dont like to make a habit of playing the board, but all three games are very appealing. really dont want to limit the card to one play when i think all three are solid.
colorado rockies (+145)
boston under 8.5 (-105)
chicago cubs (-1.5) (+200)
i expect the phillies to win the series but i dont think theyll take game one. colorado will ride the emotional buzz from monday and i think they will fare well today. id expect a 'crash' from the rockies in games two and beyond. while rollins and utley are better than youd expect vs. lefties, howard is very poor vs. them. thats why im reluctant to play the phils vs. any good lefty. middle of the lineup could leave a lot of guys on base.
although im playing all three for the same amount, the boston total looks to be the best of the bunch. both beckett and lackey are postseason studs who have pitched, and dominated, on the biggest postseason stages. being an american league game keeps this total at 8.5 but i really dont see more than 7 here.
two very good pitchers going at it in arizona. but im reluctant to call for a pitchers duel in a ballpark that has been playing small this year with lots of runs scored. ill take my chances with the best pitcher on the team i feel is the best in the NL. runlines are something i usually steer clear from, esp in the postseason. but the +200 return is enticing in that ballpark and with a capable away team.
colorado rockies (+145)
boston under 8.5 (-105)
chicago cubs (-1.5) (+200)
i expect the phillies to win the series but i dont think theyll take game one. colorado will ride the emotional buzz from monday and i think they will fare well today. id expect a 'crash' from the rockies in games two and beyond. while rollins and utley are better than youd expect vs. lefties, howard is very poor vs. them. thats why im reluctant to play the phils vs. any good lefty. middle of the lineup could leave a lot of guys on base.
although im playing all three for the same amount, the boston total looks to be the best of the bunch. both beckett and lackey are postseason studs who have pitched, and dominated, on the biggest postseason stages. being an american league game keeps this total at 8.5 but i really dont see more than 7 here.
two very good pitchers going at it in arizona. but im reluctant to call for a pitchers duel in a ballpark that has been playing small this year with lots of runs scored. ill take my chances with the best pitcher on the team i feel is the best in the NL. runlines are something i usually steer clear from, esp in the postseason. but the +200 return is enticing in that ballpark and with a capable away team.
