2010 World Series - Baseball Betting
The World Series might seem a long way off to some, but serious handicappers are already thinking about it. The cool thing about betting baseball is that you can make bets right now on who is going to make it to the big show.
Will the Yankees be holding the major trophy again or will it be someone else?
Will the Rays culminate their three year run with a title?
Who will represent the National League and will they have a chance?
These are all questions that must be answered as 2010 rolls along.
So if you are getting into 2010 World Series betting, which squads should you be looking for? This is ultimately a question of value, as bettors will want to identify underrated commodities.
Take a Chance on the Twins
If you are looking for a 2010 World Series betting angle, then take a long look at the Minnesota Twins. Chances are that you can get good odds on the Twins at this point in time and they have everything that a team needs to be successful in the postseason. When looking for teams to bet on in the 2010 World Series, you want to spot those teams that have the following qualities:
- A combination of speed and power
- Capable hitters up and down the lineup
- Strong starting pitching
- A good bullpen
- Excellent defense
The Twins sport one of the best defenses in baseball, as Hudson and Hardy are an excellent combo up the middle. With their trading deadline moves, they bolstered the bullpen. Everyone knows about Mauer and Morneau in the middle of the order, but guys like Denard Span, Jason Kubel, and Delmon Young make the offense deep and formidable. This is a team that figures to be in the playoff mix and they can be had for a good price right now.
Don't Sleep on Philadelphia
As the 2010 season has progressed, bettors seem to be forgetting all about the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phils took home the title two years ago and they made the big series last season. Though injuries have knocked them from atop the NL East for much of the 2010 season, the Phillies should be rounding into shape as September comes along. With Victorino, Utley, and Rollins all healthy, this team is one that can't be taken lightly. They don't have the best defense in the world, but they do enough right to make up for it.
The nice thing about Philadelphia is that the team's value sits at an all-time low. Three top-shelf arms sit atop the club's rotation and they have some big boppers in the middle. When October rolls around, no one will be surprised if this team is the one representing the National League in the World Series.
Given that the NL will have home field advantage throughout that series, who will be surprised if the Phillies win again? Right now, they are not priced like a team that could reasonably win it all.