Coming off one of the more disappointing 5-4 days, as all nine teams I bet on had the lead in the 8th inning. Last night had makings for a real good night, but it wasn’t meant to be.
I may add more later.
Rangers @ Blue Jays
Play: Blue Jays -112
Intrinsic Value: -132
Consider Betting Price: -118
Comment:
Although I took the Rangers last night, this is a series in which home field advantage is magnified, as both lineups are much more dangers in their home park. The Blue Jays were unable to showcase that last night, as they were up against a pitcher with his A stuff. Today they get a shot against a pitcher whom has had his A stuff just once this year and has really struggled pitching against the Blue Jays throughout his career. Millwood has really been hittable this year, and left handed hitters have been dominating him. Putting forth a sub par first month of the season was the last thing he wanted, as he was out to prove last years disappointing season was just a fluke. Today is not a good chance for him to turn things around, as he is up against one of the most dangerous home hitting lineups in baseball. He has always been known to start out seasons slow, and has been easier to pick up during day games throughout his career. Thomas has dominated him, while the Blue Jays are expected to get Glauss back in the lineup, which gives them their dangerous bat they have been missing in the lineup the last few series. The Blue Jays young role players have really been stepping up their game, making the back end of the lineup a real threat. The Rangers bullpen lacks the ideal depth to back up a struggling pitching going up against a dangerous lineup.
Despite his five plus ERA, Chacin has looked solid in three of his first four starts. He is also an ideal pitcher to go up against this Rangers lineup, as he is at his best against aggressive hitters. It is no surprise that he has dominated them in both of his starts, as he goes into today’s game without allowing a run in fourteen innings of work against them. Chacin has improved his control from last year, and has always dominated left handed hitters, which does not bode well for a Rangers lineup whose biggest threats bat from the left side. The Rangers have just four home runs against left handed pitchers this year, and are batting only .203 on the road.
I may add more later.
Rangers @ Blue Jays
Play: Blue Jays -112
Intrinsic Value: -132
Consider Betting Price: -118
Comment:
Although I took the Rangers last night, this is a series in which home field advantage is magnified, as both lineups are much more dangers in their home park. The Blue Jays were unable to showcase that last night, as they were up against a pitcher with his A stuff. Today they get a shot against a pitcher whom has had his A stuff just once this year and has really struggled pitching against the Blue Jays throughout his career. Millwood has really been hittable this year, and left handed hitters have been dominating him. Putting forth a sub par first month of the season was the last thing he wanted, as he was out to prove last years disappointing season was just a fluke. Today is not a good chance for him to turn things around, as he is up against one of the most dangerous home hitting lineups in baseball. He has always been known to start out seasons slow, and has been easier to pick up during day games throughout his career. Thomas has dominated him, while the Blue Jays are expected to get Glauss back in the lineup, which gives them their dangerous bat they have been missing in the lineup the last few series. The Blue Jays young role players have really been stepping up their game, making the back end of the lineup a real threat. The Rangers bullpen lacks the ideal depth to back up a struggling pitching going up against a dangerous lineup.
Despite his five plus ERA, Chacin has looked solid in three of his first four starts. He is also an ideal pitcher to go up against this Rangers lineup, as he is at his best against aggressive hitters. It is no surprise that he has dominated them in both of his starts, as he goes into today’s game without allowing a run in fourteen innings of work against them. Chacin has improved his control from last year, and has always dominated left handed hitters, which does not bode well for a Rangers lineup whose biggest threats bat from the left side. The Rangers have just four home runs against left handed pitchers this year, and are batting only .203 on the road.