Will Houston (+200) get the breakthrough?

[Wilforth]

Let's look at 3 things:

1) But Norris shut out the Cardinals the last time he pitched for Houston at this same venue. Houston won the game by 2-0 as a +250 road dog.
2) Astros are 4-1 in Norris' L5 starts during Game 3 of a series
3) Cardinals are 1-4 in Lohse's L5 starts during game 3 of a series

What do folks think?

[lyon804]

I took Astros... too much + money for a game that will most likely be a toss up

[Wilforth]

I took Astros... too much + money for a game that will most likely be a toss up

In the NHL yesterday, I cashed:

Ottawa +185
Colorado +205

The Astros/Cardinals game will be a low-scoring game in which the Cardinals don't have a decisive edge. I'm so happy you're on Astros. I'll do it too. +190 is too huge to pass up in a potentially close game.

[Kinger]

Luv it, i took hou +1.5 at -115

[Wilforth]

Bud Norris has actually shut out the Cardinals in his L2 starts against them and the Astros won by 2-0 and 3-0, respectively. The line is also down from +200 to +190.

[JC2008]

I don't know. I took the Cards haha.

[lyon804]

In the NHL yesterday, I cashed:

Ottawa +185
Colorado +205

The Astros/Cardinals game will be a low-scoring game in which the Cardinals don't have a decisive edge. I'm so happy you're on Astros. I'll do it too. +190 is too huge to pass up in a potentially close game.

Stats are just Stats but one thing to also consider.... Bud Norris has pitched 13 career innings against Cards and they have scored 0 ZERO runs off him. Norris pitched poorly his first start of the season. At the end of the day Stros will nee to push probably at least 3 runs across but at +200 I am willing to take the chance.

[HenPrivilege]

Today's the day.

Stros +204

[Wilforth]

I'm so happy about this play. I see at least 2 dog wins this afternoon. Zambrano will be lit like a Christmas tree. Brewers +150 is another good play out there.

[lyon804]

I'm so happy about this play. I see at least 2 dog wins this afternoon. Zambrano will be lit like a Christmas tree. Brewers +150 is another good play out there.

You and me are going to probably get waxed today.. I have the same shit you do..


My bets so far..

Houston +190
Brews +150
Minny -120

[teecee]

Watch Kyle Lohse flirt with a no-no, and win 3-1.

[lakerboy]

Kyle Lohse has allowed 5 runs in the last 22 innings pitched versus houston- and now he gets this astros offense.

[TheCommish]

While the stats may help that +200 look enticing... I cannot bet on a team that has lost 8 in a row. Especially in MLB.

STL or no play for me (likely a no-play).

Best of luck with your pick.

[Wilforth]

Kyle Lohse has allowed 5 runs in the last 22 innings pitched versus houston- and now he gets this astros offense.

Bud Norris has allowed a grand total of ZERO runs in the last 13 innings pitched vs. STL.

[lakerboy]

Bud Norris has allowed a grand total of ZERO runs in the last 13 innings pitched vs. STL.

Yes very good point. I guess he will shut them out again.

[teecee]

WOW!! That zero really jumps out atcha. Boy, was that surprise.

[Rixsaw]

we are probably close to if not at the tail-end of Houston dry run. If you feel lucky, Houston is not a bad play.

[saratoga1927]

Yes very good point. I guess he will shut them out again.

yeah if he shuts them out he'll more than likely get a no decision ...... astros may lose 20 in a row. how on earth can you bet on a baseball team that is in such a bad losing streak????????

[lyon804]

Yes very good point. I guess he will shut them out again.

That is sarcasm... at it's finest

[Salmon Steak]

Astros can't score. Hard to win games that way. I'm fading them for a while till they start scoring. They might go 3 - 20

[teecee]

yeah if he shuts them out he'll more than likely get a no decision ...... astros may lose 20 in a row. how on earth can you bet on a baseball team that is in such a bad losing streak????????

I made a play on the Indians today.

[lyon804]

yeah if he shuts them out he'll more than likely get a no decision ...... astros may lose 20 in a row. how on earth can you bet on a baseball team that is in such a bad losing streak????????

What does that mean? You make bets on odds and probabilities in this world son. We ain't going all in on Houston.. If they lose again so be it... At +200 Houston creates too much value in this example with the pitching matchup. I myself have not bet Houston this year but couldn't pass it up after I considered this game a toss up and I will flip coins all day long at +200.

[Wilforth]

we are probably close to if not at the tail-end of Houston dry run. If you feel lucky, Houston is not a bad play.

[Wilforth]

Astros get the first hit of the game. Good start

[lyon804]

Astros get the first hit of the game. Good start

And the first run

Wow, if they do take a lead to the 9th who will close?? Linstrom???


Still early of course just curious. I hope we have that problem.. wandering who will close

[Wilforth]

And the first run

Wow, if they do take a lead to the 9th who will close?? Linstrom???


Still early of course just curious. I hope we have that problem.. wandering who will close

Relax! The Cardinals will be shut out, no matter what. So the game is over.

[Wilforth]

Astros 2-0. Game over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[desunoto]

Astros 2-0. Game over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After 2 1/2 innings you're calling it already.

[ehetz21]

There is no way...the astros are terrible

[Wilforth]

After 2 1/2 innings you're calling it already.

There's a law in baseball that forbids the Cardinals from scoring runs whenever Bud Norris pitches against them. Astros have won by 2-0 and 3-0 in his L2 starts vs. Cardinals. This one will end 2-0 or 3-0 as well.

Astros ML
Astros/Cardinals UNDER 8.5

[lyon804]

Relax! The Cardinals will be shut out, no matter what. So the game is over.

Are you drinking? You are usually more sane than this... Wish it was this easy.. We will sweat bro. nothing is ever easy. Not usually.

[Salmon Steak]

I will start playing the under on team runs with houston. I think it was 3.5 today

[lyon804]

Houston leading 2-1 with 9 more long, tough outs to get it. I think Houston is done scoring today.. 2 runs is all they have so we will need a shutout the last 9 outs...LOL.

[Wilforth]

Houston leading 2-1 with 9 more long, tough outs to get it. I think Houston is done scoring today.. 2 runs is all they have so we will need a shutout the last 9 outs...LOL.

That's what I'm banking on. I actually expected a 2-1, 3-1, or 2-0 kind of game. I didn't see more than 4 runs in this game. If STL tie it, we're screwed. But I remain hopeful.

[cb8720]

Six more outs, fellas. I'm nervous. Houston's gotta get some damn insurance runs w/ Pujols and Holliday due up.