Posted Thursday, October 01, 2009 02:47 PM
The sportsbook odds makers know that the MLB season is winding
down and the eight World Series contenders are pretty much set. For the online sports
betting contingent, let’s separate the contenders from the pretenders and
pick some winners.
Pretenders:
Los Angeles Dodgers
While the Dodgers may end up with the best record in
baseball, they haven’t been impressive in the second half of the season. Since
starting 56-32, the Dodgers are just 37-34 the rest of the way. Their starting
pitching is very questionable and their bullpen has some concerns. This team is
shaky.
Colorado Rockies
No team will be taken less seriously in the playoffs than
the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are easily the weakest in the pitching
department and we all know that it takes pitching to win it all.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are pitted up against the New York Yankees in
round one and not many people see them getting by. MLB predictions
all favor the Yankees to advance rather easily. The Tigers would need a miracle
to get into the second roun... [More]