The 2011 MLB season is underway, and we decided to take a closer look at the odds to win the NL MVP this season. We’ll take a look at the two favorites, some guys in the 2nd tier, and a couple long shots who we think could surprise. One thing you might find surprising is there are four players in the NL Central in the top six. Favorites (Player – Odds to Win NL MVP at Bodog) Albert Pujols – 3/1 No surprise to see Pujols as the front-runner for the award. He has already won the award...
Read more about Odds to Win 2011 National League MVP Award Odds to Win the 2011 American League MVP Award - March 29, 2011Who will win the AL MVP in 2011? The Major League Baseball season is about to get under way and it’s likely that one of the players on this list will walk away with this year’s MVP hardware. We’ll take a look at the favorites, the guys in the 2nd tier, and a few players that have an outside shot. For betting on baseball this year, check out Sports Interaction. They have great lines, plus you can get a 100% deposit bonus up to $125 when you open a new account. Favorites (Player...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2011 American League MVP Award Baseball Betting Promotions - March 28, 2011Betting on baseball isn’t as popular as football or basketball, but smart players know that the MLB odds are beatable and they can make a nice profit during the summer months. If you are going to get started on gambling on the diamond this year, then we recommend you take a look at the following baseball betting promotions that we have found from some top online sportsbooks. Bodog The 2011 Major League Baseball season is nearly upon us, and Bodog, the Web’s gaming leader for more than 16...
Read more about Baseball Betting Promotions Betting First Five Inning Odds - March 10, 2011Oh how the game of baseball has changed. We used to see guys like Tom Seaver and Steve Carlton pitch 300-plus innings in a season back in their prime. Ferguson Jenkins was another starter in that category, and he pitched 325 innings with 39 starts and 30 complete games back in 1971. That comes out to an average of more than eight innings per outing. If a starter were to reach 250 innings in a season these days or pitched even 10 complete games, it would be considered a work overload. With how much...
Read more about Betting First Five Inning Odds Preparing for the MLB Season - March 4, 2011With spring training in full swing, it’s time to prepare for the 2011 MLB season. Football is way back in the rearview mirror, college basketball is winding down, and the NBA is filled with meaningless games between teams with no shot at making the playoffs. I’ll give you a few tips below as to what you should look for before Opening Day rolls around. This should help you get off to a fast start which will pave the way to a long, profit-filled 2011 campaign. Check out our MLB predictions to find...
Read more about Preparing for the MLB Season MLB Handicapping Mistakes - March 4, 2011The casual sports bettor can get into some risky business when trying to wager on Major League Baseball for the first time. Most bettors love the action, which means when baseball season rolls around they can’t help but wager on it. The NBA is the only other sport going, so action junkies need to fulfill that need through MLB betting. It’s crucial that if you are one of those people that you are prepared instead of diving in head first. There are a few simple traps I’ll go over to help make...
Read more about MLB Handicapping Mistakes 2011 MLB Projected Win Totals - March 2, 2011Spring training has started and the 2011 regular-season is just around the corner. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 31st. While you won’t see a huge change in the division standings like you will in the NFL, there is enough movement that keeps it interesting, and you can almost always count on a team coming out of no where to contend for a division title and a favorite to disappoint. One thing I always find worth a look in each sport is the win totals that sportsbooks put out before...
Read more about 2011 MLB Projected Win Totals 2011 MLB Home Run Total Odds - March 2, 2011The home run is the most exciting play in baseball and it’s what keeps fans coming back. The MLB odds for which player will hit the most bombs in 2011 have finally been posted. Now it’s time to take a look at some of the candidates that I believe have a shot to take down the home run title this season. I will also throw in a few sleepers at the end on guys that you will get more value for your money. Each player has the odds listed after their name. Say a player is +1000 to win the home run...
Read more about 2011 MLB Home Run Total Odds How to Handicap Spring Training - February 28, 2011Those sounds that all of us baseball fans love are finally here. The cracking of the bat and the pop of the glove signal that spring training is in full swing. It also means we are closer to the regular season, and if you are an avid sports bettor then you have to be excited because baseball betting can be very prosperous if you know what you are doing. If you just can’t wait for the regular season to get here, then handicapping spring training games is certainly an option. I’ll give you a few...
