spartan | MLB Money Line Wed, 10/28/09 - 7:55 PM

double-dime bet ml 951 PHI (+150) BetUs vs 952 NYY

Analysis: Most certainly going to be in the minority again here but that never does sway or influence me. My clients who have been with me for some time know full and well I don't play the contrarian card just for the hell of it. In this case the squares are lining up to wager on the mighty Yankees. I still suspect they will likely take the Series but there is something else not getting much attention. The Phillies are still the champs and will not roll over at the site of the pinstripes or be intimidated by Yankee Stadium. If Cliff Lee is on top of his game, and let's hope the veteran is exactly that I can see the Phillies shocking the home guys and jumping out in front in this series. I have the world of respect for the way CC has been pitching but sometimes you get a gut feeling and as a gambler you either trust it or you don't. Logic tells me New York, but something tells me the Phillies come out focused and intent on defending their crown. This has been a very long layoff so any momentum coming in by either club haŽs been negated. I see real value here with the Phillies at this price. I'm going firmly against the herd and taking Charlie Manuels guys to get it done in the series opener.