Houston should avoid a sweep by the Athletics tonight with McHugh on the hill. Over his last 3 starts he has been sharp, posting an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.05. Brooks on the other hand for the A’s has been awful with an ERA of 14.40 and a WHIP of 2.50 over the same span. The Astros are 12-2 in McHugh last 14 starts against the American League West and they have the edge in the starting pitching, bullpen, power, speed and defense.
Today’s pick:
Houston Astros
There are 4 teams that stand out for me today. Lefty Liriano is going for the Bucs and he’s 14-2 in his last 16 as a favorite. Guess what? Reds can’t hit lefties… they’re 1-4 in their last 5 against southpaws. Tanaka is pitching for the Yanks and they are 7-1 in their last 8 against AL East teams. Baltimore is 1-7 in their last 8 road games. KC is going to stop the bleeding today, even though Volquez has a high ERA over his last 3 games. Royals are 6-1 in his last 7 as a home favorite. Cards have lost 2 in a row and don’t usually lose 3 in a row, plus Wacha is pitching. Over his last 3, Wacha has an ERA of 0.95 and a WHIP of 1.16. Scary!
Today’s picks:
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Saint Louis Cardinals
Let’s keep it rolling today with the Padres at home against the Rockies. Rockies don’t like playing the Padres. They are 1-7 in their last 8 meetings and 5-16 for their last 21 meetings in San Diego. Ian Kennedy is on the hill for the Padres and he’s been sharp over his last 3 with a 1.83 ERA and a WHIP of 1.12. On the flip side for the Rockies, Kyle Kendrick has been awful over his last 3 games, with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.90. Padres like playing on Mondays with a 5-0 record over their last 5 Monday games. Padres should get this one.
Today’s pick:
San Diego Padres
Mad Bum and the Giants should get it done in Colorado today. San Francisco is 11-5 in Bumgardner’s last 16 starts vs. the Rockies and 23-6 in his last 29 as a favorite. Flande is pitching for the Rockies and the Rockies are 1-5 in his last 6 starts against the NL West. Fairchild is behind the dish and the Rockies are just 3-7 in their last 10 when he is umping.
Today’s pick:
San Francisco Giants
Mets should have won last night but they’ll win today. They’re 7-1 in their last 8 road games and 11-1 and their last 12 against NL East teams. Diaz is behind home plate and road teams are 11-2 in his last 13. Mets should get this win.
Today’s pick:
New York Mets
Today I’m taking the Astros and the Mets. McHughs is going for the ‘Stros. He’s 1.77 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. Astros are 7-0 in McHughs’ last 7 home starts. DeGrom is on the mound for the Mets and he’s 6-0 in his last 6 road starts. Mets are 10-3 in their last 13 overall. Marlins on the other hand are 1-7 in their last 8 Friday games. They are also 0-7 in Koehler’s last 7 starts.
Today’s picks:
Houston Astros
New York Mets
Just announced – McCutchen is out tonight with Achilles injury. Careful.
