posted July 9, 2008 at 15:36 in MLB Articles
MLB Baseball Wagering - Diamondbacks vs. Nationals
The Diamondbacks, like every other team in the terrible National League West Division, have fallen on bad times. Yes, they still lead the N.L. West but that’s because every other team in their division is worse then they are. The D’Backs haven’t won three consecutive games, a feat they are trying to accomplish on Wednesday night, in about two months. They have a terrific chance because they get to play the Washington Nationals in tonight’s game. Arizona sends Micah Owings to the mound. Comparison’s to Babe Ruth aside because of his hitting ability, Owings, when on his game, can be a valuable asset to any baseball betting fan looking to make some dollars. When he’s not on his game, he could burn more online wagering money then a lot of other pitchers in Major League Baseball. For the season, Owings is 6 and 7 with a 5.15 ERA.
The Washington Nationals counter Micah Owings with John Lannan. Although Lannan’s record is worse then Owings’s at 4 and 9 his ERA is much better at 3.60. The problem for MLB betting fans is that the Nats rarely get enough run support to help any of their pitchers. That makes them a tough wager on the BetUS money-line.
Here are the BetUS online sportsbook betting odds for this game.
Micah Owings – R - 1 ½ + 150 - 115 O 8 - 110
John Lannan – L + 1 ½ - 170 - 105 U 8 - 110
Here are a few online sportsbook wagering trends that might help us find a good online bet in this game.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5 and 1 in their last 6 games versus a left-handed starter.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 4 and 0 in Micah Owings last 5 road starts versus a team with a losing record.
The Washington Nationals are 5 and 16 in John Lannan’s last 21 starts.
The Washington Nationals are 0 and 5 in John Lannan’s last five starts at home.
The trends say that Owings and the D’Backs do get that crucial third win in a row. The D’Backs, at one time sporting the best record in baseball, need to get back on track if they hope to fend off either the Colorado Rockies or the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Maybe, it starts Wednesday night by putting together a mini win streak. For online wagering purposes, the best online bet in the BetUS sportsbook is on Micah Owings at – 1 ½ runs + 150.
Yes, Owings has a worse ERA then Lannan, but the trends say that Owings will undoubtedly pitch well in this game. Lannan may pitch well also, but the Nationals won’t provide the run support that Lannan needs in order to get the victory.
I’m willing to make an online bet on Micah Owings to beat the Washington Nationals at – 1 ½ runs + 150.
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