2-3 (-1 unit)
LA +200
*Doesnt matter that this is Schilling or not, and Arizona usually wins after Johnson loses, but Perez is a more than capable pitcher that pitches just as well on the road as he does at home. This is sure to be a low scoring affair, and a shot with 2-1 odds is too much to pass on.
LA/AZ under 7.5 (-110)
* See above.....both pitchers with below 1.00 WHIP last season means less base runners which equals less runs. WHIP is one of those few stats that cant be disguised.....it tells how good you really are, and these guys are good.
SF/SD over 8 (-110)
*Schmidt is a nice pitcher.....but he really is not so nice on the road. Pac Bell has made him into the pitcher he is today. Eaton on the other hand is still trying to come back from Tommy John surgery, so 8 runs is very low for a game like this. Both teams shoudl get it to at least 4 runs...so this warrants a play.
Tampa Bay +190
*Coming off the big win, they should be pumped up....and they have IMO their best pitcher on the mound in Zambrano. He was the best in spring as well. Wakefield was very dominant last year and in spring training as well, so look for yet another low scoring affair, and the almost 2-1 odds are nice here also.
TB/BOS under 9
* See above....Wakefield was no fluke last year....he has found his niche, and Tampa Bay has a pitcher in Zambrano that can go deep into games without getting that bullpen involved...so if he can show an early command, this one will be close throughout.
Texas +121
*Callaway was garbage from the Devil Rays...OK well, he isnt that bad, but the only reason he is starting this game is due to injuries and a decent spring. I fully expect this guy to be back in the minors or long releif very soon, and has no business favored in any game. I will take texas off the win. Park is not a great pitcher....but seems to be more effective on the road than in the Ballpark at Arlington. Also, note that Park was hurt for much of last year, so he should be able to zip his fastball back into the low 90's
TX/ANA over 9.5
* I fully expect Texas to tee off on Callaway for at least 6 runs, and maybe a couple off the bully as well. This should be enough to cover the 9.5 as we all know that Texas will give up at least 3 or so AT LEAST.
LA +200
*Doesnt matter that this is Schilling or not, and Arizona usually wins after Johnson loses, but Perez is a more than capable pitcher that pitches just as well on the road as he does at home. This is sure to be a low scoring affair, and a shot with 2-1 odds is too much to pass on.
LA/AZ under 7.5 (-110)
* See above.....both pitchers with below 1.00 WHIP last season means less base runners which equals less runs. WHIP is one of those few stats that cant be disguised.....it tells how good you really are, and these guys are good.
SF/SD over 8 (-110)
*Schmidt is a nice pitcher.....but he really is not so nice on the road. Pac Bell has made him into the pitcher he is today. Eaton on the other hand is still trying to come back from Tommy John surgery, so 8 runs is very low for a game like this. Both teams shoudl get it to at least 4 runs...so this warrants a play.
Tampa Bay +190
*Coming off the big win, they should be pumped up....and they have IMO their best pitcher on the mound in Zambrano. He was the best in spring as well. Wakefield was very dominant last year and in spring training as well, so look for yet another low scoring affair, and the almost 2-1 odds are nice here also.
TB/BOS under 9
* See above....Wakefield was no fluke last year....he has found his niche, and Tampa Bay has a pitcher in Zambrano that can go deep into games without getting that bullpen involved...so if he can show an early command, this one will be close throughout.
Texas +121
*Callaway was garbage from the Devil Rays...OK well, he isnt that bad, but the only reason he is starting this game is due to injuries and a decent spring. I fully expect this guy to be back in the minors or long releif very soon, and has no business favored in any game. I will take texas off the win. Park is not a great pitcher....but seems to be more effective on the road than in the Ballpark at Arlington. Also, note that Park was hurt for much of last year, so he should be able to zip his fastball back into the low 90's
TX/ANA over 9.5
* I fully expect Texas to tee off on Callaway for at least 6 runs, and maybe a couple off the bully as well. This should be enough to cover the 9.5 as we all know that Texas will give up at least 3 or so AT LEAST.
