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Mohawk: Friday 4/15 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

20-CENT PICK 5: 8,9/1,4,9,10/2,5/2,4,7,9/1,2 = $25.60

EARLY PICK 4: 2,4,7,9/1,2/2/1,3,5 = $24

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

MEET STATS: 14 - 40 / $81.40 BEST BETS: 3 - 4 / $24.90

SPOT PLAYS: 0 - 4 / $0.00

Best Bet: BETTER ART (6th)

Spot Play: DONNA PARTY (9th)


Race 1

(9) JABAS LUCK takes a class plunge here and no doubt will be sent looking to bottom out this group. If she can steal one cheap quarter, she is likely gone here. (8) WHISTYS PARADISE was motoring late but couldn't reach the winner last time. Zeron is good with deep closers and will no doubt have this mare wound up turning home. (6) I C ANASTRO had a tough trip last week and could go much better here.

Race 2

(4) SOUTHWIND ALICE goes for Waxman off the claim here and gets a better post than her main rivals; slight nod. (10) TOWNLINE MOMMA beat the choice last week but will have to overcome the 10-hole here. (9) NOTROUBLE DECHAFRA was claimed by Auciello off some improved efforts and is a contender here.

Race 3

(2) SHE LIGHTS OUT beat similar in her 2016 debut and should be tough here right back. (5) BRING ME DIAMONDS has raced very well in both 2016 starts and is the main danger. (4) SODWANA BAY faced tougher in the Blossom series and should take a share here.

Race 4

(4) B SANTANNAS LOVE was finishing fast last week, gets a better post and a driver that is good with deep closers; top call. (7) ARRAVISTA HANOVER was just short vs. similar and is one of several in with a shot here. (2) CALL IT COURAGE gets Filion for a 2nd week straight after a decent effort. Expect improvement here.

Race 5

(1) KISS ME OR NOT and (2) MISS COCO LUCK both face easier here and will likely blast off early for the top spots then settle it late. Nod to the former based on better recent form. (6) WAR FILLY was flying late last week and seems to like Mohawk better than Woodbine. Expect another share for her here.

Race 6

(2) BETTER ART moves inside and drops to the lowest conditioned claimer level. If he reproduces his penultimate start, his rivals are racing for 2nd here. (7) MYSTIC DEUCE was claimed out of his last and could improve off that dull effort here. (5) P J CAMDEX will be passing many of these late and should make the ticket.

Race 7

(5) A ROD HALL roared down the middle of the track for an easy win last week and will be hard to hold off in his current form if he behaves. (3) RENEGADE MAGIC won twice off qualifiers last year; beware. (1) VICS ROYAL LADY was a good 2nd to the choice last week and isn't out of this.

Race 8

(4) GREYSTONE LADYLIKE drops from the top class and likely gets sent early here. She will be tough to beat if she is on top before the half. (5) P L HURRICANE also drops and has been sharp for several weeks. She could trip out here. (6) MARQUISE DE SARAH was a strong winner in her first Mohawk start of 2016 and should be coming late again.

Race 9

(2) DONNA PARTY was parked into defeat when making a middle move for the front last week in her first start for Weller. I'll give her another chance here. (7) CHEEKIE got stalled behind some bad cover on the final turn last week which likely cost her a win. She is sharp now and a contender here. (4) AINSLEYNOELLE was claimed out of a poor effort. Maybe the new connections can wake her up.

Race 10

(4) PARTY IN ROME is in great form and took her life's mark here last year. She will be winging and likely tough to catch here. (6) CHOOSE MY JET saved up an impressive burst for the stretch last time and is capable of knocking some time off here. (8) SHADOWS MYSTERY has been racing great out of town and can hit the ticket here. (9) CAMPS BAY is usually closing too late but is frequently good for a share. (2) TWIN B SWEETHEART could improve with Lasix here and better this placing.
 
