MLB World Series Betting Odds Game Six
Game six of the World Series will continue tonight at Yankee Stadium with the Yankees trying to close out the Phillies in six games. New York currently leads the best of seven series 3-2. Chase Utley has done everything in his power to keep Philadelphia in the series by hitting a record tying five home runs. If the Yankees should win, Utley could be the first player since 1960 to win the World Series MVP aware when actually losing the series.
The Sportsbook has all kinds of betting props and odds on game six. The betting experts do not give Philadelphia much of a chance to win both games in New York against Andy Petttite tonight or if necessary CC Sabathia in a possible game 7 showdown. Bettors who give the Phillies a chance can get +575 odds on the Phillies winning the series while bettors would have to lay -775 for a chance to beat the Yankees at this point.
Tonight's matchup will send 38 year old Pedro Martinez to the mound against 37 year old Andy Pettitte. The Yankees are 2-1 betting favorites tonight. The total is set at 9 and the run line is New York 1.5 -105 or Philadelphia +1.5 -115.
Yankees fans have their choice between -2.5 +158, +1.5 -310, +2.5 -455, -1 -153, -2 +128, +1 -272, +2 -417, pk -178. The Phillies can be had at +2.5 -180, -1.5 +255, -2.5 +363, +1 +133, +2 -148, -1 +232 and -2 +234. Bettors can play the betting total from 5.5 to 13.
MLB 1st 5 innings are also available for tonight's World Series matchup. The Yankees are -195, Philadelphia +175. The total is 5 -110.
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Yankees Advance To World Series
It had to be somewhat surreal for the veterans. Here they were, celebrating their sixth appearance in the World Series, knowing there was still plenty of work to do, watching the new acquisitions embrace like children.
Alex Rodriguez screamed and C.C. Sabathia giggled about their first ever trip to the big show.
"I couldn't be more excited," Rodriguez said. "I feel like a 10-year-old kid."
Mariano Rivera gave a modest fist pump while Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter simply smiled. They all came together, plus a few more, to hold on to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Game Six. The Yankees now advance to their 40th World Series all-time, where they will face the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Rodriguez has been sensational in the playoffs, hitting five home runs with 12 RBI.
"That's what you play for," added Rodriguez. "In order to win a World Series, you have to get there first."
Sabathia will start in a Cleveland Indians reunion in Game One. He will face former teammate Cliff Lee, who like Sabathia, was traded from the Indians a year after winning the Cy Young award. It's hard to tell just who has been more dominant in the playoffs this year. Sabathia is 3-0 with a 1.19 ERA in three starts, while Lee is 2-0 with an ERA of 0.74.
Andy Pettitte, who was visibily anxious to get the ball during the game's postponement on Saturday, won his record 16th playoff game and Rodriguez extended his record ninth game with an RBI. It is the first time the Yankees have won the American League crown since 2003.
Rodriguez's walk in the fourth inning came with the bases loaded and forced home Jeter to make it 3-1. Moments earlier Johnny Damon gave New York it's first runs of the game when he also stepped to the plate with bases loaded and drove a liner into left center to score Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher.
The Angels clawed back late in the game, but became unnerved and made several key mistakes.
It was 3-2 on Vladimir Guerrero's run-scoring single that scored Chone Figgins in the eighth when the Yankees slammed the door. In the bottom of the inning, Robinson Cano and Brian Gardner moved to second and third on Melky Cabrera's sacrifice bunt. Each runner moved up a base when pitcher Scott Kazmir's throw to first base sailed into right field. Gardner then came in to score on Mark Teixeira's sac fly that made it 5-2 and effectively ended the night.
Rivera with a three-run lead is like a thoroughbred with a two-length head start (you're not going to catch up), and he slammed the door without allowing a base runner in the top of the ninth.
"Pretty incredible, especially with all the stuff I've been through this year," Rodriguez said. "I just felt very happy and very blessed, and all I cared about this year was winning games."
Going into the World Series, the Yankees are favored in the MLB Betting Lines. Currently, for the series as a whole, the Yankees are 1 to 2 favorites, paying -200 for a series win. As for the Phillies, bettors wagering on them stand to earn 1.7 to 1 or +170 payout for winning it all.
