I don't think I have a different angle than others do here. CC struggles bad in the 1st two months, Teixeira has struggles throughout April. I really like Verlander, especially at plus money. And I think any Yankees home game has an auto-inflated line.
Now Verlander has had his share of early season struggles, but I see no reason at all to lay -150 in what I see as a pretty even pitching matchup.
line shifting in Tigers' backers favor. Wait until game time to place your bets...I see CC being a -155 favorite by game time. Currently -146 on 5dimes
Considering a playing on Tiger TT over 3.5 as well
I hit the tigers at +138 on 5dimes earlier. The line has shifted on BM from +130 down to +125. I'm assuming that means that ON TOP of the line being shaded to squeeze value from Yankee squares there's also sharps on the Tigers causing the line to move even more. I don't think it's a stone cold lock or anything but the Tigers are good value here.
Oh and if we're not talking about the market and just the matchup, CC is the most overrated pitcher ever. Look for him to have an awful year.
Depending on the weather in NY tomorrow, I'd like to play O8 but I'm not sure it's going to happen. I'll take the Tigers all day long with their solid lineup, Verlander on the bump and plus money to boot.