Jake's Picks - MLB April 8th

JakeT. · Apr 8, 2008

And boom goes the dynamite. If the dynamite signified yesterday blowing up in my face from crappy beat after crappy beat. Time to rebound again.

Record: 10-15 -5.46 Units
2 Unit Plays: 2-0

Philadelphia Phillies +140
Pitchers: Moyer/Perez

Moyer dominated the Mets four times last season and can still pitch in these larger stadiums. Perez struggled all three times he faced the Phillies and although he looked great in his first game, he's one of the most inconsistent out there. Phillies bullpen will probably blow this for me the way things have been going, but I can't shy away from what happened last year when I can get +140.

JakeT. · Apr 8, 2008

Baltimore/Texas Over 10.5 -110
Pitchers: Burres/Jennings

Texas should crush Burres at home in their tiny park. The Orioles are hitting right now and Jennings pitching at home is not a good bet since he gives up homers and the long ball is so easy to come by in Texas. Neither team has a bullpen that impresses either.

JakeT. · Apr 8, 2008

Atlanta Braves -102
Pitchers: Jurrjens/Jiminez

The Rockies just can't hit and score runs right now and are unlikely to start against a pitcher as crafty as Jair. Jiminez didn't pitch well his first time out and the Braves tagged him when they saw the youngster last year.

SD/SF Under 7.5 -110
Pitchers: Lincecum/Wolf

Padres can't hit Lincecum. Giants can't hit anyone. It's always possible Hoffman allows 8 runs himself but I'll take my chances.