PREMIUM
The Coach's 10* MLB "ACE OFF" - Archer vs Wilson
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. LA Angels,
Money Line: 102.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: 102.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
The Rays lost Game 1 of this series in Anaheim last night, but they will look to draw level with the Angels here in Game 2. Tampa turns to it's ace, and I like the visitors here to take advantage of a favorable pitching match-up.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching -Chris Archer will be on the hill for Tampa, and he was quite unlucky in his last start. Archer (5-4, 2.12 ERA) surrendered no runs on two hits over eight innings in a loss to Seattle. He's actually got better numbers on the road than he does at home, as he's 3-0 with a 0.45 ERA in three starts away from The Trop. The Angels counter with C.J. Wilson, who is 1-3 with a 5.36 ERA in his last six starts versus Tampa.
2. Trends - The Angels are 2-14 in Wilson's last 16 starts as an underdog.
3. X-Factor - The Rays have won 11 of Archer's last 13 starts on the road.
Selection: This is a play on the Tampa Rays (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching -Chris Archer will be on the hill for Tampa, and he was quite unlucky in his last start. Archer (5-4, 2.12 ERA) surrendered no runs on two hits over eight innings in a loss to Seattle. He's actually got better numbers on the road than he does at home, as he's 3-0 with a 0.45 ERA in three starts away from The Trop. The Angels counter with C.J. Wilson, who is 1-3 with a 5.36 ERA in his last six starts versus Tampa.
2. Trends - The Angels are 2-14 in Wilson's last 16 starts as an underdog.
3. X-Factor - The Rays have won 11 of Archer's last 13 starts on the road.
Selection: This is a play on the Tampa Rays (10*)