A game filled with almost as many crazy plays and dramatic moments as there were zeros on the scoreboard finally ended late Monday night when Freddie Freeman’s walkoff home run in the 18th inning gave the Dodgers a 6-5 victory and a 2-1 World Series lead over the Blue Jays.
Game 3 tied the record for the longest in World Series history.
It’s hard to believe Shohei Ohtani could do any more than he did in Game 3. He reached base nine times — breaking the postseason record and tying the MLB mark — with two home runs, two doubles and five walks (four intentional).
But he’ll have that chance tonight (8 ET, Fox), taking the mound with the Dodgers as -208 favorites in Game 4. Shane Bieber will start for the Blue Jays (+168).
Both teams will be relying on their starters for innings because both burned through their bullpens last night. Bieber was warming up in the bullpen if the game continued.
Also not to be lost in the excitement: Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer was pulled from the game after injuring himself on a swing in the seventh. Toronto is awaiting results of an MRI.
Look for Best Bets from Greg Peterson and Adam Burke, plus Steve Makinen‘s Analytics Report, later this morning on our MLB page.
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Another double-digit win
The NFL Week 8 blowout trend continued Monday night as the Chiefs (-10) routed the Commanders 28-7.
In 13 games, only one was decided by single digit (Jets’ 39-38 upset of Bengals).
For the week, favorites dominated 11-2 SU & ATS. Overs dipped to 9-2-2 with MNF going Under 48.5.
QB injury updates:
Ravens: John Harbaugh said he expects Lamar Jackson, who has missed three games (hamstring), to play Thursday night at Miami (+7.5).
Vikings: The J.J. McCarthy era will start again. Carson Wentz, who filled in for five games, will have season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. Minnesota is a an 8.5-point underdog at Detroit.
Everything we do on Week 9 will be posted here.
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College Football Week 10 is here
I wondered in this space last week: What’s the equivalent of MACtion for Conference USA’s mid-week games?
Subscriber John D. suggests: CUSAmuse bouche.
Tonight, we have UTEP (+10) vs. Kennesaw State (8 ET, ESPNU) in CUSA play, plus James Madison (-6.5 at Circa) at Texas State (8 ET, ESPN2) in the Sun Belt.
Adam Burke, Mr. CUSAamuse bouche, previews both games and notes the weather at Texas State may provide a betting opportunity.
Monday college football steam alerts from DonBest Sports:
Iowa State -4.5 vs. Arizona State
Central Michigan +6.5 vs. Western Michigan
Navy +6.5 vs. North Texas
Rutgers +13 vs. Illinois
Michigan State +4.5 vs. Minnesota
Miami (FL) -10 vs. SMU
Vanderbilt +1 vs. Texas
Utash -7.5 vs. Cincinnati
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Everything we have on Week 10 will be here, including Steve Makinen‘s betting systems for when two ranked teams meet.
Breeders’ Cup coverage
The post positions are set for the 14 championship races in the Breeders’ Cup, to be held Friday and Saturday at Del Mar.
Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman will post their early post-draw thoughts and focus on Friday’s races on a special episode of VSiN At The Track later today. >>Listen.
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Quick Hits
NBA: Look for Best Bets from Zach Cohen and Steve Makinen‘s Analytics Report around mid-morning on our NBA page. Our new Opta AI NBA player props projections are here.
NHL: VSiN hockey analyst Jonathan Davis will post his Best Bets around mid-day.
College Basketball: The 194-page VSiN College Basketball Betting Guide is available for download.
