The set-up: The Braves are probably the better team in this series, but so far Atlanta has yet to find its stride this season, either at the plate or on the hill. Last night the Braves fell 7-6 at home to the Phillies. Both teams are dealing with issues, but I think that Sandy Alcantara offers great value in this matchup.

The pick: Alcantara is a horse, who threw six scoreless vs. the Rays on Opening Day, before then taking a loss vs. the Cardinals, depsite tying a career-high with ten strikeouts. Over 18 2/3's vs. the Braves, he has three no-decision and a 2.41 ERA. Huascar Ynoa earned a no-decision despite a strong effort vs. the Nationals in his last start, but that has to be taken with a "grain of salt" considering the form of Washington right now. Outright is obviously possible, but I'm laying the price for the extra 1.5 runs of insurance just in case.

This is an 8* RUN LINE PLAY on the Marlins.