BASEBALL 7/20-7/22
The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are both in tight races in their respective divisions and will conclude a four game series over the weekend at Dodger Stadium.
2008-07-09
The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are both in tight races in their respective divisions and will conclude a four game series over the weekend at Dodger Stadium. The way the pitching match-ups currently set up, Los Angeles should have the edge with Brad Penny pitching on Friday and New York with Oliver Perez on Saturday. Sunday’s final game is a virtual toss-up.
The Dodgers will face Perez and Tom Glavine in the series and might well have an advantage with 17-8 record against left-handed starters. The final two games will be daytime affairs and the Mets are only 14-13 in the light of day. Arizona and the Chicago Cubs are both battling to stay in contention in the National League West and Central divisions and each will look to enhance their case with a three game series in the Windy City. This weekend series will conclude an important 11-game homestand for the Cubs. Chicago has been one of the hottest teams in the senior circuit since the latter stages of June, steadily gaining ground on front running Milwaukee. Arizona is in the third place in their division and is right smack in the middle of playing 17 games in 17 days.
The Diamondbacks inconsistent offense has them in the bottom five of runs scored, playing towards the Under this season. Arizona will not be intimidated by the Wrigley Field surroundings, having won 7 of 11 over the last three seasons at this ballpark. The Detroit Tigers has to be careful about a letdown facing last place Kansas City at Comerica Park. These will be the Tigers only three home games from the All-Star break until August 3 and they must dispose of inferior opponent to stay at or near the lead in American League Central. Detroit has been the top scoring team in baseball most of the season and has particularly proficient at playing Over at home with 29-13-2 record, easily the highest in baseball.
The Tigers took the earlier series back in April and are 14-8 against the Royals in MoTown. If the Detroit offense is clicking, they could well improve upon 26-8 record in contests decided by four or more runs. Make sure to jump in early on the MLB action at Sportsbook.com to enhance your chances to win before the lines start moving for individual games and series wagering.
Latest News
