAP
7

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
85

79

47.1

70.6

58.6
2
STORMY MIST
2

6/1
Trailer
73

70

97.5

66.8

55.3
9
GOLDEN BUBBLES
9

3/1
Trailer
83

83

49.6

73.2

66.2
1
FANCY COOKIE
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

56

97.5

60.0

44.5
4
BLAZING AMANDA
4

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

75

77.7

55.0

48.0
3
TIZ SEEKING A WIN
3

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
72

51

74.6

58.8

43.3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:05 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream Park West - Race #5 - Post: 3:25pm - Optional Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $47,000 Class Rating: 91

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 FIRST APPEAL (ML=8/1)
#3 FRITTATA (ML=8/1)
#6 HEART ASTRAY (ML=12/1)

FIRST APPEAL - This horse has recorded the best recent turf Equibase speed fig at the distance-surface. Looking at today's class rating, this pony is encountering an easier bunch than last time out at Belmont Park. I seem to always make money betting Rice horses on the turf. That barn has a dominant win percent for this distance/surface. FRITTATA - This horse is for real on the grass. TrackMaster turf figure in last race at Indiana Downs was tops in this field. HEART ASTRAY - Orseno gets a break on this horse carrying 6 pounds less than last out. Its possible this could make the difference in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 R HAPPY ENDING (ML=2/1), #2 DOMINANCE (ML=5/2), #4 BRIGHT VENEZUELAN (ML=7/2),

R HAPPY ENDING - No good fortune for this less than sharp equine in a short distance race over the last two months tells me that this filly is in a formidable situation This chalk horse probably needs at least one race to get back into shape. Pass on her today. DOMINANCE - There's early speed, speed, and more zip in this event. Doesn't look good for this horse. The victory on September 14th probably isn't good enough to beat these today. BRIGHT VENEZUELAN - Granted the last race was good, finishing first. The lack of any recent activity raises some concerns though. This filly notched a speed rating in her last event which probably isn't good enough in today's race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #8 FIRST APPEAL on top if we're getting at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [3,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,6,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:05 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 60

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 7 SATURDAYS VAPOR 2/1

# 1 BADMOONONTHERISE 9/5

# 4 CONGAREES KEY 6/1

SATURDAYS VAPOR is tough to overlook as the bet in here. She should definitely be carefully examined given the competitive speed figures. Geist makes a blinkers change (going on today), looking for positive results. With Flores aboard her, this filly should be able to break out quickly here. BADMOONONTHERISE - With Whitney aboard her, this filly will probably be able to break out quickly in this competition. Is a contender - given the 60 Equibase Speed Figure from her most recent race.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 09:06 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $14850 Class Rating: 67

FOR MAIDEN, TWO YEAR OLDS. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $15,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 11 MORO TEXAS 2/1

# 10 ST JOSEPH COUNTY 3/1

# 3 RAISON D'HEAT 9/2

MORO TEXAS gets the edge as the bet in here. Has been racing strongly and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. This gelding is a definite contender based on his earnings per start in dirt sprint races. He has been racing quite well recently while recording solid speed figures. ST JOSEPH COUNTY - Must be given a shot in this competition if only for the formidable speed figure earned in the last contest. Has been running soundly lately and will almost certainly be up near the front end early on. RAISON D'HEAT - Has a strong shot here if you like back class. Caldwell has this colt moving well and is a solid choice based on the very good Equibase Speed Figures recorded in sprint races as of late.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 11:26 AM

Marc Lawrence Incredible Stat of the Day:

Northern Illinois is 13-2 SU and 14-1 ATS away when coming off an away game.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 11:27 AM

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 11-01-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 1st November 2018 by Gracenote
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 11/01/2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally have a win under their belt, but they will be operating in uncertainty when they host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Larry Drew is serving as "acting" coach and has expressed his disappointment that the Cavaliers are refusing to offer him a better deal.

