2012 MLB All-Star Game Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
KANSAS CITY, MO (ATS Consultants) – The “Midsummer Classic” starts at 8:30pm on Fox from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Detroit’s Justin Verlander (9-5, 2.58 ERA) takes the mound for the American League against San Francisco’s Matt Cain (9-3, 2.62 ERA).
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the American League as a -130 favorite over the National League. The total is 8.5 in most books.
LINE MOVEMENT: The American League opened as a -140 favorite and moved down to -130 at most books. The total started at 9 and moved down to 8.5 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 72% of public bettors favor the American League. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the American League. The All-Star game returns to Kansas City and Kauffman Stadium for the first time since 1973. AL manager Ron Washington will start reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. The NL's Tony La Russa, the first inactive All-Star manager since the AL's Bob Lemon in 1979, chose San Francisco's Matt Cain. The AL has a better lineup led by rookie phenom Mike Trout and stalwart Derek Jeter to get on base. The NL’s squad has been set back by outfield injuries. The Dodgers’ Matt Kemp, who was selected to start, is on the disabled list. Additionally, Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton will miss the game because of midseason knee surgery. We’ll go with the home team in a close win.
2012 MLB ALL-STAR GAME FREE PICK: AMERICAN LEAGUE -130
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