Just to carry over some conversation from the other thread, any thoughts on why that Astros over is juiced? I don't see how that they don't lose 100+ yet again, although that division should be a little down other than Cincy up top.
On second glance, I kind of like the O's over as well. That division is as wide open as it's been in decades.
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Just to carry over some conversation from the other thread, any thoughts on why that Astros over is juiced? I don't see how that they don't lose 100+ yet again, although that division should be a little down other than Cincy up top.
On second glance, I kind of like the O's over as well. That division is as wide open as it's been in decades.
Lines from Atlantis in Reno. LVH is going to open on Sunday.
My thought pattern on the Astros juice is that I read it is the lowest total to ever be posted (have not had time to verify that statement.) Astros will be moving divisions this year to AL West.
Agreed on AL East being wide open. I think every team could contend and although I see the Yankees being the weakest they have been in many years, I think too much is being made of it. You still have CC, Kuroda, Pettitte as your top 3 and I have no problem putting them against Boston/TB/Baltimore/Torontos top guys. Would not surprise me at all to see 88-90 wins win that division (see year 2000 when Yankees won division with 87.)
Would love to hear everyones opinion on Texas this year. That division has become a talking point for lots of us over the last few weeks:
- Angels obviously made some moves but they're rotation is far from dominant. Back 3 guys have potential but we will have to wait and see. Also interested to see if Hamilton has learned to lay off pitches that are 3 feet outside the strike zone (exaggeration I know) and if CJ Wilson can bounce back. Does Trout continue on such a torrid pace?
- Seattle is going to be the team to beat in that division within the next 5 years. Farm system is so deep and they have impressed me with their willingness to make forward progress. They now have locked up The King for maybe the rest of his career and although I don't consider him at Verlander's level, losing him would have destroyed the organization... not only from having an ace but from a PR Standpoint (think Lincecum leaving San Francisco)
- Hard to argue that Texas had a satisfactory off season but they are going to see some of their injured stars return this season (Lewis, Feliz, etc)
- Oakland is Oakland... no one envisioned that kind of success last year and although I find it somewhat hard to see them doing it again this year, it's certainly possible. Loss of Brandon McCarthy is bigger then most people think but they also added Jed Lowrie who I feel has been underrated and hampered by playing in Houston. Cespedes is crucial to their success.
- Houston has 0 chance. Enough said.
I created an account here for the sole purpose of discussing The MLB. It's the only sport I handicap and I realize that 90% of what gets posted here is garbage but there are those I respect and think offer value in talking to. Would love to hear everyones thoughts.
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Lines from Atlantis in Reno. LVH is going to open on Sunday.
My thought pattern on the Astros juice is that I read it is the lowest total to ever be posted (have not had time to verify that statement.) Astros will be moving divisions this year to AL West.
Agreed on AL East being wide open. I think every team could contend and although I see the Yankees being the weakest they have been in many years, I think too much is being made of it. You still have CC, Kuroda, Pettitte as your top 3 and I have no problem putting them against Boston/TB/Baltimore/Torontos top guys. Would not surprise me at all to see 88-90 wins win that division (see year 2000 when Yankees won division with 87.)
Would love to hear everyones opinion on Texas this year. That division has become a talking point for lots of us over the last few weeks:
- Angels obviously made some moves but they're rotation is far from dominant. Back 3 guys have potential but we will have to wait and see. Also interested to see if Hamilton has learned to lay off pitches that are 3 feet outside the strike zone (exaggeration I know) and if CJ Wilson can bounce back. Does Trout continue on such a torrid pace?
- Seattle is going to be the team to beat in that division within the next 5 years. Farm system is so deep and they have impressed me with their willingness to make forward progress. They now have locked up The King for maybe the rest of his career and although I don't consider him at Verlander's level, losing him would have destroyed the organization... not only from having an ace but from a PR Standpoint (think Lincecum leaving San Francisco)
- Hard to argue that Texas had a satisfactory off season but they are going to see some of their injured stars return this season (Lewis, Feliz, etc)
- Oakland is Oakland... no one envisioned that kind of success last year and although I find it somewhat hard to see them doing it again this year, it's certainly possible. Loss of Brandon McCarthy is bigger then most people think but they also added Jed Lowrie who I feel has been underrated and hampered by playing in Houston. Cespedes is crucial to their success.
- Houston has 0 chance. Enough said.
I created an account here for the sole purpose of discussing The MLB. It's the only sport I handicap and I realize that 90% of what gets posted here is garbage but there are those I respect and think offer value in talking to. Would love to hear everyones thoughts.
Steve Mikkelson, the guy who made these lines at the Reno Atlantis, is very good. I have
tracked him the past 2 years, comparing his "maverick" numbers vs the
more conventional LV numbers. Last year with a difference of 2 or more, his
numbers would have produced a 9-3 record vs LV. Overall, with a
differential of 1 or more, he was 17-6.
Example: Atlantis had a 75.5 on Cleveland, LV had a 78.5 thus an under play. It won with Cleveland winning 68.
Might be worth taking a look at this year.
Good Luck.
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Steve Mikkelson, the guy who made these lines at the Reno Atlantis, is very good. I have
tracked him the past 2 years, comparing his "maverick" numbers vs the
more conventional LV numbers. Last year with a difference of 2 or more, his
numbers would have produced a 9-3 record vs LV. Overall, with a
differential of 1 or more, he was 17-6.
Example: Atlantis had a 75.5 on Cleveland, LV had a 78.5 thus an under play. It won with Cleveland winning 68.
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