Smoltz Shines with Cardinals – Sportsbook. Sportsbook odds on the St. Louis Cardinals received a shot in the arm on Sunday as starting pitcher John Smoltz looked like his old self in a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
The Cardinals are considered series World Series contenders at the offshore sportsbook. Sportsbook information tells us that Smoltz was fabulous in five innings against the Padres. While some sportsbook gamblers may be surprised the Cardinals were not. “He was like he’s been throughout his career,” manager Tony La Russa said.
The Cardinals are beginning to look like a World Series team in sports betting and Smoltz could be an important part as sportsbook info tells us. “I haven’t had many chances to feel this way, so I’m not going to get carried away,” Smoltz said, “This is an awesome situation for me after a situation that didn’t work out. The fans, the reception, everybody that has been talking about what I mean as a person … it’s a flattering statement. I also know I have to get it done on the mound. I couldn’t ask for a better beginning. But I’m a big believer that it’s how you pitch in the end that matters."
Sportsbook numbers tell us that Smoltz struck out seven consecutive hitters during the outing. He mixed split-finger pitches with sliders, curves and a fastball as sportsbook stats show. “He throws 94 miles per hour with a good split and good bite; that’s pretty good. That’s pretty impressive,” said St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols.
Offshore sportsbook info has the Boston Red Sox wondering what happened. Smoltz’s last four starts with the Red Sox produced 35 hits in 20 innings as sportsbook stats show. Online betting information tells us that the Cardinals were looking at Smoltz as a possible set-up man for closer Ryan Franklin but Kyle Lohse has a groin strain so Smoltz may stay in the rotation as sportsbook has it. After the sportsbook win the Cardinals were 18 games over .500 for the first time this offshore sportsbook season.
Sportsbook numbers show that St. Louis still has to deal with the Dodgers and the Phillies in the National League if they want to reach the World Series as sportsbook stats tell us. Getting Smoltz pitching well would be a major help though as offshore sportsbook info has it. Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright are very good starters for St. Louis and putting an effective John Smoltz in with those two would make the Cardinals tough.