Why Garland is favor vs Marquis, any thought ?

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The ERA of Garland is 8. something last 2 starts while Marquis is 1.9 last 2, something weir here, any idea for this ?
 

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I think because Dbacks were very overrated to start the season by the general public. Everybody thought they were clear number two team in NL West but theyre no better than Padres, Rockies, maybe even Giants IMO, especially on days that Webb and Haren dont start. Their offense is all-or-nothing, with nobody who hits for average and their bullpen is shaky as well (except Pena, hes solid).

Marquis is seen as a bum and Garland as good, in general, because of a couple years ago but I think theyre both below-average based on more recent history. I just added Rockies to my plays because I'll take +107 vs Jon Garland and a bad offense any day.
 

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I think because Dbacks were very overrated to start the season by the general public. Everybody thought they were clear number two team in NL West but theyre no better than Padres, Rockies, maybe even Giants IMO, especially on days that Webb and Haren dont start. Their offense is all-or-nothing, with nobody who hits for average and their bullpen is shaky as well (except Pena, hes solid).

Marquis is seen as a bum and Garland as good, in general, because of a couple years ago but I think theyre both below-average based on more recent history. I just added Rockies to my plays because I'll take +107 vs Jon Garland and a bad offense any day.
If so , Rockies seems easy bet tonight bc they lost 3 in a row and Marquis is hot right now, is it a trap?
 

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I dont think theres a trap here because I think this line just matches up pretty much with how the lines have been for each team this season. I think most people believe Dbacks are the better team and being at home, they should be favored. In my opinion however, and seemingly you agree, the two teams are pretty even. The next issue is that most people try not to put too much stock into ERA and things like that so early, which makes sense. But to me, Garland has been mediocre for a few years and Marquis' best month during his career has been April, so he probably can continue pitchin reasonably well for us tonight (esp vs. a pretty weak lineup). I think if you like the line, just take it...I avoid worrying about traps unless is extremely obvious because most of the time thats just us overthinking things.

GL to you, I hope we cash! :toast:
 

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