Dodgers vs. Padres
Recommendation: UNDER 6.5
The best pitcher on the planet takes the mound as theDodgers close out their 3 game set with the Padres. Clayton Kershaw will start Thursdayin place of Zack Greinke, who had his start pushed back in order to get someextra rest. Kershaw, who owns an outstanding 1.86 ERA, will have no problemshutting down the Friars, as he threw a 3 hitter and struck out 11 the lasttime he faced them. Kershaw is also coming off of a rare loss vs. the Brewers.This will work to our advantage, as he will come in with some extra focus becauselosing 2 in a row just isn’t an option for this guy.
With as good as Kershaw has been, Tyson Ross is right behindhim. Ross doesn’t get as much exposure as he’s due, mostly because he plays ina small market. He also throws for a team that won’t be playing thispostseason, so it’s easy for many to overlook him. Plain and simple, this guyhas been incredible for the Friars this season. Prior to his last start, Rosshad allowed 2 ER or fewer in 10 consecutive starts. When he has his fastballcommand, this guy can be nearly unhittable.
The Dodgers may lead the NL West for the moment, but thisteam isn’t playing good baseball right now. They’ve lost 5 of 7 and thereclearly is some dysfunction on offense right now. We all know about the Padres’offensive woes, so with these two “Top notch” guys on the hill, expect a lowscoring affair. Take the Dodgers-Padres UNDER
Recommendation: UNDER 6.5
The best pitcher on the planet takes the mound as theDodgers close out their 3 game set with the Padres. Clayton Kershaw will start Thursdayin place of Zack Greinke, who had his start pushed back in order to get someextra rest. Kershaw, who owns an outstanding 1.86 ERA, will have no problemshutting down the Friars, as he threw a 3 hitter and struck out 11 the lasttime he faced them. Kershaw is also coming off of a rare loss vs. the Brewers.This will work to our advantage, as he will come in with some extra focus becauselosing 2 in a row just isn’t an option for this guy.
With as good as Kershaw has been, Tyson Ross is right behindhim. Ross doesn’t get as much exposure as he’s due, mostly because he plays ina small market. He also throws for a team that won’t be playing thispostseason, so it’s easy for many to overlook him. Plain and simple, this guyhas been incredible for the Friars this season. Prior to his last start, Rosshad allowed 2 ER or fewer in 10 consecutive starts. When he has his fastballcommand, this guy can be nearly unhittable.
The Dodgers may lead the NL West for the moment, but thisteam isn’t playing good baseball right now. They’ve lost 5 of 7 and thereclearly is some dysfunction on offense right now. We all know about the Padres’offensive woes, so with these two “Top notch” guys on the hill, expect a lowscoring affair. Take the Dodgers-Padres UNDER