Tigers @ Angels
Play: Tigers -106
Intrinsic Value: -129
Consider Betting Price: -112
Comment:
Prior to seasons start, I felt that Bonderman was one of the young pitchers in the league primed for a breakout year. If his first four starts are any indication, it looks like its going to be the case. He has shown great command of his pitches, walking just three batters in his first four starts, and his fastball, slider combination has overpowered each lineup he has faced. He has a good chance to make it five solid starts in a row, as he faces a team he has had past success against and fundamentally matches up well against. His style of pitching just dominates right handed hitters, which does not bode well for a lineup that is not a threat from the left side. It is also a lineup that relies more on one bat, Guerrero, more than any other lineup in baseball. This does not bode well for their chances in this game, as he has struggled against Bonderman throughout his career, coming into today’s game with just one hit and five punch outs in just eleven at bats. Bonderman has been getting progressively better pitching on the road, and was one of the better road pitchers in baseball last year. He has already put forth two solid road outings this year as well. He is backed by one of the deeper and better bullpens in the league, which is also a bullpen that matches up well against this lineup that can be overpowered.
Escobar is once again in the midst of an injury plagued season, and is fresh off the DL with shoulder problems. He has been prone to coming off the DL rusty and will be on a limited pitch count in this game. He has also been known to struggle most during day games. Although he is backed by one of the best bullpens in the league, it has not pitched that way. They had to pitch a lot of innings last night, and four of their six pitchers have struggled on the mound of late. This does not bode well for their chances, as Escobar is not expected to go deep into this game. It is only a matter of time until this dangerous Tigers lineup plays to form, and are one of the few lineups in baseball that are more dangerous hitting on the road.
Play: Tigers -106
Intrinsic Value: -129
Consider Betting Price: -112
Comment:
Prior to seasons start, I felt that Bonderman was one of the young pitchers in the league primed for a breakout year. If his first four starts are any indication, it looks like its going to be the case. He has shown great command of his pitches, walking just three batters in his first four starts, and his fastball, slider combination has overpowered each lineup he has faced. He has a good chance to make it five solid starts in a row, as he faces a team he has had past success against and fundamentally matches up well against. His style of pitching just dominates right handed hitters, which does not bode well for a lineup that is not a threat from the left side. It is also a lineup that relies more on one bat, Guerrero, more than any other lineup in baseball. This does not bode well for their chances in this game, as he has struggled against Bonderman throughout his career, coming into today’s game with just one hit and five punch outs in just eleven at bats. Bonderman has been getting progressively better pitching on the road, and was one of the better road pitchers in baseball last year. He has already put forth two solid road outings this year as well. He is backed by one of the deeper and better bullpens in the league, which is also a bullpen that matches up well against this lineup that can be overpowered.
Escobar is once again in the midst of an injury plagued season, and is fresh off the DL with shoulder problems. He has been prone to coming off the DL rusty and will be on a limited pitch count in this game. He has also been known to struggle most during day games. Although he is backed by one of the best bullpens in the league, it has not pitched that way. They had to pitch a lot of innings last night, and four of their six pitchers have struggled on the mound of late. This does not bode well for their chances, as Escobar is not expected to go deep into this game. It is only a matter of time until this dangerous Tigers lineup plays to form, and are one of the few lineups in baseball that are more dangerous hitting on the road.