Turner Field: Don't bet on home fieldby Matthew RossHome field advantage? Note: The views expressed in the following article do not represent the opinions or views of the BetUS owners or management team. It is meant as an insightful and entertaining piece. I recently had a chance to take in a Nationals-Braves game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Braves for the last ten seasons. While esthetically this park is appealing, it's the lack of home field advantage that really caught my attention. As a bettor, you look for characteristics and tidbits about cities and parks, so that you can file them away for future reference. Any nugget of info, no matter how trivial it can seem, cannot be overlooked when placing a bet on an event. For the quickest and easiest depositing methods available, sign-up today at BetUS.com, "for over 15 years they have been the Pioneers and World-wide Leaders in Online Sports, Poker, Casino and Racebook Gaming!" Always receive great odds, a UP TO 145% IN BONUSES and fast payouts only at BetUS.com! Don't wait another minute BET ON NFL right now! Take Turner Field. It was one of the first "new retro" parks that have become all the craze in the Major Leagues. Backed by solid corporate sponsorship, deep-pocketed owners and a great location, it's a venue that has all the makings of a real advantage for the Braves. Unfortunately, for anyone who has ever been there, you know right away that it should NEVER factor in your Braves game wagers. A good home crowd is energized and packed before the game starts- this Friday night fan base I was a part of was still sauntering in into the fifth inning. An intimidating home crowd boos the opposing stars and wildly cheers the home heroes- Braves fans couldn't care less who the opponent is and can barely bring themselves to clap politely when their Atlanta boys come up to the dish. The mark of a good team fan base can be felt with good spontaneous cheering, and euphoria when the good guys score- Braves fans barely make noise when their team scores and constantly need prompting by the scoreboard to remind them to make any sounds. 2009 World Series betting odds and the 2009 baseball World Series predictions by Tom Morgan! So what happened in Hotlanta? Did the fans get complacent with all the winning seasons? Is this just not a great sports town? Well, it's probably a combination of both. Fortunately, Atlanta is off to a tough start to this MLB campaign and it could give spectators a different perspective on winning, perhaps reminding them just how precious success really is. Division title after division title is impressive, but it's having supporters that stick with you through thick and thin that's the mark of a good sports scene. Remember how many fans came to Atlanta baseball games in the 80's before things turned around? We won't see a drastic falloff like that, but spectators may stay away in droves this summer if the team does not pick it up. So where does this leave the average bettor who wants to throw some action on a Braves home game? All we're saying is don't ever factor in the Braves crowd in your wagering decision. Factor in the pitcher, the opposing pitcher, the trends and streaks, heck even the weather! But do not think for a moment that visitors will be threatened, intimidated or at a disadvantage thanks to Braves fans. After all, we even saw Nationals fans and personnel wildly cheering for their team right in Brave country and you didn't hear one peep out of the home side. Where's the sense of pride? If you're getting some value with the money line or run line with the visiting team at Turner field this summer, don't hesitate to go for it. Gosh knows the Braves fans won't be stopping you. Comments or Questions? Email Matthew@BetUS.com. --- by BetUSradio at 1800-sports.com on May 15, 2006
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