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Preview: Avalanche (1-2) at Ducks (0-2)

Date: October 16, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

Less than a week into their season, the Anaheim Ducks are already frustrated.

They'll try to avoid opening with four straight losses for the first time in seven years Friday night against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

A winner of three straight Pacific Division titles and owner of the Western Conference's best record the past two seasons, Anaheim (0-2-1) has reason to feel a little tense about its slow start.

"We're as mad as anybody," forward Ryan Kesler said.

"If we think we're just going to come in on Friday and it's magically going to happen, it's not. We need to put our work boots on. That starts with will and passion."

Held to one goal through the first three games for the second time in their existence, the Ducks last dropped four in a row to open their season in 2008-09. Anaheim lost a franchise-worst five straight to begin 2003-04, also the last time it dropped the first three at home.

"We just have to wake up," Ryan Getzlaf said. "We're playing like a team not playing for anything right now. It's about accountability throughout this locker room."

Getzlaf last went his first four games without a point in that 2008-09 season. Teammate Corey Perry has never done so.

While the Ducks managed 37 shots on goal Wednesday after failing to record 30 in the first two contests, they were stymied by Arizona's Mike Smith in the 4-0 home defeat.

"It's a pretty humbling game," defenseman Cam Fowler said. "We're by no means where we need to be. Not just in execution, but our work ethic."

Frederik Andersen is likely to be in net after replacing backup Anton Khudobin, who was pulled for allowing three first-period goals on eight shots Wednesday. Andersen has stopped 86 of 90 shots this season. He made 22 saves in his only appearance against Colorado, a 3-2 overtime home victory March 20.

The Ducks' four-game winning streak against the Avalanche (1-2-0) ended in the next meeting, 4-2 on April 3.

Colorado backup Reto Berra made 35 saves in that contest and could make his first start this season in place of Semyon Varlamov, who has yielded 13 goals while posting a 5.07 GAA and an .841 save percentage in three games.

After Varlamov was pulled for giving up the game's first five goals on 19 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Boston, Avs coach Patrick Roy is expected to consult with goaltending coach Francois Allaire before deciding on Friday's starter.

"Varly doesn't have the start that I'm sure he wants, but at the same time, you look at the (three) goals he gave up in the second (period Wednesday), no help," Roy told the Avalanche's official website.

Varlamov has posted a 4.38 GAA during an 0-2-1 stretch against the Ducks.

While Varlamov and the defense have struggled, Colorado has scored 12 times and gone 5 for 10 on the power play. The Avs didn't record their first power-play goal last season until the fifth game.

Gabriel Landeskog has four goals and two assists. He snapped a three-game point drought against the Ducks with a goal in the April meeting.

After playing the last four-plus seasons during a second stint with Anaheim, Colorado defenseman Francois Beauchemin faces his former club while among the league leaders with five assists.

 

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Preview: Blues (3-1) at Canucks (2-0)

Date: October 16, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

The Vancouver Canucks can thank stout defense and Ryan Miller's sturdy goaltending for their impressive start.

They hope both carry over to a five-game homestand beginning Friday night against the St. Louis Blues.

Vancouver (3-0-1) surrendered 38 shots in its lone setback, a 3-2 overtime loss Saturday to Calgary. The Canucks have only allowed 24.7 shots per game in their three victories, however, and outshot Los Angeles 26-15 in a 3-0 road win Tuesday. Former Blue Adam Cracknell is the only Vancouver player with multiple goals after scoring in his second straight game.

It marks the first time since 2007-08 the Canucks have won their first three road games. They also knocked off Anaheim and the won the opener against the Flames.

"We're happy with the wins, but we're not taking anything for granted," coach Willie Desjardins said.

Miller's 15 saves against the Kings provided his 36th career shutout, but that shouldn't undermine how impressive he's been thus far with a .955 save percentage. His .911 mark in his inaugural campaign with Vancouver last season was his lowest in seven seasons.

The Canucks have also had no problem putting their bodies on the ice to help their goalie, averaging 17.5 blocked shots.

"It's a small sample set," Miller said of his early success. "The idea is to keep building and growing. It's not the top of the pyramid for me and certainly not this team. The idea is to continually improve."

St. Louis acquired Miller at the trade deadline in 2014 in an attempt to solidify its playoff roster, but he struggled in a first-round loss to Chicago. He recorded a .897 save percentage and allowed three or more goals five times in the six games as the Blues dropped four in a row after taking a 2-0 series lead.

St. Louis (3-1-0) has scored three power-play goals on eight opportunities through half of its six-game trip, winning 4-2 Thursday at Edmonton.

The Blues have been outscored 5-2 in the first period but hold an 11-4 edge over the final 40 minutes, and they pulled away late again against the Oilers, outscoring them 3-1 over the final 40 minutes.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored his team-leading third goal in the second period, and Paul Stastny and Alexander Steen put away the game with scores in the third.

"The game in the first period was up for grabs," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "Edmonton was probably a bit more energized, but halfway through the second period we started to get on the grind and took it over. We did a good job at the end of the second period and a great job the whole third period."

David Backes is off to a slow start with one assist in four games after averaging 0.7 points per game last season, but the Blues have given themselves breathing room by holding opponents to a league-low 20.3 shots per game. They finished second last season (27.2).

Jake Allen figures to get the start in net for St. Louis on the second night of a back-to-back after Brian Elliott made 24 saves Thursday. Allen stopped 16 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Minnesota.

The Canucks still have plenty to clean up despite their strong start - their 16:00 penalty minutes per game are the league's third-most, and they've scored only once on 16 power plays.

Their six-game series winning streak is their longest in team history against the Blues.

 

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Preview: Wild (3-0) at Kings (0-3)

Date: October 16, 2015 10:30 PM EDT

Fifteen months removed from a second Stanley Cup championship in three seasons, the Los Angeles Kings are in danger of making history of a different kind.

