PREMIUM
OPENING DAY AFTERNOON 3-GM BLOWOUT REPORT (SOLID 3-0 +$2,600 SPRING TRAINING!)
(MLB) Pittsburgh vs. Detroit,
Money Line: -116.00 Pittsburgh (Away)
Result: Push
Money Line: -116.00 Pittsburgh (Away)
Result: Push
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case we absolutely believe that Ivan Nova and the Pirates offer great value. Nova finished 11-14 with a 4.14 ERA last season. He looked good in spring training though, giving up two runs off five hits and one walk while striking out three over three innings in a victory over Tampa Bay in his finale Saturday. The home side counters with confirmed "gas can" Jordan Zimmermann, who comes off a career worst effort, posting a 6.08 ERA, a 1.55 WHIP and 103:44 K:BB over 160 frames of work. Note that Zimmermann was particularly horrible at home as well last year by going 5-7 with a 6.66 ERA. Opening day and Nova gets the big nod and value play. Play on PITTSBURGH.
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For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case we absolutely believe that Ivan Nova and the Pirates offer great value. Nova finished 11-14 with a 4.14 ERA last season. He looked good in spring training though, giving up two runs off five hits and one walk while striking out three over three innings in a victory over Tampa Bay in his finale Saturday. The home side counters with confirmed "gas can" Jordan Zimmermann, who comes off a career worst effort, posting a 6.08 ERA, a 1.55 WHIP and 103:44 K:BB over 160 frames of work. Note that Zimmermann was particularly horrible at home as well last year by going 5-7 with a 6.66 ERA. Opening day and Nova gets the big nod and value play. Play on PITTSBURGH.
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