Odds To Win The 2013 MLB World Series, Plus Odds To Win Game #3

After Beltran went 2 – 4 with an RBI in Game #2 – he has improved his career Post Season Slash Line to .339/.448/1.163 – with 16 HRs and 38 RBI for his 168 AB. Beltran is in the last year of his 2 YR/$26 MIL deal with St. Louis. He will be a Free Agent after this Series, win or lose.  The 36 Year Old, has a .907 OPS in the playoffs this year, with 2 HRs and 13 RBI in his 13 Games Played.

By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024

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The World Series resumes today at Busch Stadium.  David Ortiz takes his hot hitting to St. Louis, and will see some action at 1st Base – while Mike Napoli will be relegated tot he bench.

The Cardinals will be without Allen Craig in lineup, however Carlos Beltran made a triumphant return to the Outfield in Game #2.

Odds To Win the World Series Today:

Boston Red Sox -110

St. Louis Cardinals -110

Ortiz Homers Twice in 2 Games for the the Red Sox (Credit FOX)

With the Series tied at 1, both teams are equal favorites in the Fall Classic. Even with having 3 out of the next 5 games at Busch Stadium, I would give the Red Sox the nod. The next 2 Starters Peavy and Buchholz – are better than Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn (or Wainwright (on short rest). Look for Felix Doubront to make an appearance in the Buchholz start – as the Cardinals struggle mightily versus Left Handed Pitching.

Odds To Game #3:

Best Of Seven Series Tied At 1 – 1

Boston Red Sox – Jake Peavy -102 @  St. Louis Cardinals – Joe Kelly -108

MLB Reports Pick – I would bet the Red Sox in Game #3 of the Series.

Odds Courtesy of http://www.bet365.com

Busch Stadium is one of the nicest ballparks in the Major Leagues, and have seen several playoff games since it opened 7 years ago. The Cardinals are aiming for their 3rd World Series Title since moving to this 3rd rendition of the park.  St. Louis will host Games #3, #4 and #5 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  They have the World Series tied at 1 even though their ace Adam Wainwright struggles in his last start yet again.

Here are a few more great pictures of Busch Stadium

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