Originally Posted by
skyscrapers
Had a terrible Tue & Wed.
Thursday plays I'm locking in now on Pinnacle. Juice should rise higher and higher later.
MEX -1.5 (-138)
Game played in Arizona so that means many Hispanic, Latin American and Mexicans will be attending which will make a great atmosphere for Team Mexico. I think USA will win Pool D and that leaves either the Mexicans or Canadians to advance as runner-ups. I'm picking Canada not just because I'm a homer but because we have a more balanced team than Mexico and Joey Votto will be in the lineup.
Anyway Italy will have John Mariotti, a younger and better pitcher on paper on the mound vs the older more experienced Rodrigo Lopez with average to below average numbers who bounced around 6 major league teams. Once the starters are gone Mexico will have the much better bullpen.
Batters?? Advantage Mexico. They should cover the runline.
VEN +1.5 (+102)
2 of the best teams in the entire tourney. Both sides loaded with MLB experience with great hitters and great pitchers but I'll take Annibal Sanchez over Edinson Volquez any day. Volquez had a terrible spring training. The Venezuelans can win outright even if not should keep it close.
CUBA -1.5 (-145)
I think Cuba is much too strong here. They are so focused on going to San Francisco. -1.5 just seems a bit low.