Jesse Schule
Pittsburgh Pirates -121
The Pirates should be well rested coming off a day of rest on Thursday, as they host the Nats at PNC Park Friday. It may surprise a few people, but Pittsburgh actually has more wins than Washington so far this season with 16. The Pirates are also 8-4 at home.
A.J. Burnett will toe the rubber for the home team, and he's coming off a win his last time out. Burnett (2-2, 2.83 ERA) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a 5-3 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. He likely won't have to face Jayson Werth or Ryan Zimmerman, who are both battling injuries.
The Nats will hand the ball to Ross Detwiler, who was roughed up by the Reds in his last start. Detwiler (1-2, 2.03 ERA) didn't miss many bats, allowing four runs on 11 hits over just five innings losing 5-2. He wasn't very sharp in his last visit to PNC Park, allowing three runs on seven hits and getting tagged with the loss.
We are getting great value backing a home team with their ace on the mound, facing a team that has fewer wins on the year.
Take the Bucs.
Lee Williams
Miami Marlins +147
We will take Marlins tonight as we feel they will have an edge on mound with Nolasco and facing a Pitcher in Jonathan Pettibone that will give them opportunity to generate some offense.Marlins 8-21 Yes, but 4-6 over last 10 and 4 of those losses by 1 run.They should have solid chance to grab road W and +147 offers excellent value.