WBC Odds: Betting Advice

Last Updated (Thursday, 19 January 2012 16:48) Monday, 16 March 2009 16:41

We are at the elimination point for round two with several teams facing their impending WBC doom. Baseball betting is heating up for the World Baseball Classic Odds, so here's the latest from the media in terms of advice on the upcoming games.

• Dustin Pedroia, the second baseman Roberts replaced, was 2 for 16 in the tournament - from the New York Times, commenting on USA's Dustin Pedroia leaving last Saturday's game with an abdominal strain and being replaced by Brian Roberts who excelled.

• "They should have every faith that these guys can come back," said Higinio Vélez, Cuban Manager - from the International Herald Tribune, in the aftermath of Cuba's 6-0 second round loss to Japan. Cuba will be fuming and ready to pound Mexico in their elimination game.

• The crowd applauded when Venezuela manager Luis Sojo took Ordonez out of the game after the seventh inning. - from the Associated Press, as Team Venezuela has to deal with its own fans booing Magglio Ordonez for his association with President Hugo Chavez. We advise to stay away from any game day props involving Ordonez.

• Kim's homer was one of three solo blasts by right-handed hitters against Mexico starter and former Padre Oliver Perez. - from the San Diego Union-Tribune, after Korea pounded Mexico's pitching. The Mexicans have been blown out more than once in this tournament when facing pressure and we expect them to wilt one more time and get tossed from the second round.