Series Line:
LAA +145
NYY -175

There are many questions surrounding this upcoming ALCS between the New York Yankees, and the Los Angeles Angels. Will the Yankees use a three-man rotation, which includes Cy-Young candidate C.C. Sabathia, A.J Burnett and Andy Pettite? Will they once again toss Joba into the fourth spot? Will Chad Gaudin, yes; Chad Gaudin get the nod over Joba has the fourth starter in the ALCS? Will the Halos keep it going, rallying behind Nick Adenhart? Will Tori Hunter keep his recent surge up?

The Yankees seem to be the public's favorite to win the World Series. Currently sitting at (-175) to win the series, I expect that to work it's way as we approach Friday. For me, and all the Halo backers out there, wait until Friday to take the series price. As I see it marching up to at least +175 for us, (currently at +145).

There are no doubts that the Yankees are a powerhouse, arguably the best lineup throughout baseball. If the pitching staff shows up, they should have no problem advancing, and winning it all, but don't crown the champs, just yet. The Angels just walked right over the Boston Redsox, who to many people were on there way to another title. With a rotation of Lackey, Saunders, Weaver and Kazmir the Halos should be able to limit the Yankees offense. Only thing scaring me is the bullpen. The Angels have had some bullpen trouble, and if they can keep the ‘pen in check, it will do wonders for them. With that being said, my pick would be the Angels for the series, currently sitting at (+145), I would wait to see if it raises a little more the next few days.


Now, a breakdown of the first game of the series! Game 1 (FOX 7:57 P.M - EST) is a key, key game for the Angels, on the road, in the spotlight, against C.C. Sabathia. The Angels toss out 30 year old John Lackey, who has picked up his game the past few weeks. The Yankees are pretty solid hitting right handed pitchers, so Lackey will need to need to constantly keep them on there toes with off-speed pitches. The Angles had no problems wearing down Lester, and Beckett ad I expect them to do the same in this series. If they can keep the game close, I expect them to get big late inning hits, (see Boston series).


With that being said, I'd fade the public and hop on the Angels bandwagon. (Series, and game 1 as well) Wait until Thursday to make the series play, the line will continue to go up I believe, if not, settling for +145 is a decent price.

This is my first blog, feel free to always comment, good or bad remarks are welcome. For those Yankee backers, good luck in each game, and for the series. It all starts Friday, October 16 at 7:57 EST, on FOX!