With just over two months left in the MLB betting regular season, the playoff picture for the 2011 World Series playoffs still has a lot left to be resolved. The only for sure thing in the sports betting MLB playoff picture, is that the Philadelphia Phillies will be winning the NL East division, as they own a six and half game lead over the second place Atlanta Braves. Barring a New York Mets … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Friday August 19, 2011: Toronto Blue Jays @ Oakland Athletics
Betting Overview The Oakland A’s were supposed to be contenders this year, or at least give Los Angeles and Texas a run for their money in the AL West pennant race. The A’s have a starting pitching rotation that can go toe-to-toe with any team in the majors. But a shaky bullpen and lack of run support have put the A’s 16.5 games back of the AL West lead. Early in the season, Oakland was … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Wednesday August 17, 2011: Cleveland Indians @ Chicago White Sox
Sports Betting Online Overview We are hitting the home stretch in the MLB playoff race, and now is the time for some of these teams to start making their move. The Cleveland Indians had spent the majority of the time leading up to the All-Star break in first place in the AL Central. After the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers came in and took the AL Central lead. But as we get to the last … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Friday August 12, 2011: Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners
Bet On Sports Overview It did not take the Seattle Mariners long to find their winning ways after finally breaking one of the longest losing streaks in all of baseball history. The Mariners are an interesting mix of very young players and experienced veterans. But when the wheels started to come off, it looked like the Mariners lacked leadership. For the first couple months of the season, … [Read more...]
How Starting Pitchers Fastballs Can Give An Indication On How There Teams Will Fair
When it comes to MLB betting, there seems to be more ways to turn a profit over a 162 game schedule than anywhere else. From split stats, to fan graphs, to how fast a pitcher can throw, there are plenty of indicators that a team should be wagered on or avoided like the plague. Today we will be looking at the sports betting trend, of starting pitchers, and how an actual fast ball, verses … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Friday August 5, 2011: Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants
Sports Betting Overview This is the series that many baseball fans are saying could be the preview of the NLCS. The San Francisco Giants looked like they may be going into another free fall similar to the one they experienced right before the All-Star break. But in an important series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Giants got things back on track and took sole possession of the NL … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Friday July 29, 2011: San Francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds
Sports Betting Overview This is the opening game of what could be a very long series for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds are already in trouble in the NL Central standings as they are five and half games out of first place and fading fast. Cincinnati has won only four of its last 10 games, and the team is currently on a three-game losing streak. The Reds have fallen to 50-54 which puts them … [Read more...]
MLB Realignment Making The Game More Appealing
Sports betting enthusiasts and baseball experts alike are always trying to think of ways to make the game more appealing. Essentially, over the last 20 years, MLB betting handicappers have grown bored with the league, as certain teams remain in the basement while others always stay on top. One of the biggest arguments is that the divisions are not aligned properly, as certain teams get to beat up … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Friday July 22, 2011: Seattle Mariners @ Boston Red Sox
Sports Betting Overview This series is one of those “good news/bad news” series for each team. The good news for the MLB baseball betting fans in Boston is that the Red Sox have a home series against the Seattle Mariners. The bad MLB baseball news for the Seattle Mariners is that they have to go to Boston to play a series against the Red Sox. The Mariners are just not playing well. After a … [Read more...]
MLB Game Preview for Wednesday July 20, 2011: Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sports Betting Overview It has been a long time since the online casino baseball fans in Pittsburgh have seen their team in first place after the All-Star break. The Pittsburgh Pirates went on a stretch where they won seven of 10, including a current two-game winning streak, and took over first place in the NL Central from the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers. The MLB standings … [Read more...]