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NLCS Game 5 -- The Party's Over, Phillies to Eliminate Dodgers Tonight
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the Philadelphia Phillies (99-71 SU, 87-81 RL, 76-84-8 O/U) are simply a better ballclub than the Los Angeles Dodgers (99-70 SU, 80-88 RL, 75-80-13 O/U).
After one convincing loss in the series opener, one absolute spanking in Game 3, and a ninth-inning collapse in Game 4, (all winning predictions in the BetUS Locker Room I might add), the Dodgers are facing elimination when they take the field at Citizens Bank Park for Game 5 tonight at 8 PM ET.
Philadelphia recorded its latest victory in downright thrilling fashion as Jimmy 'J-Roll' Rollins smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning of L.A. closer Jonathan Broxton to lift the Phillies to a ballpark-rocking 5-4 win in Game 4 on Monday night.
Philadelphia cashed in again, this time as -125 home favorites while the game's nine combined runs made it just Over the 8.5-run Over/Under total in the BetUS Sportsbook.
Ryan Howard hit a two-run jack for the Phillies to join Hall of Fame legend Lou Gehrig as the only men in MLB history to drive in a run in eight consecutive postseason games, while closer Brad Lidge picked up the win in relief of mediocre starter Joe Blanton.
James Loney went 2-for-4 with one RBI for Los Angeles in a losing effort while Broxton was tagged with the loss after seeing his 99-mile per hour fastball to Rollins absolutely ripped into the gap for the game-winning hit.
Now, down 3-1, the Dodgers will give the ball to veteran right-hander and former Phillie Vicente Padilla (13-6, 4.17 ERA) hoping he can duplicate his fantastic Game 2 performance when he limited Philadelphia to one earned run on four hits in 7.1 innings to help the Dodgers win their only game of the series.
Philadelphia will counter with 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels (11-12, 4.46 ERA) hoping he can get back to being the dominant pitcher he normally is despite earning the victory in Game 1 despite allowing four earned runs on eight hits - including two home runs - in just 5.1 innings.
Here is a look at tonight's key trends and MLB Odds, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert MLB Picks.
Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Padilla's last 4 starts.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Padilla's last 5 road starts.
Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 League Championship home games.Phillies are 10-1 in their last 11 playoff home games.
Phillies are 5-2 in Hamels' last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Phillies are 1-4 in Hamels' last 5 starts.
Phillies are 1-6 in Hamels' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
MLB Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers +1 1/2 -170
Vicente Padilla -R +120
Philadelphia Phillies -1 1/2 +150
Cole Hamels -L -140
Over 8 1/2 -110
Under 8 1/2 -110
The Starters: Vicente Padilla has gone a spotless 2-0 over his last three starts with a microscopic 0.93 ERA while Cole Hamels has gone an uninspiring 1-2 with a high 7.42 ERA over his last three starts.
Analysis: Vicente Padilla has been on fire over his last three starts, allowing just one earned runs in two of those outings while tossing seven shutout innings in the other. Philly's Cole Hamels has been borderline atrocious in each of his last five starts, allowing four earned runs twice, three earned runs in another start and a whopping six earned runs in the other. Still, I have to say the Philadelphia Phillies are the easy pick to win this contest straight up (SU) as they have the far better batting order and will be playing in front of their crazed home fans where they have won 10 of their last 11 playoff games.
Padilla tossed an absolute gem in Game 2, but was matched pitch-for-pitch by veteran right-hander Pedro Martinez -- and the only reason L.A. won that day was because of a late-inning melt-down by several Phillies relievers, coincidentally, none of them named Brad Lidge.
While the Dodgers have gone a wonderful 4-0 in Padilla's last four starts and an even more impressive 5-0 in Padilla's last five road starts, I think L.A. will succumb to their 1-6 SU mark in their last seven road games, not to mention the fact that they've gone a dismal 1-5 in their last six games versus a left-handed starter and a pitiful 0-4 in their last four road games against a southpaw.
