With such a small card, it was easy to spot the lines that just didn't make sense, and this contest was definately one of them.
Think about it... Why are the red-hot Angels favored by only this much in this match up? You'd think based on their recent play, and the pitching match up, they'd be considerably more expensive to bet in this spot. But we've seen the opposite, as the line has decreased since its opening, which is interesting, because the public is definately on the Angels tonight.
The key to deciphering the line is Joe Saunders awful splits at home, going 1-5 with a 6.34 ERA this season. He got rocked by a terrible Mariners offense in his last one at Angel Stadium, and continues to be one big question mark at home.
The line is also curious because Randy Wolf (4-6, 5.31 ERA) has not pitched well this month. He's better than he's shown this month, evidenced by his last two starts in May, and I believe this is a good bounce back spot for the lefty. Angels are 4-6 at home vs. southpaws, averaging only 3.4 runs per game
Think about it... Why are the red-hot Angels favored by only this much in this match up? You'd think based on their recent play, and the pitching match up, they'd be considerably more expensive to bet in this spot. But we've seen the opposite, as the line has decreased since its opening, which is interesting, because the public is definately on the Angels tonight.
The key to deciphering the line is Joe Saunders awful splits at home, going 1-5 with a 6.34 ERA this season. He got rocked by a terrible Mariners offense in his last one at Angel Stadium, and continues to be one big question mark at home.
The line is also curious because Randy Wolf (4-6, 5.31 ERA) has not pitched well this month. He's better than he's shown this month, evidenced by his last two starts in May, and I believe this is a good bounce back spot for the lefty. Angels are 4-6 at home vs. southpaws, averaging only 3.4 runs per game
