Sports Crowd Leans Toward Bold Upsets and Underdog Wins

Fans across the sports world seem to be betting on surprises right now. Most people currently seem to think the Atlanta Braves have a real edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers, even when the Dodgers are favored. The mood is clearly bullish on the Braves, with many expecting them to cover the spread and keep the total score low. It is a strong signal that confidence in the Dodgers is weakening fast.

Tennis is where the underdog energy feels strongest. The crowd appears overwhelmingly behind Ignacio Buse in his matchup against Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the Winston-Salem Open. People seem to think Buse will not only win but dominate, and most expect the match to finish. That kind of near-unanimous backing is rare and shows just how doubtful the public is about Cerundolo right now.

Soccer fans are sounding pretty pessimistic about the Champions League race. Expectations appear to be leaning hard against big names like Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. Almost nobody seems to think any of these clubs will lift the trophy. The public mood feels divided on who will actually win, but it is clearly bearish on these three heavyweights.

Over in baseball, the Kansas City Royals are getting a big boost of public faith. The feeling clearly favors them against the Toronto Blue Jays, and many expect a high-scoring game. People seem confident the Royals will handle business. Meanwhile, in US Open qualifying, the crowd is split in a funny way. Most favor young Toby Samuel to win outright, but the spread mood shifts to Cristian Garin, suggesting people think the match will stay closer than expected. Vilius Gaubas also has clear public support against Harry Wendelken, with most expecting a clean finish.