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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -33.5 vs. Jackson State.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +33.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +33.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough in Lexington?</h3><h3>Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jackson State fell 79-62 to Western Kentucky on Wednesday, November 20th. The Tigers were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game and did not cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Jackson State trailed 40-28 at halftime and were outscored 39-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Jackson State put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%.</p> <p>Tamarion Hoover led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 70% overall. Khristian Lander also impressed, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points on 71.4% shooting.</p><p>Jackson State's defense struggled from beyond the arc, allowing the opponent to hit 14 threes on 45% shooting. Overall, they gave up 79 points, with the other team shooting 43% from the field.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Jackson State held their opponent to 42% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 38 two-point attempts. They also sent the opponent to the line 8 times, where they hit 5 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Kentucky improved to 3-0 with a 97-68 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Wildcats, who were -21.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Kentucky led 43-26 at halftime and scored 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 165 went over the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points while shooting 54.8% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 25 threes for a 48% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 64.5%.</p> <p>Jaxson Robinson led the way with 20 points, while Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh were perfect from three, each hitting all their attempts. Butler finished 3/3 from deep, and Oweh went 1/1, with both players shooting over 75% overall.</p><p>Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 34 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's opponents shot 48%, hitting 12 threes on 25 attempts. They also shot 81% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 21.</p>

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Lions are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Loyola Marymount is favored by -9 against North Dakota in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +9</p><p>This game will be played at Gersten Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Dakota Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota fell to Notre Dame 75-58 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Fighting Hawks were heavy +18.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 38-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 133 came in under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 35.1% on two-point attempts. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 27 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%.</p> <p>Markus Burton was a standout, scoring 29 points on 13 of 20 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and added 3 assists. The Fighting Hawks managed 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 75 points, North Dakota's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field, including a 64% success rate on two-point attempts, hitting 29 of 45 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Dakota held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lions dropped their recent game to Saint Louis, 77-71, on Saturday. Playing on the road, Loyola Marymount entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the six-point loss.</p> <p>After trailing 42-30 at halftime, the Lions showed resilience by outscoring the Billikens 41-35 in the second half. The total points for the game were 148, which fell short of the 155-point over/under line.</p><p>Loyola Marymount managed just 37.1% shooting from the field in their last game, hitting 23 of 62 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with two-point shooting at 39.4% (13/33) and three-point shooting at 34.5% (10/29). They were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 attempts for a 78.9% success rate.</p> <p>Will Johnston led the way with 27 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Isaiah Swope and Gibson Jimerson each added 23 points, with Jimerson hitting 6 of 10 threes. Alex Merkviladze contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Kellen Thames was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>Even with Loyola Marymount giving up 77 points, their defense held the opponent to 44% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lions' defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 12 for 63%.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Loyola Marymount Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Broncs and Jaspers face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jaspers are hosting the game at Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale, NY. Rider is favored by -2.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup the against Manhattan. The over/under for the game is set at 145 points.</p><h3>RIDER BRONCS VS MANHATTAN JASPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Manhattan Jaspers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Draddy Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MANHATTAN JASPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Jaspers.</li><li>Not only will Manhattan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Broncs Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Despite a losing record, Rider has been the favorite in eight of its 25 games this season, going 4-4 in those matchups. On the road, the Broncs have gone just 3-12, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak away from home.</p>

<p>In their last game, Rider defeated Mount St. Mary's by a score of 61-57, and over their last 10 road games, the Broncs have gone 3-7. For the season, they have a scoring margin of -11.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Rider has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncs have an ATS record of 5-5. On the road, Rider has an ATS mark of 5-9-1 this year and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Rider games is 15-9, and today's line of 145 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (142.4). Over their last three games, the OU record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 135 points.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 71.8 points per game, Rider struggled in their previous game. Against Mount St. Mary's, the Broncs scored 61 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.5%. The top scorer for the Broncs was Mervin James with 16 points, while Tariq Ingraham also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Broncs' defense holds the 243rd rank in the nation, allowing 74.6 points per game. Rider's three-point defense is currently 181st in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.5% of their shots vs. Rider.</p><h3>Will the Jaspers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Manhattan is coming off a 73-63 loss to Iona, and they enter this game with a 5-18 record. The Jaspers have lost five straight games and are 2-12 in conference play.</p>

