Here's my picks for Thursday, May 7: (run lines from SportsPlays.com)
Detroit Tigers (+1.5) vs. Chicago White Sox
The Tigers start Kyle Lobstein against Jose Quintana at U.S. Cellular Field, which is very friendly to hitters. As I said in yesterday's picks, anytime the Tigers are underdogs, I like to pick them. This matchup is particularly pleasing to me because the Tigers have been very successful against Quintana.
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5) vs. Chicago Cubs
John Lackey faces Jake Arrieta in the series' finale. I like the Cardinals' bats against Arrieta, as that lineup tends to turn itself over during the afternoon games.
Cincinnati Reds (+1.5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Reds' hitters have faired well against Pirates' starter A.J. Burnett, and Thursday's not going to be any different. Cincinnati has driven the ball extremely well against Burnett, and with Anthony DeSclafani pitching for the Reds, you'll be fine taking the underdog here.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Griff's MLB Bets: April 24
Here's my picks for Friday, April 24: (run lines from SportsPlay.com)
Toronto Blue Jays (+1.5) vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Even with Dickey allowing the Rays to make contact, anytime the Jays are +1.5 you have to consider picking them. Toronto's offense is top notch, and that lineup provides a lot of boost to the Jays' starting pitching.
New York Mets (+1.5) New York Yankees
The Mets really let a spark turn into a fire and are the hottest team in the Majors right now. Jacob deGrom has had a terrific start. The Mets are ranked near the top of every pitching category, but it'll definitely be interesting to see deGrom face an American League lineup.
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5) vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Carlos Martinez has one of the most explosive young arms in the National League, and the Cardinals' production against Matt Garza makes this a favorable matchup.
As always, thanks for reading and be sure to follow me on Twitter @griffaldo. Tweet us any questions or opinions you have using #GriffsPicks .
Toronto Blue Jays (+1.5) vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Even with Dickey allowing the Rays to make contact, anytime the Jays are +1.5 you have to consider picking them. Toronto's offense is top notch, and that lineup provides a lot of boost to the Jays' starting pitching.
New York Mets (+1.5) New York Yankees
The Mets really let a spark turn into a fire and are the hottest team in the Majors right now. Jacob deGrom has had a terrific start. The Mets are ranked near the top of every pitching category, but it'll definitely be interesting to see deGrom face an American League lineup.
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5) vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Carlos Martinez has one of the most explosive young arms in the National League, and the Cardinals' production against Matt Garza makes this a favorable matchup.
As always, thanks for reading and be sure to follow me on Twitter @griffaldo. Tweet us any questions or opinions you have using #GriffsPicks .
Griff's MLB Bets: April 23
Here are my picks for Thursday, April 23: (run lines based off of SportsPlays.com)
Atlanta Braves (+1.5) vs. New York Mets
Oddly enough, the Mets are the hottest team in the Majors right now. Bartolo Colon has had an amazing three first starts, but it's about time for his numbers to start looking a bit a normal. I like Atlanta to cover here with Julio Teheran on the mound.
Oakland A's (+1.5) vs. Los Angeles Angels
Kind of an odd pitching matchup between Jesse Chavez of the A's and Nick Tropeano, who was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to make this start against the Angels. Even though Chavez has been somewhat dicey as a starting pitcher, I'll take the A's in this one.
Chicago White Sox (-1.5) vs. Kansas City Royals
Chris Sale has looked just awesome in both of his starts this season. U.S. Cellular Field is a favorable ball park for offense, and the White Sox have historically hit the ball well against Yordano Ventura. Ventura has a 4.67 ERA when facing the White Sox, and this could be a tough outing for him.
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Atlanta Braves (+1.5) vs. New York Mets
Oddly enough, the Mets are the hottest team in the Majors right now. Bartolo Colon has had an amazing three first starts, but it's about time for his numbers to start looking a bit a normal. I like Atlanta to cover here with Julio Teheran on the mound.
Oakland A's (+1.5) vs. Los Angeles Angels
Kind of an odd pitching matchup between Jesse Chavez of the A's and Nick Tropeano, who was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to make this start against the Angels. Even though Chavez has been somewhat dicey as a starting pitcher, I'll take the A's in this one.
Chicago White Sox (-1.5) vs. Kansas City Royals
Chris Sale has looked just awesome in both of his starts this season. U.S. Cellular Field is a favorable ball park for offense, and the White Sox have historically hit the ball well against Yordano Ventura. Ventura has a 4.67 ERA when facing the White Sox, and this could be a tough outing for him.
As always, thanks for reading! Be sure to follow me on Twitter @griffaldo.
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