Dodgers & Phillies Series Predictions
October 15, 2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. The odds show the favorites are the Dodgers at -120, but let’s take a deep look into this matchup to see who really has the best chance of coming out on top. Pitching As of Tuesday morning the starting pitchers have still not been declared but it looks like Cole Hamels will make the start for the Phillies. Overall the Dodgers have the edge as they led the Big Leagues not only in overall...
Tigers v. Twins Tiebreaker Playoff Game
October 6, 2009
The Minnesota Twins finally caught up to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, and they did not back off on Sunday winning while the Tigers also won with Justin Verlander on the hill. Now it comes down to a tie breaker on Tuesday night between these two teams. The Twins won 11 of the 18 match ups this season and were 7-2 in Minnesota, which is where they will be on Tuesday. The Twins were 48-33 at home this year while the Tigers were 35-46 on the road. Clear advantage to the Twins on those terms and the...
Relievers in Baseball Betting
May 23, 2008
Relievers in baseball don’t get much of the glory in baseball. Nor do they get much attention, except when they blow saves or walk in the winning run in the 10th. Still, for sports bettors, examining bullpens is a very important handicapping tool. Understand that starting pitchers generally go 6-7 innings, even very good starters. That still leaves, on average, a third of the game up to the relievers. And when you calculate that starting pitchers account for roughly 90% of the betting line before...
Road Winning in Baseball
May 23, 2008
The Boston Red Sox, in a close race in the AL East, are playing solid baseball lately. They are 9-6 in their last 15 games on the road against some pretty good teams. During those road games four of the five teams played have a winning record. The combined record of those five teams is 156-124. The New York Yankees, playing for that top spot in the AL East, are playing impressive baseball lately. They have posted some positive numbers going 5-2 in their last six road games. One of the two teams has...
Sports Predictions
May 23, 2008
You can now have the best sports predictions on the internet today from the world’s top handicapping services. If the sports handicappers you have been using are just not getting it done for you and you want to go with a winner that will help you beat the sportsbooks, then you can feel free to take a look at the different experts listed here before making a decision. All of these services have been hand picked by our staff and are as reliable as they come. Why are the sports predictions found...
MLB Reverse Psychology
May 23, 2008
One thing about examining starting pitchers in baseball is that sometimes the angle is not WHICH pitcher to back, but which one to WAGER AGAINST! You might call this reverse psychology. All time you hear about great pitching match-ups, but what about bad pitching duels? They can be just as interesting – and profitable. I used this betting strategy this weekend, when the Braves battled the Mets on Sunday. The Braves were looking to salvage the series against the Mets when they sent John Smoltz...
MLB Gambling Handicapping
May 23, 2008
Finding live underdogs and solid betting wagers in baseball requires the trained eye of a detective and the skilled hands of a tradesman. It is essential to identify the important facets of information, then, like a surgeon, place those pieces together. Just as important is the ability to sift through and throw out pieces that are less important for a particular game. One area to do this is to examine how teams and pitchers have fared against each other. For instance, on Saturday I gave out two...
Fantasy Baseball Handicapping
May 23, 2008
There are a lot of fantasy baseball leagues and players around the country. Drafting and analyzing players on a day to day basis is an excellent tool for handicapping baseball games. The fantasy players need to examine each player’s stats and injury status to see whether they should be in the lineup or not. Players go into slumps, get hurt, or don’t necessarily match up well against a particular opponent on a given day, therefore they can be left out of the lineup by the fantasy manager. Keeping...
Baseball Totals Betting Trends
May 23, 2008
Last week I looked at a few key trends and stats in baseball and tried to find some reasons behind them. One thing that is not surprising is that the New York Yankees are leading the majors in runs scored. What is surprising is that they also lead the American League in pitching with a 3.84 team ERA. Pitching still appears to be a major weakness on this team over the long haul. Still, what is remarkable is that the Yankees have ripped opponents by the combined score of 80-52, yet the Bronx Bombers...
Baseball Surprises
May 23, 2008
There seems to be a bit more parity in the 2006 baseball season, which is refreshing. Other than the NY Mets, no one team is pulling away from the others in most divisions. Let’s take a look at some of the surprises to see if there are identifiable reasons. Reds: Cincinnati has been a huge story in the NL Central. Home run production has not been a problem with this team the last few years, with guys like Adam Dunn, Rich Aurilia and Ken Griffey, Jr. It was always the pitching and defense that...