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<p>Betting on today's Bearcats and Cougars game? Catch the action at Marriott Center in Provo, UT, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with the Cougars being the favored team playing at home against the Bearcats.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Bearcats.</li><li>Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bearcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Heading into today's game, the Cincinnati Bearcats are 9.5-point underdogs on the road. So far this season, they have gone 11-2 and are currently riding a three-game winning streak.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games on the road, the Bearcats have gone just 3-7. In their last game, they took on Evansville and came away with a 76-58 win.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Cincinnati has an ATS record of 0-1 and an overall ATS mark of 5-8. On the road, the Bearcats are 0-3 vs. the spread and have gone just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.</p><p>So far this season, Cincinnati's over/under record is 8-5, and today's line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (146.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Cincinnati offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Evansville. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.1%, and they made 12 threes. On the offensive front, the Bearcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 168th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 155th in terms of percentage and 113rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Bearcats' defense holds the 62nd rank in the nation, allowing 65.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. BYU. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cougars?</h3><p>BYU comes into today's game with an overall record of 12-1 and are currently favored by 9.5 points. So far this season, the Cougars have been perfect at home, going 10-0 and have an average scoring margin of +32.2 points per game at home.</p>

<p>In their last game, BYU faced off against Wyoming and came away with a 94-68 victory. Over their last ten games at home, the Cougars are a perfect 10-0.</p><p>BYU has been a strong bet at home this season, going 9-1 against the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 11-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 8-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for BYU games is 5-8. The average scoring total in their games is 151.9 points, which is just above today's over/under line of 151.5. Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.</p><p>The Cougars' offense finished with 94 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 90.4 points per contest. For the season, the BYU offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 351st in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 49%.</p><p>The Cougars' defense is presently ranked 12th nationally, allowing an average of 61.5 points per contest. BYU's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Wyoming offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 68 points.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pilots versus the Toreros? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on WCC. The game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this West Coast conference contest is set at 157 points, with San Diego being favored by -7 at home against Portland.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS SAN DIEGO TOREROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros -7</p><p>This game will be played at Jenny Craig Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Toreros.</li><li>Not only will San Diego pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Portland Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Portland is coming off a 76-51 loss to Saint Mary's, and they have lost two straight games. The Pilots are 9-17 this season, including a 3-9 mark in West Coast Conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, Portland has gone 2-11 this season, and they are coming off a 1-4 stretch over their last five road games. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 17.9 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the underdog, Portland has gone just 5-12 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pilots are 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Portland's over/under record this season is 11-14 and the average over/under line in their games is 150.3. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 157. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 156 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Portland offense put up just 51 points vs. the Saint Mary's Gaels. Overall, they are now averaging 72.3 points per game which is 257th in the country. The team's top scorer is Tyler Robertson, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.9, while Vukasin Masic also carries a PPG average of 13 into the game.</p><p>Coming into the game, Portland will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 80.7 points per game (317th). Against Saint Mary's in their most recent game, the Portland defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Saint Mary's to hit 31% of their shots.</p><h3>Can the Toreros Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>San Diego comes into this one as seven-point favorites and they are 5-2 this season when favored. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>So far this season, San Diego has a record of 15-11. They have won three straight games and their record in West Coast Conference games is 5-7.</p><p>San Diego's ATS record for the season is 12-13, and their home ATS mark is 7-9. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Toreros are just 3-7 vs. the spread, and they have gone 4-5 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>San Diego's over/under record for the season sits at 16-9 and today's line of 157 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (149.2). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their games this season have averaged 151.6 points.</p><p>San Diego is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 89 points vs. Pacific. This figure is more than their season average of 73.5 points per game. Wayne McKinney II led the scoring for the Toreros, contributing 31 points. Additionally, Steven Jamerson II chipped in with 22 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, San Diego will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.7 points per game (267th). In their previous game vs. Pacific, the Tigers finished with a field goal percentage of 55% and a total of 84 points vs. San Diego.</p>

Portland Pilots vs San Diego Toreros Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

