2008 MLB All-Star Game

[ryanXL977]

nl

[ryanXL977]

pujols -115 hits + runs+ rbis vs arod

[so-classy#23]

yea it is a coin flip and a stupid idea to decide home field advantage..only reason id take AL is because they have dominated the NL for essentially the past decade....although I wouldnt be surprised if it went over the total either...MLB wants runs to keep all fans interested

[AmazingAmanda]

The fact that people are betting the AL because they have won in the past is crazy. Players change, pitchers change, this game is a toss up with the NL having a big price advantage.

[AmazingAmanda]

If you go with "past results" the NL has a better overall record against the AL.

[rb4033]

my bets:

AL money Line
AL -2.5
Over 10

[fifawcs]

this will be the fiorst game i have watched in 5 years, i usually pass on the asg but i got morneau yesterday at +500 and won 1k so ill blow it back on the nl tonite

Ryan, you should stick to props. To be honest, the AL will probably win this. Look at interleague play. Even teams that you wouldn't think would stand a chance against their national league counterparts ended up winning. A perfect example of this is Cardinals versus Royals. On paper, you would think the Cardinals would sweep them. But the Royals were dominant. You have to remember that NL numbers may be better only because they face other NL player, who are usually less skilled than AL players. That has been the trend in recent years and will most likely continue in Yankee Stadium. Look at the two top HR derby people from last night, Morneau and Hamilton. Both AL power hitting lefties. Put that 1K on Jeter to beat Utley in Hits+Runs+RBIs or something. I bet on the NL the past couple of years and I always thought it should be even odds. The reality is, the lines are where they should be.

[ryanXL977]

i hear what you are saying, i am not going huge on it, maybe 200 bucks or so
i just think the al lineup is weak. jeter, ichiro, youk, and pedroia should not be starting,. nl has only one bad starter, fukodome

i think the lineup is waaay better on the nl

[fifawcs]

But you judge the players on their season stats since this is an individual game and their teams are different. You have to be able to measure innate abilities and judge which team si better. Putting this season's stats aside, the AL definitely has more talent and shoudl win this thing. But it will be a close game.

[fifawcs]

I'm also liking Chipper Jones -105 to beat Manny in Hits+Runs+RBIs

[ryanXL977]

i mean its a coin flip to me, it really is, i think the nl has better pitchers and hitters, not closers though
i will take a shot at +150 though
why not

[Benson17]

I put a small amount on the National League.

[BuddyBear]

I think the AL wins here. They feature the much better pitchers, hitters, and they get last at bats if need be.

my gut tells me that Mariano Rivera closes this one out....

[Marigold HD]

Going with AL

[tressel4]

Just as many here from the RX like AL. Most consensus picks are wrong, so fading the mass morons.

[SBR Lou]

Game getting closer and closer.

Anyone on the fence make a decision yet, Amazing Amanda?

[ArenaPlaya]

Simple... AL wins

[ArenaPlaya]

How many years in a row would they have to win before you bet them?

[AmazingAmanda]

I took the NL and the under

[AmazingAmanda]

Also took the NL +1.5

[EaglesPhan36]

Don't see how you don't go AL.

[AmazingAmanda]

Because I won't lay -150 on a team to win when both team feature All-Stars and when the NL hitters clearly have more power

[SBR Lou]

You tell 'em AA.

[ArenaPlaya]

10 in a row

[Dashwood Clipper]

NL 1st 5 -0.5 +163.

[AmazingAmanda]

The Rockies also went to the World Series last year, but that's not a reason to bet them this year.

You say 10 in a row, I say NL has a 41-35 overall advantage in all-star games

[AmazingAmanda]

And 3 of the last 5 years AL won by 1. That's enough to lay -150?

[AmazingAmanda]

I'm not betting on it, but Pujols is +800 to win the MVP over at the Greek. Solid odds IMO. Solid chance he plays the entire game and will finish with the most AB's.

[ryanXL977]

10 in a row means nothing
if you want to bet al you can say it means they always win
if you want to bet nl you can say the nl is due

stats can say whatever you want, especially streaks
ill take a dog in an exhibition game anyday
easy call

[tressel4]

I put $50 on Pujols but at worse odds.

[awatkins011]

I just got +850 at 5dimes on Pujols

[fifawcs]

The Rockies also went to the World Series last year, but that's not a reason to bet them this year.

You say 10 in a row, I say NL has a 41-35 overall advantage in all-star games

That's more evidence that supports the AL at -150. The Colorado Rockies were the best team in the NL last year. What happened when they faced the best AL team of last year? They got swept in 4 games. How did the NL do in Interleague play? How do the scrubs known as the Royals own interleague play every year? The answer to all these questions points to a superior AL team. Like I have said in previous posts, you need to put season stats aside and think about what team is better.

[ryanXL977]

That's more evidence that supports the AL at -150. The Colorado Rockies were the best team in the NL last year. What happened when they faced the best AL team of last year? They got swept in 4 games. How did the NL do in Interleague play? How do the scrubs known as the Royals own interleague play every year? The answer to all these questions points to a superior AL team. Like I have said in previous posts, you need to put season stats aside and think about what team is better.

the rockies got hot for about 6 weeks-8 weeks
we all know now it was a total fluke. but tonite is different because the lineup differential i think, is big
there is no edge on this game, its a coinfllip

[sickness]

i flipped a coin. going with al and under, LOL

[ryanXL977]

i flipped a coin. going with al and under, LOL

as good a guess as any