0-3 Friday. Had some games on my board that I didn't play because I just got too busy. Instead I put too much faith in freaking Victor Nuno and the overrated Yankees. Ricky Nolasco pitched way better than expected though. Let's turn this around.
San Diego -119 ML. One unit. Something strange about this line and last night's. San Diego, on the road with an AL team as a favorite??? I'm thinking that the sharp bettors have a sense that the White Sox are a paper tiger and about to fall apart. We already know they have a poor BP and lousy defense. Maybe they'll continue to slump at the plate- unlike the first 5-6 weeks. I also like Ross, whose slider seems to have given him an excellent out pitch that he is commanding well. SD also has the much better bullpen.
Texas +133 ML. One unit. Try again. Maybe I was stupid to take Colby Lewis last night- actually yes I was. But Tepesch is a much better pitcher, with much better movement and not so dependent on a mediocre fastball like Lewis. Also, Fister has definitely lost some velocity. Maybe that's why the Tigers offered him around last winter. His ERA is deceptive. He has faced NL lineups and has pitched out of jams too many times. Finally I just like the Rangers to continue to hit while Washington continues slumping(Friday being the exception).
Houston -121 ML. Two units. When was the last time the Astros were favored by this much? They are because Springer, and others, are hot. They're at home, Keuchel is pitching very well, and Tillman is getting hammered of late. Tillman is back to being off in his command and mechanics, and Showalter sounds frustrated. The Astros, for the first time in many years, finally feel competitive. Even the Astros bullpen is showing improvement.
San Diego -119 ML. One unit. Something strange about this line and last night's. San Diego, on the road with an AL team as a favorite??? I'm thinking that the sharp bettors have a sense that the White Sox are a paper tiger and about to fall apart. We already know they have a poor BP and lousy defense. Maybe they'll continue to slump at the plate- unlike the first 5-6 weeks. I also like Ross, whose slider seems to have given him an excellent out pitch that he is commanding well. SD also has the much better bullpen.
Texas +133 ML. One unit. Try again. Maybe I was stupid to take Colby Lewis last night- actually yes I was. But Tepesch is a much better pitcher, with much better movement and not so dependent on a mediocre fastball like Lewis. Also, Fister has definitely lost some velocity. Maybe that's why the Tigers offered him around last winter. His ERA is deceptive. He has faced NL lineups and has pitched out of jams too many times. Finally I just like the Rangers to continue to hit while Washington continues slumping(Friday being the exception).
Houston -121 ML. Two units. When was the last time the Astros were favored by this much? They are because Springer, and others, are hot. They're at home, Keuchel is pitching very well, and Tillman is getting hammered of late. Tillman is back to being off in his command and mechanics, and Showalter sounds frustrated. The Astros, for the first time in many years, finally feel competitive. Even the Astros bullpen is showing improvement.