Seeking to avoid their first-ever 0-4 start, the Kings continue a difficult season-opening homestand with Friday night's clash against the unbeaten Minnesota Wild.

Los Angeles (0-3-0) has been outscored 12-2 in its three losses and hasn't had an even-strength goal since Nick Shore scored 1:49 into a 5-1 defeat to San Jose in the Oct. 7 opener. The offense was particularly anemic Tuesday against Vancouver, managing a mere 15 shots in a 3-0 loss that gave the Kings their worst start since 1969-70.

'We're just not doing the things that we've got to do to get the quality chances and the shots,' top-line center Anze Kopitar said. 'Whether that's not coming in with position or recovering the puck the way we should, we're playing too soft.'

Kopitar and notable offseason addition Milan Lucic are both minus-three without a point. Seven-time 30-goal scorer Marian Gaborik also has none and Jeff Carter owns just one assist.

"Absolutely there's a sense of urgency. We need some production out of those guys," coach Darryl Sutter said.

A challenging schedule may have contributed to the early struggles, as the Kings' first three opponents - San Jose, Arizona and Vancouver - are a combined 9-1-1.

Another tough assignment lies ahead. After going an NHL-best 28-9-3 over the final 40 games of last season, Minnesota (3-0-0) has begun this one with its best start since opening 2008-09 with four consecutive wins.

The Wild stayed undefeated with Thursday's 4-3 victory over Arizona that started a three-game trip. Zach Parise and Thomas Vanek scored 58 seconds apart in the first period and Mikko Koivu stretched the lead to 3-0 in the second. Devan Dubnyk stopped 25 shots in his first meeting with the Coyotes since his mid-January trade that sparked the team's second-half run.

Minnesota rallied from a 3-0 first-period deficit in its Oct. 8 opener at Colorado and won 3-2 over St. Louis two days later despite being outshot 32-19.

'Most of two periods looked like the way we should be playing the game, but it's nice that we're 3-0 and still haven't played a full 60 minutes yet,' coach Mike Yeo said.

Darcy Kuemper will be in goal Friday with the Wild playing back-to-back, only his second start since Dubnyk was acquired on Jan. 14. The former No. 1 goaltender was pulled after one period in his lone 2014-15 meeting with Los Angeles, allowing all four goals of a shutout home loss on Nov. 26.

The Kings won the first two matchups between the teams last season but lost 4-1 in Minnesota March 28, with Koivu and Nino Niederreiter each scoring twice and Sutter pulling Jonathan Quick after permitting two goals on nine shots over one period.

Quick stopped 25 of 27 shots against Vancouver after surrendering nine goals in the first two losses. He owns a 1.63 goals-against average in his last three games against the Wild at Staples Center, two of which were Minnesota wins.

 

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Sharks won first three games, outscoring foes 12-1.
-- Detroit won its first three games, allowing four goals.
-- Winnipeg won three of first four games, all on the road.
-- Blues/Canucks both won three of their first four games.
-- Minnesota won its first three games, scoring 12 goals.

Cold teams
-- Devils are 0-3 this season, scoring five goals.
-- Toronto is 0-3 this season, outscored 12-5. Columbus is 0-4, allowing 20 goals.
-- Carolina is 0-3 this season, scoring five goals.
-- Flames lost two of their first three games.
-- Anaheim is 0-3 this season, scoring one goal. Avalanche lost two of their first three games.
-- Kings lost their first three games, outscored 12-2.

Series records
-- Sharks won four of last five games with New Jersey.
-- Blue Jackets won four of last six games with Toronto.
-- Detroit won seven of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Flames won six of last nine games with Winnipeg.
-- Canucks won their last six games with St Louis.
-- Ducks won four of last five games with Colorado.
-- Minnesota is 6-4 in its last ten games against the Kings.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine San Jose-New Jersey games went over total.
-- All four Columbus games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Detroit-Carolina games.
-- Over is 7-1 in last eight Winnipeg-Calgary games.
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Vancouver-St Louis games.
-- Three of last four Anaheim-Colorado games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-0-3 in last eight Minnesota-Los Angeles games.

 

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Preview: Cougars (5-0) at Green Wave (2-3)

Date: October 16, 2015 9:00 PM EDT

After playing a major part of Ohio State's 2014 national title run, coach Tom Herman has Houston thinking championship in his debut season.

The unbeaten Cougars take the field as a ranked team for the first time in four seasons in Friday night's American Athletic Conference clash at Tulane.

Not satisfied with two straight minor bowl trips, Houston (5-0, 2-0 AAC) fired Tony Levine in December and brought in Herman, the coordinator of a prolific Ohio State offense that propelled the Buckeyes to victory in the inaugural College Football Playoff. The change has reaped immediate benefits, as the Cougars rank sixth in FBS in scoring (46.4 ppg) and total offense (573.4 ypg) with their strong start.

Last week's 49-28 win over SMU earned No. 24 Houston its first appearance in the AP Top 25 since finishing 18th in the final 2011 poll.

"It's nice to see that, and it lets us know that we've been doing a good job," senior running back Kenneth Farrow said. "But no one is taking anything for granted. We need to go out there every day and continue working like we've been working."

That 2011 team went 13-1 while led by the dynamic coach and quarterback tandem of Kevin Sumlin and Case Keenum. The Cougars seem to have found a similar formula in Herman and converted wide receiver Greg Ward Jr., who's completed 72.3 percent of his passes with an 8-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio while averaging 110.8 rushing yards.

"Their quarterback is electric," Tulane coach Curtis Johnson said.

Ward also ranks among the national leaders with 11 rushing touchdowns after scoring a career-high four against SMU on Oct. 8, five days after amassing 182 yards and three scores on the ground at Tulsa.

