ATS LOCK
4 Units San Fran
4 Units Tex/NYY Over
Dominic Fazzini
15 Dime -- ANGELS (Lackey) -1 1/2 runs over Tigers (Washburn)
NOTE: List only Lackey as Los Angeles' starting pitcher
Tigers starter Jarrod Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) has not been sharp since being acquired from Seattle on July 31.
In four starts with Detroit, Washburn is 0-1 with a 6.04 ERA. In his last outing, the left-hander allowed six runs and five hits in six innings Thursday in a no-decision against Seattle.
Washburn is back on the hill tonight in Anaheim, where he spent eight seasons with the Angels. The veteran southpaw is just 5-7 with a 5.01 ERA in 13 career starts against his old team, including 1-5 with a 5.97 ERA in his last six outings.
Even with the Angels, Washburn wasn't that effective pitching in Anaheim. In 99 career games (93 starts) at Angel Stadium, he is 30-37 with a 4.60 ERA.
Los Angeles ace John Lackey (8-6, 4.00) is coming off his worst start in six weeks. The right-hander gave up six runs on six hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings Thursday vs. Cleveland.
It was the first time in seven starts that the big Texan had allowed more than three earned runs and failed to pitch into the seventh inning. He is 6-0 with a 3.31 ERA in eight career starts against the Tigers, but hasn't faced them since 2007.
Lackey is shooting for his 100th career victory tonight. I think he'll have no problem getting it as the Angels' offense should be all over Washburn tonight, as Los Angeles is a major league-best 27-13 against lefties this year. Take the Angels on the run line.
BIG AL
Oakland A's GOW
Incorrect
Suppose to be Wayne Root's GOW but I can't say I have ever seen a GOW play from him before. ???
Street Rosenthal
*300 St Louis Cardinals -167
I am taking the Cardinals for the win tonight. I have the Cardinals as 14-1 SU since July this year when it is the First game of a series. I also have a nice starter trend in favor of the Cardinals starter that states when Adam Wainwright starts at home and in his previous game he allowed less than 8 hits he is 12-2 SU. I also have a nice trend against Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez that says when he starts as away dog and he allowed less than 5 hits in his last game he is 0-9 SU. Take the Cardinals for the home win.
*200 Florida Marlins -201
I am taking the Juice and the Marlins for the win tonight. I have found a league wide trend that says that the MLB is 20-4 SU since 2008 as a 200+ favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last three games and it is the first game of a series. Take the Marlins for the win.
*200 New York Yankees -191
I know it is a lot of juice, but I am taking the Yankees for the Home Win tonight. I have the Yankees as 21-6 SU since 2007 as a 140+ favorite when they lost the last time they faced this starting pitcher. I also have the Rangers as 4-17 SU as a road dog after a win in which they had fewer team left on base than their opponent. Take the Yankees for the Win.
Insider Sports Report
4* LA Dodgers
3* SD/Atlanta Over 8
3* Seattle Mariners
Chris James Sports
3* Indians/Royals Under 8