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White Sox @ Tigers
Play: White Sox +138
Intrinsic Value: +110
Consider Betting Price: +130
Comment:
It seems like the more the White Sox win, the more undervalued they become, as this will be the fourth time in five games that I will be taking a position on them. Although, much like Buerhle, I have been calling for Contreras’s regression for over a year now. However, this may be a good spot for him to put forth a solid outing. Contreras pitched the Tigers well in his five starts against them last year. He had success against almost every right handed hitter in the lineup, and has given a few key hitters on the team problems throughout his career. Although he has never pitched as well on the road, there might not be another road park in baseball where he has put forth more solid starts in. He has also significantly been more successful during day games, which could be a product of being harder to pick up. He has responded well from his opening day blowout, as he has allowed just one run in his last two starts. The White Sox bullpen has been pitching better of late, while the Tigers hitters have not played to form yet this season. They are also a less potent lineup at home.
As much as Robertson has improved the last couple of years, he has still not proven to be an effective pitcher during day games. Even last year he put forth an ERA more than one run higher during day games. He comes into today’s game with a career 5.59 day game ERA, as opposed to his sub four night day ERA. Robertson also struggled against the White Sox as well last year, finishing with a near seven ERA in four starts against them. Last year was more than anomaly, as his career ERA against them hovers over five. There are a few players spread out in today’s lineup with past success against him, while Podsednik’s absence will not be missed in today’s game, as he is only 2 for 20 lifetime against him. Thome seems locked in at the plate, while there seems to be a new role player stepping up each day. Jones has not had success against the White Sox either.
White Sox @ Tigers
Play: White Sox +138
Intrinsic Value: +110
Consider Betting Price: +130
Comment:
It seems like the more the White Sox win, the more undervalued they become, as this will be the fourth time in five games that I will be taking a position on them. Although, much like Buerhle, I have been calling for Contreras’s regression for over a year now. However, this may be a good spot for him to put forth a solid outing. Contreras pitched the Tigers well in his five starts against them last year. He had success against almost every right handed hitter in the lineup, and has given a few key hitters on the team problems throughout his career. Although he has never pitched as well on the road, there might not be another road park in baseball where he has put forth more solid starts in. He has also significantly been more successful during day games, which could be a product of being harder to pick up. He has responded well from his opening day blowout, as he has allowed just one run in his last two starts. The White Sox bullpen has been pitching better of late, while the Tigers hitters have not played to form yet this season. They are also a less potent lineup at home.
As much as Robertson has improved the last couple of years, he has still not proven to be an effective pitcher during day games. Even last year he put forth an ERA more than one run higher during day games. He comes into today’s game with a career 5.59 day game ERA, as opposed to his sub four night day ERA. Robertson also struggled against the White Sox as well last year, finishing with a near seven ERA in four starts against them. Last year was more than anomaly, as his career ERA against them hovers over five. There are a few players spread out in today’s lineup with past success against him, while Podsednik’s absence will not be missed in today’s game, as he is only 2 for 20 lifetime against him. Thome seems locked in at the plate, while there seems to be a new role player stepping up each day. Jones has not had success against the White Sox either.