The junior faces a new challenge in Houston's first visit to Yulman Stadium, where the Cougars could be without three starting offensive linemen. Right tackle Zach Johnson (knee) and guard Josh Thomas (ankle) suffered likely season-ending injuries last week and left tackle Marcus Oliver is questionable after spraining an ankle against SMU.

"To say the playbook is wide open is foolish, because it's not," said Herman of the injuries. "This problem is not going to away. It's not a Tulane issue. It's going to be a season-long issue that we really need to think long and hard about what we're asking them to do."

Tulane (2-3, 1-1) doesn't appear to pose a big threat to the Cougars remaining unblemished - its two victories have come against FCS-level Maine and winless UCF. The Green Wave have been outscored 151-27 in losses to Duke, Georgia Tech and still-unbeaten Temple.

Moreover, Tulane will be without quarterback Tanner Lee Friday after he was concussed during last week's 49-10 defeat at Temple. Senior Devin Powell will make his fourth career start and first since 2013 in his place.

"I'm hoping he can give us a Michael Vick-like performance like (Monday) night," said Johnson in reference to the Pittsburgh Steelers' comeback win at San Diego. "That's what he reminds me of. A quarterback that can get you out of a game, win the game, and knows enough of the offense, that throws it well enough and gives you a chance to win the game."

Johnson may be relying more on an opportunistic defense that's induced 12 takeaways this season and intercepted Ward four times as the Green Wave snapped a 10-game series losing streak with a 31-24 road win last November. Lee threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns and running back Dontrell Hilliard had a rushing and receiving touchdown while compiling 192 total yards.

An effective running game should also boost Tulane's chances of ending a 38-game losing streak against ranked teams. The Green Wave have produced 375 rushing yards in their two wins and averaged 34.7 yards in the three losses. They were held to eight by Temple.

Tulane's last win over a Top 25 program was a 27-23 victory over then-No. 19 Vanderbilt in 1984. The Green Wave haven't beaten a ranked team at home since a 24-17 triumph over No. 19 SMU at the Superdome in 1979.

 

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Preview: Broncos (5-1) at Aggies (3-2)

Date: October 16, 2015 9:00 PM EDT

Since losing just over a month ago, Boise State has transformed on paper into arguably the most well-rounded team in the FBS.

The 21st-ranked Broncos have done so with a true freshman quarterback who has gone unfazed in visiting environments. Brett Rypien's next chance to continue proving his worth comes Friday night at Utah State, where at least a share of the Mountain West's Mountain division lead will be on the line.

Boise State (5-1, 2-0) fell 35-24 at BYU on Sept. 12, and a week later it lost starting quarterback Ryan Finley to a broken foot in a blowout of Idaho State. Enter Rypien, who completed that win and has had the Broncos clicking on an impressive level ever since.

Rypien's path began in full a week later in a 56-14 win at Virginia, passed back through Boise for a 55-0 victory over Hawaii and reached its current point with last Saturday's 41-10 win at Colorado State.

That began the Broncos' only stretch of back-to-back road games, and they come against the teams that finished a game behind them in the division last season.

"Guys understand. We talked about it a little but last week, about this two-week stretch," coach Bryan Harsin said. "... They knew what was coming up, and we've got to flip it in a hurry."

Through it all, Rypien has posted the FBS' fifth-best passer rating (175.9) with seven touchdowns, one interception and 10.16 yards per attempt. Those numbers seem to have convinced Utah State coach Matt Wells that Rypien isn't an inexperienced quarterback to take advantage of.

"When you see a true freshman quarterback and see some of the things Rypien does, he's really good," Wells said. "He's the second true freshman quarterback we've seen (Washington's Jake Browning) and he can make all the throws. He's got a good head, he's very accurate and he's got a great supporting cast around him with a veteran offensive line that has played a lot of football together, a deep running back group and talented wideouts out on the perimeter."

That group has Boise averaging 51.0 points and 549.0 yards of total offense on the winning streak.

That could take a hit if Jeremy McNichols has any issues after being knocked out of the Colorado State game with a possible concussion. Boise's lead back, who still ran for 104 yards and two scores on 17 carries, leads the FBS with 14 total touchdowns.

His status remains uncertain, but if it's any consolation, the Broncos have been just as good on the other side of the ball. The Broncos are the only FBS team to rank in the top 10 in scoring (10th at 40.7) and points allowed (seventh, 12.0) as well as the top 20 of total offense (19th, 482.3) and defense (fifth, 259.5).

The turnover battle has been key, and it's trended in the right direction with Rypien. The Broncos had a minus-2 differential through two games and have since posted a plus-12 mark.

Still, Harsin would like to see more points on the board after flipping the field.

"We didn't take advantage of those turnovers like we had in the past few games," Harsin said after last week's win. "I think we had three points out of it, and that needs to be more."

The defensive side has been led by safety Darian Thompson and his four interceptions. His 18 career picks are tied with San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle for the all-time Mountain West lead.

Utah State (3-2, 2-0) has also been strong in that category with a plus-5 mark in consecutive wins. The Aggies, who along with Air Force are tied with defending conference champion Boise for the division lead, followed a 33-18 home win over the Rams on Oct. 3 with last Saturday's 56-14 victory at Fresno State.

Colorado State was the second common opponent of the Broncos and Aggies. Boise opened with a 16-13 home victory on Sept. 4, while Utah State fell 31-17 at Washington on Sept. 19. The Aggies' win over the Rams was their 11th straight at home since losing 34-23 to Boise on Oct. 12, 2013.

The Broncos have won the last 12 meetings between the former WAC foes by an average of 27.7 points. Boise has won 13 of 14 against unranked opponents, while Utah State has split its last six against the Top 25.

