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Best Bet Of the Entire Season!!! All Star Game!!!

By vanwilder21 | View all Posts
Posted Sunday, July 11, 2010 11:26 PM   64 comments

I'm puttin down 5 large on the easiest pay day of the season.  Under 9 total runs in the All Star Game....Have you seen the pitching staff this year....not even considering how amazing pitchers have been against hitters this year!!!

You've got in the A.L.

David Price, Cliff Lee, John Lester, Clay Bucholz, Justin Verlander.....

And those are the weak starters....lets look at the N.L. shall we....

Ubaldo Jimenez, Roy Halliday, Chris Carpenter, Tim Lincecum, Josh Johnson....

Comon!  there wont be more then 5 runs scored in this weak ass All Star Game....

Pound the under hard!!!  Good luck fellas! 

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soLegit says:
07/11/10 11:35PM
gl, under looks good to me so far as well
vtec626 says:
07/11/10 11:37PM
angels stadium is a hitters park they will smack this ball around like a lil toy
troyes says:
07/11/10 11:39PM
In the year of the pitcher, under in all star game makes perfect sense.
vanwilder21 says:
07/11/10 11:40PM

It may be a hitters park...but good pitching beats good hitting 75% of the time....and in this case, you have great pitching....don't kid yourself fool...The under is 

Sparky10191 says:
07/11/10 11:55PM

Buchholz is out but Pettitte takes his spot so it's irrelevant.

Agree with you 100% though. Even though King Felix should be in there for Verlander. I say the American League will win off of Matt Capps who will be the only problem of the game. 

mrenigma says:
07/11/10 11:56PM

over it is

thanks

Mavericks41 says:
07/11/10 11:56PM

DING DING DING!!

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking troyes....

The all-star game should reflect the overall theme of the season....That being the dominance of the pitchers...Imagine the casual observer who doesn't know about that yet...

Well after Wednesday, EVERYONE will be talking about the connection between decline in steroid use and decline in hitting...I feel really good about this happening....

Good Stuff. 
vanwilder21 says:
07/11/10 11:58PM

Good to hear from you Sparks and it looks like your Yanks should have an easy road to the World Series!!!

9 Runs is a gift.....It's too bad Sabathia pitched today or there would be one more ace on the staff!!!

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 12:04AM

Youre an idiot buddy....Slam the ove if you like!  All you'll see is.......................

Sparky10191 says:
07/12/10 12:05AM

Weaver pitching today was rough too. He loves pitching in Anaheim. I would have loved to have him start the game in front of the home crowd. Can't wait for this game though. It's gonna be huge.

I'm calling it...Walkoff hit by Swisher.

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 12:10AM

Haha....good point Sparky....Weaver did cost me a couple dimes today.....Whats with the new Avatar my brother??

Sparky10191 says:
07/12/10 12:11AM

"The Voice of God" as Reggie Jackson calls him. Bob Sheppard.

Sparky10191 says:
07/12/10 12:14AM
And Weaver's road ERA going into today was 3.77. His home ERA is 1.70. That's what I call a split.
vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 12:27AM
I've made a lot of money of off Weaver this season....can't hate on him....He"s been solid....
vtec626 says:
07/12/10 12:40AM
quick question does the winning team get a money bonus like the nba all stars
SolidCapper says:
07/12/10 12:44AM
Steroids are already out of their system, so I agree with the UNDER
humbleness1235 says:
07/12/10 01:04AM
UNDER will be EVERYONES play...I will be on the books side and take the over!!! Nothing is easy...and pitching in an All-Star game is nothing compared to a regular game! Heart isn't in it and they will be throwing pitches to hit so the fans can enjoy the show! Don't put your entire seasons winnings on this...it will bite you!! GL THOUGH
nc1capper says:
07/12/10 01:54AM
,biggest bet of the year on an all star game--holy cow, you may may well win the wager,,but--yikes--
PicKnRole says:
07/12/10 02:41AM
OVER  7-5 AL
earl1932 says:
07/12/10 05:24AM
   To many HR Pitchers in line up...WATCH OUT HERE.
D-Town says:
07/12/10 07:58AM
K4ngur13 says:
07/12/10 08:46AM
WhiteMice says:
07/12/10 09:21AM

Talent talent talent.  No doubt some pitchers here...
But take a peek at all of their total "Over"s and "Under"s.  Think you might be surprised!

There's talent swinging the wood too
I'll be on the "OVER"

GL

jesron1269 says:
07/12/10 10:08AM

Under in an exibition game as the play of the year?  You got to be kidding me.  I would agree that your analysis would make sense IF and that is a big IF all the pitchers show and and give a $hit.  You do know that in All-Star games it isn't uncommon for pitchers to not throw their best stuff right.  Why risk elbow or shoulder problems throwing that buckling splitter, slider or curveball when you can throw batting practice fastballs all day.  Point is you never know what you are going to get so I would NEVER make this a play of the year.  BOL on your play though.

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 12:25PM

I hear where you're coming from being an exhibition game and it would be natural not to give it 110%

But in my opinion, there are SO many good pitchers this season....This has been dubbed the year of the pitcher with all of the perfect games/no-hitters...I think we're entering a new era moving on from the steroid era where pitchers are starting to have a lot more confidence and want to be the best of their peers with all of these talented starters in the league...

Also, each pitcher will only see about an inning....Knowing this, these amazing starters are gonna give all they can to put on a show for the entire country to see.  I really think these pitchers want to be seen as the best of their peers and they will be amped to put on a good show....I think we're gonna see a record strike out total this year....

