Figured I'd do something a little different and make a daily pick with my hometown team, the Houston Astros. Each day, I'll give my pick for their game and we'll see what unravels! All lines will come from BetJam.
For each bet
= one unit
MON, APRIL 2nd vs. PIT (7:05 EDT)
2006 Season Series: 13-3 HOU
Zach Duke v. Roy Oswalt
The Astros dominated the Pirates last season with Oswalt on the hill for three of those wins, all coming by more than two runs. Duke is 0-3 in 4 career starts vs. HOU with a 5.56 ERA and was a pathetic 1-11 on the road in '06. Oswalt is 10-5 vs. PIT with a 2.76 ERA, 6-2 at home. Roy O is 53-18 pitching at Minute Maid Park during his career with a 2.65 ERA.
PICK: Astros -1.5 (-105)
For each bet
= one unitMON, APRIL 2nd vs. PIT (7:05 EDT)
2006 Season Series: 13-3 HOU
Zach Duke v. Roy Oswalt
The Astros dominated the Pirates last season with Oswalt on the hill for three of those wins, all coming by more than two runs. Duke is 0-3 in 4 career starts vs. HOU with a 5.56 ERA and was a pathetic 1-11 on the road in '06. Oswalt is 10-5 vs. PIT with a 2.76 ERA, 6-2 at home. Roy O is 53-18 pitching at Minute Maid Park during his career with a 2.65 ERA.
PICK: Astros -1.5 (-105)
The run line or total are indeed the only angles to consider in this one. Will be interested to see how you pick Houston each day.