While the Phillies have struggled with Cole Hamels on the mound, going a discouraging 1-4 in Hamels' last five starts and 1-6 in Hamels' last seven home starts against a team with a winning record, Philadelphia backers can look to its perfect 4-0 mark in their last four LCS home games and 5-2 record in Hamels' last seven starts against NL West ballclubs.
I'll simply use the K.I.S.S. method for this one (Keep it Simple Stupid) and take the Phillies for the straight up home win, which will put Philadelphia in the World Series for the second consecutive season.
MLB Free Picks: Phillies SU Win
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NLCS Game 5 -- The Party's Over, Phillies to Eliminate Dodgers Tonight
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the Philadelphia Phillies (99-71 SU, 87-81 RL, 76-84-8 O/U) are simply a better ballclub than the Los Angeles Dodgers (99-70 SU, 80-88 RL, 75-80-13 O/U).
After one convincing loss in the series opener, one absolute spanking in Game 3, and a ninth-inning collapse in Game 4, (all winning predictions in the BetUS Locker Room I might add), the Dodgers are facing elimination when they take the field at Citizens Bank Park for Game 5 tonight at 8 PM ET.
Philadelphia recorded its latest victory in downright thrilling fashion as Jimmy 'J-Roll' Rollins smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning of L.A. closer Jonathan Broxton to lift the Phillies to a ballpark-rocking 5-4 win in Game 4 on Monday night.
Philadelphia cashed in again, this time as -125 home favorites while the game's nine combined runs made it just Over the 8.5-run Over/Under total in the BetUS Sportsbook.
Ryan Howard hit a two-run jack for the Phillies to join Hall of Fame legend Lou Gehrig as the only men in MLB history to drive in a run in eight consecutive postseason games, while closer Brad Lidge picked up the win in relief of mediocre starter Joe Blanton.
James Loney went 2-for-4 with one RBI for Los Angeles in a losing effort while Broxton was tagged with the loss after seeing his 99-mile per hour fastball to Rollins absolutely ripped into the gap for the game-winning hit.
Now, down 3-1, the Dodgers will give the ball to veteran right-hander and former Phillie Vicente Padilla (13-6, 4.17 ERA) hoping he can duplicate his fantastic Game 2 performance when he limited Philadelphia to one earned run on four hits in 7.1 innings to help the Dodgers win their only game of the series.
Philadelphia will counter with 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels (11-12, 4.46 ERA) hoping he can get back to being the dominant pitcher he normally is despite earning the victory in Game 1 despite allowing four earned runs on eight hits - including two home runs - in just 5.1 innings.
Here is a look at tonight's key trends and MLB Odds, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert MLB Picks.
Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Dodgers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Padilla's last 4 starts.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Padilla's last 5 road starts.
Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 League Championship home games.Phillies are 10-1 in their last 11 playoff home games.
Phillies are 5-2 in Hamels' last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Phillies are 1-4 in Hamels' last 5 starts.
Phillies are 1-6 in Hamels' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
MLB Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers +1 1/2 -170
Vicente Padilla -R +120
Philadelphia Phillies -1 1/2 +150
Cole Hamels -L -140
Over 8 1/2 -110
Under 8 1/2 -110
The Starters: Vicente Padilla has gone a spotless 2-0 over his last three starts with a microscopic 0.93 ERA while Cole Hamels has gone an uninspiring 1-2 with a high 7.42 ERA over his last three starts.
Analysis: Vicente Padilla has been on fire over his last three starts, allowing just one earned runs in two of those outings while tossing seven shutout innings in the other. Philly's Cole Hamels has been borderline atrocious in each of his last five starts, allowing four earned runs twice, three earned runs in another start and a whopping six earned runs in the other. Still, I have to say the Philadelphia Phillies are the easy pick to win this contest straight up (SU) as they have the far better batting order and will be playing in front of their crazed home fans where they have won 10 of their last 11 playoff games.
Padilla tossed an absolute gem in Game 2, but was matched pitch-for-pitch by veteran right-hander Pedro Martinez -- and the only reason L.A. won that day was because of a late-inning melt-down by several Phillies relievers, coincidentally, none of them named Brad Lidge.