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Meadowlands: Friday 4/15 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS

Race 1 - $30,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

MEET STATS: 151 - 513 / $893.80 (-$132.20) BEST BETS: 20 - 39 / $81.80 (+$3.80)

Best Bet: IMA GOLD DIGGER N (5th)

Spot Play: MEADOWBRANCH WENDY (10th)


Race 1

(8) MASSIVE CLOUT closed in steadily in his 2016 debut with the trainer in the bike. John Campbell joins the team this week and I’m hoping he’ll be a bit more aggressive. (7) SECRETCODE HANOVER is also making his second start of the year. He raced reasonably well in start one and looks like a deserving favorite. (6) MIKKELI HANOVER comes off a good qualifying line on paper, but he really should have won.

Race 2

(1) SHEER FLEX gets a good post to work with this week after a couple of outside posts. This is not necessarily an easy field, but he can stay close and pounce or brush early and hold on. (6) YOU’RE MAJESTIC flashed speed at both ends of the mile last week. Mare has some ability. (3) ROYAL BECCA J will be gunning off the gate and should last for a spot in the exotics. (2) MR LOVER is certainly in a winnable spot and only needs a clear path late to set him up.

Race 3

(4) TWICE AN ANGEL has been facing some sharp foes in her first two start of the year. Now she catches a group were the logical contenders are all making their first starts of 2016. This could be her week. (1) MISS ME ONTHEBEACH didn’t stand out in her most recent morning workout, but she did sprint home nicely and lured Campbell to the team. (3) ROCK MY GIRL chased a quality filly in her qualifier; Campbell chose #1. (5) IVY LEAGUE kept up nicely through fast fractions in her lone qualifier, but she really should have won. I fear she’ll be over-bet due to the Takter angle.

Race 4

(3) WINDSUN GALLIANO comes off a throw-out effort. This looks like a soft group where he can make some noise. (1) FEISTY LOVE closed well with Marohn in the bike last week. (4) MAGGLIO is capable given the right trip and I can see a speed battle developing to set him up.

Race 5

(1) IMA GOLD DIGGER N dealt with some stretch traffic while in a pretty quick mile a week ago. He draws well in a field without any standouts and should prove tough. (5) WINDSONG ILLUSION returns to the Meadowlands at a reduced level and gets a new set of hands at the controls. (8) PANITE has been closing well. Can Campbell keep him close enough to menace?

Race 6

(7) JL CRUZE hasn’t missed a beat in his first two starts of the year and should continue to roll for now. (4) CROSBYS CLAM BAKE broke while leaving last week. Considering the miscue, he could provide some value in the exacta. (3) OPULENT YANKEE will be leaving and should sit a decent trip; using underneath. (6) SHAKE IT CERRY didn’t show me enough in her qualifier. I think she needs a start.

Race 7

(2) SHEEZA SHARK N charged home to win a race she probably shouldn’t have won in her U.S. debut. My only concern with her is that Miller may get aggressive off that win and how she will race in front is an unknown. (6) NOT BEFORE EIGHT is in good form for a top barn. (3) THE SUMMER WIND has some class and is sharp. (7) ANISTON SEELSTER ships down from Canada for trainer Ron Burke.

Race 8

(5) MC TINY’S HOPE has been facing better foes of late and should show early speed and flex his muscles in this spot. (2) NATURAL KEMP is racing better of late; capable. (7) THE FRANCHISE makes his third start for this barn and is certainly eligible to improve. He hasn’t raced on the big track since 2013, so who knows how he’ll handle it.

Race 9

(9) ZOOMING was in against a tougher group at Philly last time. Although he was assigned the worst post tonight, he can overcome. (6) ROCK OF CASHEL seems like a horse that is better suited on a big track, so I’m not holding those lackluster Yonkers races against him. (2) OUTBURST drops back down to the level of his last win, but this group looks tougher than the field he beat that night.

