Comps
Bob Harvey
MLB | Jul 20
Cleveland Indians vs. Seattle Mariners
Cleveland Indians -132
The Cleveland Indians have a huge pitching mismatch as they meet the Mariners in the rubber match of there three-game series. Not much has gone right for the Indians this season, but they?ve got a good chance to win nearly every time Cliff Lee takes the mound. Lee (12-2, 2.31 ERA) is tied for the AL lead in wins and is second in ERA. Those numbers earned him a start in Tuesday?s All-Star game, and he responded by striking out three and allowing one hit in two scoreless innings. Cleveland is 13-5 when Lee pitches, compared with a 29-49 record in all other games. He won his final start before the break July 11 by striking out seven in six innings of a 5-0 victory over Tampa Bay. Meanwhile the Mariners will go with Carlos Silva whose been as bad as Lee's been good. Silva is 4-11 overall with an ERA of 5.46. But since the beginning of May, he's 1-11 with a 6.93 ERA. His .317 opponent batting average for the year ranks among the five worst in the majors, not what the Mariners were hoping for when they signed him to a four-year, $48 million contract before the season.
The right-hander has been a bit better recently, allowing two runs in three of his last four starts
Jeff Alexander
MLB | Jul 20
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies -179
1 Unit PLAY on Rockies -179 (listing Cook and Duke)
The Pirates haven't been able to buy a win on the road behind Duke. The Pirates are just 7-25 in Duke's last 32 road starts. The Pirates are 15-39 in their last 54 road games period. The Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 home games and 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cook has been solid all season and we'll bet the Rockies behind him at home for another easy winner.
John Fina
July 20, 2008
Selection: Colorado Rockies -1.5 Runs (+105)
Reason: Put us down on the Colorado Rockies -1.5 Runs (+105) for our Free MLB Selection on Sunday. Today the Pittsburgh Pirates will be on the road as they take on the Colorado Rockies (the Colorado Rockies are 8-1 in their last 9 home games). We will side with the Colorado Rockies -1.5 Runs! One reason why we will side with the Colorado Rockies is beacuse they will be sending to the mound the much better starting pitcher. This says it all... The Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher (Zach Duke) has a 7.42 ERA in his last 3 starts, while Colorado Rockies Starting Pitcher (Aaron Cook) has a 3.22 ERA in his last 3 starts. To say the least, the Colorado Rockies should be able to get a blowout win today! Take the Colorado Rockies -1.5 Runs!
Brian Marshall
July 20, 2008
Game: New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
Plays On: New York/Cincinnati Under 8.5 (-110)
Game Analyses: We see a low-scoring game between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds in Sunday's MLB game.
The New York Mets will be lead by starting pitcher Michael Pelfrey. Michael Pelfrey has been pitching well this season. In fact, Michael Pelfrey has a 3.64 ERA on the season. In addition, Michael Pelfrey has a 0.41 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Michael Pelfrey giving up very few hits and runs today.
The Cincinnati Reds will be lead by starting pitcher Edinson Volquez. Edinson Volquez has also been pitching well this season. In fact, Edinson Volquez has a 2.29 ERA on the season. We see Edinson Volquez also giving up very few hits and runs today.
The bottom line, we should see very little scoring today.
Take the New York Mets/Cincinnati Reds Under 8.5!
Tony Mathews
Matchup: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Selection: Chicago White Sox -1.5 Runs (+130)
Explanation: We will side with the Chicago White Sox -1.5 Runs as they face-off against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's MLB contest.
The Kansas City Royals will use starting pitcher Brian Bannister. Brian Bannister has struggled this season. In fact, Brian Bannister has a 5.24 ERA on the season. In addition, Brian Bannister has a 9.92 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Brian Bannister having another bad game today.
The Chicago White Sox will use starting pitcher John Danks. John Danks has been pitching very well this season. In fact, John Danks has a 2.67 ERA on the season. We see John Danks pitching another great game today.
The Chicago White Sox are 43-15 in their last 58 meetings against the Kansas City Royals (when playing in Chicago), and should be able to get another blowout win today!
Take the Chicago White Sox -1.5 Runs!