Cards & Mets Over 7½
Game Time: 10/13/2006 8:05:00 PM
By: Pacific Star
After a pitchers duel in Game 1 of the NLCS, look for Game 2 between the Cardinals and Mets to provide more offense.
In Game #1 of this series, a 2-0 Mets victory, both teams' bats were basically shut down. We think they come alive tonight.
Mets' starter John Maine hasn't pitched since the 4th of October, so we expect him to be a little rusty. In his one start this year versus the Cardinals, he allowed seven runs in just five innings of work.
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has been lights out lately, especially in the playoffs. But the Mets have a very potent lineup and we expect New York to get their share of runs as well. Carpenter hasn't been nearly as effective on the road this season, posting an ERA of 4.70.
The 7½ posted total is a very low total for two offenses of this caliber, so we're gonna take a shot at the over at a very nice plus-price.
Play: Cardinals-Mets Over 7½ (+105)
Game Time: 10/13/2006 8:05:00 PM
By: Pacific Star
After a pitchers duel in Game 1 of the NLCS, look for Game 2 between the Cardinals and Mets to provide more offense.
In Game #1 of this series, a 2-0 Mets victory, both teams' bats were basically shut down. We think they come alive tonight.
Mets' starter John Maine hasn't pitched since the 4th of October, so we expect him to be a little rusty. In his one start this year versus the Cardinals, he allowed seven runs in just five innings of work.
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has been lights out lately, especially in the playoffs. But the Mets have a very potent lineup and we expect New York to get their share of runs as well. Carpenter hasn't been nearly as effective on the road this season, posting an ERA of 4.70.
The 7½ posted total is a very low total for two offenses of this caliber, so we're gonna take a shot at the over at a very nice plus-price.
Play: Cardinals-Mets Over 7½ (+105)
