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    Ice House
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    I need a simple answer should I bet on Cardinals game 1??

    I like Lakerboys strategy of betting on Rangers to win series if Rangers lose game 1 and getting +190 odds.

    But with Carpenter on the hill tonight... isn't this the Cardinals best chance to win?

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    I went Cards for that reason, carp has a good playoff record. Atmosphere is gonna be intense. If your the rangers and your pitcher is on the hill in a tight spot, it's gonna be tough to get out of. Also factor in that the rangers have good hitters but they don't typically play in this stadium. I'm going cards cause of pitcher and theyre used the the friendly confines of their park. GL

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    Reason 1 - Chris Carpenter.

    Reasons 2-10 - see reason 1.

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    yeah i fill like cardinals have momentum and excitement around them right now. Not that the Rangers aren't confident or anything but the Cardinals are really playing about as well as they can possibly play right now.

    That Freese dude is the best player on the planet right now.

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    I'm seriously considering backing the Rangers tonight with Wilson on the hill. His offspeed stuff should be able to keep Holliday/Berkman/Pujols off balance, as long as he gets ahead in the count. It's going to be shitty, cold and rainy tonight in St Louis....more like Boston weather for mid to late October. Carpenter has had a long season and the Cards bullpen has been used more than any other bullpen in playoff baseball history. That has to take it toll eventually, right?

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    no. two great teams with huge bats and chris carpenter. who knows if the over will even cash.

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    I don't know i just want to bet on this game for action I guess... very tough to call.


    I think the Cards bullpen should be rested for tonight... now tomorrow night that is a different story.

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    I like the over. Small bet for action.

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    I will most likely take a shot on O7.5 as well.

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    FWIW, I put my beat the prick freeplay on cards -1.5 +190. I think bets/lines like this are always a great use of freeplays, versus something like Cards ML -125.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoja Verdes View Post
    FWIW, I put my beat the prick freeplay on cards -1.5 +190.
    Me too! All 58 points I earned this week

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    Cards "should" win tonight...under 7 1/2 (in my opinion)

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    Yes.

    And series.

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    Carpenter's elbow is shot.

    I thought I had answered this question earlier with my guarantee of a Rangers world championship.

    I think the statement posted that "David Freese is the best player on the planet" may be the single funniest thing I've ever read in the chit-chat room!
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    Everyone likes the over tonight, so I might take a small play on the under.

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    Homer city... opie... cards win in 7 ...

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    either team can go off for 11 runs on any given night. whoever gets lucky will cash their side. might-as-well go play in a fair casino tonight instead

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    Quote Originally Posted by opie1988 View Post
    Carpenter's elbow is shot.

    I thought I had answered this question earlier with my guarantee of a Rangers world championship.

    I think the statement posted that "David Freese is the best player on the planet" may be the single funniest thing I've ever read in the chit-chat room!

    david freese best player on the planet right now is what I meant although I guess you could say the say the same thing for Nelson Cruz both of these guys are on fire right now.

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    the thing i like about this matchup for the Cardinals is that the Cardinals have a primarily right handed line-up and they are facing a lefty in CJ Wilson who has been hit hard in the playoffs so far

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice House View Post
    david freese best player on the planet right now is what I meant although I guess you could say the say the same thing for Nelson Cruz both of these guys are on fire right now.
    Agreed. I know its going to be tougher than I let on. I laid awake last night for hours worried sick about it.

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    they won't be +190 if they lose....maybe +150

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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasInsider View Post
    I'm seriously considering backing the Rangers tonight with Wilson on the hill. His offspeed stuff should be able to keep Holliday/Berkman/Pujols off balance, as long as he gets ahead in the count. It's going to be shitty, cold and rainy tonight in St Louis....more like Boston weather for mid to late October. Carpenter has had a long season and the Cards bullpen has been used more than any other bullpen in playoff baseball history. That has to take it toll eventually, right?


    Carp pitches 6 innings, max.

    dude is 36 y'all.

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    I am probably going to bet the Rangers in every game this series, think they will take it in 5 games.

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    93007351-1 10/19/11 3:54pm $50.00 $142.50 Pending 2 Team Parlay
    Pending 10/19/11 8:05pm MLB Baseball 951 Texas Rangers +110* vs St. Louis Cardinals (C Wilson - L must Start C Carpenter - R must Start)
    Pending 10/19/11 8:05pm MLB Baseball 951 Texas Rangers/St. Louis Cardinals Over 7½ -120* (C Wilson - L must Start C Carpenter - R must Start)

    Two gamer on the Rangers ML and the over.

    I'll be surprised if Carpenter lasts 5 tonight.

    Rangers 11 Cards 4

    That's my take. Rangers bomb the shizznat out of the Cards tonight.

    $50 to win $142.

    All day long baby!

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    I like the Cards tonight at home with Carpenter and no DH for Texas.

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    Cardinals will win this tonight. Let's go home team with all that momentum. Umpire will help us out too.

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    Cardinals will take this.

    Carpenter on the mound.. Rangers on the road.. Rangers adjusting to NL format.
    Every move will be under the microscope here and I think Ranger's will fold game one.

    I'm actually rooting the under in this game... so here is hoping both teams leave men on base.

    Good luck all.

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    Hitters Ballpark you fools!
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    I'm betting cardinals -1 1/2 runs. I figure this will not be close either way so taking cardinals to win by more than a run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avenger View Post


    Carp pitches 6 innings, max.

    dude is 36 y'all.
    How old was he in the Phillies game against Roy?

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    Good bet is to bet on the - 1 1/2 handicap of st louis to win by at least that many rund and also bet a prop of st. louis to win by exactly one run. So either way good money as long as st. louis wins.

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    CARDS 12-4 last 16 at HOME, going with Carpenter and La Russa.

    EZ

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    The best bet, is the under in this game because of the weather, and because of who is pitching. Carp. has looked good in the post-season besides when he pitched on short rest. CJ wilson has looked off in Det. had an okay game once, who knows what we see from him. He is pitching for a new contract, he knows if he has a decent world series he is going to be coveted by boston big time. And you know how boston overpays for good not great starting pitchers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dfberger23 View Post
    I am probably going to bet the Rangers in every game this series, think they will take it in 5 games.
    LAWL. Wow. You are due for a wide awaking, sir.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SmackdownV View Post
    Hitters Ballpark you fools!
    May be true but not with 26 mph wind and 40+ mph wind gusts.

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