The Mid-summer classic, the All-Star game 2009, is here and odds makers posted their All Star Game 2009 odds; let’s have a quick look factoring in our predictions and picks.

We know the starters will be Roy Halladay(10-3, 2.85) for the AL, and Tim Lincecum(10-2, 2.33) for the NL. Both starters are absolutely deserving of the starter role in this game, as the winner of this game will be awarded home field for the World Series in October.

Lincecum was supposed to be in last year's All-Star game but missed due to illness. This year he claims to be feeling fine and states he will make sure he has plenty of fluids in his body so the same dehydration occurrence will not happen again. Zach Greinke got snubbed for the start as I would've personally loved to see two youngsters facing off in this one, but Halladay is deserving of the role, and Greinke will likely see some action in this game.

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Out of the starting pitching it is likely that many on the All-Star roster will not make appearances in the game. Josh Beckett, Mark Buehrle, Justin Verlander, and Josh Johnson all pitched on Sunday and will be doubtful to be thrown into this one on short rest. Also it is possible that the likes of Ted Lilly, Johan Santana, and Jason Marquis may miss since they would be throwing on 3 days rest. It all depends on manager of the NL, Charlie Manuel, on what exactly his plans are for his starting pitching. If they pitch it would probably be a short outing if at all. Bet these FREE Picks at Bodog. Click here to bet now.

Predictions on the starting pitching: Halladay will start, and we will likely see Greinke, Wakefield, and Felix Hernandez all get at least 1 or more innings.

Edwin Jackson may see some time, and he is definitely deserving of an inning for the year he is having. Will AL skipper Joe Maddon snub his former player from playing time in this one, or will he allow him to shine in the mid-summer classic? That remains to be seen.

Lincecum will start for the NL, probably followed by the likes of Danny Haren, Chad Billingsley, and possibly Zach Duke who takes Matt Cain's spot in the rotation. Lincecum will likely go 2 innings to start the game, followed by the previously listed in no particular order. Bet these FREE Picks at Bodog. Click here to bet now.

Odds makers list the AL as the small road favorites in this contest. Particularly due to the fact that the AL has absolutely dominated the NL in previous years going 11-0-1 in the last 12 meetings, including the 7-7 tie in Milwaukee some 7 years ago. Bet these odds at Bodog. Click here to bet now

The AL usually has the batting edge and the bats are far more superior to pitching in these types of ball games. There were 52 runs scored in the games dating from 2002-2005 over the four year span, while more recently only 21 runs were scored over the last 3 games played. The AL has won the All-Star game 17 of the last 20 games that were decided with a winner. I expect this will continue. Bet these odds at Bodog. Click here to bet now

Most of the relievers will be available in this game as they each had Monday to rest along with a rest day on Wednesday, and some Thursday. One must really like the AL relief over the NL relief. With the likes of Rivera, Papelbon, Nathan and Fuentes for the AL, it will be a tough match-up for guys like Hoffmann, Cordero, K-Rod, and Heath Bell. Ryan Franklin is the home fave in this one and may or may not get a chance in this one. It is not necessarily a guarantee but I can't see Charlie Manuel not giving him a chance to close it if the opportunity is there. Bet these odds at Bodog. Click here to bet now

All in all, it is hard to go against trends in games like these. Therefore, my pick and prediction will be the American League over the National League and this game will go over the total of 9 1/2 runs. American League 6-4 final.

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