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Why so much juice on a sub par team? Here's my thoughts..
1) LAD clinched the division last night for the first time in 4 years. The ARZ "pool party" debacle is indicative of where this team's spirits are.
2) E. Volquez is simply a bad pitcher. After being released by SD, the Dodgers signed him and the results haven't been exactly promising (0-1, 5.74 ERA). Does anyone really believe this guy is going to start in the playoffs? This is simply a consolation, again, testament to the staff's mindset right now. LAD are on cruise control, not a smart team to back if that is the case.
3) Once again the Padres find themselves finishing strong despite a losing record. They have won 11 of 14 and coming home from an impressive series @ PNC. Throw in the fact Robbie Erlin has been solid since his call-up and I think we can conclude the Padres should be justifiably favorites here...
But -133? Here's the kicker..it opened @ -160, so are we getting line value here? Are the Padres the team to back in this spot despite the travel? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Definitely an obscure line.
1) LAD clinched the division last night for the first time in 4 years. The ARZ "pool party" debacle is indicative of where this team's spirits are.
2) E. Volquez is simply a bad pitcher. After being released by SD, the Dodgers signed him and the results haven't been exactly promising (0-1, 5.74 ERA). Does anyone really believe this guy is going to start in the playoffs? This is simply a consolation, again, testament to the staff's mindset right now. LAD are on cruise control, not a smart team to back if that is the case.
3) Once again the Padres find themselves finishing strong despite a losing record. They have won 11 of 14 and coming home from an impressive series @ PNC. Throw in the fact Robbie Erlin has been solid since his call-up and I think we can conclude the Padres should be justifiably favorites here...
But -133? Here's the kicker..it opened @ -160, so are we getting line value here? Are the Padres the team to back in this spot despite the travel? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Definitely an obscure line.
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