ALCS Game 3 Preview: Baltimore Orioles (0-2) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-0)

The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying
to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.


Wei-Yin Chen will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Left hander Chen is 16-6 this season with a 3.71 ERA.


Meanwhile, it’ll be Jeremy Guthrie who starts for the Royals. Right hander Guthrie is 13-11 with a 4.09 ERA so far this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 110-moneyline
favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.


The Royals were a 6-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road
against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Kansas City at
+110 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for
OVER bettors.


Baltimore:

Team record: 99-68

Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games

Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road


Kansas City:

Team record: 95-73

Current Streak: won 7 straight games.

Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 8 games

Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games at home


Next up:

Baltimore at Kansas City Tuesday, October 14


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ALCS Game 3 Preview: Baltimore Orioles (0-2) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-0)

ALCS Game 3 Preview: Baltimore Orioles (0-2) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-0)

The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying
to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.


Wei-Yin Chen will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Left hander Chen is 16-6 this season with a 3.71 ERA.


Meanwhile, it’ll be Jeremy Guthrie who starts for the Royals. Right hander Guthrie is 13-11 with a 4.09 ERA so far this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 110-moneyline
favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.


The Royals were a 6-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road
against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Kansas City at
+110 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for
OVER bettors.


Baltimore:

Team record: 99-68

Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games

Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road


Kansas City:

Team record: 95-73

Current Streak: won 7 straight games.

Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 8 games

Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games at home


Next up:

Baltimore at Kansas City Tuesday, October 14


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ALCS Game 3 Preview: Baltimore Orioles (0-2) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-0)

Odds to win the 2014 World Series, ALCS, NLCS and Championship Series Prop Bets

Odds to win the 2014 World Series

Baltimore Orioles 11/5

St. Louis Cardinals 13/5

San Francisco Giants 13/5

Kansas City Royals 13/4


2014 World Series Exact Matchup

Baltimore Orioles vs St. Louis Cardinals 19/10

Baltimore Orioles vs San Francisco Giants 9/4

Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals 11/4

Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants 13/4


Series Price

Baltimore Orioles 5/7

Kansas City Royals 6/5


Series Spread

Kansas City Royals -1½ 39/20

Baltimore Orioles +1½ 2/5


Kansas City Royals +1½ 10/19

Baltimore Orioles -1½ 31/20


Exact Series Result

Kansas City Royals 4-0 15/1

Kansas City Royals 4-1 6/1

Kansas City Royals 4-2 5/1

Kansas City Royals 4-3 5/1

Baltimore Orioles 4-0 10/1

Baltimore Orioles 4-1 11/2

Baltimore Orioles 4-2 15/4

Baltimore Orioles 4-3 15/4


Total Games in Series

4 6/1

5 12/5

6 7/4

7 9/5


Over 4½ 1/10

Under 4½ 6/1

Over 5½ 1/2

Under 5½ 8/5


Over 6½ 9/5

Under 6½ 5/11


How many games will go to extra innings?

Over ½ 20/29

Under ½ 21/20


How many calls will get overturned after replay?

Over 1 4/7

Under 1 27/20


Total Home Runs – Kansas City Royals

Over / Under 3½


Total Home Runs – Baltimore Orioles

Over / Under 6½


Will any game end on a Walkoff hit?

Yes 27/20

No 4/7


How many steals will the Kansas City Royals Record?

Over / Under 6

Series Price

St. Louis Cardinals 10/13

San Francisco Giants 11/10


Series Spread

San Francisco Giants -1½ 39/20

St. Louis Cardinals +1½ 2/5


San Francisco Giants +1½ 10/19

St. Louis Cardinals -1½ 31/20


Exact Series Result

San Francisco Giants 4-0 12/1

San Francisco Giants 4-1 6/1

San Francisco Giants 4-2 5/1

San Francisco Giants 4-3 9/2

St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 12/1

St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 11/2

St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 4/1

St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 15/4


Total Games in Series

4 6/1

5 5/2

6 17/10

7 9/5


Over 4½ 1/10

Under 4½ 6/1

Over 5½ 1/2

Under 5½ 8/5


Over 6½ 9/5

Under 6½ 5/11


How many games will go to extra innings?

Over ½ 20/29

Under ½ 21/20


How many calls will get overturned after replay?

Over 1 4/7

Under 1 27/20


Total Home Runs – San Francisco Giants

Over / Under 4½


Total Home Runs – St Louis Cardinals

Over / Under 4


Will any game end on a Walkoff hit?

Yes 27/20

No 4/7


Will a pitcher hit a Home Run in the Series?

Yes 7/2

No 1/6

Additional Props


Will any manager get ejected during the League Championship Series

Yes 7/4

No 5/13


Will any League Championship Series end in 4 Games?

Yes 5/2

No 1/4


Will any League Championship Series end in 7 Games?

Yes 5/6

No 5/6


Who will hit the most Home Runs in the League Championship Series?

