MLB Picks and Baseball Betting Lines & Odds for April 8th 2010

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Free MLB Pick: Indians vs. White sox Over 8.5 Runs (Jim Feist)
This is a low total for an AL game, especially one with No. 3-5 starters on the hill. 25-year old Justin Masterson goes for the Indians, a kid with a sidearm delivery and control troubles, especially against lefties. He was 4-10 last season with a 4.52 ERA, walking 60 in 129 innings, a poor ratio. Lefties hit .323 against him in 2009. Chicago starter Gavin Floyd had an ERA over 4 last season and it was even higher against these Indians. The last three years he has a 4.30 ERA against Cleveland, as they hit .270 off him. Play the Indians/White Sox Over the total.

Free MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -150 (Jimmy Boyd)
The Phillies have dominated the first two games of this series, and while I think this game will be closer, the Phillies are still worth a shot at this price. The Phillies are 41-14 in their last 55 meetings with the Nats and 21-7 in the last 28 meetings in Washington. Here’s another trend to think about: the Nationals are just 38-107 in their last 145 games following a loss. Kyle Kendrick was beat out by Jamie Moyer for Philly’s final rotation spot, but he gets the start today because Joe Blanton is injured. Kendrick was very strong in spring training, posting a 1.46 ERA in nine appearances. The Phillies are 7-3 in his last 10 starts as a road favorite and I expect him to pitch well today to show the organization that he is capable of stepping into the rotation at any time. The Nationals are just 1-6 in Craig Stammen’s last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. We’ll take the Phillies.

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