Jake's Picks - MLB April 4th

JakeT. · Apr 4, 2008

Record: 7-10 -3.65 Units
2 Unit Plays: 1-0

I think every single underdog I've bet this season has lost by just one run but I'm not complaining. That stuff will start to balance out before too long.

Here are the early games I'm on.

Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 +100
2 Unit Play
Pitchers: Sanchez/Villanueva

Sanchez just isn't major league ready yet. He's inconsistent and the Brewers can crush lefties. I expect him to give up a ton of runs early and not last past the third or fourth. The Giants aren't hitting (big surprise) and Villanueva is a solid pitcher who will give up a run here or there but doesn't get rocked. If the Milwaukee bullpen doesn't screw us, the Brew Crew should win by four or five.

JakeT. · Apr 4, 2008

AL bets:

LA Angels -148
Pitchers: Moseley/Gabbard

This is more of a Gabbard fade than anything else. The Angels hit well on the road and should heat up even more at home. Gabbard had issues with them last year and just isn't that great of a pitcher. Moseley had a nice spring and the Rangers really don't hit that well on the road.

JakeT. · Apr 4, 2008

NL Bets:

Florida Marlins -127
Pitchers: Olsen/Morris

Matt Morris is a shot pitcher. His spring was horrible and the Marlins had no problems crushing him last year. Olsen is a bit of a headcase and he is coming back from some shoulder stiffness which worries me, but the Pirates are not that good offensively and Morris is just too poor to lay off here.

Philadelphia/Cincinnati Over 11 +100
Pitchers: Kendrick/Fogg

Both starters are going to get rocked. Then both bullpens are going to get rocked. Tiny stadium with a ton of power hitters. This one could see both teams with 10+ runs.

New York Mets +111
Pitchers: Maine/Hudson

Maine has looked incredible in spring ball and his last two starts of last season against the Braves, he was unhittable. Hudson started off nicely but there is a big difference in offense between the Nationals and the Mets. Mets have the better offense, better bullpen, and Maine may be a better bet to succeed since Hudson had some issues with this lineup last year.