To continue with my gambling problem, the 2009 WBC betting lines:
AUSTRALIA +25000
CANADA +10000
CHINA +18000
CHINESE TAIPEI +5000
CUBA +800
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC +200
ITALY +7500
JAPAN +400
KOREA +2000
MEXICO +2000
NETHERLANDS +17500
PANAMA +3000
PUERTO RICO +1500
SOUTH AFRICA +25000
USA +200
VENEZUELA +1200
I’m pretty sure that the +10,000 odds for Canada are a typo, but if not, I’d take that bet in a heartbeat. Canada isn’t a powerhouse, but they do have Justin Morneau, Russell Martin, Joey Votto, and Matt Stairs to hit. Their pitching is weak, although Phillip Aumont could surprise a lot of people. Korea seems undervalued too. Who would you guys bet on?
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I’d put my money on Puerto Rico. They can surprise some people. Then again I am Puertorican. :)
Mexico as a long shot, otherwise Cuba.
um, not to be a nerd but, what do the odds mean? +200? I don’t understand.
Tom,
http://www2.vegas.com/gaming/gaming_tips/betting.html#baseball.html
pilsung team korea!
(pilsung means certain victory in korean, the phrase is equal to a “let’s go yankees” chant)
I think that this tournament is so short that pretty much whoever get hot will win it. I think that all of the top teams could take it. You’re right, Canada could surprise.
I believe it was Kevin from The Office who explained that if anyone ever gives you 10,000:1 odds on anything, you take it.