MLB 2011 World Series Game 1: Cardinals vs Rangers Free Pick

During the NLCS, the St. Louis starting pitchers went 1-2 with a 7.02 ERA, while the Texas starters were 0-2 with a 6.59 ERA in ALCS.  Both teams played six games in their League Championship Series. The longest outing, by any starter, was the 5.2 innings pitched by the Rangers Coby Lewis in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Tonight, the Cardinals send RHP Chris Carpenter up against LHP C.J. Wilson for Rangers. Carpenter, who has seemingly been around forever, owns a 7-2 (3.11 ERA) postseason record. Wilson’s gets his second shot at a World Series title and has a 1-4 (5.40 ERA) in his MLB playoff career.

MLB World Series Game 1 Betting Lines – Cardinals vs. Rangers Free Pick

Pitch by pitch betting action, for Game 1 of the 2011 MLB World Series, can be found in the sportsbook at the Bodog.com online wagering website. That’s where we headed  for tonight’s Cardinals vs. Rangers Free Pick betting lines.

While some lament the lack of a major city center in the 2011 World Series, we love this match-up. With two great hitting teams, that should feast on somewhat suspect starting pitching, the 2011 edition of the MLB Fall Classic will be remember for the hitters – not the pitchers.

Prior to the League Championship Series, we called for a Cardinals vs. Tigers World Series. We were half right as we under estimated the Rangers bullpen. We won’t make that mistake again as we expect the World Series Pennant to fly, for the first time in MLB history, in the Lone Star State!

As far as our Game 1 Free Pick prediction goes, despite being without the designated hitter role, we can’t pass on taking the 1.5 runs and rolling with the Rangers tonight.

>>> Back TEX over STL at +1.5 (-190) with the Bodog Run Line <<<