MLB: Fun side action watching the All-Star game
Of the various All-Star games, baseball’s is the best since the game is still in its purest form compared to the others. Basketball and hockey are defenseless matches designed for entertainment and football, not really sure what that even is having specia
2009-07-16
Of the various All-Star games, baseball’s is the best since the game is still in its purest form compared to the others. Basketball and hockey are defenseless matches designed for entertainment and football, not really sure what that even is having special rules. Baseball is about pitching and hitting, just like it is for 162 games each team will play, just with the sports brightest stars. The mid-summer classic is slated for Tuesday in St. Louis, and Sportbook will have a vast array of betting options to enhance your enjoyment of the action.
Major League Baseball’s midsummer classic has had unusual runs of domination during its previous 79 conflicts. Starting in 1950, the National League dominated the action, winning 33 of 40 games played, with one tie. Though the American League has not approached that length of time dominance, they have controlled the action for an extended period, with 11-0-1 mark since 1997.
Sportsbook.com has the junior circuit as -115 money line favorite, which seems like a reasonable wager given recent history. In reviewing the two All-Star starting lineups, the American League has more balance, in terms of creating base hits and power, while the National League is lagging in the power department in the lower portion of the lineup.
Both Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay are capable of total domination, though Halladay has not won in last four decisions and could be on the move from Toronto before the end of the month.
The total of Ov5 is very inviting wager, as only five of last 18 All-Star games have matched or gone below that figure. Chances are the action would come a little later as visibility could be issue with game starting in the 7:00 PM hour St. Louis time, which is before the lights really take affect.
Given the fact oddsmakers have listed a total of five, the wager of Under 29.5 for total hits, runs and errors is possible wager, which is further enhanced with no Dan Uggla to kick around the horsehide and adding unnecessary numbers with errors like last year’s version.
Though Hanley Ramirez is brilliant talent, Ichiro Suzuki has always made this a personal battle, and his pre-game comments are legendary in the American League locker room, both for intensity and hilarity, trying to find the right English words to convey his enthusiasm and desire for winning. At -115 for total hits and runs over Ramirez, why not.
Because of the time of day, betting NO on runs scored in the first inning appears to be solid wager. Lincecum’s hard stuff and big breaking balls should keep American League hitters off-balance and Halladay has enough experience to not let Albert Pujols beat him in revved up ballpark, cheering for their hometown hero. Did you notice how Pujols seemed oddly nervous during Home Run Derby, multiple deep breaths, something you almost never see out of the Cards slugger?
There are several more props to consider and checking with several sportsbooks, baseball easily draws the most wagering action of any All-Star contest. Enjoy the game.
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