Race 10

I was confused on paper by Brett Miller’s decision to choose (7) MEADOWBRANCH WENDY. She raced okay in her 2016 debut at the Meadowlands but had a bit of a hitch in her gate. Last out she was actually sent to the front and broke just before clearing. My gut (and the 1:53 3/5 win from last year) tells me she is going to put up a big mile soon. (4) LUCKY MASS scored at first asking for the new connections. (2) STITCH IN TIME drops down off a good effort.

Race 11

I’m not thrilled with any of these mares. (1) BALLINEEN double-drops in class and should improve. (6) DEUCES FOR CHARITY has some excuses in her last two starts; She seems capable. (5) MISS DEFIANCE is a fairly honest sort.

Race 12

(3) FASHION ROCKER displayed some signs of life last out and could be ready to get off the schneid in 2016. (5) GIMMESOMEROOM beat some of these in her most recent start and deserves respect off that win. (8) ROYAL ENGAGEMENT has the early speed to get involved. (4) M A JACKIE closed well last time.
 
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Yonkers: Friday 4/15 Analysis
By Brewster Smith

DRF HARNESS


MEET STATS: 95 - 384 / $634.80

BEST BETS: 11 - 42 / $41.00

Best Bet: WHAT I BELIEVE (9th)

Spot Play: HARDTS OR BETTOR (10th)


Race 1

(6) WAYNE THE LEFTY blasted out of the 8-hole last out and was a very game second; geared up to boss these. (1) GRANDPA DON took the pocket route home to victory in his latest. (2) VENGANCE raced evenly for the show spot in his last try.

Race 2

(5) SPORTING THE LOOK did not fire in his last start but clearly this 4-year-old knows how to win races; capable. (3) CARTOON DADDY Sharp qualifier here last week in a snappy 1:55 3/5. (6) ADONIS BAY led every step of the way but was caught at the wire for win honors last week.

Race 3

(4) BIG BAD BOSSMAN did flash speed in his most recent outing. Gelding has hit the board 4 of 9 starts with a win under his belt; possible with a well rated drive. (2) REAL FLIGHT was sent down the road last week for all the glory. (5) STOMPIN TOM CREEK rallied strongly for place honors last out.

Race 4

(6) PLAYAWAY N was quite dull from the 8-hole last time around. She fits with this group and trainer Bamond will try Kakaley to get this mare back to the winner's circle and hey she does have 3 wins to boot this year; threat. (3) GROUNDED is quite consistent with four sharp efforts in a row. (2) DRIVINGTHEDRAGON N has wheeled off two straight victories against lesser company.

Race 5

(4) HERETIC FRANCO N was never headed on her way to glory last time out. She is the speed of the speed and could top these once again with Brennan at the controls. (7) PASULTIMATEDELITE N was first up and opened up in deep stretch to get the job done last week. (5) STRINGS just missed glory by only 1/2 length.

Race 6

Pacing mare (1) CINAMONY showed signs of life last time out to lose the victory by 3/4 length. Now she moves to the fence and if Gingras gets a perfect trip for this 5-year-old mare the rest will have to settle for place money; we shall see. (5) LADY SHADOW was sent down the road but in deep stretch she was nailed by Krispy Apple for win honors last out. (2) KRISPY APPLE ran down Lady Shadow from the pocket on her way to glory recently.

Race 7

(5) GALLIE BYTHE BEACH was rallying from the cones but could not get to the top three finishers last time out. She belongs with these and with a much better trip she can make tonight a winning one. (3) MACH IT A PAR put in a game effort from the pocket to miss the score by only a head. (6) VENUS DELIGHT is clearly knocking at the door based on her last two trips to the post.

Race 8

(6) LOVINEVERYMINUTE Sharp pacing mare has good early zip and lost the score to a good mare in Medusa on April 1st. Good to see Mr. Brennan with the call and this 5-year-old has every right to boss these down the road. (5) MCCOVEY COVE is unbeaten in her two North America outings. (7) ROCK N ROLL XAMPLE moves up the ladder off four straight victories against lesser.

