posted July 11, 2008 at 15:13 in MLB Betting Trends
MLB Baseball Wagering - Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics open a three-game series on Friday night with the Angels hitting well enough to be considered one of the favorites to win the American League Pennant. The Angels send pitcher John Garland to the mound. Garland has been consistent if not spectacular this season racking up an 8 and 5 record and an ERA of 3.76. For BetUS online baseball betting fans, Garland could provide a good online wagering option on Friday night.
The Oakland Athletics counter Garland with pitcher Sean Gallagher. Gallagher came over in the six player trade that the Athletics made with the Chicago Cubs just a few days ago. Gallagher has been okay this season. His record is 3 and 4. His ERA is 4.45.
Here are the BetUS online sportsbook betting odds for this game:
Los Angeles Angels
John Garland – R - 1 ½ + 140 - 110 O 8 ½ + 105
Oakland Athletics
Sean Gallagher – R + 1 ½ - 160 - 110 U 8 ½ - 125
Here are a few online sportsbook wagering trends that might help us find a good online bet in this game:
The Los Angeles Angels are 4 and 1 in John Garland’s last 5 starts on the road.
The Los Angeles Angels are 1 and 4 in John Garland’s last 5 starts versus a team from the American League West Division.
The Oakland Athletics are 2 and 5 in their last 7 games as an underdog at home.
The Oakland Athletics are 7 and 15 in their last 22 games as an underdog.
This game is going to come down to how well Sean Gallagher pitches in his first game in an Athletics uniform. If Gallagher steps it up, then he has a chance to pull of an upset.
I don’t believe, though, that Gallagher will step it up. John Garland has been pitching well for the Los Angeles Angels and, more importantly, the Angels have been hitting very well.
That means that taking Garland on the run-line at – 1 ½ + 140 is a very good online wager. Garland and the Angels are a solid online bet to beat the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
I will be wagering that Garland beats the Athletics by at least two runs at – 1 ½ + 140.
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