 

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Game of the Day: Boise State at Utah State

Boise State Broncos at Utah State Aggies (+9.5, 49.5)

Boise State doesn't have too many roadblocks to work around in the Mountain West but Friday's visit to Utah State certainly qualifies as one for the No. 20 Broncos. Boise State is tied with Utah State and Air Force for the Mountain Division lead and the winner of this contest takes a large step toward landing a spot in the conference title game.

The Broncos may be without sophomore running back Jeremy McNichols, who suffered a head injury in last Saturday's victory over Colorado State. McNichols has scored a nation-best 14 touchdowns through six games while rushing for a team-high 485 yards. Utah State sophomore quarterback Kent Myers starts for the third straight game in place of injured senior Chuckie Keeton (knee) as the Aggies attempt to win their 12th consecutive home game. "It's going to be a major challenge for us, but one that I know we're up for and one we're excited about," Utah State coach Matt Wells said in a press conference. "We haven't beaten them yet since we have been in this league, but the fact that the winner is in the driver's seat for the Mountain Division makes it a big game."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened Boise State as a 9.5-point road fave. The total is up to 49.5 from the opening 47.

INJURY REPORT:

Boise State

RB Jeremy McNichols (Questionable, head), CB Donte Deayon (Probable, undisclosed), OL Rees Odhiambo (Probable, undisclosed), QB Ryan Finley (Mid November, ankle), S Dylan Sumner-Gardner (Early November, ankle), Gabe Perez (Out for season, shoulder), DE Rondell McNair (Late October, knee).

Utah State

QB Chuckie Keeton (Late October, knee), NT Travis Seefeldt (Out indefinitely, undisclosed).

WEATHER: Temperatures expected to be in the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Boise State RB Jeremy McNichols is listed as questionable due to a head injury, but the Broncos have relied more on their passing attack this season, throwing for 289 yards per game, while only rushing for 194 yards. When factoring in the strength of the opposing defenses, it is evident that Boise State's passing game has been much stronger as the Broncos average 8.8 yards per pass (versus opponents that allow just 7.4 ypp), while Boise rushes for just 4.2 yards per carry (versus opponents that allow 5.0 ypr)." Steve Merril.

ABOUT BOISE STATE (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS, 2-4 O/U): The Broncos have outscored their opponents 204-24 during a four-game winning streak as freshman quarterback Brett Rypien has pumped life into the offense by completing 70.2 percent of his passes for 1,057 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception. Senior receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes has caught a team-best 35 passes and moved into third place on the school career receptions list with 205, one ahead of Titus Young (204 from 2007-10). Senior cornerback Donte Deayon and senior safety Darian Thompson are tied for the team lead with four interceptions and Thompson nabbed his 18th career interception last Saturday to surpass the Mountain West mark set by Utah's Eric Weddle (2003-06).

ABOUT UTAH STATE (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS, 3-2 O/U): Myers is 7-1 as a starter, has completed 65.2 percent of his passes this season and is coming off an effort in which he passed for a career-high 260 yards in last Saturday's 56-14 trouncing of Fresno State. Myers is also averaging nine yards per carry while racking up 180 rushing yards, third on the squad behind junior Devante Mays (259) and sophomore LaJuan Hunt (235). The Aggies have forced 10 turnovers (five fumbles, five interceptions) over their last three games and are led by junior inside linebacker Nick Vigil (team-high 52 tackles) and junior free safety Devin Centers (team-best two interceptions).

TRENDS:

* Broncos are 7-0 ATS in their last seven meetings in Utah State.
* Broncos are 10-1-2 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
* Aggies are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 Friday games.
* Under is 8-2 in Aggies last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-three percent are backing the Broncos.

 

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 17
By David Schwab

The CFL regular season continues to wind down as teams jockey for position for the start of the Grey Cup Playoffs. Toronto took a big step towards clinching a spot with last Tuesday’s 38-35 victory against Ottawa as a one-point home favorite and Hamilton helped its playoff chances with a 30-15 win over Saskatchewan as an 8 ½-point favorite at home last Friday night.

Saturday’s CFL action kicked things off with Edmonton grinding-out a huge 15-11 road win over Calgary as a three-point underdog and Winnipeg kept the upsets rolling with a 29-26 win at British Columbia as a six-point underdog. Week 16 closed things out on Monday with Toronto’s second win in six days with a 25-17 victory against Montreal as a two-point road favorite.

Friday, Oct. 16

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-10 SU, 7-7-1 ATS) vs. Ottawa RedBlacks (8-6 SU, 9-5 ATS)
Point-spread: Ottawa -4
Total: 51 ½

Game Overview

Winnipeg kept its playoff hopes alive with last week’s win and at 5-10 on the year it is now a half game in back of BC for the third spot in the West. The Blue Bombers have had their issues this season with a defense that has allowed an average of 28.5 points a game, but the 29 points they scored against the Lions was the most since posting 30 points in a Week 1 win against Saskatchewan.

The Redblacks took a step backwards last week following a 4-1 straight-up run in their previous five games and a 6-1 run against the spread over its previous seven contests. They are still in solid shape for the third playoff spot in the East and just one game in back of both Toronto and Hamilton for the outright division title. The total has now gone OVER in their last four games.

Betting Trends

This will be the first of two meetings in an upcoming home-and-home series. These two split last season’s series 1-1 both SU and ATS with each team winning both ways at home. The total went OVER in both contests.

