This is an 8* ASSASSIN on the Baltimore Orioles.

We think that Andrew Cashner and the revenge minded Orioles have much more than just a "punchers chance" in this one. Baltimore lost 4-0 yesterday, but will look to bounce back with Cashner (1-2, 3.00 ERA) who gave up three runs off seven hits and three walks over six innings while striking out five in a no-decision against the Tigers on Tuesday. Cashner comes in on top form, having posted three-straight quilting starts (note that he owned a tiny 2.81 ERA in all day games last year and an even better 2.72 ERA in all home contests.) The visitors challenge with ace Corey Kluber (2-1, 1.52) who has also looked sharp to open 2018, having allowed just 16 hits over 29.2 innings of work to go along with a 33:6 K:BB. Clearly Kluber is back in Cy Young form, but as mentioned off the top, Cashner also comes in red hot. We think that Cashner can match Kluber deep into this one and in a situation like that, we absolutely believe that the value swings to the hungry home dog. BALTIMORE in a big upset on Sunday afternoon.

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