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Today's Optimizers and Datasheets
4/27 Excel Optimizer/Datasheet
(Note: Needs Excel Version 2010 or later)
Daily Round-Up
Below we will provide you with a couple key pieces of information from each game. The starting pitchers, their stats, the total projected runs, and Vegas lines. In general, it makes sense to target teams facing weaker pitchers and in games that are expected to be higher scoring!
NY Yankees vs. BAL Orioles
Starting Pitchers
Yankees: Corey Kluber (0-2), 5.4 ERA, 14 SO, 3.8 IP
Orioles: Bruce Zimmerman (1-2), 4.57 ERA, 15 SO, 5.3 IP
Projectections
Projected Total: 9.5 Runs
Line: NYY (-1.5)
WAS Nationals vs. TOR Blue Jays
Starting Pitchers
Nationals: Max Scherzer (1-1), 1.8 ERA, 33 SO, 6.25 IP
Blue Jays: Trent Thornton (0-0), 1.86 ERA, 6 SO, 1.5 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: WAS (-1.5)
BOS Red Sox vs NY Mets
Starting Pitchers
Red Sox: Garrett Richards (0-2), 6.48 ERA, 12 SO, 4.1 IP
Mets: David Peterson (1-2), 6.75 ERA, 18 SO, 4.4 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: NYM (-1.5)
OAK Athletics vs. TB Rays
Starting Pitchers
Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-1), 6.75 ERA, 20 SO, 4.6 IP
Rays: Michael Wacha (1-1), 4.35 ERA, 21 SO, 5.1 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: OAK (-1.5)
CHI Cubs vs ATL Braves
Starting Pitchers
Cubs: Trevor Williams (2-1), 4.66 ERA, 19 SO, 4.8 IP
Braves: Ian Anderson (1-0), 3.27 ERA, 23 SO, 5.5 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: ATL (-1.5)
MIA Marlins vs. MIL Brewers
Starting Pitchers
Marlins: Daniel Castano (0-1), 3.6 ERA, 2 SO, 5 IP
Brewers: Adrian Houser (1-2), 3.32 ERA, 12 SO, 4.8 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8 Runs
Line: MIL (-1.5)
PHI Phillies vs. SL Cardinals
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Zach Eflin (1-0). 2.77 ERA, 19 SO, 6.5 IP
Cardinals: Carlos Martinez (0-4), 6.0 ERA, 13 SO, 5.3 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: Saint Louis (-1.5)
LA Angels vs. TX Rangers
Starting Pitchers
Angels: Jose Quintana (0-1), 9.00 ERA, 17 SO, 3.3 IP
Rangers: Mike Foltynewicz (0-3), 5.32 ERA, 22 SO, 5.5 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: LA (-1.5)
SEA Mariners vs. HOU Astros
Starting Pitchers
Mariners: Marco Gonzales (1-2), 6.04 ERA, 19 SO, 5.5 IP
Astros: Cristian Javier (2-0), 1.32 ERA, 20 SO, 4.4 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: HOU (-1.5)
DET Tigers vs. CHI White Sox
Starting Pitchers
Tigers: Jose Urena (0-3), 4.57 ERA, 19 SO, 5.3 IP
White Sox: Lucas Giolito (1-1), 5.79 ERA, 26 SO, 4.6 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8 Runs
Line: CHI (-1.5)
SD Padres vs. ARI D-Backs
Starting Pitchers
Padres: Chris Paddack (1-2), 3.50 ERA, 17 SO, 4.5 IP
D-Backs: Merrill Kelly (1-2), 7.71 ERA, 13 SO, 5.25
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: San Diego (-1.5)
COL Rockies vs. SF Giants
Starting Pitchers
Rockies: Chi Chi Gonzalez (1-0), 3.00 ERA, 8 SO, 3.75 IP
Giants: Aaron Sanchez (1-1), 1.83 ERA, 14 SO, 4.8 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8 Runs
Line: SF (-1.5)
CIN Reds vs. LA Dodgers
Starting Pitchers
Reds: Jeff Hoffman (2-1), 2.66 ERA, 16 SO, 5.025 IP
Walker Buehler (1-0), 2.16 ERA, 21 SO, 6.25 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 7.5 Runs
Line: LA (-1.5)
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