<p>At home this season, Manhattan is 1-7 and has lost seven straight. For the year, they are 4-15 as the underdog.</p><p>Against the spread, Manhattan is at .500 on the season with an 11-11 record. At home, they are just 3-5 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Jaspers have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, Manhattan is 3-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145 is higher than the average over/under line in Manhattan's games this season (141.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 142 points.</p><p>The Manhattan offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. Iona. Overall their field goal percentage was 46% while connecting on 6 threes. Offensively, the Jaspers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 358th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 339th in terms of percentage and 187th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, Manhattan will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.7 points per game (288th). The Manhattan defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Iona to connect on 11 threes.</p>

Rider Broncs vs Manhattan Jaspers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/18/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 6th ranked Atlanta Hawks (-123) will travel to take on the 12th ranked Chicago Bulls (+103) in a Southeast vs. Central matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 244.5 points.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference showdown will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-117 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances in Chicago</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 7-9 on the season after a 120-97 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The combined score of 217 points fell well short of the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by Golden State early in the game put Atlanta in a deep hole, as the Warriors stretched the score from 23-17 to 40-17. The Hawks outscored the Warriors 33-23 in the 3rd quarter, but Golden State pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 30-22.</p><p>In their 120-97 loss to the Warriors, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Jalen Johnson led the team with 15 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Zaccharie Risacher and Trae Young each contributed 12 points, with Young adding 11 assists. Risacher scored 5 points in the 4th quarter, while Young had 7 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Hawks couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 41 points in the 1st quarter in their 120-97 loss to the Warriors. Atlanta allowed 30 points in the 4th quarter, but they limited Golden State to just 26 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd.</p> <p>The Hawks held the Warriors to 35% shooting from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 14 threes. Atlanta also sent the Warriors to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Hawks finished with 44 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 6-10 after a 122-106 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. The Bulls were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, falling short of the 239-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 16-0 run by Milwaukee early on put the Bulls in a tough spot, as the Bucks extended their lead from 33-30 to 49-30. Chicago fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-29, but they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, scoring just 16 points to Milwaukee’s 24.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points and 6 assists in their 122-106 loss to the Bucks, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Torrey Craig also shot 60%, adding 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists despite shooting just 40%.</p> <p>Chicago made 17 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 46.6% overall. LaVine scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Craig added 8 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Bulls struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Bucks, who shot 55% from the field. Chicago allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, contributing to their loss. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls held the Bucks to 13 threes on 36% shooting. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Bulls gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ragin' Cajuns and Flames. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Flames at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Liberty being favored by -12.5 over Louisiana-Lafayette.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ragin' Cajuns Chances in Saint Thomas</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their recent game to Rice, 83-61, on Tuesday. The Ragin' Cajuns were -3.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 32% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 3 of 8 free throws (37.5%).</p> <p>Denver Anglin hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 20 points, while Caden Powell went 7 of 8 from the field, adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. Trae Broadnax contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p><p>Even though Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 83 points, they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 37% on two-point attempts (17/45). From beyond the arc, the Ragin' Cajuns allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting rate.</p> <p>Louisiana-Lafayette also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made just 3 shots, a 37% success rate. The Ragin' Cajuns gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can Liberty Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty picked up a 68-47 road win over Charleston on Sunday, November 17th. The Flames entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Liberty's defense stepped up, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 115 fell well below the O/U line of 141.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, while shooting 56.2% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 8 of 15 attempts, good for 53.3%.</p> <p>The Flames recorded 17 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds. Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Lazar Djokovic contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Isaiah Ihnen added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc and grabbing 7 boards.</p><p>Liberty's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts, also at 30%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Liberty allowed just 4 threes on 13 attempts, keeping the opponent at 30% from deep. They sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, and Liberty gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Senators and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are the Senators Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 6-5-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was never in danger, as the combined score reached just 3.</p> 