Read more about How to Handicap Spring Training Handicapping Spring Training Games - February 28, 2011The month of March brings a lot of opportunities for us sports bettors. College basketball is getting into the meat of the season with Conference Tournaments and, of course, the NCAA Tournament. The NBA is just picking up after the All-Star break and the quality of basketball gets much better. Hockey is in the home stretch as well, while free agency and the NFL Draft continue to spark interest. While MLB spring training is not always the most exciting, it can be very prosperous considering odds makers...
Read more about Handicapping Spring Training Games Odds to Win 2011 World Series - February 28, 2011With the 2011 MLB Spring Training in full swing, it’s time to take a look at each team’s chances of winning the World Series this season. Below I will list the odds on every team in both the American League and the National League. I will also give a quick sentence or two on whether or not each squad has a legitimate shot to take down the crown come October. AL East: Boston Red Sox (+325) – It’s World Series or bust this year for the Red Sox. They are my pick to get to the World Series...
Read more about Odds to Win 2011 World Series 2011 World Series Predictions - February 25, 2011I have decided which teams I believe will make the MLB postseason in 2011. Now it’s time to give my predictions on how the rest will play out from the Division Series, to the League Championship Series and all the way through the World Series. Be sure to check out my MLB predictions to see how I came to these conclusions. Divisional Series: Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox: (Red Sox Advance) – Not having Cliff Lee to carry them in 2011 will make for an early exit for the Rangers this time...
Read more about 2011 World Series Predictions 2011 American League Central Predictions - February 25, 2011The Minnesota Twins won the AL Central in 2010 for the sixth time in nine seasons. They finished the regular season at 94-68, but would eventually suffer their 12th consecutive postseason loss while getting swept by the New York Yankees. The Chicago White Sox had a solid season and placed second in the division at 88-74. Detroit failed to live up to expectations at 81-81, but finished well ahead of Cleveland (69-73) and Kansas City (67-95). Take a look below to find out how the AL Central plays out...
Read more about 2011 American League Central Predictions 2011 American League East Predictions - February 24, 2011The Tampa Bay Rays took down the AL East in 2010 for a second time in three seasons with a 96-66 record. With all the losses they suffered in the offseason, it would be quite an accomplishment for them to overtake the Yankees and Red Sox again. New York earned the wild-card spot while finishing second in the division with a 95-67 record. Boston was plagued by injuries they could never overcome, finishing 89-73. The Toronto Blue Jays had a solid year as far as expectations were concerned, going...
Read more about 2011 American League East Predictions 2011 American League West Predictions - February 23, 2011The Texas Rangers broke through with their best season in franchise history in 2010. The Rangers went 90-72 to run away with the AL West, and went on to win the American League Pennant before losing to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. The Oakland Athletics were better than expected at 81-81, just ahead of the Los Angeles Angels who finished 80-82. The Seattle Mariners brought up the rear at 61-101. It appears a shift in power is starting to take place in the AL West as the Angels are...
Read more about 2011 American League West Predictions 2011 National League East Predictions - February 23, 2011The Philadelphia Phillies won the the National League East for a fourth consecutive season in 2010 with a record of 97-65. The Atlanta Braves finished six games back of the Phillies, but at 91-71 they earned the NL Wild Card, making it back to the postseason for the first time since they won the division back in 2005. The Florida Marlins finished third with a 81-81 record, while the New York Mets and Washington Nationals both finished below .500. The 2011 season brings new hope for all five teams,...
Read more about 2011 National League East Predictions 2011 Texas Rangers Predictions - February 22, 2011Coming off their best season ever in 2010, the Texas Rangers will try and put together another World Series run this year. Texas won the American League pennant but would eventually fall to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. It was a season that saw Josh Hamilton win the AL MVP, Neftali Feliez win Rookie of the Year honors, and five players get selected to the All-Star game. Cliff Lee came over last summer to help get the Rangers past the Rays in the ALDS and past the Yankees in the ALCS....
