Who will have a Lower Back 9 Score: Webb Simpson or Tie / Jason Day
Webb Simpson is coming off missing the cut in back to back tourneys, while Jason Day is coming off a 3rd place finish at the Masters. Jason Day did not play this tournament last year, while Simpson shot even on the back 9 through his 4 rounds, going -1 the first and third rounds and a +1 the second and fourth rounds. He had 8 birdies, 6 bogeys, and a double bogey on the back 9 last year.
With that, Day is the hotter golfer right now and I expect him to take this here.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Jason Day (Reggie)
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Skarbovik WoD @ Traeff Win:
S2thuhB’s Pick: Skarbovik (Reggie)
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Who will have the Lower First Round Score: Jason Dufner or Tie / Matt Kuchar
S2thuhB’s Pick: Dufner (Reggie)
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San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers:
The Giants are favored at -130 to win here and will have Matt Cain on the mound, who is 3-5 in 9 career starts against the Brewers with an ERA of 4.50 (2-3 in 5 starts in Miller Park with an ERA of 5.56). The Brewers will send Yovani Gallardo to the hill, who is 5-3 in 8 career starts against the Giants with a 2.96 ERA.
In a 4 game series last year these 2 teams split the series, while the Brewers have taken the opening 2 games this year, winning 10-8 and 4-3.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Brewers (Dro)
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Barcelona Regal @ Panathinaikos:
S2thuhB’s Pick: Panathinaikos (Reggie)
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New York Islanders @ Toronto Maple Leafs:
In their last 10 matches H2H in Toronto, the Maple Leafs are 6-2-2, with both teams netting 25 each, though they lost the most recent 2 (7-4, 5-2). In their last 5 home games they are 4-1-0 with a +8 GD (20-12), only losing to the Flyers (7-2-1 in their last 10 at home). The Islanders on the other hand are 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games, where they tend to play better, with a +2 GD (10-8) (7-2-1 in their last 10 on the road).
S2thuhB’s Pick: Islanders (Reggie)
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Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates:
The Braves are -125 favorites here and are playing near perfect ball so far this season, going 12-2 and just having their 10 game winning streak snapped by the Royals in a 1-0 game. It’s worth noting that they almost lost that streak 4 games earlier to the Nat’s due to Tehran, who will be on the hill in this one, who pitched 6 innings, allowing all 4 of the Nat’s runs, and if it weren’t for the Nat’s pen, they probably would’ve held onto it.
It’s also worth noting that in a 3 game series last year in Pittsburgh the Pirates took 2 of 3.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Pirates (Dro)
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St Louis Cardinals @ Philadelphia Phillies:
Odds are close, but the Phillies are -110 favorites. With that, The Cards will have Wainwright on the hill, and I think they roll here.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Cards (Reggie)
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Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles:
The Rays are -125 favorites here, and that is probably in large part to the fact David Price will be on the hill, who is 0-1 through his first 3 starts with a 5.82 ERA, though he had 2 good outings at home against Baltimore, allowing 2 runs in 6 innings. In his 2nd start against Cleveland, he allowed 8 runs in 5 innings. He looked more true to form in his third start in Boston where he allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 6 innings fanning 8. If that’s the Price on the mound tomorrow, I see him getting his first W of the season.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Rays (Reggie)
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Arizona Diamondbacks @ New York Yankees:
The Yankees are -115 favorites here with Phil Hughes on the mound. In 2 starts this year he is 0-2 with an ERA over 10, collectively pitching only 7 innings combined, and was worse the 2nd start. The Diamondbacks on the other hand will have Patrick Corbin on the hill, who is 2-0 in his first 2 starts with a 1.50 ERA. In his first start in Milwaukee he allowed 2 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings. In his 2nd start at home against the Dodgers he pitched 6 shutout innings allowing 3 hits and walking 3, while fanning 4 en route to a 3-0 victory. If the pitching is any cue, the DBacks take this one.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Diamondbacks (Dro)
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Who will Record More Strikeouts in the First 3 Innings: Adam Wainwright / Cole Hamels or Tie
S2thuhB’s Pick: Skarbovik (Reggie)
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Chicago White Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays:
Dickey started off slow this year, with 2 very sub-par starts compared to last year, but it seems like he’s coming around after his third, and just like he got better as the season progressed last year, I expect the trend to continue.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Jays (Kush)
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Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators:
The Senators are -115 favorites to win here, but the Capitals are at -105, and H2H’s don’t help any so it’s anyone’s guess here. Flip a coin and go with it if you must.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Senators (Reggie)
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Will the Cardinals Score a Run in the 5th or 6th Inning:
S2thuhB’s Pick: No (Reggie) [Subject to Change before lock]
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Vancouver Canucks @ Dallas Stars:
The Canucks are -145 favorites to win here and are 4-0-1 in their last 5 games in Dallas. Unless I’m missing something Vancouver is the OBVIOUS pick here.
S2thuhB’s Pick: Canucks (Kush)
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How Many Plate Appearances will Occur in the Top of the 8th Inning: 4 or 5 / AON
S2thuhB’s Pick: AON (Reggie) [Subject to Change before lock]
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Minnesota Wild @ San Jose Sharks:
San Jose are -160 favorites to win here and are 4-1-0 in their last 5 at home against the Wild. They are also 4-0-1 in their last 5 at home, which includes a 4-2 win over the Wild back on April 3, with the only loss coming to the Stars in SO.