 

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CFL

Week 17 games

Winnipeg (5-10) @ Ottawa (8-6)-- RedBlacks won four of last six games, are 7-3 vs spread in last ten; they're 2-1 as home favorite this year. Blue Bombers upset BC in Vancouver last week, just their 2nd win in last nine games, but they did cover four of last five; Winnipeg is 3-4 as road underdog this year, Home side won both series tilts LY; Bombers (-4) won 36-28 at home, losing 42-20 (-3.5) in Ottawa; both games went over total. Over is 3-0-1 in last four Bomber games, 8-2 in last ten Ottawa tilts.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Hoosier Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Post: 7:25 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 83 - Purse:$8400 - CLAIMING PRICE $10,000


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 OHMYGOSH HANOVER 7/2


# 6 STEVIESCOOTER 9/2


# 8 HEAVENLY BEACHES 8/1


OHMYGOSH HANOVER should be supported as our best wagering option in this competition. That 80 speed rating clocked in the most recent race puts this standardbred in the mix in this event. Have to make Tetrick the bet here if only for the last thirty days win percent. Big chance for the win. Deserves a shot given the above average win statistic he sports. STEVIESCOOTER - Been squaring off with some tougher customers of late, has a distinct class advantage. (Average Rating 85). Hard to put finger on it, but support him in this one. HEAVENLY BEACHES - The handicapping group gives this race horse a really good chance to win this one, class stats are tops in the group of horses. Achieved a 80 TrackMaster Speed Rating in last race. A duplicate effort here should get the score in this one.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Harrah's Philadelphia

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Race 7 - Post: 2:40 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 92 - Purse:$25000 - FILLIES & MARES WINNERS OVER $25,000 LIFETIME PICK 4 CARRYOVER IF NO 4/4 WINNERS


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 EMPRESS DEO 8/1


# 7 LUCY'S PEARL 5/2


# 6 OOH BAD SHARK 9/2


EMPRESS DEO will have you running to the cashier's window in this one particularly if the morning line of 8/1 holds. Always magnificent driver/trainer combo. 20 percent winners when they combine to do work. Considered a solid wager based solely on her high trip to the winner's circle figure. Givens has been able to get this harness racer to perform when sending to the post. Definite exotic possibilities. LUCY'S PEARL - She's doing work in fine form, recording huge TrackMaster SRs. An excellent pick. Should be considered in this contest if only for the competitive speed rating recorded in the most recent gathering. OOH BAD SHARK - The handicapping team gives this fine animal a competitive chance to come home a winner, class stats are tops in the field. Achieved a 92 speed figure in last race. A duplicate affair here should get the win for this one.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Lone Star Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 6 - Maiden Claiming - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $5300 Class Rating: 65

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 3 TELLEM IMA ROULA 8/1


# 7 COOKIE CARVER 30/1


# 2 CHARM THE CHIEF 10/1


TELLEM IMA ROULA looks competitive to best this group of horses in this race especially at a long price. His 51 average has this gelding with among the most competitive Equibase Speed Figures in this race. Ran a strong last race. The price could be right on this entrant. COOKIE CARVER - Bettors get an edge when playing this handler in a short race. Must be given consideration as he drops to compete against this easier bunch. CHARM THE CHIEF - Has a sharp shot in this race if you like back class. Could beat this group given the 54 Equibase Speed Figure earned in his last outing.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park

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Race 5 - Stakes - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $130000 Class Rating: 98

OKLAHOMA CLASSICS SPRINT S. - FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA BREDS. WHICH HAVE NOMINATED TO AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO THE OKLAHOMA CLASSICS PROGRAM. $975 TO PASS THE ENTRY BOX. STARTERS TO PAY $975 ADDITIONAL. A ONE TIME SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSIC PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY PAYMENT OF $11,500 WILL BE ACCEPTED OF WHICH $11,500 REVERTS BACK TO THE PURSE, THE SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT


RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 7 IMAHIT 6/5


# 2 OKIE RIDE 2/1


# 5 JOHNNY WHIP 15/1


IMAHIT has a quite good shot to take this race. Could provide positive dividends based on very good recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 98. Garnered a solid speed rating in the last race. Can run another good one in this contest. Has very strong Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. OKIE RIDE - Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last 30 days. Has to be given a shot - I like the numbers from the last contest. JOHNNY WHIP - This gelding has a strong win percent in dirt sprint races.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Keeneland - Race #5 - Post: 3:18pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 94

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 MODERN MEDICINE (ML=8/1)
#4 SHABAN (ML=12/1)
#3 JROCK (ML=2/1)
#2 SCOUT LEADER (ML=9/2)


MODERN MEDICINE - Nice return on investment for this jock and handler tandem. SHABAN - Murrill and Vashchenko getting together are a railbird's friend. JROCK - This colt is a gem of consistency, almost always in the money. Last time around the track, ran the last quarter in less than 25 ticks. A pretty good sign he can close well, and should be right there at the finish line today. SCOUT LEADER - Personally, I wouldn't worry about where he finished in his last race (fourth). Should improve in this race, with some decent odds. The recent speed fig of 91 is the best last race speed figure in the bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 STARSHIP ZEUS (ML=3/1), #1 COACHES CHALLENGE (ML=4/1), #6 DUVAL ST. (ML=8/1),

STARSHIP ZEUS - Doesn't appear to be in a comfortable spot this time. COACHES CHALLENGE - This mount hasn't shown much effort in the last pair of races. This pony ran a quite unimpressive rating last out. He shouldn't run much better and will likely get beat in today's race running that fig. DUVAL ST. - Not probable for this vulnerable equine to do much this time. The long breather is a troublesome sign. A bit of a less than stellar effort when this colt finished fifth. This colt notched a speed figure in his last event which probably isn't good enough today.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #7 MODERN MEDICINE on the win end if we get at least 5/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #4 - Post: 2:06pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $30,000 Class Rating: 84

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 OFFICER BUNS (ML=6/1)
#5 SIOUX APPEAL (ML=15/1)


OFFICER BUNS - I am keen on that most recent race on October 2nd at Laurel where she ended up third. SIOUX APPEAL - Took a class drop last time out at Laurel. Wilson keeps her at the same level in today's race. I think that's a good move. Filly is a few starts into a comeback here. Should give a big performance today. Good return on investment for this jock and handler duo.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 UNSPOKEN (ML=3/1), #2 AFTERMARKETSPOILER (ML=7/2), #8 TOUGH WEATHER (ML=4/1),

