2012 MLB O/U Record: 335-309-40, -$1,646 (Was making much bigger bets earlier in the year, with countless fluke bad breaks, obviously. I also undoubtedly lead the country in half-run/one-run losses)
2011 MLB O/U Record: 366-270-42, +$1,104
Only took one game yesterday for a small amount so that whole day was just basically a rare one in which I didn’t really have a full grasp over most of the schedule like I usually do. Today appears to be different, as I’m going after the first game on this Wednesday slate…
Henderson Alvarez vs Andy Pettitte UNDER 9.5 - $36 for $30
I’ll be honest: One of the hooks that latched me onto this under was the extra half-run seemingly tacked on to what I anticipated the line being. Despite that, there’s a good vibe here in this pitching matchup that could win with plenty of room to spare. After all, just because it’s Andy Pettitte’s first start back from an extensive stay on the disabled list - with no rehab starts - doesn’t mean he’s at a disadvantage, which you’d think Vegas suggests based on their higher-than-expected line. When a battle-tested, successful veteran like Pettitte declares himself fully ready for his return, as he did after along bullpen session, it simply means he’s ready, and it’s not like he’s facing a fully completely healthy lineup either (But oh boy, I’ll be very happy if Adeinny Hechavarria is starting today. “The Guaranteed 0-Fer”). In addition, he was doing well before he got hurt, proving he can still be very good at his ripe old age.
In my opinion, and this is pure bias because he’s probably one of my top ten starting pitchers in baseball, the more intriguing storyline entering this specific contest will be how the progress of young Henderson Alvarez continues. I’ve tracked this guy relatively closely since he first burst onto the scene late-last year, and after a promising beginning to 2012, I was surprised to see him suddenly decline over the summer months. However, it appears Alvarez has finally trekked back into the right direction, and I’m just amazed at the mindset this kid must be feeling now. In his most recent start last Thursday, he enjoyed a terrific 7-inning start at home en route to defeating his longtime idol Felix Hernandez, and before that, he won his first game since the end of July by beating the Red Sox in one of the most hostile areas in sports. As a result, Alvarez should feel real good about himself again (Although his strikeout numbers curiously remain down. They were consistently higher in 2011), and I believe his recent track record will play a big role in him pitching effectively for this under today. He certainly has the confidence right now.
**Will Add More Over/Under(s) Throughout Day Leading Up To Gametime**
**Remember that if you have a question concerning an over/under, I will gladly assist you with it if I see it before the game starts, even the ones I don't bet on, as I have at least a small vibe on every single over/under from studying this stuff every single day and night**
2011 MLB O/U Record: 366-270-42, +$1,104
Only took one game yesterday for a small amount so that whole day was just basically a rare one in which I didn’t really have a full grasp over most of the schedule like I usually do. Today appears to be different, as I’m going after the first game on this Wednesday slate…
Henderson Alvarez vs Andy Pettitte UNDER 9.5 - $36 for $30
I’ll be honest: One of the hooks that latched me onto this under was the extra half-run seemingly tacked on to what I anticipated the line being. Despite that, there’s a good vibe here in this pitching matchup that could win with plenty of room to spare. After all, just because it’s Andy Pettitte’s first start back from an extensive stay on the disabled list - with no rehab starts - doesn’t mean he’s at a disadvantage, which you’d think Vegas suggests based on their higher-than-expected line. When a battle-tested, successful veteran like Pettitte declares himself fully ready for his return, as he did after along bullpen session, it simply means he’s ready, and it’s not like he’s facing a fully completely healthy lineup either (But oh boy, I’ll be very happy if Adeinny Hechavarria is starting today. “The Guaranteed 0-Fer”). In addition, he was doing well before he got hurt, proving he can still be very good at his ripe old age.
In my opinion, and this is pure bias because he’s probably one of my top ten starting pitchers in baseball, the more intriguing storyline entering this specific contest will be how the progress of young Henderson Alvarez continues. I’ve tracked this guy relatively closely since he first burst onto the scene late-last year, and after a promising beginning to 2012, I was surprised to see him suddenly decline over the summer months. However, it appears Alvarez has finally trekked back into the right direction, and I’m just amazed at the mindset this kid must be feeling now. In his most recent start last Thursday, he enjoyed a terrific 7-inning start at home en route to defeating his longtime idol Felix Hernandez, and before that, he won his first game since the end of July by beating the Red Sox in one of the most hostile areas in sports. As a result, Alvarez should feel real good about himself again (Although his strikeout numbers curiously remain down. They were consistently higher in 2011), and I believe his recent track record will play a big role in him pitching effectively for this under today. He certainly has the confidence right now.
**Will Add More Over/Under(s) Throughout Day Leading Up To Gametime**
**Remember that if you have a question concerning an over/under, I will gladly assist you with it if I see it before the game starts, even the ones I don't bet on, as I have at least a small vibe on every single over/under from studying this stuff every single day and night**
