By Stephen Nover Mariners plus $1.15 at Rangers One of the better starting pitchers this month is Mike Leake. Yeah, that Mike Leake. He’s quietly posted a 2-1 record with a 2.59 ERA in four July starts. One of those victories came against the Rangers six days ago, 5-3. Leake held Texas to three runs […]
By Stephen Nover Orioles plus $1.81 at Angels The Orioles have been better on the road than at home, which isn’t saying much I know. So this play almost is entirely a fade on the Angels and their rookie starting pitcher Jose Suarez. The Angels are in a massive letdown spot taking on a Baltimore […]
By Stephen Nover Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash is one of the brightest and most innovative managers in baseball. Cash came up with openers where a relief pitcher starts a game and then is quickly replaced usually after one inning. Now Cash may start a new trend by having two pitchers in the game at the same […]
By Stephen Nover Marlins at White Sox Over 9 1/2 During their last three games, the Marlins have faced the following starting pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler. Those three All-Stars can make any offense look anemic especially at spacious Dodger Stadium. Things are completely different now for the Marlins. They get to […]
By Stephen Nover Rockies at Diamondbacks Under 9 minus $1.20 The Rockies are batting .314 at home. The Braves have the next highest home batting average at .277, which is 37 points behind the Rockies. Take Colorado out of Coors Field, though, and the Rockies’ offense isn’t scary at all. It’s far below average in […]
By Stephen Nover Rangers minus $1.38 hosting Angels RIP Tyler Skaggs. It is going to be very difficult for the Angels to focus on this game after their popular teammate, Tyler Skaggs, unexpectedly died on Monday. The Angels are 14-38 in their last 52 road games against above .500 foes and they just were […]