UNSPOKEN - Difficult to bet on this horse in today's event. Make her show you something in a short distance race before you play her in a race of 5 1/2 furlongs. This probable favorite ran on Sep 20th and hasn't had a blow out since. AFTERMARKETSPOILER - Not a good 'situation' in this race. TOUGH WEATHER - This horse hasn't shown too much in the last couple contests. Recent declining Equibase speed figures of 84/78/65 give an indication that this animal may be going off form.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #6 OFFICER BUNS on top if we're getting at least 8/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

 

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Balmoral: Friday 10/16 Analysis
By Jeremey Day

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $35,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool ($7,867 C/O)

Race 9 - $15,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet (45 - 70 / $155.80): YESSIREEBOB (3rd)

Spot Play: RUSSELL L (7th)


Race 1

(10) PRINCESS MIMI will look to make it two straight against a really suspect bunch. (4) NASHVILLE NASTY should offer a big price and closed nicely last start at Maywood. (8) ELOQUENCE looks terrible on paper but will also offer a monster price and could show improvement after needing start.

Race 2

(5) MR STRATA might have turned a corner last week racing gamely. (6) PRIMED N POWERFUL owns a good winning record on the fair circuit and has a chance in a field full of question marks. (2) FEAR lightly raced 2-year-old was a little short last week and should be tighter second start back off a short layoff; fires early.

Race 3

(6) YESSIREEBOB had more to offer last week in his victory and will be very tough to beat with a trouble-free trip. (3) POKER JOE just missed last week against the same bunch. (4) ONE MORE HANK should have had more to offer last start off a soft middle half; use underneath.

Race 4

(2) DR VENKMAN gets sent out for hot connections off a big win. (5) SPEEDY RENDEZVOUS two-year-old trotter will look to make it two straight wins to kick off his career; threat. (1) HAIL CAESAR if the freshman colt can mind his manners he can hit the ticket.

Race 5

(4) I DON'T REMEMBER mare is coming off a nice win from off the pace; fires late. (2) THEDAYYOUHAVEMADE has been competitive against this bunch but needs racing luck; command a price. (3) RJ'S IRISH LASSIE rarely wins and is best used underneath.

Race 6

(5) VENGEFUL if the filly stays trotting she gets her picture taken. (7) POWERFUL PRINCESS has lots of ability and could threaten with some racing luck. (4) SHEZ A DEVIL WOMAN has not been sharp but could be on the right track for a piece.

Race 7

(9) RUSSELL L raced gamely last week showing good gate speed. (7) NANCYS SKYSCAPE gets sent out for a capable trainer in a wide open field. (2) WESTERN SLAMMER is getting sent out for a capable trainer; threat.

Race 8

(8) I'M TELLING YOU has been sharp in the new barn. The six-year-old faces a soft bunch and can make it two straight with a similar effort. (7) DAKOTA RUN was not far off the top choice last week and will offer a big price. (4) SEA WATCHER has just been racing evenly; use underneath.

Race 9

(10) MOON BAY DANCER takes a huge step up in class but her best effort can beat this bunch. (7) MOLLY GO LIGHTLY was an easy winner at this level last week. (1) MJ'S LAST DANCE mare had good late pace last week before the miscue.

Race 10

(4) SUMMER SHANDY when sound is much better than these and will look to make it two straight. (6) DAKOTA ROADSTER was loaded with pace last week with nowhere to go. The colt has been much better on lasix; threat. (3) HARPER VALLEY BOY was really improving prior to being impeded last week and is also a threat.

Race 11

(2) MAJOR MALE could be ready to score after some improvement despite the miscue last start. (9) STRUNG OUT gets sent out for proven connections off a nice effort; threat. (1) PHANTOM DAN was knocking on the door at this level before coming up empty last week. If the pacer races like his prior efforts he's a threat.

Race 12

(2) JERRICO takes a huge drop in class and will be tough to beat with a smooth trip. (9) MAJOR ED could be one of few threats to the top choice with a good effort. (1) RHOMBUS might need a start but when right is fast enough to beat this bunch.

 

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Woodbine Harness: Friday 10/16 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

20-CENT PICK 5: 2,3,4/2,3,4,6/6,7/1/1,2,4,6 = $19.20

EARLY PICK 4:1/2,4,6/3,5,6/3,6,7,8 = $36

LATE PICK 4:1,6/1,2/2,4,5,6/5,8 = $32

MEET STATS: 28 - 86 / 150.20 BEST BETS: 2 - 7 / $6.60

SPOT PLAYS: 3 - 8 / 30.30

Best Bet: PURE COUNTRY (4th)

Spot Play: OLE BLACK MAGIC (5th)


Race 1

(3) REGAL LUCK was forced to pull first-over last week and provided perfect cover for the favored winner. That was a big effort and she figures highly here. (2) BETIT TO GETIT had big speed last time and only tired late. She could be better here with for having the race over the track. (4) D GS PESQUERO should get a minor share as she almost always does.

Race 2

(5) CALL ME QUEEN BE has shown she can leave and re-rally which will be an advantage on this track. (6) YANKEE MOONSHINE is only a two-time winner but seems to be improving at the right time. (3) ROCK ME BABY has won two straight, can take a lot of air and isn't out of this, obviously.

Race 3

(7) SOUTHWIND FRANK has used a variety of styles to win nine of 10 thus far and looks best but will be heavily-bet. (6) MILLIGANS SCHOOL is getting hot at the perfect time and looks like the main danger. (8) MUSCLES FOR LIFE is the strongest local hope but may be racing for third here.

Race 4

(1) PINE COUNTRY brings an unbeaten record into this Breeders Crown elimination and her main competition may be in the other elim. (8) DIME A DANCE was first up in an accelerating pace last time. She could be closer here if the trip is better. (4) DARLINONTHEBEACH stole a slow have which led to an easy victory last time. That same trip is unlikely here.

