I went 1-1 +0.82 units yesterday.
Orioles -122
Pros: Daniel Cabrera is a very inconsistent pitcher. However, he has been alright this month and has good numbers in his two career starts versus the Indians. He is opposing a Triple-A pitcher who has not such great numbers and is in fact a southpaw. The Orioles love to hit lefties and should have no problem handling Zach Jackson in his first major league start.
Cons: Zach Jackson has an advantage since the O's have not seen him yet.
Nationals +140
Pros: Today is the day that these Nats will beat the Mets. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Nats are looking to avoid a sweep when they send Collin Balester to the mound. You all may be thinking that I am crazy for fading the best pitcher since the All Star break in Oliver Perez. Perez, however, has struggled this season versus sub .500 opponents. Mets are 1-6 in Perezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 0-5 in Perezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. He has been known to pitch down to worse teams but bring his A-game when facing worthy opponents. Perez also struggled against the Nats earlier in the season, giving up 5 earned runs in 6.2 innings pitched. In his career versus them, he is 2-3 with a 5.74 ERA in 6 games. He is also a bad road pitcher.
Cons: The Nats suck.