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MLB Handicapping: Looking for a Dog
by Allen Eastman - 04/04/2007

I wont do it. I can't do it. Even if it looks like the "Game of the Year," you wont see me laying anymore than -150 for a baseball favorite. It's money in the bank, right?

There are too many things that can happen in the course of a nine-inning game. I've seen it way too many times. Johan Santana or Brandon Webb or Jake Peavy. They're installed as a huge favorite. They pitch 6 or 7 strong inning. They leave after the 6th or 7th inning with a lead. Then they turn it over to the bullpen. Some nights the "bullie" slams the door shut and you get the win despite laying the heavy number.

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But so many things are out of your hand when it comes to betting baseball. Your -200 favorite might get into an unexpected pitchers duel. And you lose 2-1 or 3-2. It's now going to take you two more victories to break even thanks to that huge loss. Keep this in mind before you jump all over that next "can't lose" -200 favorite.

My theory is simple. Limit your wagers on the dogs or small favorites. From there, sound money management SHOULD insure a winning baseball season. And I can't stress enough-baseball, unlike any other sport I handicap is truly a marathon and not a sprint. Lets keep your bankroll solid so we can really make some serious money come football season.

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Best of Luck. Allen Eastman