While the Dodgers have gone a wonderful 4-0 in Padilla's last four starts and an even more impressive 5-0 in Padilla's last five road starts, I think L.A. will succumb to their 1-6 SU mark in their last seven road games, not to mention the fact that they've gone a dismal 1-5 in their last six games versus a left-handed starter and a pitiful 0-4 in their last four road games against a southpaw.
While the Phillies have struggled with Cole Hamels on the mound, going a discouraging 1-4 in Hamels' last five starts and 1-6 in Hamels' last seven home starts against a team with a winning record, Philadelphia backers can look to its perfect 4-0 mark in their last four LCS home games and 5-2 record in Hamels' last seven starts against NL West ballclubs.
I'll simply use the K.I.S.S. method for this one (Keep it Simple Stupid) and take the Phillies for the straight up home win, which will put Philadelphia in the World Series for the second consecutive season.
MLB Free Picks: Phillies SU Win
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ALCS Preview and Betting Odds: Angels vs. Yankees
The ALCS preview contains betting odds of two of the premiere teams in the American League. The Angels travel to New York to face the Yankees on Friday, for an all out war to see who will go to the World Series. The Yankees disposed of Minnesota in 3 games, while the Angels had a tougher task and did the unimaginable, sweeping the Red Sox.
The Yankees are supposedly going with a 3-man starting rotation against the betting line and odds in this series. Game 1 will see C.C. Sabathia with Burnett and Pettitte to follow. The Yankees are currently favored against the betting odds at -165 at home. The total is currently set at a low 8.5 with two teams that can score runs, especially when facing one another. John Lackey will counter for the Angels in game 1, with Saunders to follow on the road. Jered Weaver and Scott Kazmir are the slated 3rd and 4th starters at home in this series.
The Yankees will win the series and defeat the betting odds IF:
Sabathia, Burnett, and Pettitte can handle this heavy workload and perform as they have in the first round. The Yankees starters have struggled vs. LA, and I feel this may get ugly. The betting odds do favor the Yankees to win this series, but they need run support and solid starting and relief work. I just can't see this all working out for them. Sabathia will be stretched to go deep in games and pitch in games 1, 4, and a game 7 if it boils down to it. The betting odds can't favor C.C. handling that kind of load, but they will. The Yankees will be favorites for most of this series, and that may not show well for Yankee backers. Hughes looked a little shaky vs. Minnesota and the Yanks did not score a ton of runs. They scored when they needed to it seemed like, and that will not fly in this series.
The Angels will beat the betting odds and win this series IF:
They can run the gauntlet against the Yankees starting staff. The Angels have hit these starters well, and have fared well against the Yankees. The Angels have announced the best match-ups possible in this series, and I agree fully with the decision. I love the fact that Weaver and Kazmir get the home starts. If LA can split on the road, they will certainly hold the edge. Weaver has a lot of emotion at home pitching for his friend that passed, Nick Adenhart. Kazmir knows the Yankees all too well, and shows good numbers against them.
This will no doubt be a high scoring series, and look for a high scoring game 1. These teams know each other well for non-divisional opponents. The Yankees may be a tad bit over valued in game 1, but even with the betting odds showing a low money line for the Yankees, they are still over-valued. Look for Lackey to duel with Sabathia. This one could get up around 13 runs in game 1. I think both starters will struggle. Sabathia has allowed 9 ER's in his 2 meetings with LA this year, while Lackey has allowed 9 ER's over his last 3 vs. NY. Angels on the plus money against the betting odds and the over in game 1 are the predictions for the opener in this series.
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Sports Betting Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies
On Wednesday afternoon, the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies (94-69, +$547) defeated the Colorado Rockies (92-71, +$1,334) 5-1 to take a 1-0 lead in this MLB betting NLDS series. The 4-5-6 hitters in Philly's lineup did most of the damage as 1B Ryan Howard, RF Jayson Werth, and LF Raul Ibanez each recorded two hits. The trio combined to both score and drive in four of the Phillies' five runs on the day. The star of the day was clearly LHP Cliff Lee, though. Lee was just one strike away from a complete-game shutout, but he conceded a run in the ninth before getting the final out.
