Bruce Marshall
Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians
Pick: Cleveland Indians -1.5
Looking for a trend? Try Cleveland's 8-0 record in games started by Josh Tomlin. Dating back to last season, Tomlin has now allowed just a 3.16 ERA with 93 strikeouts against just 14 walks. Erratic performances by Texas starter Derek Holland (5.21 ERA) make the case for Tomlin and Cleveland a bit more clear.
ASA
Yankees vs. Blue Jays
Play: Yankees +131
After taking 2 of 3 games at Tampa Bay the Yankees have won 7 of their last 8 road games. The Yanks now visit Toronto where they play with revenge after dropping 2 of 3 in the Bronx versus the Blue Jays last week. Toronto has struggled frequently at home this season and yesterday's loss makes it 6 losses in the Jays last 8 home games. The edge in pricing here is huge for the Yankees in this game as they get a significant money line edge because of being on the road even though the Blue Jays have been struggling at home and the Yanks have been thriving on the road. Ivan Nova toes the rubber for the Yankees tonight and he has pitched very well since moving back to the rotation from the bullpen. He has a 2.94 ERA in his 4 starts this season. Nova gives the Yankees the edge they need to get revenge here as the Blue Jays troubles at home continue. Look for Toronto to drop to 6-11 this season in home games with a total set in a range of 8 to 8.5 runs.
Dave Price
Detroit Tigers -105
The Detroit Tigers have a huge edge on the mound tonight over the Los Angeles Angels. That's why they get the nod as small road favorites here. Justin Verlander has been lights out of late, going 2-1 with a 1.54 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Jhoulys Chacin is 1-3 with a 5.11 ERA and 1.318 WHIP in 8 starts this year, including 0-1 with a 6.30 ERA and 1.800 WHIP in 2 home starts. Verlander sports a 3.58 ERA and 1.227 WHIP in 14 lifetime starts vs. Los Angeles. He pitched a 9-inning shutout in a 5-0 victory over the Angels on August 26 of last year in his last start against them.