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<p>The Wolf Pack and Yellow Jackets are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Yellow Jackets will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. The Wolf Pack are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Yellow Jackets. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points.</p><h3>NEVADA WOLF PACK VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, December 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Nevada Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>After defeating TCU 88-75 in their previous game, Nevada now holds a record of 11-1. So far this season, Nevada has gone 4-1 on the road and 5-0 at home. As of today's game, Nevada holds an 8-2 ATS record. In their last ten games, Nevada is 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Nevada's games have averaged 145.4 points per game with the average over/under line being 146.4 points. The Wolf Pack's last five games have culminated with an average of 137 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>Nevada is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 88 points vs. TCU. This figure is more than their season average of 79.2 points per game. The team's top scorer is Jarod Lucas, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.3, while Kenan Blackshear also maintains a PPG average of 15.7 leading up to the game.</p><p>This season, the Nevada defense has been impressive, holding the 39th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.6 points per contest. In today's game, the Nevada defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 75 points.</p><h3>Does Georgia Tech Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>In their previous ten home games, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have a 9-1 record, including last year, going into their game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, who currently hold a record of 8-3. Georgia Tech has a current ATS record of 6-4 heading into today's game. Looking at their performance over the last five games, they are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 11 games, Georgia Tech has an over/under record of 4-6-0, with their games averaging a combined 145.8 points per game so far. The Yellow Jackets have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 149 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia Tech offense put up 73 points against Hawaii. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46% and made 5 threes. Baye Ndongo led the scoring for the Yellow Jackets, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Naithan George chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>At this time, the Yellow Jackets' defense is positioned 125th in the country, permitting 69.4 points per game. In today's game vs. Nevada, the Georgia Tech defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Georgia Tech made 18 free-throws vs. the Yellow Jackets.</p>

Nevada Wolf Pack vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/24/23

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Shockers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and Wichita State is favored by -12 against Montana State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montana State Bobcats +12</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Montana State at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Montana State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Montana State dropped their season opener on Thursday, falling 79-67 to Wisconsin on the road. The Bobcats were +17.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Montana State scored 34 points in the second half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 146 went just over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Max Klesmit led the way for Montana State with 26 points, hitting 6 of 11 from beyond the arc at a 54.5% clip. As a team, the Bobcats connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 12 for 26, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%.</p> <p>Overall, Montana State shot 44.4% from the field, with their two-point shooting at 42.9% (12/28). They added 7 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game, with Jabe Mullins contributing 4 assists and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Montana State's defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They managed to hold them to 40% on two-point attempts, with 13 made shots out of 32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana State allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 21 times, where they hit 20 free throws, a 95% success rate.</p><h3>Will Wichita State Win at Home?</h3><h3>Wichita State Shockers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wichita State opened their season with a 91-84 win over Western Kentucky on Monday. The Shockers were +1 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Wichita State led 43-38 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 153.</p><p>Wichita State put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 26-for-36 from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three. Babacar Faye added 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Don McHenry chipped in 21 points despite shooting just 38.9% from the field.</p><p>Even though Wichita State held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, they still gave up 84 points. The Shockers allowed 48% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 21 of 43 attempts.</p> <p>Wichita State did a good job defending the three, as their opponent shot just 24% from deep, hitting 6 of 25. However, they sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they made 24 free throws.</p>

Montana State Bobcats vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

<p>The Maple Leafs and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Kings are favored to win at home against the Maple Leafs.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>The Kings enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Maple Leafs (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs come in with an overall record of 17-10-7. On the road, Toronto has a 8-3-5 record, whereas they are 9-7-2 at home. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 7th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Toronto posted a 10-24 record. On the road they are 4-12 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 6-12. The average goal total for Toronto's games is sitting at 7.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.5. The Maple Leafs come in with an over/under record of 19-14-1.</p><p>Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 5. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>The Maple Leafs come into the game scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, putting them 10th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs are 7-4 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 9-5 record.</p><p>Toronto will be looking for a good game from Auston Matthews who leads the team in scoring with 29 goals, ranking 1st in the NHL. Matthews also comes into the game with 15 assists.</p><p>The Kings defense is currently 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 26.6 shots per game against Los Angeles. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 6th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Los Angeles, goalie Martin Jones has started six games in this season. His current record is 4-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.36633663366336633%.</p><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>This season, the Kings have put together an overall record of 20-9-5. When playing on the road, Los Angeles has gone 13-2-1, while their home record stands at 7-6-4. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Western Pacific division and 6th in the Western conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Los Angeles have posted a 18-15 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 10-6, while they are 8-9 at home. On average, Los Angeles' games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Kings come in with an over/under record of 12-20-1.</p><p>Through their last three home games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. Los Angeles' offense comes into the game ranked 21st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.</p><p>Los Angeles' current leading scorer is Trevor Moore. This season, he has 17 goals, which puts him 21st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings are currently 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.6 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 6th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 23 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-7, and his save percentage is 0.8910891089108911%.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/24

