MLB All-Star Game

Interesting - the AL is the favored team in tonight's All-Star game even though most people agree that the NL's starting team is better. The AL is at -$147 (meaning risk $147 to win $100 - the NL is at +$127 meaning risk $100 to win $127). I guess the home field means that much. Terry Francona managing the AL probably also factors into the equation. As much as Clint Hurdle talks about wanting the home field advantage for the NL - let's face it - Francona has a much bigger stake in the outcome.

The over/under for runs is at 10 which seems a lock for the over.

Josh Hamilton is the betting favorite to be the MVP of the game at 2-1 followed by Justin Morneau at 4-1. I think Morneau is a sucker bet. My money is on Alex Rodriguez at 15-2. The hometown guy seems to win the MVP more times than not in these games.

Odds via Bodog.