VP's Diamond picks: 5/9/14 (YTD 37-29-1 +20.85 Units)

volcom-pike · May 9, 2014

Passed on yesterday's action. Only one play tonight.

CARDS/PIRATES OVER 7.5 (EVEN) 4 Units
Both Volquez and Lynn allow base runners averaging nearly 1.5 on the WHIP. They both have been hit pretty well by the opposing lineup. Also, the wind is being noticed as a factor by Vegas, but the direction may shift favorably by the time the game starts according to my info. I have this game at 8-10 runs.

MLB · May 9, 2014

Wacha vs. Liriano tonight

r.a. · May 9, 2014

volcom-pike said:
Passed on yesterday's action. Only one play tonight.

CARDS/PIRATES OVER 7.5 (EVEN) 4 Units
Both Volquez and Lynn allow base runners averaging nearly 1.5 on the WHIP. They both have been hit pretty well by the opposing lineup. Also, the wind is being noticed as a factor by Vegas, but the direction may shift favorably by the time the game starts according to my info. I have this game at 8-10 runs.

Tomorrow's pitchers ...

volcom-pike · May 9, 2014

Wow. Looking at the wrong card. Either way, was the only game I liked, so locking in early for tomorrow's game.
Tonight's game is set at 7, juice trending under. I wouldn't bet either side or total in tonight's match-up. Total toss up to me. Not much of a sample size for Wacha and Liriano is a wild card this season and hasn't looked as dominant at PNC as he did last year. I think the total has a chance of going over 7, but tomorrow's arms are better suited for a high scoring game.

No plays tonight, CARDS/PIRATES OVER 7.5 tomorrow night. I locked it in already, hopefully the weather conditions will be favorable. My reports show anywhere from 20% to 60% chance of showers, so who knows. Sorry about that, guys.