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Monday’s betting tips: ‘Skins riding ATS streak vs. Dallas
Who’s hot
NFL: Washington has covered the number in seven of their last nine meetings with the Dallas Cowboys.
MLB: St. Louis has won 20 of its last 28 games overall.
MLB: The Washington Nationals have won their last eight road games.
Who’s not
NFL: Dallas is riding a 3-5-1 slump against the spread dating back to last season.
MLB: Kansas City has won only four of its last 18 games in Minnesota.
MLB: Pittsburgh has won only seven of its last 51 games in Milwaukee.
Key stat
25 - The Colorado Rockies set a franchise record by amassing 25 hits in a 19-3 romp at Houston on Sunday. Jordan Pacheco, Ty Wigginton and Tommy Field had four hits apiece to help the Rockies surpass the previous record of 24. The Rockies are set as +120 underdogs at San Francisco Monday.
Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has officially been ruled out for Monday's game against the NFC East rival Washington Redskins. Austin reeled in nine catches for 143 yards and three touchdowns last Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but exited with a hamstring injury. The ailment is rumored to cost Austin until perhaps after their bye week. Kevin Ogletree will start in Austin's place on Monday.
Game of the day
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (3.5, 45.5)
Notable quotable
"It's pretty emotional, obviously. You have the best fans in baseball; over 3 million people every year come and support this ballclub. Obviously, it's not over. Our season's not over. And I just want to make sure that I stay focused and do what I need to do." – Albert Pujols on the standing ovation he received from Cardinals fans Sunday in what could end up being his last home game with St. Louis if the club doesn’t make the playoffs. Pujols becomes an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Notes and tips
The St. Louis Cardinals stayed alive in the wild card race with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cardinals pulled to within one game of the Atlanta Braves in the National League wild card chase. The Braves dropped a 3-0 decision against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Tiger Woods has hired Joe LaCava as his third full-time caddie. LaCava served as Dustin Johnson’s bag man most recently, but has extensive experience on the tour. "Joe is an outstanding caddie, and I have known him for many years. I've personally seen the great job he did for Freddie [Couples],” Woods told reporters. “I'm anxious for us to be working together."
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell will not be with the team Monday for the start of the final series of the season at Chicago. Farrell's son, Luke, is scheduled to undergo major surgery. Bench coach Don Wakamatsu will take the place of Farrell. He also filled in when Farrell missed 10 games due to pneumonia.Meanwhile, slugger Jose Bautista left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a contusion on his left knee. Bautista crashed into the wall in the first inning which chasing down a fly ball - which turned into an inside-the-park homer - by Ben Zobrist. The 29-year-old Bautista played five innings before being replaced by Mark Teahen. He has been listed as day-to-day. Bautista entered the game batting .305 with 43 homers and 103 RBIs this season.
Who’s hot
NFL: Washington has covered the number in seven of their last nine meetings with the Dallas Cowboys.
MLB: St. Louis has won 20 of its last 28 games overall.
MLB: The Washington Nationals have won their last eight road games.
Who’s not
NFL: Dallas is riding a 3-5-1 slump against the spread dating back to last season.
MLB: Kansas City has won only four of its last 18 games in Minnesota.
MLB: Pittsburgh has won only seven of its last 51 games in Milwaukee.
Key stat
25 - The Colorado Rockies set a franchise record by amassing 25 hits in a 19-3 romp at Houston on Sunday. Jordan Pacheco, Ty Wigginton and Tommy Field had four hits apiece to help the Rockies surpass the previous record of 24. The Rockies are set as +120 underdogs at San Francisco Monday.
Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has officially been ruled out for Monday's game against the NFC East rival Washington Redskins. Austin reeled in nine catches for 143 yards and three touchdowns last Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but exited with a hamstring injury. The ailment is rumored to cost Austin until perhaps after their bye week. Kevin Ogletree will start in Austin's place on Monday.
Game of the day
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (3.5, 45.5)
Notable quotable
"It's pretty emotional, obviously. You have the best fans in baseball; over 3 million people every year come and support this ballclub. Obviously, it's not over. Our season's not over. And I just want to make sure that I stay focused and do what I need to do." – Albert Pujols on the standing ovation he received from Cardinals fans Sunday in what could end up being his last home game with St. Louis if the club doesn’t make the playoffs. Pujols becomes an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Notes and tips
The St. Louis Cardinals stayed alive in the wild card race with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cardinals pulled to within one game of the Atlanta Braves in the National League wild card chase. The Braves dropped a 3-0 decision against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Tiger Woods has hired Joe LaCava as his third full-time caddie. LaCava served as Dustin Johnson’s bag man most recently, but has extensive experience on the tour. "Joe is an outstanding caddie, and I have known him for many years. I've personally seen the great job he did for Freddie [Couples],” Woods told reporters. “I'm anxious for us to be working together."
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell will not be with the team Monday for the start of the final series of the season at Chicago. Farrell's son, Luke, is scheduled to undergo major surgery. Bench coach Don Wakamatsu will take the place of Farrell. He also filled in when Farrell missed 10 games due to pneumonia.Meanwhile, slugger Jose Bautista left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a contusion on his left knee. Bautista crashed into the wall in the first inning which chasing down a fly ball - which turned into an inside-the-park homer - by Ben Zobrist. The 29-year-old Bautista played five innings before being replaced by Mark Teahen. He has been listed as day-to-day. Bautista entered the game batting .305 with 43 homers and 103 RBIs this season.
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