Anfield's Picks

Always been a follower, thought I should start sharing my picks and opinion.

Got two parlays for tomorrow.
1. A. Blue Jays over Royals
B. Marlins over Braves
C. White Sox over Mariners

2. A. Reds over Cubs
B. Rangers over Tigers
C. Indians over Twins

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Thoughts on my pick.
Blue Jays over Royals: Going with the better team here. I don't really like the pitching match ups. Neither pitchers are stellar, Blue Jays imo just have the better run support. Wish Escobar wasn't missing the game, however Lind back in the line up has helped a lot. Villanevua will need to avoid Eric Homser though. Royals rookie, still trying to look for his 1st win hasn't allowed more than 3 runs but has walked 13 in the 4 games.

Pick: Blue Jays

Marlins over Braves: Along with my Indians pick, this worries me the most. Marlins were probably one of the hottest teams not too long ago. Marlins have dropped 9 of last 11. Nolascio's a coin flip, he has split 10 meetings vs. Braves. However I couldn't back Lowe and the Braves line up as of late. Lowe's never given a quality start vs. Marlins since joining the Braves. Braves are almost near bottom in batting category.

Pick: Marlins

White Sox over Mariners: I backed Mariners twice already in this series and got screwed. It would take me quite bit of convincing for me to back Mariners again, with Vargas starting. Vargas has thrown 2 complete games this season, that I know of. The two teams are Rays, and the O's, although it's great success. What Vargas has done against other teams is a different story. Floyd's had a decent season. Floyd's also is 3-4 with a 4.92 ERA in 10 career starts vs. Seattle, but has not allowed a run in 22 innings over his last three starts against the Mariners dating to last season. I believe Floyd's recent success vs Mariners, and White Sox's offense will get another win vs. the Mariners.

Pick: White Sox

Reds over Cubs: I don't think there is much to say about the Cubs, Zambrano has probably said what most baseball fans think of the Cubs as of late. Dempster may 2-4 with a 2.78 ERA in vs. Reds. However he won't have much run support to help him. Arrayo is even better, 4-1 with a 1.32 ERA vs Cubs last 7 meetings. Jay Bruce is on a tear this season, and has great success vs Cubs, batting .440 with four homers, seven RBIs and 10 runs in his last seven home games vs Cubs.

Pick: Reds

Rangers over Tigers: Both teams finding success with offense lately. Tigers are looking for 5th straight victory, and sweeping Rangers. However it may be hard with Ogando on the mound. Ogando is 4-0 at home this season in his 7 starts. Tigers will placing Phil Coke on the mound, Coke hasn't found much success this year with his lone win back in April 14th vs A's. Rangers are a insane 8-1 vs Lefty starters.

Pick: Rangers

Indians over Twins: Not very smart for me to say, but this is more of a gut feeling. Although I know Twins dominate this series, I believe both teams are very different this year. Twins are struggling every where with injuries, Indians may not be the best however still a good contender imho. I'm not exactly sure how the struggling Twins will take this 0-1 shutout yesterday. Pavano hasn't has success this year performing well back to back. Although Masterson has been struggling lately, he done better at home than on the road.

Pick: Indians

Leans: Brewers, Cardinals, Giants, Angels
I will probably have the other write ups later. BOL everybody

Brewers over Mets: Mets may find it hard to achieve a 4 game win streak vs Wolf and the Brewers on the road. Wolf has looked both stellar and horrible this season, Wolf at least is consistent at home this season posting a 2.84era at home. It should really help the left-hander is 6-0 with a 3.27era in 11 starts vs Mets. Pelfrey may have lowered his era all the way down to 5.56era from 10.80era in April 11th, Pelfrey is a horrific is 1-4 with an 8.58era on the road, and 0-1 with a 5.26era in his last four starts. Mets look like they've gotten their offense swinging a bit ever since the harsh criticizism from the owner. However it's no where near the same production Brewers have produced on offense this year. Wolf will need to avoid Jason Bay, who is 5-10 career vs Wolf and Reyes who has been on fire. (wondering if Reyes is playing the way he is right now, in order to help his trade value.) Brewers even excluding Ryan Bruan and Prince Fielder have been batting well lately, expect Gomez and McGhee.

Pick: Brewers

Giants over Nationals: The pitching match up is a no brainer to me, Cain got the loss when he faced the Nationals on the road hoping he'll want some revenge here. While Cain's been his usual and has done well this again, he's ERA is almost a whole point lower 3.12era at home while posting 4.07era on the road. Although Cain hasn't faced the Nationals since 09, he is 2-1 with a 1.86 ERA in four home starts against the Nationals. Cain's only problem with the Nationals are on the road. Plus not having Jason Werth in National line ups might help with the edge for Cain to beat the Nationals. I just hope Gaints will give Cain some sort of run support. Along with Cain's success at home, Maya still trying to look for his first win, National loosing both of his starts, and Nationals dropping 11 of 15 on the road since last winning consecutive games on May 10-11 at Atlanta. I don't see much to back up the Nationals here.

Pick: Giants

Cardinals over Astros: This might come and bite me in the ass, I see a lot of people taking Astros because of the value right now and Norris success vs Cardinals. Norris is pitching well when playing at home this season, with a 2.40era much better than his road era which stands at 6.43 but that might be more on the team than him. Norris has already taken the loss vs Cardinals when he started at Busch stadium giving up 5run over 5innings. Norris is 5-2 with a 2.66 ERA vs. Cardinals in his 8 starts against them. Norris has had great success against batters such as Pujols and has shutdown the Cardinals. However the Cardinals line up has many batters Norris has not faced in a Cardinals uniform, Theorit, Craig, Jay, and Berkman. Those players along with Pujols and Holiday have put Cardinals on top of every batting category. It's a different story for the Astros, although Hunter Pence and Micheal Borune are playing well. Astros plated 10 runs during their 4 game skid while batting .125 with runners in scoring position and leaving 38 men on base. (note Cardinals are my favorite team, I am doing my best to not be biased. I've only went with the better and hotter team.)

Pick: Cardinals

I'm decided not to touch the Rays and Angels game, a great pitching match up with Shields and Weaver. I just can't trust two teams who have a hard time swinging the bat right now. Best bet is probably playing the under here imo.