Drew began running the team after Tyronn Lue was fired on Sunday, and his first contest was filled with fun as Cleveland halted its 0-6 start with a 136-114 pounding of Atlanta on Tuesday. "He's a guy who's been through the wars and he knows how to put guys in position to be successful," shooting guard Rodney Hood told reporters of Drew. "I think it was more about us forgetting the first six games and coming out, just playing well. Regardless of the results, let's just play well." Denver has been playing well all season and won for the sixth time in seven games as it pulled out a 108-107 overtime win at Chicago on Wednesday. Power forward Paul Millsap scored on a putback with one-tenth of a second remaining and finished with a season-high 19 points for his fifth double-digit performance of the campaign.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Altitude2 (Denver), FS Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (6-1): Denver was in danger of losing when it trailed by six points with 2 1/2 minutes left in regulation before coach Michael Malone challenged his squad to dig down deep. "I reminded our guys, 'Opening Night in L.A. (versus the Clippers), we were down six or eight and we never panicked,'" Malone told reporters, referencing a 107-98 triumph on Oct. 17. "I said, 'Tonight, we're not gonna panic either. We're gonna execute. We're gonna get baskets on one end and we're gonna get stops on the other and we're gonna win the game.'" Center Nikola Jokic recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds but missed the potential winning shot that was rebounded and kissed off the glass by Millsap for the decisive points.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (1-6): Hood recorded 26 points against Atlanta for his highest-scoring effort since joining Cleveland in February as he made 9-of-13 shots, including all four 3-point attempts. Hood struggled upon being acquired from Utah last season and fell out of the rotation for part of the team's playoff run. "That's the Rodney Hood that I know," Drew told reporters. "Rodney is a passive guy by nature. That's who he is, but he is a very talented and very skilled guy, and when he's aggressive like that, he's hard to defend. He can make the 3, turn the corner and get to the basket. When he gets his mid-range game, he really elevates. But I thought he really started with an aggression that carried all the way throughout the game."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Cavaliers have won seven of the last 10 meetings.

2. Denver backup C Mason Plumlee scored 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting against the Bulls for his fourth double-digit performance of the campaign.

3. Cleveland C Tristan Thompson collected 13 rebounds against the Hawks to move into fifth place on the franchise's all-time list with 4,443, passing Anderson Varejao (4,434).

PREDICTION: Nuggets 122, Cavaliers 118

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-01-2018, 11:27 AM

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview and Predictions 11-01-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 31st October 2018 by Gracenote
Thunder vs. Hornets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/31/2018

Russell Westbrook is healthy and back to scoring in bunches while getting a little feisty with the opposition. Westbrook will try to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a third consecutive win and avoid another technical foul when they open a two-game road trip by visiting the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

Westbrook recorded 32 points and eight assists in Tuesday's 128-110 win over Los Angeles and got tangled up several times with Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley, leading to offsetting technical fouls in the fourth quarter. "He's the engine, he's the leader and he gets us going," Oklahoma City forward Paul George told reporters of Westbrook. "You see him getting after it and our job is to back him up. That's all it is. We see him turning that notch and going to another level. Our job is to match that." Westbrook expects to see All-Star guard Kemba Walker on Thursday but should also prepare for a challenge from veteran Tony Parker, who is settling in with his new team. Parker recorded season highs of 24 points and 11 assists in 25 minutes off the bench on Tuesday to spark a 125-113 win over Miami.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Oklahoma, FS Southeast (Charlotte)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (2-4): Oklahoma City dropped its first four games but began to turn things around with a 117-110 victory over Phoenix on Sunday and looked like a playoff team again while outscoring the Clippers 39-10 in the third quarter on Tuesday. "We just locked into the gameplan, made it difficult, made it tough," George told reporters. "We just tightened up all the loose ends." George matched Westbrook with 32 points in the win and added 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the young season.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (4-4): Parker, 36, is playing outside a San Antonio Spurs uniform for the first time in his career and got off to a slow start while scoring in single digits in each of his first four games, including a pair of scoreless efforts. Parker finally broke out with 18 points and eight assists in a win over Chicago on Friday and sat out to rest in a loss at Philadelphia the next night before exploding on Tuesday with his first double-double since March 17, 2016. "I think his poise, his demeanor, his pace, it just calms everybody down," Charlotte coach James Borrego told reporters of Parker. "People find the right spots. They're in rhythm. It's not helter-skelter."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Thunder C Steven Adams (calf) returned from a one-game absence on Tuesday and collected 18 points and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes.

2. Hornets PF Marvin Williams is 2-of-16 from 3-point range over the last five games.

3. The visiting team won each of the two matchups last season, with Oklahoma City earning a 101-91 win at Charlotte on Jan. 13 behind 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists from Westbrook.

PREDICTION: Thunder 109, Hornets 104

Thursday 11-1-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Thursday 11-1-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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