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Interesting MLB Props at the new M Resort in Las Vegas

by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 4:09 PM

Sorry I haven't been around much lately guys, but I got to see the White Sox sweep the Cubs in two games here in Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday and have been trying to get a good handle on college basketball heading into the major conference tournaments this week.

We just finished off our sixth profitable weekend in hoops over the last seven thanks to a Triple Dime winner on Michigan State as my Big Ten Game O' the Year earlier today. Unfortunately, I lost my Big East Game O' the Year Saturday on Marquette, but at least that means my alma mater Syracuse is now a lock to get into the Big Dance for the first time in three years. I'll have my conference tourney package up shortly.

I also got to check out the new M Resort on Saturday and was very impressed. They have a bar right next to the sportsbook that has 96 beers on tap and the Vig Deli has all kinds of historical sports scores and spreads etched into the walls. It's really a must-see casino, and I will no doubt be spending a lot of time there over the next few weeks. They also offer wireless mobile gaming in the sportsbook where you can bet from your chair on a number of games like video poker and slots in addition to sports.

Anyway, I wanted to share some interesting baseball props at the M Resort for the upcoming season to let you know what's out there and see what you think...

Most Homers by any batter
OVER 46.5 -120
UNDER 46.5 EVEN

Most RBIs by any batter
OVER 144.5 -110
UNDER 144.5 -110

Most Hits by any batter
OVER 219.5 -110
UNDER 219.5 -110

Most Stolen Bases by any player
OVER 64.5 -110
UNDER 64.5 -110

Most Wins by any pitcher
OVER 21.5 EVEN
UNDER 21.5 -120

Most Losses by any pitcher
OVER 17.5 -110
UNDER 17.5 -110

Most Saves by any pitcher
OVER 50.5 -110
UNDER 50.5 -110

Most Strikeouts by any pitcher
OVER 255.5 -110
UNDER 255.5 -110

Most Wins by any MLB team
OVER 101.5 -110
UNDER 101.5 -110

Most Losses by any MLB team
OVER 101.5 -110
UNDER 101.5 -110

Will the New York Yankees win the World Series
YES +400
NO -500

Will the Boston Red Sox win the World Series
YES +700
NO -1000

Will the Chicago Cubs win the World Series
YES +800
NO -1100

Will the New York Mets win the World Series
YES +900
NO -1200

Total Wins (O/U) for MLB Pitchers
Brandon Webb 16.5
CC Sabathia 16.5
Roy Halladay 16.5
Johan Santana 16.5
Tim Lincecum 15.5
Cole Hamels 14.5
Cliff Lee 14.5
Jake Peavy 14.5

Total Homers (O/U) for MLB Hitters
Ryan Howard 42.5
Alex Rodriguez 36.5
Prince Fielder 36.5
Miguel Cabrera 34.5
Albert Pujols 33.5
Mark Teixeira 33.5
Adam Dunn 32.5
Josh Hamilton 30.5
David Wright 30.5
Hanley Ramirez 29.5

If anybody is in town during March Madness, just let me know and we'll try to get together and watch some games.

Finally, I just made one of my biggest bets ever last night, putting $500 on the Big East (+140) to win the NCAA tournament last night at Bookmaker and really can't wait for the Big Dance to finally get underway.

Best of luck everybody Beer

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19 Comments:

	posted by GoodFella on 03/08/2009 4:20 PM WOW are those HR #'s ever down....Great BLOG Matty!
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 4:23 PM Yeah, I love the OVER for Teixeira and Pujols personally, but you gotta wonder if the ball will stay in the park more with all of the steroids talk in the offseason...
	posted by TheBirds on 03/08/2009 4:24 PM If the A-Rod over under on home runs is still there, hammer the under. I liked the under when it was 48.5 home runs for the season. I still like under 46.5. I think Howard wins it with 44-45 home runs but the years of 60-70 per season are over. I like Lincicum under 15.5 wins. If he played on a team that can score more than a run a game, he is a 22 game winner but not in SF. I think he has another very very solid season but finished with 14-15 wins as SF just blows it for him. I like Hamels over 14.5 wins. 15 wins is very realistic for him. I see him getting 18 wins. He is a stud. And I love under 17.5 loses for the pitcher prop. Pinnacle has it at 18.5 with the under at -200. I like 18.5 much better even if it means laying down twice as much. Losing 19 games is just as tough as winning 19 in my opinion if not harder
	posted by GoodFella on 03/08/2009 4:26 PM I think Pujols, Texiera & Hanley are the 3 best bets for HR's. Barring injury 2 of those 3 should cash for sure......but ya, times have changed for the GREAT game of baseball, and for the BETTER!
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 4:31 PM I agree with A-Roid UNDER :)
	posted by GoodFella on 03/08/2009 4:34 PM so do I A-roid UNDER may be the strongest play on that card...What a PHONY that puke is...........
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 4:36 PM Nah, NO on the Cubs winning the World Series might be the easiest bet LOL
	posted by GoodFella on 03/08/2009 4:41 PM Going "reverse jinx" already Matty!!!
	posted by Floridachad on 03/08/2009 4:42 PM Adam Dunn Over 32.5 looks money
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 4:44 PM
	posted by GoodFella on 03/08/2009 4:44 PM Careful with Dunn Chad..... he is playing in a MUCH bigger park now & he is good for 130 walks...(this assuming he will be healthy)
	posted by biggsports on 03/08/2009 5:08 PM under 21.5 for wins by a pitcher looks real good.....
	posted by Jeff Bonds on 03/08/2009 5:18 PM Over 64.5 stolen bases for $10,000 Alex
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/08/2009 5:20 PM Sounds like you should be planning a Vegas trip Bonds - the M Resort is the first real casino you'll see coming from SoCal.
	posted by Denver Money on 03/09/2009 8:06 AM Good stuff Matty, You think any of the pitchers listed go over 17 wins?
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/09/2009 7:57 PM Webb and Halladay will always have a shot cuz they're such horses. I like Hamels though OVER 14.5.
	posted by TheBirds on 03/09/2009 8:35 PM I will definitely take Hamels if the books I use offer it. He is an absolute stud, and I am not just saying that cause I am from Philly and a homer. He would have had 20 wins last season if he had run support in the regular season. The Cubs not winning the world series is a no brainer if you are willing to risk 11-1. The yankees not winning it at -500 is a steal if you are willing to lay 5-1. I said it before they signed everyone offseason and will say it again, THEY WILL MISS THE PLAYOFFS. This team will fall apart.
	posted by Matty O'Shea on 03/09/2009 8:44 PM I sure hope you're right about the Spankees.
	posted by Luca on 03/10/2009 12:22 AM Superb blog. Lots of great info. And I love the Big East bet!! Thnx man. As for the MLB props, take this one: Under 14.5 wins for Jake Peavy. I live in SD, and the Padres will be the worst team in baseball by a mile this year. They have thrown in the towel! Remember, they tried trading Peavy this winter. Peavy is good, but not great, plus he is already pitching meaningful games in the World Baseball Classic now, no way he can go all year dominating, injury free. This is a LOCK!!! I will be in Vegas in two weeks betting big on this prop. Lock!