Race 5

(4) OLE JACK MAGIC broke early last time which will inflate his price here. He can rebound if he behaves. (6) WINDSUN REVENGE has returned to his best form and is the one to beat. (2) KINETIC KING takes a big class drop and should be on pick 4 and 5 tickets but will likely be overbet in the win pool.

Race 6

(3) CELEBRITY EVENTSY has won four times this year and those wins have all come in her last five starts; call to upset. (5) BROADWAY DONNA is the obvious choice and the one to beat with her perfect record. (6) HAUGHTY is also unbeaten and isn't without a shot with the speed she has shown.

Race 7

(3) YES YOU CAN raced well up near the front but was stuck in the pocket too long last time. She can rebound here. (6) SOUTHWIND GEISHA was an impressive first-over winner last week at a big price and is a threat to repeat here. (8) LOVELY ERIN went first up and stalled in the Grassroots final. Perhaps the broken equipment listed in her past performance line had something to do with that.

Race 8

(1) CAPRICE HILL gets Tetrick back here after drifting out on the final turn last week; top call. (6) ALL THE TIME wasn't beaten far by the top one three back. She is the main danger. (3) BLACK BROADWAY is two-for-two and has shown enough speed to compete with these.

Race 9

(1) AMERICAN PASSPORT has caught fire the past month and could upset the unbeaten favorite here at a decent price. (2) CONTROL THE MOMENT puts his perfect record on the line here following a break due to a vet scratch. He will likely get a strong challenge from the choice. (4) BETTING LINE was 2nd to the one above in the Metro final and isn't out of this.

Race 10

(2) SPIDER MAN HANOVER set a world record two back at Delaware then got beat by a very sharp colt that set some easy fractions. He is one of several that can take this. (4) RACING HILL has been very sharp in two starts this month and is another to consider for late pick 4 tickets. (5) TRAVEL PLAYLIST was beaten by the one above last time which was the first loss of his career; another contender.

Race 11

(8) BET YA drops to her lowest level in several starts and has won many times on the class drop already this year. She'll be tough in here. (5) LIGHTS GO OUT also drops but the choice has a tactical edge as she will be placed closer to the front early. (9) MISS COCO LUCK is racing well and could share at a big price starting farthest out.

Race 12

(3) MISS ALI MACH N had a useful comeback race from the 10-hole and should get a much better trip here. (1) NINETTE B has faced tougher recently and should get a good piece of this starting from the inside. (5) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE drops to the lowest level and could wake up here. (4) TRUE REFLECTION drops while making her fourth start off a break and should make the ticket. (7) MEA LILLEY MARK is another class dropper with a good shot in a very competitive race for High-5 jackpot wagers.

 

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Yonkers: Friday 10/16 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 47 - 118 / $216.40 BEST BETS: 6 - 10 / $20.20

Best Bet: RU READY TO ROCK (9th)

Spot Play: IT’S A MIRACLE (8th)


Race 1

(2) BO'S SO HOT gets much needed post relief and faces a blank field. (6) AMASA AL is another who has been stuck with the eight-hole on consecutive weeks. He raced okay for new connections last time and seems worth following. (1) SARNO comes with questions, but drops back down and draws best.

Race 2

(1) SKATES N PLATES returns to Yonkers at a reduced level and should come away no worse than second to work out a nice trip. (6) MUGSHOT JESS continues to drop down and seems to be in a good spot; post hurts a bit. (4) CAMBRIDGE has early speed and has been racing well of late.

Race 3

(6) STATESMAN N is in really cheap this week and should perk up for trainer Ron Burke. (1) ROCK ICON posted a sizzling 1:51 4/5 mile at Saratoga last time. If he comes close to that tonight, he wins. (4) DUE WEST HANOVER & (2) TONY CHEESECAKE get class relief and could improve.

Race 4

(1) COACH CAL should come away no worse than second from the inside post. It will likely be a sprint home between my top choice and (2) UNCLE GOODFELLOW, who gets a better post this week and figures to be heavily backed at the windows. (7) STAY UP LATE is in for a cheaper claiming tag in his return to Yonkers; not impossible.

Race 5

(1) MUSTANG MACH N won from the inside in this class three starts back. The good post means he won't have to work as hard to secure the top. (3) INVICTUS HANOVER was bumped up to this level off the claim and finished a good second; sharp. (4) IDEAL RACE has been an on-the-board machine all year.

Race 6

(5) CAN DO drops out of the Open Handicap. He won his last two starts for this claiming tag. (6) BRANDOS MUSCLE MAN has a bit of seconditis; main threat. (4) MASSIVE TALENT has won two straight in Saratoga for the Allard barn.

Race 7

(6) CINAMONY gets to be near the center of the gate this week and figures to take advantage of the rare decent post. (8) KRISPY APPLE has gone some huge miles in the Open ranks and is the one to beat. (5) RADAR CONTACT is not the mare she was earlier in the year, but I can also excuse some of her recent poor form.

Race 8

(6) IT'S A MIRACLE returns from an 11-week break, but did qualify sharply at Monticello. She was racing against much better company when last seen and she'll be in this class until she wins, so no time like the present. (1) ARODASI didn't fire in the slop last time, but now adds Jason Bartlett and deserves another shot. (5) SO NICE comes off a good speed try.

Race 9

(1) RU READY TO ROCK gets the inside post and should be in a perfect position to score. (8) BEST SAID was a closing third from post eight in his last try at this level. (4) GOBAN can fire off the gate and should last for a decent piece.

Race 10

(1) PASS THEM BY N had no shot in his second start for this barn from post seven. I can see him working out a pocket trip and getting the job done. (4) SAM'S ESCAPE is on a serious roll; one to beat. (2) SIX GUN was Buter's choice over my top selection.

