Aces vs Bad Teams - For Discussion, not my picks.

Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets

Game: New York Mets ML1.385 (-260)

These odds suck. Mets couldn't get a single run yesterday against the Phillies and Harvey isn't as good as his hype. Mets will probably blow the Phillies out tommorow.

St. Louis Cardinals v Atlanta Braves

Game: St. Louis Cardinals ML1.563 (-178)

No doubter for me. After a rough start against the Pirates, the Cardinals should be evening out their win/loss record easily against the Braves. I don't know much about Braves starter William Perez so he must be an easy target for Cardinals offense.

Houston Astros v Milwaukee Brewers

Game: Houston Astros ML1.617 (-162)

This ones a bit closer. Keuchel only struck out 5 and walked 4 against New York. The Brewers offense isn't to be scoffed at right now and Nelson limited the Giants to only 2 runs. There's a lot of other things to examine more closely if you're thinking about taking the Astros here.

Minnesota Twins v Kansas City Royals

Game: Kansas City Royals ML1.637 (-157)

The Twins are due for a win, but I highly doubt it will come off of Volquez who only gave up 2 hits to the Mets over 6 innings. He's definitely going to regress soon though. The Royals are still as World Series caliber as they were last year.

Chicago Cubs v Arizona Diamondbacks

Game: Chicago Cubs ML1.566 (-177)

The Diamondbacks are not living up to my expectations at all. Arrieta has been insanely good after the All Star break the past 2 seasons and it looks like he's ready to dominate for a whole season. Schwarber being out is dent, but the beef of the lineup is still very strong. Normally I would be concerned about the Diamondbacks offense but I don't think Segura and Goldschmidt can carry them.

Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners Game: Seattle Mariners ML1.518 (-193)

Unless King Felix implodes tomorrow this should be a lock. He went 4 for 5 against Oakland last year, the only loss had 0 run support. Cano and Cruz are monsters.