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Stephen Nover's MLB Friday Big Ticket Underdog
(MLB) Cleveland vs. Minnesota,
Money Line: 119.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 119.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
The 31-43 Twins have been one of the biggest disappointments this season not only to their fans, but also to their bettors. They are the third-biggest money burner in MLB.
So I don't get them being favored in a pitching matchup of Cal Quantrill versus Danny Coulombe.
Quantrill has pitched better than his 0-2 record with a 2.74 ERA. He blanked the Pirates for five innings in his last start giving up three hits this past Saturday.
The best thing you can say about Coulombe is he's not Randy Dobnak, who was scheduled to start. Dobnak, who is 1-6 with a 7.83 ERA, was scratched because of injury. So Coulombe will be making his first major league start. He's been around the majors since 2014. The Twins are his third team. He's thrown only 2 2/3 innings this season giving up two hits and three walks.
The Indians hold a major bullpen advantage. Cleveland has won seven of the last nine times it has been a road 'dog.
So I don't get them being favored in a pitching matchup of Cal Quantrill versus Danny Coulombe.
Quantrill has pitched better than his 0-2 record with a 2.74 ERA. He blanked the Pirates for five innings in his last start giving up three hits this past Saturday.
The best thing you can say about Coulombe is he's not Randy Dobnak, who was scheduled to start. Dobnak, who is 1-6 with a 7.83 ERA, was scratched because of injury. So Coulombe will be making his first major league start. He's been around the majors since 2014. The Twins are his third team. He's thrown only 2 2/3 innings this season giving up two hits and three walks.
The Indians hold a major bullpen advantage. Cleveland has won seven of the last nine times it has been a road 'dog.