good point.
but I'm a huge believer of psychological angles in sports. this book i read;
Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won
http://www.amazon.com/Scorecasting-H.../dp/0307591808
explains it very well. it's not so much about the players or the ball, it's more about the collective desire of everyone(crowd, umps, even players) wanting Boston to win.
does this mean Boston will win for SURE? No. did i bet Boston ONLY because of this angle? Of course not.