MLB Lines: The Boston Red Sox have put fans and handicappers on quite a roller coaster ride the past three years as they were among the worst teams on the field and the betting board in 2012, then highly profitable World Series champions in 2013, and are now back as bankroll busting losers for 2014. The Oakland A’s on the other hand have been the model of consistency both on the field and at the betting window as consistent winners the past three seasons.
In the Black
The Oakland A’s have proven to be the best bet on the board for the past three seasons and were the top money maker in the American League at +1053 and were also a strong run line team at +1246. The upstart Seattle Mariners were +1053 on the money line and +1803 on the run line. The surprising Toronto Blue Jays were +1106 on the run line while the LA Angels were +704 on the money line and +801 on the run line.
In the Red
The Tampa Bay Rays have been the worst AL team on the board this year as they were -2470 on the money line and -2539 on the run line. The Boston Red Sox were World Series champions last year but are now renowned for being the Red Ink Sox at -1512 on the money line and -1163 on the run line. The Texas Rangers have suffered a stunning drop the past two seasons as they were -966 on the money line and -2197 on the run line. The Kansas City Royals were -406 on the money line but +1424 on the run line.
Totals
The Seattle Mariners were 36-44 under the total while the LA Angels were 45-32 over the total.
