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There are around 30 games left in the MLB season and while the AL Wild Card race will likely be won by the Rays or Yankees, whoever does not win the AL East, since the Red Sox are 6.5 games back the NL race is still a hot one.
Here are the teams still in the NL race and their odds to win the NL Pennant at one of the leading sportsbooks.
Philadelphia Phillies (+250)
The Phillies are locked in a battle for the NL East crown, they are currently 2 games back of the Braves, and they are in the lead in the NL Wild Card with a slim 1.5 game lead over the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies had a golden opportunity to catch the Braves last week in NL East since Atlanta was swept in a series, but the Phillies could not take advantage getting swept at home by the lowly Houston Astros. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games. However, this weekend they swept the NL West leading San Diego Padres and their pitching was stellar in the series only giving up 3 runs in 3 games. They will be tough to beat with the 1-2 punch of Roy Halliday and Roy Oswalt so if their offense can perform they will likely make the playoffs. The Phillies still have 3 games left against the Braves and those games are in Philadelphia.
San Francisco Giants (+600)
The Giants are 1.5 games back of the Phillies in the Wild Card race and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and lost 2 of 3 at home to Philadelphia a week and a half ago. San Francisco has one of the best staff in the Majors, but you would not be able to tell that lately, as in their last 4 games, 3 of which they lost, they gave up a total of 36 runs. Reigning Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum has lost 5 straight starts and he is looking far from the dominant pitcher he has been the last 2 seasons. The offense is playing well, but unless the staff steps it up the Giants will be watching the playoffs from home. They do not have an easy home stretch, as they have to play the Colorado Rockies, who are chasing them in the Wild Card race, 6 times and the NL West leading Padres 4 more times.
St. Louis Cardinals (+800)
The Cardinals have lost 2 in a row and they are only 4-6 in their last 10 games. Albert Pujols has been stellar, but he needs help, especially from Matt Holliday. St. Louis may have to depend on the Wild Card to make the playoffs since they trail the Cincinnati Reds by 5 games in the NL Central. They have to finish the season on fire and hope the Phillies and Giants stumble since they do not face either team for the rest of the season.
Colorado Rockies (+2000)
Can the Rockies go on another miraculous run like they did in 2007 when they made the World Series? Colorado has won 6 of their last 10 games and they face the Giants in 3 very important games starting Monday. Their offense has been solid, but their pitching will have to perform in the last 30 or so games for the Rockies to make the post-season.
August 30th, 2010 3:43:53 PM UTC | Posted in Baseball, Futures, Sports, Sports Betting by Jason Green | No Comments
There has not been a World Series winner form the NL or AL West since the Anaheim Angels won the Fall Classic in 2002. This season the teams in the West may have a legit chance to go all the way and break the 8-year drought. The San Diego Padres have the best record in the National League and while the Texas Rangers have the worst record from any division leader in the American League they currently have the biggest division lead of any team in the Majors, as they are 9.5 games ahead of the second place Oakland A’s in the AL West. The Padres also have the biggest division lead in the NL with a 6 game lead over the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. Let’s take a look at each team from the AL West and NL West and how they may do in the playoffs. Here are those 2 teams and their odds to win the World Series at one of the leading sportsbooks.
Texas Rangers (+800)
While everyone is talking about the Rays and the Yankees in the AL this may be the season that the Rangers can win their first World Series ring. Texas has one of the best offenses in the Majors, as they rank 2nd in team batting average, 6th in RBI’s, and 2nd in hits. Josh Hamilton, who ranks 1st in the AL in batting average, 4th in HR’s, and 5th in RBI’s, leads the Rangers’ offense. The middle of the Rangers’ lineup is a formidable one with Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero, who ranks 4th in the AL in RBI’s. Pitching has been the downfall of the Rangers for a long time, but this season Texas ranks 9th in the Majors in team ERA. They now have Ace Cliff Lee to anchor the staff and that will be HUGE come the playoffs, as he can make at least 2 starts in a series. However, is the season were to end today they would be facing either the Yankees or the Rays in the first round of the playoffs. If that is the case the Rangers will have to pitch solid since both New York and Tampa Bay have such a good offense not to mention good pitching staffs.
San Diego Padres (+1000)
The Padres are winning with pitching, as they rank 1st in the Majors in team ERA, 2nd in strikeouts, and 4th in saves. Their staff is a solid one and they will have to be come playoff time since their offense is not a great one not ranking in the top 20 in the Majors in batting average, HR’s, and hits, and only ranking 19th in RBI’s. Maybe more than any other team the Padres will have to use the home field advantage at Petco Park in the post season. Petco is a pitcher’s park, big time, and San Diego will have to come up with some offense when they hit the road in the post season. The Padres will have a big advantage if they can get leads late in playoff games since their bullpen is stellar and closer Heath Bell leads the NL in saves. If the season were to end today the padres would be facing the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the playoffs.