<p>The Golden Knights and Panthers are set to face off at 3:00 ET on BSFL. The Panthers will host the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Panthers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Golden Knights (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Vegas Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Facing the Panthers, the Golden Knights have a record of 21-8-5 so far. At home, their record is 12-3-2 and 9-5-3 on the road. At the moment, they hold the 2nd spot in the Western Pacific division and are ranked 2nd in the Western conference.</p><p>In terms of the puck line, Vegas are 17-17. When playing on the road against the puck line, they are 9-8, while their overall home performance is 8-9. On average, Vegas' games have finished with 6.2 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 17-17-0.</p><p>In their last three road games, Vegas has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 5th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Golden Knights are 12-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-2 record.</p><p>Vegas' leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 17 goals, placing him 12th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers come into the season ranked 28th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 26.9 shots per game against Florida. For the season, they are ranked 13th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Jiri Patera has started two games this season. His current record stands at 1-1, and his save percentage is 0.2653061224489796%.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>As they head into their game vs. the Golden Knights, the Panthers have a 18-12-2 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 9-5-0, and they have 9-7-2 mark on the road. Their current record places them 3rd in the Eastern Atlantic division and 7th in the Eastern conference.</p><p>When it came to the puck line, Florida heads in with a 15-17 record. On the road, their mark is 10-8 and their overall home performance is 5-9 vs. the puck line. The average goal total for Florida's games is sitting at 5.5. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 13-19-0.</p><p>Across the Panthers last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.</p><p>On offense, the Panthers are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. In terms of the Panthers' offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 29th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>Florida's leading goal scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far this season, he has 18 goals, placing him 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 21 assists so far.</p><p>Florida defense takes on the Golden Knights ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 26.9 shots per game against Florida. They alsso are 13th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.9183673469387755%.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

<p>The key race on the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/horse-racing/">Road to the Kentucky Derby</a> takes place at Gulfstream Park this weekend, as the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes is the 14<sup>th</sup> race on a busy card in Florida. Big clues could be on offer with the opening leg of the Triple Crown in mind, with the field set to compete over 1 1/16 miles for their share of the $400,000 purse.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-information-amp-history">Race Information &amp; History</h2>



<p>The Fountain of Youth Stakes has been held annually since 1945, with the Grade 2 open to horses aged three. It is the final race before the Florida Derby, which has historically been a vitally important race with the Kentucky Derby in mind. As such, this race has produced five winners of the big race at Churchill Downs.</p>



<p>The most recent of those was Orb in 2013. Forte landed the Fountain of Youth in 2023 to become the Derby favorite, but was ruled out of the Classic on medical grounds.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-leading-contenders">Leading Contenders</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dornoch">Dornoch</h3>



<p>Danny Gargan’s leading contender for the Derby this year will be looking to showcase his talents at Gulfstream Park this weekend. The three-year-old was an excellent winner of the G2 Remsen Stakes in muddy conditions in December, and that form has been franked following Sierra Leone’s excellent win in the G2 Risen Star.</p>



<p>Dornoch has previous winning experience over this distance after breaking his maiden over 1 1/16 miles at Keeneland in October. However, the one concern would be that he could have something to find on ratings this weekend.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-locked">Locked</h3>



<p>Todd Pletcher has an excellent record in the Fountain of Youth after winning the race on four previous occasions. A fifth win in the contest could be on the cards this weekend with the talented Locked. The three-year-old will be making his long-awaited return to the track for the first time this year after previously finishing third in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.</p>



<p>He was a high class performer as a two-year-old last season, which included a stunning victory in the G1 Breeders’ Futurity over 1 1/16 miles. Once again, he holds extremely solid claims this weekend.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-speak-easy">Speak Easy</h3>



<p>Todd Pletcher’s best chance in the race this weekend could come in the form of the unexposed Speak Easy. Irad Ortiz takes the ride on the talented three-year-old, who has made just one career start to date.</p>



<p>However, it was hard not to have been taken by that victory after he got the better of Victory Avenue over seven furlongs at Gulfstream, recording a speed rating of 114. Those two will once again do battle this weekend, and both will have leading claims of victory in this key trial for the Derby.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fountain-of-youth-stakes-prediction">Fountain of Youth Stakes Prediction</h2>



<p>A typically wide-open renewal of the Fountain of Youth is set for this weekend, with Pletcher holding the keys. Speak Easy looks primed for an improved effort over this extended trip, and he looks a solid play for exotics.</p>



<p>As does Locked. We are happy to fade Dornoch this weekend, as there is a belief that he is major player on slower ground. Victory Avenue could have the most upside over this extended distance as a son of Arrogate. He was held by Speak Easy over a shorter distance, but we could see a huge performance from him over 1 1/16 miles on Saturday.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Victory Avenue</strong></p>



<p><strong>Exacta Box: (1) Speak Easy/ (3) Victory Avenue/ (8) Locked</strong></p>

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