Giants/Rangers Game 5
Upper Medium
Giants +162
What you have here is Lee euphoria alive and well. You also have the "hard to take 2 out of 3 in Texas" sentiment massaged into the line. The Rangers have been overvalued every game in this series- some games more than others. In a game where their best pitcher is pitching at home in a must win situation, the inflated bias is going to be higher than normal. The Rangers edge in this series is their lineup. But its a lineup that seems worn down and over-matched by top notch pitching. Lee's hot streak came to an abrupt end in game 1. So did the psychological edge he had on the opposition. The Rangers bullpen also looks worn down, and the Giants have picked them up well. Lincecum backed by a top tier bullpen will make it hard for the Rangers bats to come alive once again. Right team favored, but by the wrong amount. The Giants have a decent shot at closing out the series tonight.
Upper Medium
Giants +162
What you have here is Lee euphoria alive and well. You also have the "hard to take 2 out of 3 in Texas" sentiment massaged into the line. The Rangers have been overvalued every game in this series- some games more than others. In a game where their best pitcher is pitching at home in a must win situation, the inflated bias is going to be higher than normal. The Rangers edge in this series is their lineup. But its a lineup that seems worn down and over-matched by top notch pitching. Lee's hot streak came to an abrupt end in game 1. So did the psychological edge he had on the opposition. The Rangers bullpen also looks worn down, and the Giants have picked them up well. Lincecum backed by a top tier bullpen will make it hard for the Rangers bats to come alive once again. Right team favored, but by the wrong amount. The Giants have a decent shot at closing out the series tonight.
