The Fall Classic begins tonight with each team’s ace ready to go, and across the pond two giants of the soccer world are set to square off.
Sports Betting Preview for October 23
Top Stories
NFL: Frazier to stick with Freeman
Despite a horrendous debut where he went just 20-of-53, Josh Freeman will still be the Vikings’ starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Leslie Frazier.
MLB: The Freak stays on in San Francisco
Two-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher Tim Lincecum has signed a two-year, $35 million contract to remain with the San Francisco Giants.
NHL: Leafs snap Ducks’ streak
Phil Kessel’s hat trick powered the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 win which snaps the Anaheim Ducks’ seven-game winning streak.
Top Games to Bet On
World Series — St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox (8:07 PM ET)
STL: Adam Wainwright (21-10, 2.82 ERA) vs BOS: Jon Lester (17-9, 3.64 ERA)
The 2013 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox begins tonight as staff aces Adam Wainwright and John Lester take the mound for Game 1. [sc:MLB240banner ]
Wainwright has been spectacular for the Cardinals in the postseason, going at least 7 innings in each of his three playoff starts (23 total innings) and giving up 4 total runs. The Cards ace will require run support from the likes of Carlos Beltran, who’s making his first trip to the World Series. The veteran has been one of the Cardinals’ most reliable postseason hitters, with 10 hits, 12 RBI and 8 walks in 11 games. St. Louis is 13-4 SU in their last 17 games.
Odds: Cardinals (+112) vs Red Sox (-122); O/U: 7.0
On the other side, Lester has been the Red Sox’s steadiest starter with just 5 earned runs in 19 1/3 postseason innings. Boston’s timely grand slams have stolen the headlines but Jacoby Ellsbury has been the Red Sox’s hottest hitter in October. The leadoff man has 16 hits and 10 runs in 10 playoff games. Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Real Madrid vs Juventus (2:45 PM ET)
Two of European football’s perennial giants will meet once again under the bright lights of the UEFA Champions League tonight.
Real Madrid currently leads the group with a maximum six points and 10 goals from two games. However, with El Clasico just around the corner, their attention may be divided between these two important matches.
Odds: Juventus (+600) vs Real Madrid (-1,250)
Juventus’ Champions League campaign is off to an underwhelming start. The Italian champions have drawn their first two games against the group’s weaker teams. Defeat to Real Madrid could see them drop down the group table.
[sc:Soccer490banner ]For the most comprehensive list of NFL, NCAAF, MLB, and NHL game odds and betting lines, visit Top Bet Sportsbook.
1,643 total views, 1 views today
