L.A Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates (Game 3 of series) [RF Ramirez-OUT]
There is no reason to be surprised the Pirates took the 1st 2 games of this series. Duke and Ohlendorf are good pitchers, and if you look at the Pirates lineup there is alot of talent with the bats, with Jones, McCutchen and Doumit. Adding Iwamura seems to me like a good move, but the remainder of the season will tell. Dodgers starter Billingsley has pitched well in day games throughout his young career and considering the Pirates took the 1st 2, Ill give Dodgers credit for avoiding the sweep. For the Pirates, Maholm is an underrated starter who looks brilliant at times. He throws well at home, not the best in day games-throughout his young career. I think he will have a decent start today, but the Dodgers win close.
L.A Dodgers (-150)
Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves (Game 3 of series)
The Cubs are heavy underdogs here, the line opened at (+175). I figured Atlanta would be favored b/c of starter Tommy Hanson who had an amazing rookie year (11-4, 2.90 ERA), and the home field aspect, but not this heavily favored. Also, my opinion on constituting a favorite doesn't necessarily mean I expect them to win. This is one of those cases.
The Cubs send out starter Randy Wells who pitched well for them last campaign,(12-10 3.05 ERA). Atlanta can hit, and the Cubs can as well but I'm expecting a pitchers duel here. Whatever happens when the starters get pulled is fair game though as far as manufacturing runs goes. Losing the 1st 2 games of the series, I think the Cubs pull it together and leave Turner Field with a win, avoiding the 3 game road sweep.
Chicago Cubs (+175)
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I had the Blue Jays last night along with the Phillies. But I lost on Kershaw and the Tigers. Both games went to extra innings.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know why you have the Jays today, because I was thinking of taking them but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I bet Billingsley today but I got -140.