Race 11

(3) BOUND FOR FAME jumped it off from the second tier. He deserves another shot at this reduced level. (1) AWSOME VALLEY can push away for position and have every chance late. (7) THERAPUTIC has enough class and early speed to make some noise.

Race 12

(5) JONSIE JONES gets some serious class relief and should respond. (1) TIPITINA should use the rail to her advantage and get second or third. (2) MONKEY ON MY WHEEL has loads of class and would be no surprise.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Friday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Belmont Park (5th) Moneyinyour Pocket, 7-2
(8th) Kitzys Rocket, 6-1

Delta Downs (2nd) Spicey World, 9-2
(6th) He's a Ranger, 6-1

Finger Lakes (3rd) Bonaventure Magic, 6-1
(5th) Officer Mahaffy, 5-1


Fresno (7th) Missdang Sally, 7-2
(9th) Devil Cat, 5-1


Gulfstream Park West (5th) Ginger Rush, 7-2
(6th) Tricky Call, 8-1


Hawthorne (6th) Defiant Susie, 6-1
(7th) Pale Hose, 7-2


Indiana Grand (6th) North of Oswego, 4-1
(9th) Magna P.I., 3-1


Keeneland (6th) Old Mountain Lane, 4-1
(9th) Anusara, 5-1


Laurel Park (3rd) Came Back, 7-2
(4th) Unspoken, 3-1


Meadowlands (5th) Echale Salsita, 6-1
(6th) Redbeard, 6-1


Penn National (3rd) Kemel Slanders, 4-1
(8th) Destiny Joy, 8-1


Remington Park (2nd) Ginger Brick Road, 3-1
(3rd) Hollywood Ice, 3-1


Retama Park (3rd) Dancing Firewater, 3-1
(6th) Swift Raven, 6-1


Santa Anita (2nd) Class Divine, 6-1
(8th) Silver Summer, 4-1


Thistledown (4th) Night League, 6-1
(5th) Royal Baby, 6-1


Woodbine (6th) North of Never, 6-1
(7th) Slipper Still Fits, 3-1

 

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Preview: Blue Jays (93-69) at Royals (95-67)

Game: 1
Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
Date: October 16, 2015 8:07 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays promise plenty of fireworks in their AL Championship Series, and not just because one team features power arms and the other power bats.

The Royals and Blue Jays already have played a contentious set of games this season, including a matchup in Toronto marked by two bench-clearing incidents. And while both sides said during Thursday's workouts that previous rancor has been forgotten, the emotionally charged atmosphere of playoff baseball means there could be some short fuses in the opener Friday night.

'It's over with. We've got to move forward,' insisted the Royals' Edinson Volquez, who will start Game 1 and was arguably the biggest instigator when the teams met in August.

It was Volquez whose inside pitching drew the ire of the Blue Jays, eventually leading to the first of those bench-clearing moments. And after the game, he called Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson 'a little baby' for complaining about his inside pitching.

Asked whether he intends to pitch inside again Friday night, Volquez replied: 'Of course.'

Royals manager Ned Yost was one word more succinct: 'Absolutely.'

Even if it might mean more bad blood.

'I'm not a mind reader. I'm not a fortune teller. I don't know if it's going to be an issue,' Yost said. 'But we'll pitch inside aggressively. That's a power-laden club over there. We're going to formulate a really good game plan and try to go out and execute.'

The Blue Jays, who start Marco Estrada in the opener, won three straight elimination games against Texas to reach their first AL Championship Series since 1993. The last of those games Wednesday was as tense as they come.

After the Rangers took the lead on a fluke play, the Blue Jays stormed back thanks in part to three Texas errors. Donaldson's blooper tied the game, and Jose Bautista capped the comeback with a long three-run homer, emphatically flipping his bat nearly as high in the air.

Bautista's reaction wasn't taken well by the Rangers, who essentially called it bush league, and the entire affair touched off a wide-spread debate about decorum.

'You look at all professional sports in general, everybody celebrates more so than they used to,' Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. 'In our particular sport, if it's happening for your team, your guy gets a big hit, nobody minds it. If you're on the other side, nobody likes it.'

It's not just what has gone on this postseason, or even in the regular season, that makes this ALCS matchup so juicy. It's also the history the two franchises share.

They met once before in the ALCS, with the Royals rallying from a 3-1 deficit in the first year of seven-game series. The last two wins came in Toronto, providing the Royals with so much momentum that they went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals for their only World Series triumph.

There was plenty of emotion in that series, too.

'I think you just see so much drama at times because it's the postseason,' Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said. 'Obviously, that series in Toronto (earlier this year) was two competitive teams. I think that's why we're here right now, because it's two teams that really take pride in doing things to protect their teammates, to show that the team has a better club.'

The two best teams in the American League go about things in different ways.

Much like that '85 Royals team, this one is built upon pitching and defense - hard-throwing starters and relievers, and enough speed to track down just about anything that stays in their park.

That was a big reason why they were able to down the Astros in their divisional series.

'A big part of their success is they flag the ball down, because a lot of teams can't, because the outfield is so big here,' said Gibbons, a former bench coach in Kansas City. 'We're built a little bit differently. I think a lot of it has to do with where we play.'

The Blue Jays play in hitter-friendly Rogers Centre, so naturally they're among the best in baseball at scoring with a single swing. Bautista's shot against the Rangers was proof, but so were the major league league-leading 232 homers that Toronto hit during the regular season.

That's why the Royals intend to pitch the Blue Jays inside, to mitigate their power. And also why there could be some testy moments when the teams begin their best-of-seven showdown.

'We all know Toronto is a better team than Houston. They've got more veteran guys and more power hitters,' Volquez said. 'We're going to play our game. We're going to stay with the plan and do it. Like I said, do our best to win the game.'