Best MLB Picks: 5/08

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels

The Dodgers are on an awful streak and can’t seem to put things together after their historic run last season. They had an 8 game win streak that ended on April 17 and have only won 4 games since then and are arguably the worst team in the league right now. The Dodgers will have to dig deep and will send out their ace Kershaw (4-3) to get the train back on the tracks. Kershaw has played 39.2 innings letting up 34 hits, 14 runs, 3 HR, 7 BB, and 41 Ks.

It appears the Angels will take game 1. They are up 9-1 at the time this article is written. The Angels aren’t fairing that well as of late despite Mike Trout having a great season but baseball is a team sport. The Angels should improve to 14-17 overall. The Angels will send out Bundy (0-3) in game 2 of Battle Los Angeles. He has played 36 innings giving up 30 hits, 14 runs, 5 HR, 9 BB, and 40 Ks. Some solid numbers for not having a win yet.

The odds for this game are not out yet but I assume this game could be favored either way. I can see this game being close and taking the +1.5 to the team that gets it is favorable even though I think the Dodgers are due for a win.

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays look to have their 5 game win streak snapped as they are downed by the A’s in game 1. The Rays are now 18-16 overall and 6-4 in the last 10 games. The Rays lose a close one and are playing some great baseball lately. The Rays will give a nod to their young ace Glasnow (4-1). Glasnow has played 43.2 innings of action letting up 23 hits, 10 runs, 4 HR, 15 BB, and a whopping 64 Ks. He is throwing some heat and boasts an ERA of 2.06 and a whip of 0.87. It is definitely worth a play to take Glasnow as a Cy Young candidate. Respect the flow.

The A’s are still playing some great ball after their massive winning streak earlier in the season and now sit 20-14 overall and 1st in the AL West. Montas (3-2) will get the nod to start. He has played 30.2 innings giving up 37 hits, 20 runs, 6 HR, 8 BB, and 29 Ks with an ERA of 5.87 and a whip of 1.47. Pretty average numbers bailed out by excellent bats.

The Rays are the obvious favorite with Glasnow on the mound with a line of -145. The Rays have the obvious pitching matchup and Glasnow is throwing bombs, I will continue to ride this horse making Rays ML the play.

Honorable Mentions

Blue Jays RL

Braves ML

Brewers ML

Padres ML

Pirates RL

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