New York Yankees
The Yankees got their series with Minnesota started with a win, moving to a solid 18-13 in the process. Luke Voit continues to lead the way offensively, leading clubhouse with an impressive 9 homers and 26 RBI. Probable pitcher JA Happ has improved of late, although he still has allowed a 4.68 ERA this season.
Minnesota Twins
Despite yesterday’s loss, the Twins have still enjoyed a very solid start to the season, winning 19 of their first 30. Eddie Rosario has been their offensive ace, enjoying an excellent season with 11 homers and 24 RBI. Jake Odorizzi is back on the mound for this one, having allowed an average 3.34 ERA so far.
Prediction: Yankees $1.77
While the Twins are no doubt a quality opponent, the Yankees have been playing some excellent baseball of late. They are firing on all cylinders and I expect another strong offensive output in this one. As long as Happ can deliver a solid performance, I back them to win at a tasty $1.77 price point.
Philadelphia Phillies
These two sides play each other yet again, with Philly opening the series yesterday with a comfortable win. 1st Basemen Rhys Hoskins leads the club with 10 homers and 28 RBI, while Bryce Harper recently got his 20th RBI of the season. Jake Arrieta is fortunately back on the mound for this one, having allowed an ERA of 3.46 through 39.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals continue to have a poor season, losing again yesterday to move to 13-18. Juan Soto has been the offensive linchpin with 6 homers and 22 RBI, but he isn’t getting all that much support. Patrick Corbin has been one of the Nats better pitchers this season, allowing an ERA of 3.54 through 37.
Prediction: Phillies $1.85
With Arrieta pitching at home, I can’t see why the Phillies are this high of a price. I think they’re the much better side here, they’re in better form, and look well over the odds at $1.88.
Texas Rangers
The Rangers have enjoyed a middling start to 2019, going 14-15 through their first 29. They have managed to put up some gaudy offensive numbers, with 11 homers and 26 RBI from Joey Gallo leading the way. Probable pitcher Lance Lynn hasn’t been all that reliable this year, allowing an ERA of 5.45 through 34 innings.
Toronto Blue Jays
Likewise, the Blue Jays have had a relatively inconsistent start to the 2019 season. They don’t have one true offensive standout, however Justin Smoak does lead the way with a solid 18 RBI. Probable pitcher Thomas Pannone doesn’t inspire too much confidence, allowing an ERA of 5.4 himself.
Prediction: Rangers $1.70
I think the Rangers have a strong home field advantage and comfortably give them the edge in this one. Despite a poor season so far, I also give Lance Lynn a significant edge in the pitching department. At $1.70, I still think there is stolid value on a good Texas side at home.