Grienke's been great all year; here are some random reasons to at least consider holding off him and KC for this game....
I don't say these are all strong, or that they even add up to staying off the game, but here are some factors worth thinking about:
1. KC has lost six in a row, including Greinke's last start, gone into their (admittedly excellent) bullpen a fair amount in the last three games.
It's still a team game, and as much as I like their team mojo, they just can't seem to stick enough to keep winning games.
2. Baltimore by contrast beat 'em last night, and is 2/3 and 6/10, those 10 coming against the semi-reviving Yankees, Twins, and Tampa.
3. Orioles do love righties, scoring more than 6.0 runs a game against them and batting .289.
4. Greinke on the cover of SI this week, ;-).
5. Greinke did poorly in his only post-2004 start vs. Baltimore (last summer).... tho KC did win the game in the late innings.
6. Eaton stinks, but Orioles have won in 4 of his last 5 starts. A couple of them were on huge + moneylines on the road.
By the way -- I may still like Greinke; just a devil's advocate here --
Kansas City is 9-1 in Greinke's last 10 starts. All nine wins were by two runs or more, meaning, one did a lot better taking him on the runline at much better odds.
Grienke's been great all year; here are some random reasons to at least consider holding off him and KC for this game....
I don't say these are all strong, or that they even add up to staying off the game, but here are some factors worth thinking about:
1. KC has lost six in a row, including Greinke's last start, gone into their (admittedly excellent) bullpen a fair amount in the last three games.
It's still a team game, and as much as I like their team mojo, they just can't seem to stick enough to keep winning games.
2. Baltimore by contrast beat 'em last night, and is 2/3 and 6/10, those 10 coming against the semi-reviving Yankees, Twins, and Tampa.
3. Orioles do love righties, scoring more than 6.0 runs a game against them and batting .289.
4. Greinke on the cover of SI this week, ;-).
5. Greinke did poorly in his only post-2004 start vs. Baltimore (last summer).... tho KC did win the game in the late innings.
6. Eaton stinks, but Orioles have won in 4 of his last 5 starts. A couple of them were on huge + moneylines on the road.
By the way -- I may still like Greinke; just a devil's advocate here --
Kansas City is 9-1 in Greinke's last 10 starts. All nine wins were by two runs or more, meaning, one did a lot better taking him on the runline at much better odds.
The 6 game slide comes to an end tonight even though I think I've been losing on KC on at least 3 or 4 of 'em so might as well keep rolling with 'em til they back into that W. -- KC -220
The 6 game slide comes to an end tonight even though I think I've been losing on KC on at least 3 or 4 of 'em so might as well keep rolling with 'em til they back into that W. -- KC -220
Eaton simply one of the WORST veteran starters in the game...lifetime 4.87 ERA (...oh the days of Reds Jimmy Haynes), and SOMEHOW beat the Yanks last time out.
HE GETS PUNKED TONIGHT....AND REVENGE FOR ME !!
ORIOLES ASIAN PITCHER VS. DAVIES is a much better play if anyone wanting to bet for the O's this weekend.
Eaton simply one of the WORST veteran starters in the game...lifetime 4.87 ERA (...oh the days of Reds Jimmy Haynes), and SOMEHOW beat the Yanks last time out.
HE GETS PUNKED TONIGHT....AND REVENGE FOR ME !!
ORIOLES ASIAN PITCHER VS. DAVIES is a much better play if anyone wanting to bet for the O's this weekend.
Odds for Royals were -215. Right now its -208. Any reason?
Just because of the big payout if the O's win. There are always a few who want to take a flyer on that big of line, and the fact that the O's are hitting the crap out of the ball right now.
Odds for Royals were -215. Right now its -208. Any reason?
Just because of the big payout if the O's win. There are always a few who want to take a flyer on that big of line, and the fact that the O's are hitting the crap out of the ball right now.
If AJ was playing I'd take the birds, but I think Riemold is gonna look like a slow sack of something running around in CF while the Royals hammer Eaton. Not sure if Grienke will achieve a quality start, and I think the Royals are too expensive, but I'm on the over (hoping i can find it at 8 by game time).
If AJ was playing I'd take the birds, but I think Riemold is gonna look like a slow sack of something running around in CF while the Royals hammer Eaton. Not sure if Grienke will achieve a quality start, and I think the Royals are too expensive, but I'm on the over (hoping i can find it at 8 by game time).
If AJ was playing I'd take the birds, but I think Riemold is gonna look like a slow sack of something running around in CF while the Royals hammer Eaton. Not sure if Grienke will achieve a quality start, and I think the Royals are too expensive, but I'm on the over (hoping i can find it at 8 by game time).
I didn't consider the OVER, at a good price......good thoughts / write up.
If AJ was playing I'd take the birds, but I think Riemold is gonna look like a slow sack of something running around in CF while the Royals hammer Eaton. Not sure if Grienke will achieve a quality start, and I think the Royals are too expensive, but I'm on the over (hoping i can find it at 8 by game time).
I didn't consider the OVER, at a good price......good thoughts / write up.
Greinke looks to remain undefeated at home and enjoy some unprecedented success against Baltimore (15-20). The right-hander is 4-0 with a 0.60 ERA in four starts at Kauffman Stadium, but 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances against the Orioles.
Greinke looks to remain undefeated at home and enjoy some unprecedented success against Baltimore (15-20). The right-hander is 4-0 with a 0.60 ERA in four starts at Kauffman Stadium, but 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances against the Orioles.
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