PREMIUM
Rogers' WEDNESDAY WIPEOUT >> BLOWOUT ALERT!
(MLB) San Diego vs. Seattle,
Money Line: -142.00 Seattle (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -142.00 Seattle (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: This series features a couple of competitive match-ups on the mound and this is one of them. However, I think that Wade LeBlanc is worth the price of admission in this particular match-up. The visitors go with Joey Lucchesi.
The pitchers: Lucchesi is so far 7-8 with a 3.59 ERA. The rookie has likely been better than what his win/loss record would indicate, but I still think he'll stumble here against LeBlanc in this difficult road venue.
LeBlanc is so far 8-3 with a 3.56 ERA. He comes in off consecutive strong outings, continuing a trend of consistent form. Note that LeBlanc is 6-2 with a 3.63 ERA at home and an elite 7-2 with a 2.53 ERA in all "night" games.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but note that Seattle is 10-4 in its last 14 night inter-league home games in which it's a favorite in the -150 to -225 range. Look for Lucchesi to take a step back and for LeBlanc to confidently take advantage. Lay the price.
The pitchers: Lucchesi is so far 7-8 with a 3.59 ERA. The rookie has likely been better than what his win/loss record would indicate, but I still think he'll stumble here against LeBlanc in this difficult road venue.
LeBlanc is so far 8-3 with a 3.56 ERA. He comes in off consecutive strong outings, continuing a trend of consistent form. Note that LeBlanc is 6-2 with a 3.63 ERA at home and an elite 7-2 with a 2.53 ERA in all "night" games.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but note that Seattle is 10-4 in its last 14 night inter-league home games in which it's a favorite in the -150 to -225 range. Look for Lucchesi to take a step back and for LeBlanc to confidently take advantage. Lay the price.