<p>Three different players scored for the Senators, with Adam Gaudette getting things started at 14:32 in the first period. Ottawa’s final goal came from Tim Stützle at 2:14 in the third period, sealing the victory with an empty-netter.</p><p>Ottawa's offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, scoring at 8:49 in the second period. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the season, with 2:14 left in the game.</p> <p>Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken in a 3-0 win. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Sabres?</h3><p>Buffalo's record dropped to 4-7-1 after a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sabres took an early lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the first period. However, they gave up two power-play goals in the second period, both scored by Dylan Larkin, and failed to find the net again.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring their only goal on a shorthanded effort, his fifth of the season. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again after Tuch’s first-period tally.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power-play opportunities. Tuch led the team with 5 shots on goal, but the Sabres didn’t register any assists.</p><p>Buffalo's defense was solid in the first and third periods, but they gave up two goals in the second, both on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/24

The announcement that the Belmont Stakes would take place on June 20 took away some of the luster from the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, which was rescheduled for June 6 after missing its original April 4 date as one of the premier Kentucky Derby prep races. Between that and some trainers opting for the spring meet at Churchill Downs and a trip to New York in advance of the Belmont, only seven horses are in the Santa Anita Derby field.

It is a bit of a watered-down race and a watered-down race card in general for Saturday at Santa Anita, but we should still be able to find some opportunities for both the Derby and the other races. This preview is all about the Santa Anita Derby, but we’ll have another one with picks and analysis for the Santa Anita Oaks, Hollywood Golf Cup, and other tidbits for the card.

Now, let’s look at Race 8, as some top-notch three-year-olds lock in for the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby and put together a $10 Bet Slip:
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<td width="43">Post</td>
<td width="166">Horse</td>
<td width="166">Trainer</td>
<td width="166">Jockey</td>
<td width="48">Odds</td>
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<td width="43">1</td>
<td width="166">Friar’s Road</td>
<td width="166">M. McCarthy</td>
<td width="166">G. Franco</td>
<td width="48">20/1</td>
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<td width="43">2</td>
<td width="166">Rushie</td>
<td width="166">M. McCarthy</td>
<td width="166">F. Prat</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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<td width="43">3</td>
<td width="166">Shooters Shoot</td>
<td width="166">P. Eurton</td>
<td width="166">A. Cedillo</td>
<td width="48">8/1</td>
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<td width="43">4</td>
<td width="166">Anneau d’Or</td>
<td width="166">B. Wright</td>
<td width="166">V. Espinoza</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
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<td width="43">5</td>
<td width="166">Azul Coast</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">U. Rispoli</td>
<td width="48">15/1</td>
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<td width="43">6</td>
<td width="166">Honor A.P.</td>
<td width="166">J. Shirreffs</td>
<td width="166">M. Smith</td>
<td width="48">9/5</td>
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<td width="43">7</td>
<td width="166">Authentic</td>
<td width="166">B. Baffert</td>
<td width="166">D. Van Dyke</td>
<td width="48">4/5</td>
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The three-year-old son of Into Mischief is the 4/5 favorite here as Authentic has the long trip to the first turn, but is 3-for-3 in his young career. Honor A.P, who was second to Authentic in the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita just before the lockdown, is the clear second favorite at 9/5.

It certainly seems like the profit on Saturday could come from the Pick 3, 4, or 5 or from what you manage to get underneath in exotics. Baffert could really use a big run from Authentic here since Nadal was forced to retire due to an injury. Of course, all eyes will be on Baffert’s Cezanne in the sixth race, so it could be a big day for Baffert three-year-olds after a tough couple of weeks with Nadal and Charlatan’s banned substance test.

Anyway, we’ll look and see if we can get anything underneath or find a stunner to upend Authentic and Honor A.P.

<strong>Friar’s Road (20/1) </strong>looks like every bit of the longest shot on the board with the rail post and a jockey switch. Flavien Prat had ridden Friar’s Road the last two times out to second-place finishes, but Prat switches to Michael McCarthy’s Rushie here. This is the stakes debut for Friar’s Road with some of the weakest speed numbers in the race.

<strong>Rushie (8/1) </strong>draws the 2 post and looks to be an early pacesetter. Prat has not ridden Rushie, a two-timer winner with a maiden at Santa Anita in February and a win last time out, outdueling Candy Tycoon with Joel Rosario in the mount at Oaklawn Park. Rushie was second on March 14 to a horse named Charlatan, who won by 10 1/4 lengths in an allowance optional claiming.

