Why is CLE favored tomorrow?

jellobiafra · 04-23-09, 10:46 PM

I'm feeling lucky after my last two days, so I'm rolling the dice with another revers R/L and M/L hedge on the Reds tomorrow. I really think the wrong team is favored in this one. I also think that Volquez found his groove last time out vs Hou. I don't see how the Braves score more than 1 or 2 runs. Brian McCann is having vision problems, Chipper Jones is a big pussy, Escobar is still wincing over his abdomen....the best bat in that lineup right now is Jeff Francouer. That should tell you all you need to know. It's a mess in Atlanta and Vazquez is always capable of getting jacked up.

Brock Landers · 04-23-09, 10:50 PM

i was wondering the same thing about cincy tomroow, WRONG team favored there

alukk · 04-23-09, 11:07 PM

yea that sounds rare to me, gj jellobiafra

jellobiafra · 04-23-09, 11:15 PM

Blackburn gave up 1,1,2, and 0 in 4 starts vs CLE last year. Carmona gave up 9 runs in 2+ innings the 1 time he faced MIN last year (at home no less). I know that a lot more goes into picking games, but if you're going to give me (+) odds here, I'm going to take the dog and bet on them smacking Fausto around a little. Carmona hasn't given up less than 4 runs in his last 7 starts dating back through last season. MIN is the better team with the better pitcher. These are my rules to bet by. Better team, better pitcher. If I can find those matchups with (+) odds I'm pouncing every time.

Enforcer_23 · 04-24-09, 12:29 AM

I noticed that earlier as well. Reds have been playing well recently, now home

thegenix · 04-24-09, 01:09 AM

I'm going to be on the Twins for sure if they are the underdogs. Carmona is just not good enough to be a favorite.

Kyleben · 04-24-09, 01:59 AM

VOTTO IS A STAR! cincy is my hometown team so im am abit biased. I worry about volquez though he has been shaky thus far. If he gets out of the first inning clean he wins if not he loses, he tends to either be on or off never in between well see.

Sandeezy · 04-24-09, 03:55 AM

The only thing that worries me with Minnesota in that matchup is the Twins having the 3rd worst bullpen in the league against a Cleveland team with the 4th worst... (sarcasm)... lol, thats the only answer i could find to attempt to answer ur question. i agree, taking MIN +130 right now. GL

Its not me Its u · 04-24-09, 09:56 AM

I thought about goin Twins too, but I can't do it. I gotta go with the inconsistant Indians at home here. Although Blackburn has been a more effective road pitcher, he struggled away from home last year so something needs to give. Carmona has been suspect even though he is usually dominant out of the gate. He has something to prove in his first home start. Minny is missing their setup man let alone Mauer. I just think the law of averages will get the better or worse of a few people in this one and the Tribe pulls away with it at home. Also, the Indian bats are hot right now, while the Twins are not...

TWEETS · 04-24-09, 10:20 AM

Check out how well Cincy batters hit Javier Vasquez. I'm gonna wait a while though, i think the line will move with the betters on the braves.