Getty3 says:
07/12/10 12:45PM

Agreed. No one wants to be Atlee Hammaker (google him if you don't remember the name.)

Fans want the All-Star game to be a high scoring slugfest, but usually it's not. I don't think for a second that the under is a square play. It's a smart play.

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 01:48PM

Well put!!! 

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 03:49PM

David Price and Ubaldo Jimenez named starters....Shouldn't be any runs early....

Last 2 years, I believe there were only 5 runs scored in each game....I like the trend.....Pitchers are going to take over the game...I heard on the radio today, Tony Gwynn saying he never saw pitching back in his day like we are witnessing today....

gelded says:
07/12/10 05:58PM
5:05 START IN SUNNY SO CAL, MAKES FOR AN AWFUL BACKDROP FOR HITTERS EYE. PITCHERS DOMINATE THE FIRST 5 INNINGS. UNDER FOR GAME AND 5 INNINGS.
spockgato says:
07/14/10 12:15AM
says:
07/13/10 08:21PM
you nervous vanwilder?
Raidernator76 says:
07/14/10 02:06PM

how did that work out for ya?
Allbutbroke says:
07/14/10 12:09AM
nicely done
Sparky10191 says:
07/14/10 12:13AM
Clearly the easiest/smartest bet of the game. Congrats bud. Glad you hit it large.
bigrob96 says:
07/13/10 10:48AM
IF YOU WATCHED THE HOMERUN CONTEST,HUNTER SAID THE PARK IS FREINDLY IN THE DAY TIME, BUT REALLY BAD AT NITE, ESPECIALLY TO RIGHTHANDED BATTERS. TO ME ITS SIMPLE,WHICH TEAM HAS BEST LEFT HANDED BATTERS ON BENCH AND WHO HAS LEFT IES TO PITCH LATE.THEY WILL WIN LATE. HELP ME OUT, WHICH TEAMS HAS THESE?
MILFHUNTER74 says:
07/13/10 08:08PM
see plenty of homers---question is will they have runners on base?
VegasMaxx says:
07/13/10 07:49PM
Angels stadium is NOT a hitter park and is most def a pitchers park.
OakleyDoak says:
07/14/10 02:37PM
Good call.You went out on a limb with your opinion,that's what I respect.
--phillyfan-- says:
07/14/10 01:24AM

congrats on the nice win... Great call.. 

 

I-Got-5-On-It says:
07/14/10 02:33AM
good call

that one never looked in danger of going over

vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 09:13AM

Ty Philly.....

vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 01:21PM
I partied a little too much after that hit.....It's gonna be a long day at the office!!!  And it's 113 degrees today in Phoenix....
vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 02:24PM

Hahaha....I know.....that's what you get for talking trash mofo....

vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 08:14PM

vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 12:17AM

Thanks Sparky!!!  Much appreciated.....I'm gonna have a nice little party tonight!!!

I'm not a yankees fan but I always had mad respect for The Boss!!!  It's a bitter sweet day....

RIP Big Stein!!!  

vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 12:20AM
Holla atcha boy!!!   Let's party!!!  
vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 12:12AM

Thank you sir!!!!

vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 11:59PM

     Easy Money Yall.....Wish I would have had the nuts to put my whole roll on it!  Hope you guys cashed in as well......

Haters???  Sorry for your mistake....

vanwilder21 says:
07/14/10 12:03AM

Wooooohoooooooooooo!!!!!!

 

Got the under.....and hit the no score in the 1st inning prop!!!

Love it guys!!!  Hope you all hit it as well!!!

vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 05:18PM
I think the AL wins this one.....hope it's a 2-0 game!!!
vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 07:20PM

vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 07:24PM

    My book dropped the under from 9 to 8 1/2......I like to see that!

vanwilder21 says:
07/13/10 07:39PM

I'm adding a nice prop bet as well....  -155 no score in the 1st inning......

vanwilder21 says:
07/12/10 11:25PM

Well put Mikado....Great Insight! 

mrenigma says:
07/13/10 09:17AM

Actually I bet the under, but with your arrogance I wanted to see your response

Mikado says:
07/12/10 07:19PM
I'm not playing this game - but if I were.  I'd probably play under because I feel that the square gives their money away thinking this is a slugfest.

I'm not a MLB expert and don't cap this part of the season, but this is my general feel for it.  I think people expect there to be a lot of hits and runs in an all-star game. 

With the pitchers in this game, it further emphasizes to me that the under would be a good move.

Good Luck
breathmints says:
07/14/10 02:52AM
thanks for the play!
icenuck says:
07/13/10 08:11PM
NL first 5 with that pitching staff
Getty3 says:
07/12/10 07:26PM

No they won't. Gamblers love overs because they like the feeling of winning a bet before the game is over. If the books wanted action on the under the line would be an even 10.

humbleness1235 says:
07/12/10 07:29PM
If the pitching for this game has been talked about on ESPN and t has ALOT...everyone will be on UNDER!
humbleness1235 says:
07/12/10 07:02PM

But you have to look at this....the ENTIRE WORLD will be on this under...If you have a positive balance in your account you would realize being on the books side (especially tonight) is how you get PAID!!! When they hype up something like this...you can count on an OVER!! GL THOUGH

humbleness1235 says:
07/13/10 11:55PM
      Nice call
Mavericks41 says:
07/13/10 07:04PM
The line for the under has dropped from +100 to -115!! 
justinhk says:
07/13/10 11:56PM

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