Race 9

(2) WHAT I BELIEVE leaves the far outside slot in what appears to be a decent group of pacers. Three starts back this gelding got the job done down the road so having said that, a covered up trip could have this 5-year-old greet the cameraman for pictures. (6) KID PK came outside to grab the lead at the 1/4 pole and never looked back last out. (5) SAMS ESCAPE will need a much better trip than in his most recent outing.

Race 10

(1) HARDTS OR BETTOR was completely parked out going the long mile and was out of contention by the half last out. Good news on the horizon for this gelding, draws the rail he could rate or be on the engine; must be considered. (5) GOLD ROCKS raced evenly as the chalk and had to settle for fourth money last time around. (3) PAMS LEGACY put in a mild rally and lost the victory by 1 3/4 lengths.

Race 11

(1) ESCUELA was third over but could not get to the top three finishers but she did only miss glory by 2 lengths. Now this mare could mow them down with a much more favorable trip. (5) CLEMENTINE DREAM has scored two straight against lesser company at the Meadowlands. (2) MONEY MAVEN gets serious class relief and that should help his cause.

Race 12

(4) DUBLIN ROSE blasted out of gate 7 right to the front but did not have enough gas in the tank and had to settle for fourth money last out. She fits well in here and good to see trainer Banca keep this gal in same company and goes back to Bartlett; ready for action. (2) KNOW IT ALL game effort from this 6-year-old mare to get up for top honors last week. (3) TIPITINA did show speed in her latest and she does belong in here.
 
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SPOT PLAYS

For Friday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Aqueduct (3rd) Blind Devotion, 6-1
(9th) Wizard of Id, 3-1

Charles Town (6th) Redbud Run, 3-1
(8th) Upperville, 3-1

Evangeline Downs (1st) Allbroke, 6-1
(4th) Bad Behavior, 4-1


Golden Gate Fields (7th) Dontpreachto Darcy, 3-1
(8th) Tight Lines, 7-2


Gulfstream Park (6th) Ginger Rush, 7-2
(7th) Starship Maiden, 9-2


Hawthorne (4th) Ashley Elizabeth, 4-1
(7th) Tall Grass Cat, 7-2


Keeneland (8th) Spring Quality, 9-2
(10th) Going Strong, 7-2


Laurel Park (2nd) New Yawker, 7-2
(5th) Tough Teddy, 6-1


Lone Star Park (2nd) Charlie and I, 8-1
(9th) Heaven's Devil, 7-2


Los Alamitos (2nd) Atascaderan, 5-1
(4th) What We Doing, 4-1


Oaklawn Park (3rd) Dothebestyoucan, 4-1
(5th) Star's Valentino, 4-1


Penn National (2nd) Cute Deputy, 8-1
(3rd) Worthy Lion, 3-1


Tampa Bay Downs (5th) No More Chillin, 3-1
(9th) Grey Satellite, 4-1
 
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MLB betting cheat sheet: Windy City Win Streak
By JESSE SCHULE

It may be early on in the Major League Baseball season, but the South Siders want to let people know the Cubs aren't the only good team in Chicago this season. Jesse Schule breaks down their hot start and all the best betting notes in this weekend's MLB cheat sheet.

Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the weekend major-league schedule:


Windy City Win Streak

With seven wins in their first eight games, the Cubs have matched their best start in franchise history. This really comes as no surprise, as the Cubs came into the season as one of the favorites in the National League. Few expected the White Sox to start the season in similar fashion, and Chicago's other team sits in first place in the AL Central with a record of 6-2 after it's first eight games. The White Sox play a three game series in Tampa this weekend, and the Rays are sitting last in the AL East, and rank dead last in the AL in runs scored.

Everything Is Bigger In Texas

Most teams have a few big bats in the lineup, but as the old saying goes ... "everything is bigger in Texas". So far the duo of Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre have combined to drive in 19 runs. The Rangers play a four game series at home versus Baltimore this weekend, and Chris Tillman will go in Game 1. Beltre is 6-for-12 with a home run and three RBIs lifetime versus Tillman. Fielder is 4-for-9 with a home run and three RBIs versus Vance Worely, who will start Game 2.

