1* LAD -160
1* over 7.5
Stats:
Game 7 Umpire ... Phil Cuzzi
Cuzzi is an umpire with a very pitcher-friendly strike zone. His strike percentage of 64.7 this season is one of the highest in baseball and Under is 18-14 in his 32 games calling balls and strike this season.
Cuzzi's results also favor the home team at 21-11 in 2017. An interesting note is that Cuzzi has two previous home plate assignments during the 2017 postseason - both at Dodger Stadium and both games that were won by the home team. In fact, dating back to 2014 the Dodgers have won six games in a row in which Phil Cuzzi has been behind the plate.
2017 Home W/L ... 21-11
2017 postseason ... Dodgers 2-0
Dodgers have won 6 in a row with Cuzzi BHP.
Favorites have gone 29-8 in this year’s playoffs ... run-line favorites are 22-9 and home teams are 27-10
It should be noted the Dodgers are trying to become the 15th team since 1985 to win Games 6 and 7 at home after trailing in a best-of-seven series 3-2. The home team is 14-2 -- 14-2! -- in Game 7 after winning Game 6 since 1985.
1* over 7.5
Stats:
Game 7 Umpire ... Phil Cuzzi
Cuzzi is an umpire with a very pitcher-friendly strike zone. His strike percentage of 64.7 this season is one of the highest in baseball and Under is 18-14 in his 32 games calling balls and strike this season.
Cuzzi's results also favor the home team at 21-11 in 2017. An interesting note is that Cuzzi has two previous home plate assignments during the 2017 postseason - both at Dodger Stadium and both games that were won by the home team. In fact, dating back to 2014 the Dodgers have won six games in a row in which Phil Cuzzi has been behind the plate.
2017 Home W/L ... 21-11
2017 postseason ... Dodgers 2-0
Dodgers have won 6 in a row with Cuzzi BHP.
Favorites have gone 29-8 in this year’s playoffs ... run-line favorites are 22-9 and home teams are 27-10
It should be noted the Dodgers are trying to become the 15th team since 1985 to win Games 6 and 7 at home after trailing in a best-of-seven series 3-2. The home team is 14-2 -- 14-2! -- in Game 7 after winning Game 6 since 1985.