MLB playoff discussion

There are all the other sport discussions here so I figured I would start this one.

MLB playoffs - do you bet it?

What is your thoughts given the scene is set now and the games have yet to be played

Who wins the playoff games?

My money is on Tampa and Milwaukee making it through, what do you guys think?

I Like the Rays, Yankees, Astros, Braves and Diamondbacks, any of these teams could very well make it!

As far as my final predictions for the Finals. I am going for the underdogs.

I would like to see Astros vs the Braves. With the Astros going all the way!

Astros are a great team. I made money off of betting them this year. Atleast we know now that it is playoff season the starters and best pitchers should be well rested. I think we are in for some good games.

I like the cardinals as well as they can sink some buckets but I would not bet them to win. If I bet cardinals I bet the over as they can score but the games are always to close for comfort!

I only will bet on MLB if I get a hot tip but I don’t follow this sport enough to get big
This is a very popular time for American sports fans who do like to bet on MLB.
Lets try to keep this a active thread.
WASHINGTON just took the lead after being down 3 to 1 now lead 4-3 Shocked

Quote from: Devawnm367 on October 02, 2019, 02:02:17 AM

The Diamondbacks are not in the playoffs hehe.

Agreed on the Astros. They have the best chance to be in the world series versus maybe the Yankees from the American league. However, I wish it would be the Dodgers versus the Yankees hehehe.

Been following MLB for the past 2 years but this year I'm just not feeling it. I have my bet on the Astros as they have put quite a show last year, same with the Rays but honestly, I'm entirely clueless on who beats who in this current season. If a tip is within my liking and favorable in terms of the lines and the odds, I would get them, particularly the Astros, even against big names such as the Yankees and Dodgers.

And since you have started this thread, it's best to put up some stats so we can follow it somewhat. Wink

Welp my first wild card team missed lol, let's see how the Ray's do. Here is my breakdown of how I think this will play out:
AL:
Yanks win vs twins
Astros beat Ray's
Yanks beat Astros

NL:
Dodgers beat washington
Braves beat st Louis
Dodgers beat braves

Yanks win it all against dodgers

Let's see how these turn out

The braves vs st louis has been the game so far. That was a hell of a comeback. Playoff baseball is so different than the regular season. Every pitch counts and could be the deciding factor. My dough is on the yankees ML tonight, paxson has been a beast his last 10 starts

@wheelz1200. The Astros can easily go to the world series as the Yankees can, I reckon.

The American league championship series between the 2 teams will also certainly be tougher than the world series itself hehehe.

Quote from: bbc.reporter on October 07, 2019, 03:41:26 AM

Quite possibly. Houston vs yankees is what I want to see I think that would be a great series. Hitting, pitching they have it all.

In the west dodgers all come down to game 5 and have to face off vs Strasburg for washington. That would definately be a huge upset if dodgers lose the series. Cant wait to watch that one tomorrow.

@wheelz1200. Another one, Tampa Bay has forced the Astros for a 5th game hehe. The Astros also had Justin Verlander on the mound. What an upset this might also be.

Every series is tied 2-2 except the Yankees.

2019 MLB playoffs bracket: Postseason schedule by round and start times as Yankees await Astros-Rays winner

Here's a look at the start times for every game this postseason
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2019-mlb-playoffs-bracket-postseason-schedule-by-round-and-start-times-as-yankees-await-astros-rays-winner/

It's been years since I last watch a MLB game. I used to watch the Yankees when Jeter was still with them.

Looking at the above link posted by Mich, it seems they have a strong squad again.

Can anyone drop some names for MVP candidates or star players for the remaining teams?

Quote from: Bttzed03 on October 09, 2019, 10:25:43 AM

Verlander or Cole from houston will be winning the cy young award. And probably cody bellinger will win mvp over in the national league. In the american trout will win it but the Angels suck, wasting away trout's prime years.

So yanks are in, and looks like st louis will be in. Hopefully houston loses dont want to see the yanks have to play them....side note some dude put a $3m bet on houston to win the world series. Payout is around 7 mil. Dude is sweating his nuggets right now

@Bttzed03. I am a baseball casual hehehe. I only watch it more closely on the post season. The regular season is hard to follow because there are so many games.

@wheelz1200. The Cardinals are in. I hope they play in the championship series versus the Dodgers.

Quote from: bbc.reporter on October 10, 2019, 01:16:30 AM

Well they are getting the washington nationals. Holy wow that was a crazy day of baseball. I only hope tonight's game brings as much drama as last nights game. The dodgers manager screwd that one up, why he kept Kelly in for 2 innings is way beyond me. No reason to put clayton in the 8th inning either. He had all of his relievers ready for only 6 outs needed.

Bad news for NATIONALS bettors

Nationals place Daniel Hudson on paternity list and the fallout could be huge

Hudson is one of two reliable Nationals relievers

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/nationals-place-daniel-hudson-on-paternity-list-and-the-fallout-could-be-huge/

@mich. Baseball is not similar to basketball or most other team sports, I reckon. The skeptical me thinks the news article is made to create some interest in the championship series which became unexciting when the Nationals won versus the Dodgers hehe.

Quote from: bbc.reporter on October 14, 2019, 02:15:01 AM

Well you were correct on this matter as WASHINGTON NATIONALS are going to the 2019 World Series
The HOUSTON ASTROS will play at home vs NY YANKEES tonight and the oddsmakers sound like they expect HOUSTON to play WASHINGTON in the WS next
Since it will be very hard for NYY to win 2 games in a row on the Road in HOUSTON

Whoa! I Love Baseball as well and I am a fan of New York Yankees, Well even though right now the lead is on Houston Astros and right now at game 6 before it starts I guess Yankees will make a huge comeback I really think that this Game 6 will be a bullpen fight and for Houston saving Gerrit Cole for Game 7 on the unexpected,

This is a tough call but I really love the Yankees and I think they had high leverage on Bullpen arm over Houston and even though Yankees are playing on the enemies turf and despite Astro's 60-21 record at home during the regular season I think Yankees can manage this.

2019 World Series Odds & Schedule: Nationals vs. Astros Trends & Pitching Notes

Nationals World Series odds: +180
Astros World Series odds: -220

https://www.actionnetwork.com/mlb/world-series-odds-schedule-astros-nationals-betting-series-prices