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World Series Baseball Betting Game Six: Back Phillies to set up Cliff-hanger

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:12 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies sent the World Series back to New York with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees on Monday night. Now we're set for a thrilling game six and Nick Shiambouros selects the best bets.

World Series Game Five Betting: Phillies can spoil Yankees party

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:47 +0000

The New York Yankees can win the World Series on Monday night but Philadelphia will not go down easily, says Nick Shiambouros.

World Series Betting Game 4: Plenty of runs on the cards

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:22:56 +0000

Nick Shiambouros talks us through the somewhat controversial events of Game 3 where video replays were used for the first time in post-season history. Onto Game 4 we go though and a chance for the Philles to put things right....

World Series Betting Game Three: Pettitte could prove to be a "little" vulnerable

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:11:50 +0000

With the Series drawn at one a piece, Nick Shiambouros tells us why his money is on the Philadelphia Phillies in what he expects to be a close encounter.

World Series Baseball Betting Game 2: Must win for Yankees

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:18 +0000

Nick Shiambouros selects the best bets as the Yankees aim to hit back in the biggest game on Earth...

World Series Baseball Betting Game 1: Time to jump ship

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:51:27 +0000

The New York Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies for the World Series which starts in New York on Wednesday. This series is unquestionably between the two best teams in baseball and it promises to be a classic, writes Nick Shiambouros.

MLB Championship Series Betting: Series far from over as Angels and Yankees vie for place in World Series

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:49:19 +0000

Nick Shiambouros reflects upon the Phillies win and looks ahead to the Angels' uphill struggle.

MLB Championship Series Betting: Down to the final four as the post-season get serious

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:32:01 +0000

Our baseball betting expert brings you suggested bets for Phillies v Dodgers and Angels v Yankees

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the New York Yankees won't win the 2009 World Series

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:02:46 +0000

The Betfair Contrarian dislikes the hoity-toity New York Yankees more than any sports team on the planet. Below, he explains why he won't be backing them to win the World Series.

MLB Play-offs Preview: Yankees can make most of Twins' fatigue

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:52:34 +0000

Our man called it right in Minneapolis last night but can he select the best bets from what looks set to be a thrilling play-off season?

MLB Betting: Twins can triumph in AL Central tie-breaker

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:15:54 +0000

It's all going down to the wire in the North Star state tonight and punters will need nerves of steel to profit. Fortunately, Nick Shiambouros is on hand to select the best bets from the AL Central tie-breaker...

MLB Betting: Twins and Tigers locked in epic battle

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:39:24 +0000

The play-off picture is almost complete as we enter the final weekend of the regular season but Nick Shiambouros is still on the lookout for betting value.

MLB Betting: Boston have the edge against bitter rivals

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:55:27 +0000

The Yankees are already through but, in front of their home fans this weekend, they will be keen to beat their AL East rivals. Meanwhile, the value could be in the AL Central on Monday...

MLB Betting: Swinging September!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:25 +0000

With just over two weeks left in the regular season things are really heating up in the hunt for October. In the NL there are 10 teams with a chance of making the play-offs. Nick Shiambouros knows where he's putting his money this weekend...

MLB Betting: Tigers and Toronto set for pitcher battle

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:46:16 +0000

Detroit host Toronto on Sunday in a crucial AL Central clash and Nick Shiambouros believes that the result will depend on two very talented pitchers.

The New York Yankees thrashed the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in their home series last weekend and look certain to win the AL East. The Rays now have a mountain to climb and their chances of making the play-offs are slim at best.

One team that is very much in the play-off hunt is Detroit. The Tigers hold a five game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central .This is one tough division with only five games separating the first three teams. Detroit host Toronto on Sunday featuring two very talented pitchers.

Rick Porcello starts for the Tigers and this young man has had a sensational season. The right hander from New Jersey is just 20-years-old but he has a record of 12-8 and a solid ERA of 4.26. Porcello has a variety of pitches and has a fantastic fastball. His accuracy has paid dividends this year and his pitch count is low.

The Blue Jays start Ricky Romero who has a record of 12-7 and an ERA of 4.14. Romero is the one shining light in this disappointing Toronto team. This rookie has managed to pitch like a veteran in the toughest division in baseball and is the future of this Blue Jay team. I think Toronto could spring the upset in this game and they should be a fair price. Toronto will swing the bat as they have nothing to lose and all the pressure will be on the home team.

I am really looking forward to this game as it is rare to see two very young pitchers with so much talent to battle each other.
　
Later on Sunday the Los Angeles Dodgers take on division rivals the San Francisco Giants in a critical NL game. The Dodgers once had a 9.5 game lead in the NL West but now they are only two games ahead of Colorado and things are getting very tense in the clubhouse. In over fifty years in LA the Dodgers have never blown a lead this big.

Brad Penny is on the hill for the Giants and he will want to hand out a beating to his former club. Penny served the Dodgers well but as soon as he picked up a shoulder injury he was let go in a ruthless move by LA. He has pitched very well for the Giants and has a record of 9-8.

The Dodgers start Chad Billingsley who has a 12-9 record for the season.Billingsley has been a little wayward recently and all the pressure will be on him to deliver in this huge game.

I think this will be a close affair but I just favour the Giants in this one. In my opinion this is the game of the week and I strongly recommend staying up to watch this game.

Both games are scheduled to be shown live on ESPN America which is now on Sky (430).