The Untouchables

Two pitchers in the National League have held the opposition scoreless in their first two starts: Chase Anderson of Milwaukee and Kenta Maeda of the Dodgers. Maeda is a 27 year old rookie out of Japan, and he will make his next start at home versus the Giants on Sunday. Anderson's next start comes on the road at Minnesota opposite Phil Hughes on Monday.

Hitting Notes

*The New York Mets were expected to be one of the top teams in the National League, but after eight games the Mets are batting a major league worst .194. Things could get worse before they get better, as New York will play it's next nine games on the road.

*Giancarlo Stanton is off to a slow start, but he's played five of his first seven games on the road at Washington and New York. He should be able to get back on track in a home series versus the Braves. Atlanta's pitching staff ranks 29th in the majors, with only Colorado surrendering more runs.

Pitching Notes

*Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Kershaw are two of the best pitchers in the majors, and they've already faced off once this season. The Dodgers won that game 3-2, but Bumgarner allowed just one run on six hits, striking out eight in six innings not factoring in the decision. They will meet again on Friday night in Game 1 of a three game series at Chavez Ravine.

*Felix Hernandez is still looking for his first win of the season, despite a minuscule 0.69 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 13 innings in his first two starts. His next start comes on the road at Yankee Stadium, opposite C.C. Sabathia on Saturday.

Totals trend

At one point last season the Tigers went over in 19 consecutive games. They have gone over in six of seven games so far this year, and they are in Houston this weekend for a three game series against the Astros. Houston has gone over in six of nine so far, and it's bullpen has been brutal posting an ERA of 6.16 in those games. The over is 37-15-4 in Tigers last 56 road games.

Injury Notes

*Yankees Catcher Brain McCann is leading the American League hitting .500 so far. He sat out Wednesday's game in Toronto with a foot injury, and is listed as day to day.

* It's been another disastrous start to the season for Pablo Sandoval, and he's landed on the 15 day DL with a shoulder injury.

Friday's Weather Report

* The Windy City could hold up to its name at Wrigley Field Friday, where the Cubs host the Rockies with an expected 10-12 mile per hour pitchers wind gusting in from right field.

* It should also be windy in Arlington when Rangers host the Orioles Friday. There is an expected 10-12 mile per hour pitchers wind gusting in from center field.

* Pitchers wind is the theme Friday as there will be another in Minnesota when the Twins host the Angels. Gusts of 12-15 miles per hour are expected to come in from right.
 
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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Friday, April 15, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews

April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball as on April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the color line in baseball when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. It's a great day and well-deserved, no question, but it's sure hard on those amateur scorekeepers at games because all players will wear No. 42. No future big-leaguer will ever wear that number again every day; the last to do so was former Yankees Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, who will join Robinson in the Hall of Fame in 2019.

Rockies at Cubs (-185, TBA)

Your lone matinee -- as is custom at Wrigley Field on Fridays -- with a 2:20 p.m. ET start and on the MLB Network. These are two of the highest-scoring teams in baseball in the early going. And I expect plenty of runs here as long as the wind isn't blowing in here considering the starting pitchers. It's Chad Bettis for Colorado. He was roughed up in his first start in Arizona but held the Padres to one earned run over seven innings last time out. But the Padres stink. Bettis didn't face the Cubs in 2015. Just a few have seen him. Jason Heyward is 1-for-5 with a homer. Ben Zobrist is 1-for-2 with a double. Cubs No. 5 starter Kyle Hendricks was solid in his lone start thus far, allowing two runs and four hits in 6.2 innings in a win at Arizona. He was 0-0 with an 8.68 ERA last year in two starts against the Rockies. Carlos Gonzalez is 3-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs against him. DJ LeMahieu is 3-for-7 with five RBIs.

Key trends: The Rockies are 1-5 in Bettis' past six against teams with a winning record. The Cubs are 15-6 in Hendricks' past 21 at home. The "over/under" is 8-3 in Bettis' past 11 vs. teams with a winning record.