August 28th, 2010 2:03:51 PM UTC | Posted in Baseball, Futures, Sports, Sports Betting by Jason Green | No Comments
WORLD BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR LAUNCH AFTER A THRILLING ROUND OF TUNE-UPS – FANS WONDER WHAT TO EXPECT!
NEW YORK, NY – The World Basketball Championships are set for lift-off after a thrilling round of pre-tourney action. Team USA has looked strong and shows no signs of slowing, even after a recent game that went to the wire. With speculation and hype reaching a fever pitch, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds on the upcoming tourney.
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on The World Basketball Championship:
To Win
Angola 1500/1
Argentina 22/1
Australia 150/1
Brazil 25/1
Canada 250/1
China 750/1
Croatia 80/1
France 70/1
Germany 150/1
Greece 10/1
Iran 1500/1
Ivory Coast 2500/1
Jordan 5000/1
Lebanon 1500/1
Lithuania 50/1
New Zealand 1000/1
Puerto Rico 125/1
Russia 60/1
Serbia 16/1
Slovenia 65/1
Spain 5/2
Tunisia 5000/1
Turkey 25/1
USA 1/2
Possible Final Matchup
USA v Greece 5/2
USA v Spain 5/1
USA v Serbia 6/1
USA v Argentina 7/1
Spain v Greece 10/1
Spain v Serbia 15/1
Spain v Argentina 20/1
USA v Turkey 25/1
USA v Brazil 28/1
USA v Slovenia 28/1
USA v Lithuania 30/1
Spain v Turkey 30/1
USA v France 40/1
Greece v Argentina 40/1
Greece v Serbia 40/1
USA v Russia 60/1
Greece v Lithuania 60/1
Spain v Brazil 80/1
August 24th, 2010 9:36:16 PM UTC | Posted in Basketball, BetUS, Futures by admin | No Comments
BRETT FAVRE RETURNS – FANS GO CRAZY, SUPER BOWL PICTURE GETS HAZY AND SPECULATION SWIRLS
NEW YORK, NY – With Brett Favre’s announcement that he will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the NFL’s playoff and Super Bowl picture has gotten very interesting. Fans across the country are looking for answers and licking their chops at the prospects for the coming season. This being the case the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds on all things “Favre’s Return”.
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on Favre’s Return:
Favre To Win MVP 15/1
Minnesota Vikings To Win the Super Bowl 9/1
Favre Starts every game
Yes 3/2
No 1/2
Favre Total TD’s
Over 30½
Under 30½
Favre Total Passing yards
Over 4000
Under 4000
Will he retire at end of season
Yes 1/2
No 3/2
Will he get booed
Yes 1/2
No 3/2
To win regular season matchup Green Bay vs Minnesota Vikings
Vikings 2-0 3/2
Green Bay 2-0 2/1
Tie 1-1 5/6
August 21st, 2010 5:55:48 AM UTC | Posted in BetUS, Football, Futures by admin | No Comments
ROGER CLEMENS INDICTED ON SIX COUNTS OF PERJURY – SPECULATION RISES AS TO WHAT’S NEXT FOR FORMER PITCHING SENSATION
NEW YORK, NY – MLB’s steroid era saga continued yesterday with reports that Roger Clemens will be indicted for lying to congress. A story with bizarre twists and turns involving former trainers, other MLB players, a voluntary trip to congress which has many characterizing this latest development as a self-inflicted wound is now on a direct collision course – one that may end in jail time for one of baseball’s most decorated pitchers. All of this has given rise to more questions, more re-hash, and more uncertainty on the side of fans desperately looking for answers and insight. This being the case, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds on all things Roger Clemens’ future.
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on Roger Clemens:
Will Roger Clemens be found guilty:
Yes 1/2
No 3/2
Will Roger Clemens receive a Lifetime ban from baseball:
Yes 4/1
What will Roger Clemens do next:
Propane salesman 25/1
Opens a pharmacy 20/1
ESPN analyst 3/1
Orthopedic surgeon 30/1
Agent 15/1
NCAA coach 4/1
Pitching Coach 3/2
August 20th, 2010 10:15:37 PM UTC | Posted in Baseball, BetUS, Futures by admin | No Comments
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