Nelson Cruz (BAL) 4/1

Adam Jones (BAL) 8/1

Steve Pearce (BAL) 19/2

Nick Markakis (BAL) 14/1

Jonathan Schoop (BAL) 14/1

J.J. Hardy (BAL) 15/1

Matt Adams (STL) 16/1

Matt Holliday (STL) 16/1

Jhonny Peralta (STL) 16/1

Mike Moustakas (KC) 16/1

Caleb Joseph (BAL) 16/1

Buster Posey (SF) 16/1

Eric Hosmer (KC) 16/1

Billy Butler (KC) 20/1

Alex Gordon (KC) 20/1

Salvador Perez (KC) 20/1

Pablo Sandoval (SF) 20/1

Hunter Pence (SF) 20/1

Kolten Wong (STL) 20/1

Brandon Belt (SF) 25/1

Travis Ishikawa (BAL) 25/1

Yadier Molina (STL) 25/1





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Must-See ALCS Adds New Dimension to Playoff Betting

Baseball betting fans have every reason to be intrigued by this
year’s postseason, and the impact of the diverse array of teams left in
contention is shifting the MLB betting landscape. The American League,
in particular, features as novel a matchup as one could hope for.



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The San Francisco Giants facing off with the St. Louis Cardinals in the
NLCS isn’t particularly interesting. The two teams are perennial
juggernauts and mainstays atop the World Series futures. Both are 13/5
to win this season’s World Series title.However, ALCS fans will be
treated to a surprise showdown between the Baltimore Orioles and the
Kansas City Royals. The Royals haven’t competed in the World Series
since they won it all in 1985.



The Orioles are 11/5 to win the World Series. They’re the top choice in
the sportsbook, and Kansas City trails behind San Francisco and St.
Louis with 13/4 odds.



The difference between the culture surrounding the four squads sets this
year’s October apart from previous playoffs. Whether the final victory
will go to an established franchise from the National League or an
emergent one from the American League is something worth betting on.



The series start on Friday, October 10.



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Must-See ALCS Adds New Dimension to Playoff Betting

Game one of ALDS between The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles

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The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.


The Tigers will give the ball to starter Max Scherzer in this one. Right hander Scherzer is 18-5 this season with a 3.19 ERA.


The Orioles will counter Scherzer with Chris Tillman. Right hander
Tillman has a 3.26 ERA to go along with a 13-6 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 116-moneyline
favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.


Last time out for Baltimore, they were a 1-0 winner as they battled
the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at +113
were rewarded, while the 1 combined runs moved the game UNDER for
totals bettors.


Detroit won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Twins on
September 28. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -235 on the moneyline won
on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout
window.


Detroit:

Team record: 90-72

Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 9 games

Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore

Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore


Baltimore:

Team record: 96-66

Baltimore is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Baltimore’s last 23 games

Baltimore is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 10 games at home


Next up:

Detroit at Baltimore Friday, October 3




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Game one of ALDS between The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles

NL Wildcard Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on
Wednesday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park.


The Giants will give the ball to starter Madison Bumgarner in this
one. Left hander Bumgarner is 18-10 this season with a 2.98 ERA.


Bumgarner’s opponent in this one will be Edinson Volquez. The Pirates
right hander has a 3.04 ERA to go along with a 13-7 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 110-moneyline
favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.


Pittsburgh was a 4-1 loser in its last match on the road against the
Reds. They lost as -108 favorites, while the total score of 5 made
winners of UNDER bettors.


San Francisco won its last outing, a 9-3 result against the Padres on
September 28. Bettors who backed the Giants at -121 on the moneyline
won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout
window.


San Francisco:

Team record: 88-74

San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road

San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh


Pittsburgh:

Team record: 88-74

Pittsburgh is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh’s last 11 games

Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games at home


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NL Wildcard Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Odds to Win the 2013 MLB World Series

Odds to win the 2013 World Series
Detroit Tigers 6/1
New York Yankees 7/1
San Francisco Giants 10/1
Texas Rangers 12/1
Washington Nationals 12/1
Los Angeles Angels 12/1
Philadelphia Phillies 14/1
St. Louis Cardinals 14/1
Cincinnati Reds 14/1
Atlanta Braves 14/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 18/1
Tampa Bay Rays 20/1
Boston Red Sox 22/1
Arizona Diamondbacks 25/1
Baltimore Orioles 25/1
Milwaukee Brewers 25/1
Oakland Athletics 25/1
Chicago White Sox 28/1
Pittsburgh Pirates 30/1
Toronto Blue Jays 35/1
Seattle Mariners 40/1
Miami Marlins 40/1
New York Mets 40/1
San Diego Padres 60/1
Minnesota Twins 66/1
Chicago Cubs 75/1
Cleveland Indians 75/1
Colorado Rockies 75/1
Kansas City Royals 75/1
Houston Astros 150/1

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