How come the info on umps were unavailable today???

[nickluva]

They normally show which umps are doing the game a few hours before each game begins. How come that wasn't the case today? is that normal?

[LT Profits]

Because all games were first game of series. It was more like a Monday or Tuesday schedule today than a Wednesday.

[nickluva]

Because all games were first game of series. It was more like a Monday or Tuesday schedule today than a Wednesday.

So it should be back to normal tomorrow?

[hhsilver]

do you use umps in making your picks --- seems pretty advanced

[nickluva]

do you use umps in making your picks --- seems pretty advanced

Umps can play a major role when playing for totals. Each ump has a different strike zone. When batting that makes a difference between getting on base and being able to produce runs versus not being able to get on base and not producing that many runs. It's been working for me so far when it comes to picking totals

[Ace_of_Spades]

Does info on Umps really matter in Baseball.

[jtang0701]

nickluva is right, Umps does play a big role when it comes to totals, but also they can make a difference on the home team. where are you looking at your Umps nickluva?

[Shortstop]

The umpires don't make a damn difference, quit over analyzing.

[Ace_of_Spades]

The umpires don't make a damn difference, quit over analyzing.

Yep

[LT Profits]

Umpires DEFINITELY affect totals depending on their strike zone.

http://www.statfox.com/mlb/umpirereport.asp?sortby=umpire

[blingish]

Umps can make a difference but if you have two top tier pitchers on the mound with good pens, and an ump who is 8-2 over I'm still taking the under.

I guess what I'm saying is I will let an umpire push a play I'm on the fence about into a play or no play but will not bet strictly on umpire data.

I also disagree with the idea that umpire data is "over analyzing". It's not to be overlooked or overvalued.

Just my 2 cents

[Shortstop]

Umps can make a difference but if you have two top tier pitchers on the mound with good pens, and an ump who is 8-2 over I'm still taking the under.

I guess what I'm saying is I will let an umpire push a play I'm on the fence about into a play or no play but will not bet strictly on umpire data.

I also disagree with the idea that umpire data is "over analyzing". It's not to be overlooked or overvalued.

Just my 2 cents

To each his own, I couldn't care less who is umpiring.

Let's say that Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp were the umpiring crew, how would this affect your take on the game?

[blingish]

To each his own, I couldn't care less who is umpiring.

Let's say that Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp were the umpiring crew, how would this affect your take on the game?

If you read my post I think you would see that I said that It can make a difference but should also not be overvalued.

To answer your question, If moe was behind the plate and called a high percentage of games that go under and I was on the fence (because maybe the two starters had a rough outing or two but were generally good) It Could make me decide to play that game for the under.

[nickluva]

nickluva is right, Umps does play a big role when it comes to totals, but also they can make a difference on the home team. where are you looking at your Umps nickluva?

goto covers.com. that's a pretty good site

[nickluva]

The umpires don't make a damn difference, quit over analyzing.

Do you actually watch the games that you bet on? Umps makes every bit of a difference in baseball more so than any other sport that you can bet on. I'm not over analyzing it's a rather simple breakdown if you can get a hold of the right info.

[Shortstop]

Do you actually watch the games that you bet on? Umps makes every bit of a difference in baseball more so than any other sport that you can bet on. I'm not over analyzing it's a rather simple breakdown if you can get a hold of the right info.

Whatever you say, pal!

[arthur]

Interesting, thanks

[Shortstop]

Umps makes every bit of a difference in baseball more so than any other sport that you can bet on.

Obviously you've never watched an NBA game. Get a clue, son!

[nickluva]

Umps can make a difference but if you have two top tier pitchers on the mound with good pens, and an ump who is 8-2 over I'm still taking the under.

I guess what I'm saying is I will let an umpire push a play I'm on the fence about into a play or no play but will not bet strictly on umpire data.

I also disagree with the idea that umpire data is "over analyzing". It's not to be overlooked or overvalued.

Just my 2 cents

Better yet if you have two good hitting teams but both have suspect pitchers? You expect the game to go over right? But throw an ump that's 8-2 under with a 65% strike zone. Pretty high chance those pitchers pitch good games and that game ends up being under. It's happens a lot and lots of bettors get burned like that

[blingish]

Better yet if you have two good hitting teams but both have suspect pitchers? You expect the game to go over right? But throw an ump that's 8-2 under with a 65% strike zone. Pretty high chance those pitchers pitch good games and that game ends up being under. It's happens a lot and lots of bettors get burned like that

Exactly!

[nickluva]

Obviously you've never watched an NBA game. Get a clue, son!

I bet on NBA games all the time and I know that there are fixes all the time especially in totals and run lines. BUT STILL the umps in baseball are involved in every SINGLE play. You don't have to be a genius to know that. Stop being so salty the ump thing is working for me and i'm gonna keep doing it. Plus that Larry,Curly and Moe was the fukkin worst analogy ive heard so far since capping baseball games.

[Shortstop]

Plus that Larry,Curly and Moe was the fukkin worst analogy ive heard so far since capping baseball games.

I'm glad you liked it!

[mtneer1212]

Affects the totals greatly