Early lean: Cubs.

Mets at Indians (-110, 8)

This is the only interleague series of the weekend so the Mets will add the designated hitter. I'm guessing that would be Michael Conforto since he was in that role the first two games of the season in Kansas City. Rather a shame there is a DH because it's always fun to see chubby Mets 42-year-old Bartolo Colon try to hit. Colon's excellent career began in 1997 in Cleveland and he lasted there until being traded to Montreal in 2002 in what would turn out to be an incredibly lopsided deal for the Indians as they got the likes of Cliff Lee, Grady Sizemore and Brandon Phillips. Colon was strong in his first start this season but lost against the Phillies despite allowing just one run on five hits over six innings and striking out seven. Cleveland's Marlon Byrd is 6-for-14 off him with two homers. Juan Uribe is 4-for-13 with three doubles. It's Cody Anderson for the Tribe. He was very good as a rookie last year, going 7-3 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 starts. And he was good in his 2016 debut, allowing two runs over six innings in a no-decision at the White Sox. He has never faced the Mets.

Key trends: The Mets are 4-1 in Colon's past five on the road. The Indians have won eight straight on Friday. They are 4-0 in Anderson's past four at home. The over is 6-0 in his past six at home.

Early lean: Indians and under.

Blue Jays at Red Sox (-120, 9)

I'm not going to lie, I'm not a Red Sox fan. So it makes me somewhat giddy to see two guys who are owed about a combined $138 million totally go bust on that team. I'm speaking of fat third baseman Pablo Sandoval and Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo. Both lost their presumed starting jobs in the spring and now Sandoval is on the DL while still having the audacity to say he only wants to stay in Boston if he can play every day. What a tool! Castillo, meanwhile, was sent to Triple-A on Wednesday. This game looks to be a shootout as the Jays start knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and the Sox Rick Porcello. These two squared off last Saturday in Toronto in an 8-4 Red Sox win. Dickey allowed seven runs and eight hits in five innings. Porcello allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings. Jose Bautista homered off Porcello twice in that loss and I highly recommend you take a Bautista hitting prop here as he's 13-for-28 with three homers and nine RBIs career off Porcello.

Key trends: The Jays are 2-5 in Dickey's past seven vs. Boston. The over is 5-0-2 in his past seven overall. The over is 8-2-1 in Boston's past 11 Friday games.

Early lean: Red Sox and over.

Giants at Dodgers (-165, 6)

Also on the MLB Network. And clearly the pitching matchup of the night as lefty studs Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Kershaw face off for the second time in less than a week. Last Saturday in San Francisco, Kershaw allowed two runs and four hits over eight innings in a no-decision, a game the Dodgers won in extra innings. Perhaps most notable was that Bumgarner hit his second homer in two seasons off Kershaw. Only 17 players all-time have hit two homers off the three-time Cy Young winner. Unthinkable that one is a pitcher. It was Bumgarner's 12th career homer, which ties current Oriole Yovani Gallardo for the most among active pitchers. Bumgarner also pitched well Saturday, allowing a run and six hits over six innings with eight strikeouts. He left with the lead.

Key trends: The under is 8-2-1 in Kershaw's past 11 at home vs. the Giants. The under is 12-3-1 in Bumgarner's past 16 vs. L.A. The Dodgers are 2-5 in past seven when Kershaw faces Bumgarner.

Early lean: Dodgers and under.

