I went 2-0 +2.11 units yesterday.
Today, I am going for the sweeps.
Phillies +100
Pros: Throughout the regular season Jamie Moyer absolutely dominated on the road, posting a 2.92 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. He also pitched a good game at Miller Park back in April. But that is not why this is a good pick. The regular season has no bearing on a postseason game. This is good because the Phillies have the upper hand and will be determined to sweep the Brew. The Brewers seem like they are more happy that they made the postseason than anything. Besides, their bullpen cannot compete with Philly's. Expect the Phillies to get to Bush in this one and secure a spot in the NLDS.
Cons: Brewers hit lefties well.
Dodgers +112
Pros: Anytime you get a home dog in the postseason, you must act unless the matchup is extremely one-sided. Here you are getting a dominant home pitcher and one of the best bullpens at plus money. That and the fact that you get to face a team that played awful ball at home make this the play. Rich Harden is good, but he will only be in the game 6 innings tops. Kuroda has shut down the Cubs before and should have no trouble finishing them off.
Cons: Rich Harden is a great pitcher when healthy.
Today, I am going for the sweeps.
Phillies +100
Pros: Throughout the regular season Jamie Moyer absolutely dominated on the road, posting a 2.92 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. He also pitched a good game at Miller Park back in April. But that is not why this is a good pick. The regular season has no bearing on a postseason game. This is good because the Phillies have the upper hand and will be determined to sweep the Brew. The Brewers seem like they are more happy that they made the postseason than anything. Besides, their bullpen cannot compete with Philly's. Expect the Phillies to get to Bush in this one and secure a spot in the NLDS.
Cons: Brewers hit lefties well.
Dodgers +112
Pros: Anytime you get a home dog in the postseason, you must act unless the matchup is extremely one-sided. Here you are getting a dominant home pitcher and one of the best bullpens at plus money. That and the fact that you get to face a team that played awful ball at home make this the play. Rich Harden is good, but he will only be in the game 6 innings tops. Kuroda has shut down the Cubs before and should have no trouble finishing them off.
Cons: Rich Harden is a great pitcher when healthy.