Read more about 2011 Texas Rangers Predictions 2011 National League Central Predictions - February 22, 2011The Cincinnati Reds came out of nowhere to win the National League Central in 2010. It was the third straight season a different team has took home the division title. The St Louis Cardinals won it in 2009, while the Chicago Cubs won it back in 2008. One thing hasn’t changed in the division, and that is the lack of postseason success. The NL Central is 0-12 in the playoffs, since the Cardinals won the World Series in 2006. The Reds won the division by five games over the Cardinals last year,...
Read more about 2011 National League Central Predictions 2011 National League West Predictions - February 22, 2011The National League West wasn’t considered by many as a real strong division heading into the 2010 season, but the San Francisco Giants went on to win the division and take home the 2010 World Series Championship. The Giants magical run didn’t come without some help from the San Diego Padres, who looked like they were going to run away with the division after starting 76-49, only to finish 14-23 down the stretch. The Colorado Rockies finished third with a winning record of 83-79, while...
Read more about 2011 National League West Predictions 2011 MLB Season Preview & Predictions - February 22, 2011We have sorted through all the offseason moves, coaching changes, and player progressions for each of the 30 MLB teams, and here is a quick recap of how we see each division shaping up in 2011, plus we include our wild card teams to make the playoffs out of each division. American League: AL East: Boston Red Sox Win, New York Yankees Earn Wild Card – While the division isn’t as strong as it was heading into the 2010 season, with the Tampa Bay Rays likely falling back a little with all...
Read more about 2011 MLB Season Preview & Predictions Ranking the 2011 Hitting Lineups - February 22, 2011To help you get going on the 2011 MLB season, we have ranked each starting lineup based on how we think they will perform this season. To no surprise seven of the top 10 scoring teams were out of the American League last year, as they have a clear advantage with the DH. Offense is a huge indicator in how well a team will perform in the regular season, as all 10 teams finished with a .500 record or better and six of the top 10 teams in runs scored made the playoffs last season, but your World Series...
Read more about Ranking the 2011 Hitting Lineups 2011 Philadelphia Phillies Predictions - February 22, 2011While the Philadelphia Phillies won their fourth straight National League East title, they were unable to get back to the World Series for a third consecutive season, falling to the San Francisco Giant 4-2 in the NLCS. The Phillies went out and added yet another ace to their pitching staff in Cliff Lee, giving them one of the best 1-4 starting rotations in baseball history. Expectations are as high as ever in Philadelphia, and anything less than a World Series trip in 2011 would be a disappointment....
Read more about 2011 Philadelphia Phillies Predictions MLB Team Pitching Staff Rankings - February 22, 2011While you can’t win without scoring, pitching is arguably the most important aspect of the game in determining who wins and loses. The San Francisco Giants led the majors in the regular season with a 3.36 ERA, and went on to win the World Series, but great pitching doesn’t guarantee success. San Diego, Oakland, St. Louis, New York (Mets), and Seattle all finished in the top 10 in ERA, but didn’t even make the playoffs. New York and Seattle both finished with losing records. The...
Read more about MLB Team Pitching Staff Rankings 2011 Minnesota Twins Predictions - February 21, 2011The Minnesota Twins have been following a very similar pattern over the last decade. They are the kings of the American League Central, but time and time again they get knocked out in the first round of the postseason. Minnesota’s run of six division titles in nine years gets overshadowed by their 12 straight postseason losses, the second-worst such streak in MLB history. The Twins are 20 years removed from their last World Series title and will be out to prove once again that they can win in October....
Read more about 2011 Minnesota Twins Predictions 2011 Seattle Mariners Predictions - February 21, 2011Some thought the Mariners had enough talent to win the American League West last season, but instead they turned in one of the more disappointing seasons in history. Seattle went 61-101, to become the first team with a $100 million payroll to lose 100 games. While the blame can be spread throughout the organization, an offense that hit just .236 and posted only 3.2 runs per game, is the main reason why this team struggled. Not a lot was done in the offseason to revamp the offense, meaning it is going...
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