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Today's Optimizers and Datasheets
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: Domingo German (1-2), 6.23 ERA, 13 SO, 4.3 IP
Orioles: Dean Kremer (1-2), 6.75 ERA, 14 SO, 3.4 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 10 Runs
Line: NYY (-1.5)
WAS Nationals vs. TOR Blue Jays
Starting Pitchers
Nationals: Erick Fedde (1-2), 5.51 ERA, 18 SO, 4.025 IP
Blue Jays: Steven Matz (4-0), 2.31 ERA, 25 SO, 5.775 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: TOR (-1.5)
OAK Athletics vs. TB Rays
Starting Pitchers
Athletics: Cole Irvin (2-2), 3.86 ERA, 17 SO, 5.25 IP
Rays: Tyler Glasnow (2-1), 2.05 ERA, 46 SO, 6.04 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 7.5 Runs
Line: TB (-1.5)
CHI Cubs vs ATL Braves
Starting Pitchers
Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (1-2), 5.68 ERA, 18 SO, 4.75 IP
Braves: Huascar Ynoa (1-1), 3.68 ERA, 25 SO, 4.4 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: ATL (-1.5)
PHI Phillies vs. STL Cardinals
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Vince Velasquez (0-0). 6.75 ERA, 13 SO, 2 IP
Cardinals: Johan Oviedo (0-0), 0 ERA, 4 SO, 4.2 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: STL (-1.5)
LA Angels vs. TX Rangers
Starting Pitchers
Angels: Alex Cobb (1-1), 6.28 ERA, 21 SO, 4.7 IP
Rangers: Dane Dunning (1-0), 3.06 ERA, 18 SO, 4.3 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: LA (-1.5)
SEA Mariners vs. HOU Astros
Starting Pitchers
Mariners: Justin Dunn (1-0), 3.68 ERA, 14 SO, 4.73 IP
Astros: Zack Greinke (2-1), 2.76 ERA, 22 SO, 6.44 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8.5 Runs
Line: HOU (-1.5)
DET Tigers vs. CHI White Sox
Starting Pitchers
Tigers: Casey Mize (1-2), 5.23 ERA, 14 SO, 5.05 IP
White Sox: Carlos Rodon (3-0), 0.47 ERA, 24 SO, 6.3 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 8 Runs
Line: CWS (-1.5)
SD Padres vs. ARI D-Backs
Starting Pitchers
Padres: Ryan Weathers (1-0), 0.59 ERA, 16 SO, 3.02 IP
D-Backs: Tyler Widener (1-0), 2.82 ERA, 18 SO, 5.525
Projections
Projected Total: 9 Runs
Line: San Diego (-1.5)
COL Rockies vs. SF Giants
Starting Pitchers
Rockies: German Marquez (1-1), 3.45 ERA, 28 SO, 5.64 IP
Giants: Alex Wood (2-0), 0.75 ERA, 11 SO, 6 IP
Projections
Projected Total: 7 Runs
Line: SF (-1.5)
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