PREMIUM
Afternoon SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION!
(MLB) St. Louis vs. Washington,
Money Line: -195.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -195.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Washington Nationals.
For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case, we feel that the talent discrepancy on the mound this evening absolutely justifies in laying this larger price.
Mike Leake: He gave up one run off six hits with one walk over eight innings in an unfortunate loss to the Reds on Friday. Leake received no run support whatsoever and would also go on to strike out six. Leake didn't have an exceptional spring and he was just 9-12 with a pedestrian 4.69 ERA last year. That included a 2-7, 4.50 ERA record on the road.
Max Scherzer: He gave up two runs off four hits with two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings in a victory over the Phillies on Friday. Scherzer has posted a sub-1.00 WHIP in two of his last three seasons and was 20-7 with a 2.96 ERA last year. That included going 8-3 with a 2.56 ERA at home.
The bottom line: Leake looked impressive in his debut, but we're not convinced that he's suddenly turned a corner and will now be among the elite pitchers in the league. If he's proven anything in his career, it's that he's been consistently inconsistent. Conversely, barring disaster Scherzer should be competing for the Cy Young. Lay the price with confidence, play on the NATIONALS.
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For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case, we feel that the talent discrepancy on the mound this evening absolutely justifies in laying this larger price.
Mike Leake: He gave up one run off six hits with one walk over eight innings in an unfortunate loss to the Reds on Friday. Leake received no run support whatsoever and would also go on to strike out six. Leake didn't have an exceptional spring and he was just 9-12 with a pedestrian 4.69 ERA last year. That included a 2-7, 4.50 ERA record on the road.
Max Scherzer: He gave up two runs off four hits with two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings in a victory over the Phillies on Friday. Scherzer has posted a sub-1.00 WHIP in two of his last three seasons and was 20-7 with a 2.96 ERA last year. That included going 8-3 with a 2.56 ERA at home.
The bottom line: Leake looked impressive in his debut, but we're not convinced that he's suddenly turned a corner and will now be among the elite pitchers in the league. If he's proven anything in his career, it's that he's been consistently inconsistent. Conversely, barring disaster Scherzer should be competing for the Cy Young. Lay the price with confidence, play on the NATIONALS.
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