In order to avoid falling into a 2-0 series hole, Colorado betting fans will hope for a strong outing from RHP Aaron Cook. Over the course of the L/2 seasons, Cook has been one of the most consistent pitchers for baseball betting aficionados of the purple and black. He went 11-6 this season with a 4.16 ERA. His strikeout totals are awfully low for a starting pitcher, as his K/9 was only 4.44, but what Cook doesn't have in velocity, he does have in pinpoint control as he only walked 47 batters in 27 starts this season. He's had absolutely no luck in MLB wagering affairs against the Phillies in his career though, going just 1-5 with a 5.85 ERA in nine career appearances. He has only pitched one postseason game in his career, giving up three runs in six innings in the World Series against the Red Sox. He suffered the loss in Colorado's 4-3 defeat.
The man given the task of stopping the Rockies in Game 2 will be LHP Cole Hamels. Hamels made a real name for himself last season when he nearly single-handedly put the Phillies on his back to lead them to the World Series. In his five playoff starts, he went 4-0 with a miniscule 1.80 ERA. Philadelphia wagering fanatics went a perfect 5-0 in those outings. He hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any baseball playoff betting start in his career. However, 2009 has been a completely different season for Philly's southpaw. He went just 10-11 on the season with a 4.32 ERA, and he hasn't won an MLB gambling affair since September 17th.
The Phillies have been lined at -150 on the MLB gambling line, while the sports wagering over/under has been placed at 8.5 over -120.
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MLB Lock Alert - Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlin
The Atlanta Braves (86-71 SU, 76-80 RL, 68-81-7 O/U) will be desperately trying to extend their dim postseason hopes when they host the division rival Florida Marlins (84-74 SU, 87-71 RL, 81-69-8 O/U) at Turner Field tonight at 7 PM ET.
Atlanta's postseason hopes took a big hit as the club lost to the Marlins 5-4 on Tuesday night as Cameron Maybin went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to lead the Marlins to victory.
Florida cashed in for BetUS MLB betting members as +105 road underdogs while the final score played Over the 8-run O/U total.
Dan Uggla went 2-for-3 with one RBI while Matt Diaz smacked a three-run homer for Atlanta in a losing effort.
Tonight, right-hander Ricky Nolasco (12-9, 5.23 ERA) will take the mound for the Marlins while the Braves counter with right-hander Javier Vazquez (15-9, 2.83 ERA).
Here is a look at tonight's key trends and MLB Odds, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert MLB Free Picks.
Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games as an underdog.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 5-2 in Nolasco's last 7 road starts.
Marlins are 7-3 in Nolasco's last 10 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
Braves are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 4-0 in Vazquez's last 4 starts.
Braves are 4-1 in Vazquez's last 5 starts as a favorite.
MLB Odds
Florida Marlins +1 1/2 -125
Ricky Nolasco -R +170
Atlanta Braves -1 1/2 +105
Javier Vazquez -R -200
Over 7 1/2 -105
Under 7 1/2 -115
Ricky Nolasco has gone 1-1 over his last three starts with a 5.68 ERA while Javier Vazquez has gone 3-0 over his last three starts with a 1.08 ERA.
Analysis: With Atlanta Braves' red-hot right-hander Javier Vasquez taking the mound tonight, following three absolutely dominating starts that all resulted in Braves' victories; taking Atlanta to win this matchup straight up is clearly the right pick.
While one more loss or Phillies victory will likely end Atlanta's postseason hopes, I say they win tonight and keep their fading playoff dreams alive.
The Marlins have recorded some absolutely fine wagering statistics coming into this contest, like going 6-1 in their last seven games as an underdog and 5-2 in their last seven road games against a right-handed starter.
The Marlins have also gone 5-2 in Ricky Nolasco's last seven road starts and 7-3 in Nolasco's last 10 starts against NL East division rivals.
The Atlanta Braves have gone a robust 7-1 in their last eight games against NL East opponents and 13-3 in their last 16 games against a right-handed starter.
The Braves have also gone a perfect 4-0 in Javier Vazquez's last four starts and 4-1 in Vazquez's last five starts as a favorite.
Take the Braves to beat the feisty Marlins tonight as they are in all-out desperation mode MLB sports betting enthusiasts.
MLB Free Picks: Braves SU Win
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