Rushie has one of the best speed figures in the race outside of the favorites, posting a 101 Equibase figure back in his maiden win, but the last two runs wouldn’t get it done here. McCarthy does have a strong rider and a good hope of hitting the board, but beating one of the top two seems virtually impossible.

<strong>Shooters Shoot (8/1) </strong>was scratched from the Arkansas Derby with a fever, but it did prevent the son of Competitive Edge from what probably would have been a finish well off the pace. Shooters Shoot needed five races to win a maiden, including a second-place finish to Charlatan nearly six lengths behind. He’s won his last two races with decent speed numbers.

Abel Cedillo is back in the mount after Peter Eurton opted to go with Joe Talamo at Oaklawn in an AlwOC last time out. It is possible that the three-year-old is turning a corner and we’ll find that out here against some stiff competition. The last two runs have been nice.

<strong>Anneau d’Or (15/1) </strong>might be the most disappointing three-year-old in the country. A really strong second-place finish as a 28/1 shot in the Breeders Cup Juvenile and a second-place to Thousand Words as the favorite in the Los Alamitos Futurity have not carried over to his 2020 season. Anneau d’Or was ninth in the Risen Star as the favorite and fifth in the Arkansas Derby. He ran 9 1/2 lengths behind Charlatan in what was a terrific field.

The workouts at Golden Gate have been pretty good in the lead-up to this race and Victor Espinoza draws the first-time mount. Is that enough for Anneau d’Or to finally live up to his potential? He’s had two terrible rides since the calendar turned over, but his Arkansas Derby trip was better than his Risen Star ride.

<strong>Azul</strong><strong> Coast</strong><strong> (15/1) </strong>may not be getting enough respect. The son of Super Saver does not have a name-brand jockey in Umberto Rispoli, but Bob Baffert has given him the ride in this one. After a maiden win in December, Azul Coast put forth a big effort in the Sham Stakes finishing a distant second to Authentic. He was the winner in the El Camino at Golden Gate in February as a short favorite.

Azul Coast has been the favorite in two of three races and the second choice behind Authentic in the Sham and has finished first twice and second once. Now he’s 15/1 with the 31-year-old Rispoli in the mount. Rispoli’s agent, Ron Anderson, is also the agent for Joel Rosario and he got his client on Azul Coast here in a big race. This is hardly a throwaway horse for Baffert and he’s run really well as a closer. This is his first test at 1 1/4 miles, but the workouts have been pretty good.

<strong>Honor A.P (9/5) </strong>is going to be popular at the window in exactas and probably some Pick 3 and Pick 4s. It doesn’t hurt to have Mike Smith in the mount and the son of Honor Code ran second to Authentic here in the San Felipe. He never really challenged, though. He was about two lengths off the pace for most of the race, as one of seemingly many Baffert three-year-old prize winners went gate to wire.

Honor A.P. won his maiden as a massive favorite, but this is just his second stakes race and he didn’t seem to have nearly enough to get after Authentic. It makes sense to have him the clear second favorite, and Smith is plenty familiar with all three previous mounts, but there is a chance that Authentic pins him inside and he’ll have to fight a lot of traffic.

<strong>Authentic (4/5) </strong>is supposed to win this race. He’s 3-for-3 already and has gone essentially gate to wire in the last two races. Nobody really challenged. He even had a below average start in the San Felipe and still ran out for the win. Jockey Drayden Van Dyke is 3-for-3 on Authentic as well. The son of Into Mischief is definitely the horse to beat here.

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Something bad would seem to have to happen to Authentic for him not to win. He has effortless speed and hasn’t really been all that tested to this point.

<strong>$6 Win 7</strong>

How the finish goes after Authentic will be the interesting part. Azul Coast really intrigues me. He’s a closer, having extended his lead in his maiden, going from fifth to second in the Sham, and then going from 2 1/2 lengths midway through the El Camino to a win by 1 1/4 lengths. Azul Coast would nicely bump up the Exacta price on Authentic as well.

There’s a reason that Baffert pointed Azul Coast to this race on a 3.5-month layoff.

<strong>$4 Exacta 7/5</strong>

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