Tampa Bay comes into the 2008 World Series Game 1 with just two days rest after their game with the Red Sox in the ALCS. Meanwhile, the Phillies will have a full week’s rest from their pennant clinching victory in Game 5 of the NLCS.

Philadelphia will send Cole Hamels to the mound in Game 1 of the 2008 World Series. Cole sported a 16-10 record on the season with a 2.92 ERA. Tampa will counter with Scott Kazmir who had a 3.54 ERA with a 13-8 record on the season. Oddsmakers have the Phillies listed as a -110 favorite betting odds versus Tampa BAy and the game’s over/under is posted at 7.5 runs. The Phillies won their last game as a -120 favorite against the Dodgers by a score of 5-1 to clinch the National League championship series last week. The Rays got their last victory against the Red Sox as a +120 betting odds Sunday night to advance to the World series.

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Philadelphia Betting Trends
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff games.
Phillies are 13-3 in their last 16 games following an off day.
Phillies are 12-3 in their last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-0 in Hamels’ last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 5-1 in Hamels’ last 6 starts.

Tampa Bay Betting Trends
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.

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