Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are mired in an atrocious campaign, going just 39-89 so far. They’ve been especially poor at home, compiling a 17-44 record in Detroit. Their recent form hasn’t been any better, managing just 3 wins in their last 11 games. Spencer Turnbull is slated to pitch here, sporting a poor 3-12 record and a 4.05 ERA.
Cleveland Indians
The Indians are in the midst of a much better campaign, going 76-55 so far. They’ve put in solid displays on the road all season, compiling a 35-28 record on their travels. Their recent form has slipped somewhat, winning just 4 of their last 10 matches. Adam Plutko is scheduled to pitch here, going 5-3 with a 4.54 ERA so far.
Prediction: Indians $1.70
The Tigers have been dreadful all season and don’t have any motivation to turn it around here. Plutko hasn’t pulled up any trees so far, yet he is still more than enough against an anaemic Detroit offence. Combine that with another solid hitting day from the Indians and you get excellent value at $1.70.
New York Mets
The midst are in the midst of a mediocre campaign, still in the playoff hunt at 67-63. They’ve been a very solid outfit at home, going 37-24 in front of their home fans. 1st Baseman Pete Alonso has passed a few more milestones, reaching 40 Home Runs and 100 RBI on the season. Marcus Stroman will pitch here, going 1-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 19 innings since his acquisition.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are also enjoying a decent campaign, 2nd in the NL Central at 69-61. They have had their share of road struggles, compiling a poor 25-39 road record. Their recent form has been indifferent, going .500 over their last 10. Yu Darvish is slated to pitch here, going 4-6 with a 4.43 ERA so far.
Prediction: Mets $1.88
The home/road split between these two sides is astounding and I give the Mets a big home field edge here. Alonso is leading a strong batting lineup that will have their chances to get after Darvish here. Stroman has been inconsistent this season, although I expect a better display in front of his home fans here. I can see something in the vicinity of 5-3 New York, making $1.88 look like great value.