Giants/Cubs 12.5? Are you kidding me?

lyon804 · 09-23-10, 11:04 AM

sometimes the Cubs totals go to 14.. Don't try to be smart and go under here is all I can tell you.

EaglesPhan36 · 09-23-10, 11:36 AM

Stiff wind out to LF-CF. Hard to go against wind at Wrigley.

B1GER1C828 · 09-23-10, 11:38 AM

ya ive seen 14. my favorite part is when people go "oh im def taking under" and then the final is 11-9

Mikail · 09-23-10, 11:39 AM

LOL yeah totals in day games at Wrigley are high.

linewiz · 09-23-10, 11:42 AM

Are runs scored per game substantially higher during the day than at night at Wrigley? By the way, Dempster on incredible roll...has not given up a run in about 30 innings.

Bluedragon · 09-23-10, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by B1GER1C828

ya ive seen 14. my favorite part is when people go "oh im def taking under" and then the final is 11-9

Exactly man. The last time I saw a line this high earlier in the season I was like WTF??? In my mind I was all over the under and as the day went on I got to thinkin' "there's no way the linemakers did this without a reason" and so I just bit the bullet and took the over. I think the line was 13.5 and the final score was like 13-4 or something like. Can't remember the teams....

Take the over or don't play.

B1GER1C828 · 09-23-10, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by linewiz

Are runs scored per game substantially higher during the day than at night at Wrigley? By the way, Dempster on incredible roll...has not given up a run in about 30 innings.

yes, the wind is just always blowing out. Always 4+ homeruns.

Mikail · 09-23-10, 11:46 AM

Well it's technically a mid day game but with the windy city wind. Balls will fly.

GSS · 09-23-10, 11:47 AM

fwiw its 90 and humid here today

linewiz · 09-23-10, 12:00 PM

What is game time? CBSsportsline has it as a night game.

james4512 · 09-23-10, 12:08 PM

taking the under idc what the line is, san fran hasnt allowed over 3 runs in 16 straight games + dempster has been on fire as well call me a square but 12.5 is just too high no matter if there playing in a little league field

Pick'nParlays · 09-23-10, 12:24 PM

stop being squares people. what do we know about madison?

OMGRandyJackson · 09-23-10, 12:24 PM

Game time is 7:05pm eastern.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 12:37 PM

This line is too high even if it was pitched underhanded! The odds makers are hoping the two starters struggle early cause both bullpens are tired and Chicago has alot of pitchers hurt. Total in this game shouldn't be higher than 8-9. Only way this over hits is if there tied 6-6. I'm a giants fan and don't see them scoring more than 5. Prediction giants 5-2

will2survive · 09-23-10, 12:47 PM

I love these high totals----under is the play

B1GER1C828 · 09-23-10, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by will2survive

I love these high totals----under is the play

70kgman · 09-23-10, 12:53 PM

19 mph winds blowing straight out to center is the only explanation. Bumgarner's road ERA is barely over 2, and both these pitchers have been pitching great lately.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 12:57 PM

What was the wind last two nights? Anyone know? I have 500$ on under tonight and also wanting to know are these pitchers groundball pitchers? I know both have been doing well last few starts and giants need this game bad.

OMGRandyJackson · 09-23-10, 12:58 PM

It funny when the Cubs total is around 12, how many threads are created saying "HOLY SHITT CUBS TOTAL WAY TOO HIGH UNDER IS THE PLAY", then the game goes over or just under. There is a reason why totals are set this high at wrigley.

For what its worth: Winds are currently from SSW at 18mph. Winds are expected to be about the same at game time.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 01:01 PM

Also I just texted a girlfriend that moved to Chicago and I asked her if today's wind has changed much since last two days and she said about the same. I know girls don't know crap about betting but they do know wind cause there hair...haha an so if wind is the reason under is the play!!! Let's go defense!!

OMGRandyJackson · 09-23-10, 01:09 PM

That is some dumb logic...just give your book your money why dont you?

Yesterdays Wind at Wrigley Field at Game Time: 7mph from East.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 01:10 PM

I'm not betting my bet just cause that. I've already placed this bet. Check out espns

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 01:12 PM

I'm not betting my bet just cause that. I've already placed this bet. Check out espns write up on this game. It screams the under. Giants pitcher has an era of 1.94 his last 4 starts and dempster in sept,era is under 2! How's that for logic?

bretb27 · 09-23-10, 01:13 PM

yeah seriously, i don't care if they're playing in a hurricane, ground balls are outs even with the wind

OMGRandyJackson · 09-23-10, 01:14 PM

I am not saying change your bet because of the wind, I agree with you that stats are pointing to an under. What I am saying, is anyone betting a total in Wrigley and refuses to ackowledge or consider wind is a fool.

I also think its foolish that you are taking your girlfriends word of "wind feels the same as it did yesterday" when weather reports clearly state:

Yesterdays Wind at 8:05pm for Wrigley Field: 7mph from East
Todays Wind at 7:05pm For Wrigley Field: 18mph from SSW

Those are drastically different winds.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 01:22 PM

Randy I agree about the gf advice. It was more a curious stab. I think giants play smart cause there prob is trying to hit homeruns every at bat! There will be 2-4homers this game,but with the way these two teams hit they prob will be solo shots! If it's as windy as there reporting it could be squirreling winds which would just hold the ball in the air. Total tonight is 8-9 runs max,but I'm expecting another piss pour offense by both teams.

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 01:33 PM

I just went back and looked at cubs previous home games and this over very well could hit. Wish I would of saw that before I placed my bet! I'll be glued to the tv for this one. An prob have to sweat this out!!! Now I see your point Randy on cubs high overs. Most of there home games have totaled avg of 15runs....hopefully won't be any high fastballs pitched tonight ha.

denn333 · 09-23-10, 01:37 PM

stick with the under..

Bluedragon · 09-23-10, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by partyfoul01

Also I just texted a girlfriend that moved to Chicago and I asked her if today's wind has changed much since last two days and she said about the same. I know girls don't know crap about betting but they do know wind cause there hair...haha an so if wind is the reason under is the play!!! Let's go defense!!

LMFFAAAOOOOOOOOOO <girls don't know crap about betting but they do know wind cause there hair>

roasthawg · 09-23-10, 01:48 PM

On the under again here... I think I'm 1-1 this year on these Wrigley field the-wind-is-blowing-out unders.

Brock Landers · 09-23-10, 01:48 PM

wind is crazy here today

iQon · 09-23-10, 01:56 PM

Only at Wrigley.

Don't buy into the crap about wind. They're hit and miss. Sometimes the ridiculous totals from 12-14 will hit by the 6th, others they sail under.

And the Giants are involved, so no thanks...

partyfoul01 · 09-23-10, 02:07 PM

I'm sticking with my under bet just don't feel it a lock by any means. The fact giants have hit .198 in last 16 games and both pitchers are playing at there best right now with giants pitcher era of 1.96 last 4 starts. I still think under is the play. Just a little worried now.

DrStale · 09-23-10, 02:26 PM

The total is curious considering the pitchers. Granted yes, the wind certainly is a huge factor and normally when I see a total like this at Wrigley the over is the better play, but with these 2 pitchers and the way the Giants are hitting I think they'd need 50mph winds to knock balls out.