Diamondbacks at Padres (+105, 6.5)

Are the Snakes having major buyer's remorse on Zack Greinke? He was terrible in his first start against Colorado in allowing seven runs in four innings, and then not a ton better Saturday against the Cubs, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings. He's 0-2 with a 9.90 ERA. Last year with the Dodgers, Greinke had three total losses and didn't allow 11 runs in any month, much less back-to-back starts. Maybe going to pitcher-friendly Petco Park will help. He was 2-1 with a 1.23 ERA in five starts against the Padres in 2015. Melvin Upton will likely be out of the lineup as he's 4-for-31 with 18 strikeouts off Greinke. The Padres' James Shields gave up way too many homers last year and was dinged for three more on Sunday in Colorado, allowing four runs in seven innings. He's 0-2 with a 4.85 ERA. Shields was 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA in four 2015 starts vs. Arizona. David Peralta is 4-for-8 with two homers off him. Paul Goldschmidt has one in eight at-bats.

Key trends : The Padres are 2-6 in Shields' past eight at home. The over is 10-3 in his past 13 there.

Early lean: Diamondbacks and over.
 
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Sharp Bettor's Free Pick for Friday, April 15, 2016, MLB. 04/15 07:40 PM MLB (913) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (Z GREINKE - R) VS (914) SAN DIEGO PADRES (J SHIELDS - R).

Play OVER THE TOTAL.
 
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Roz's Friday, April 15, 2016, Free NHL Pick: Detroit is out on the road again for Game 2, not a stellar defensive team, No. 17 in goals allowed, No. 14 in penalty killing. Detroit is on a 6-2-4 run over the total, including 4-1-2 over on the road. They are also 5-0-4 over against a team with a winning record. Tampa Bay got 34 shots in the opener, a 3-2 win, and the Over is 7-1-1 in the Lightning's last 9 games following a win.

Play Detroit/Tampa Bay Over the total.
 
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Bonus Play Friday

925 ANGELS (Richards) at 926 TWINS (Milone) 8:10 PM

Take: ANGELS -125

The Minnesota Twins were one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises in 2015. The chances of an encore performance in 2016 look pretty bleak about now.

The Twins are off to a disastrous start. The starting pitching has been reasonable, but the bullpen work has been shaky and the offense has been totally ineffective. As a result, Minnesota still has yet to win and I suspect that continues this evening.

Garrett Richards vs. Tommy Milone matches a staff ace against a back of the rotation type. Richards is probably more a true #2, but he’s the #1 on the Halos. Milone is a #4-5 type who gets by for the most part, but sure doesn’t intimidate anyone.

Glen Perkins is now on the DL, and that means a Minnesota pen that is average at best now gets reshuffled. I’m not wild about the LAA pen, but the Halos have be given an edge right now as the better late inning grouping of arms.

As far as the offense goes, the Angels have a clunky lineup and can definitely be handled by good pitching. But the Twins offense is just not there at all right now, and facing a tough righty like Richards isn’t a good antidote for their ailments.

So the overall analysis would seem to favor the road team, and then there’s the form factor. The Halos come in having won four straight. The Twins are 0-9. Aside from being “due”, I can’t see much that suggests the Twins are the right side here. I’ll play Richards and the Angels to win the series opener.
 
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Jim Feist's Comp NBA Pick, Friday, April 15, 2016 7:10 PM EST

(917) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (918) BOSTON RED SOX

Take: Over the total

Reason: Your Bonus Play for Friday, April 15, 2016 is in the baseball contest between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Red Sox from Fenway Park in Boston. Fenway is a great offensive park and two talented offenses clash here. Toronto goes with 41-year old R.A. Dickey (8.10 ERA), who has been terrible allowing 18 base runners in 10 innings with opponents hitting .310 off him. The last three years he is 14-24 on the road with a losing record against Boston and a 4.28 ERA. He faces a Boston offense that is Top 10 in scoring and slugging. Toronto is 9-4-2 over the total against the AL East, plus 8-2-3 over when Dickey starts with 5 days of rest. Boston has erratic Rick Porcello going, with a 6.00 ERA. Porcello won his first start of the season Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits (two homers) and a walk while striking out seven in six innings against this Toronto squad, an 8-4 win. He threw 22 innings against Toronto last season and had a 6.45 ERA. Boston is 29-12-1 over the total against a team with a losing record. And when these rivals clash the Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston. Play Toronto/Boston Over the total.
 

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