Tuesday, April 17, 2012

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
Suggestion: New York Mets (+106)

We're getting a bonus for backing one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, who has shown over his last two starts that he has returned from injury to the All-Star form that he has shown in the past... I know where I'm putting my money. Atlanta starter Randall Delgado may have pitched well in his first start of the year, but he is matched up against Johan Santana, and and I don't see why Atlanta is favored here. Aside from the starting pitcher mismatch, the Mets have the better record, and the Atlanta bullpen is a disaster, giving up a .356 batting average against, worst in the majors. Santana has started April consistently well over the years, going 6-2 with a 1.57 ERA from 2009-11, and he has played well at Turner Field, 2-1 in 4 starts with a .203 average allowed and a 1.12 WHIP. At an underdog price, I'll invest in the Mets with Santana, especially against an overvalued Atlanta squad. Invest in the New York Mets (+106)