PREMIUM
Afternoon SWEEPER PASS (3 Games)
(MLB) Arizona vs. Atlanta,
Money Line: -103.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -103.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Two pitchers who have to this point put together great 2018 campaigns go head-to-head in this one. Arizona goes with Zack Greinke, while the Braves go with Sean Newcomb. Ultimately I believe that Newcomb will benefit from the friendly confines.
The teams: Greinke is so far 9-5 with 3.39 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off six hits over 4.1 innings in a no-decision to the Padres on Sunday. It was his shortest start so far this season. Note that he owns a 4.31 ERA on the road, compared to 2.56 at home.
Newcomb is so far 8-4 with a 3.44 ERA. Newcomb comes off an outing to forget against the Brewers on Sunday, allowing five runs over 3.2 innings in the loss. Newcomb has admittedly struggled a bit of late, but note that he's still a super 3-1 with a 2.98 ERA at home this season.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Arizona is just 13-17 (-5.6 units) in all "day" games this year, while Atlanta is 20-11 (+11.9 units) in all "day" games. I like Newcomb to bounce back at home, while I expect Greinke to have another difficult time on the road. Play on Atlanta.
The teams: Greinke is so far 9-5 with 3.39 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off six hits over 4.1 innings in a no-decision to the Padres on Sunday. It was his shortest start so far this season. Note that he owns a 4.31 ERA on the road, compared to 2.56 at home.
Newcomb is so far 8-4 with a 3.44 ERA. Newcomb comes off an outing to forget against the Brewers on Sunday, allowing five runs over 3.2 innings in the loss. Newcomb has admittedly struggled a bit of late, but note that he's still a super 3-1 with a 2.98 ERA at home this season.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Arizona is just 13-17 (-5.6 units) in all "day" games this year, while Atlanta is 20-11 (+11.9 units) in all "day" games. I like Newcomb to bounce back at home, while I expect Greinke to have another difficult time on the road. Play on Atlanta.