Tag: Kershaw

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we explore baseball’s biggest myths. We’ll work our way through a 16 team bracket, setting the record straight for fans. “He’s a Gamer”, “Momentum”, “Chemistry”, “Shifts are killing the game”…phrases you’ll hear thrown around by baseball analysts year-round. We’ll separate the real from the make-believe, and throw a couple curve balls of our own in the process.  If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)” →

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we explore the world of sports betting. What are we supposed to make of “sports betting consultants”, “sports betting mutual funds” or those “free picks” from sports handicappers? Can I really make money by betting on sports? What do these so-called “experts” know that the rest of us don’t? If you do bet on sports, are considering buying “picks” or just want to know more about the industry, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)” →

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews from Silicon Valley, the home of the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants fell short of continuing the even year title narrative in 2016, the team did find itself in the thick of yet another pennant chase. With arguably the best starting rotation in baseball and the addition of all-star closer Mark Melancon, the Giants once again appear to be on the short list of World Series contenders. We’ll also share with you some of the best tall tales of the modern day Paul Bunyan, Madison Bumgarner himself. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)” →

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 34 (LA Dodgers: “Juicy That Payroll?”)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 34 (LA Dodgers: “Juicy That Payroll?”)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews from Chavez Ravine, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Known recently as “The Evil Empire of the West”, the Dodgers are well-known for their oversized payroll and lack of a ring to show for it. Despite these shortcomings, the Dodgers sport the game’s best pitcher (Clayton Kershaw) and a streak of four straight NL West titles. Two wins away from the NL Pennant in 2016, are the Dodgers poised to take the giant leap to World Series Champions in 2017? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 34 (LA Dodgers: “Juicy That Payroll?”)” →

Kershaw’s Absurd Odds in Vegas

Kershaw’s Absurd Odds in Vegas

Largest Spread
Clayton Kershaw’s start for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium against the Atlanta Braves moved the needle on Vegas Sportsbooks.  With a moneyline of -480 to bet on the Dodgers, this represented the largest such figure in a MLB game since 1999.  (Source: Dave Tuley of ESPN & Los Angeles Dodgers Media)