Jake's Picks April 22nd (No writeups today)

JakeT. · Apr 22, 2008

I am in a pissed off mood today. Probably has to do with the fact I can't hit a bet. Anyway, just listing what I'm on for those that want to know. I'm not motivated to do writeups right now.

Marlins +106
Pitchers: Nolasco/Maholm

Atlanta Braves -1.5 -110
Pitchers: Lannan/Smoltz

LA Angels +161
Pitchers: Weaver/Beckett

Yankees/White Sox Over 9 -120
Pitchers: Wang/Contreras

Minnesota +139
Pitchers: Livan/Blanton

knucklecup · Apr 22, 2008

For some reason, Minnesota sticks out to me as well.

I hate to continue to pester people for their analysis, but I'm seriously curious as to why you're throwing money on them when the majority is the opposite.

Thanks in advance..

JakeT. · Apr 22, 2008

knucklecup said:
For some reason, Minnesota sticks out to me as well.

I hate to continue to pester people for their analysis, but I'm seriously curious as to why you're throwing money on them when the majority is the opposite.

Thanks in advance..

Oakland's park and Oakland's offense are the great equalizer. A poor offense in a pitchers' park just won't put up many runs and will keep the other team in the game. Livan is still a good pitcher and actually has better stats this year than Blanton. Oakland is just about 10-15 cents too high of a favorite...