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New York Mets at Los Angeles Angels Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

Dillon Gee had a solid 2nd start of the season, going 7.1 innings and allowing 3 runs on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk in a no decision. Last season, Gee was 12 – 11 in 32 starts for the Mets with a 3.62 ERA. But Gee has a problem with the long ball. He has given up 3 homers already this season and gave up a career high 24 last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

Ryu is 1 – 1 so far this season but his last outing was a short one. He lasted only 2 innings as he surrendered 8 runs on 8 hits with 3 walks. Last season, the 27 year-old left-hander started 30 games, finishing with a 14 - 8 record and an ERA of 3.00.

Chicago Cubs at St Louis Cardinals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/10/2014

Jeff Samardzija is still seeking his first win of the year as he goes into this game. In his last outing, which was 7 innings of work, Samardzija gave up just 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 8. But it wasn’t enough. If he gets some run support from the Cubs’ hitters, he could have a solid season if he continues pitching the way he has so far.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

Francisco Liriano’s last start didn’t go well at all as he gave up 4 runs on 7 hits in just 6 innings of work. Three of those runs came in the 1st inning. So far in just 2 starts, Liriano is averaging over 104 pitches per start which is well above his career average of 93.2.

Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

Bruce Chen had a decent first outing of the season even though he got a no decision. In 6.1 innings of work, Chen allowed just 1 run on 6 hits with no walks and 7 strikeouts. Chen appeared in 34 games in 2013, starting 15 and coming away with a 9 – 4 record and an ERA of 3.27. That ERA was his lowest since the 2004 season.

Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago will be the home on Friday night to an 8:10 p.m. game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians. Taking the ball to start the game for the home team will be Chris Sale, while the Indians will counter with Carlos Carrasco.

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

Globe Life Ballpark in Arlington has been the home of the Texas Rangers since 1994 and will be the home of an in-state battle with the Houston Astros on Friday at 8:05 p.m. The home team will send their Japanese superstar Yu Darvish to the mound, while the Astros will rely on Scott Feldman.

Tampa Bay Rays at Cincinnati Reds Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

The interleague showdown between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds on Friday night will feature two talented pitchers that are each known as one of the best in their respective franchise histories. In the case of the Rays, left hander David Price will take the mound while the Reds will send Johnny Cueto to the hill.

Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/10/2014

Oriole Park at Camden Yards is one of the most beloved stadiums in the United States and will be home to a game between two American League East rivals on Friday. The Toronto Blue Jays will travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles. Getting the ball to start the game for Toronto is Dustin McGowan, while the Orioles will send Bud Norris to the mound.

Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

Jose Fernandez' $635,000 contract is looking like it might be the best deal in baseball in 2014. The Marlins send their ace to the mound in an effort to stay towards the top of the NL East as they visit Philadelphia and A.J. Burnett (0-1) to kick off the weekend.

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

The Red Sox hope left-hander Jon Lester (0-2) gets right against the rival Yankees and CC Sabathia (1-1). To be fair, Lester hasn't actually pitched as bad as his record, but the Sox have put up a combined 1 run in his first 2 starts of the year. Lester went 7+ in both starts and allowed only 2 ER in each while striking out 14 in 14.1 IP.

Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

On Friday night, Turner Field in Atlanta will be the site of a rematch from last weekend between two National League East division rivals. The Washington Nationals will send Tanner Roark to the mound against the Atlanta Braves and Julio Teheran. Teheran got the start against the Nationals last Saturday and picked up his first win as the No. 1 starter for the Braves.

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/9/2014

Randall Delgado hasn’t fared well in his two appearances this season. In his only start, his day ended after 4 innings where he gave up 6 runs on 10 hits with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. Including his 0.2 innings of relief, his ERA is 11.57. Last season he started 19 games with an additional appearance out of the bullpen, compiling a record of 5 – 7 and an ERA of 4.26.

Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/9/2014

Danny Salazar pitched to a no decision in his first start after going 5.2 innings and giving up 2 runs on 7 hits with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks. In just his second season, Salazar throws a lot of pitches but he usually gets a lot of strikeouts in return. In 2013, he went 2 – 3 in 10 starts with a 3.12 ERA and 65 strikeouts against just 15 walks.

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/9/2014

Jenrry Mejia picked up the win in his 1st start after a 6 inning outing where he gave up just 1 run on 4 hits for an ERA of 1.50. He struck out 8 but walked 5. Those numbers could be the start of something good for Mejia, who started just 5 games for the Mets last season. He went 1 - 2 in those starts but he struck out 27 while walking just 4.

Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/9/2014

Dallas Keuchel took the loss in his first start after giving up 4 runs (all earned) on 8 hits in just 5 innings of work. He struck out 5 but walked 2. For Keuchel, it wasn’t the start that he needed after going 6 – 10 last year with an ERA of 5.15 while starting 22 games and appearing in an additional 9 games.

Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/9/2014

Marco Estrada pitched 5.2 innings in his first start of the year to a no decision. He gave up 2 runs on 4 hits (including a home run) with 3 walks while striking out 6 to start the season with an ERA of 1.59. If that sounds like a lot in a little over 5 innings, it’s because it was.

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/9/2014

Clay Buchholz may have ended up with the no-decision when he faced the Milwaukee Brewers in his first start of the season, but that start couldn't have gone much worse for the righty. He was lucky to get through 4.1 innings after he gave up 13 hits, including two home runs.

Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/9/2014

Tom Koehler was impressive in his first start of the season, giving up just two runs over six innings of work against the San Diego Padres. Koehler gave up seven hits, struck out one and walked one and the Marlins ended up winning the game 8-2.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/9/2014

Gerrit Cole was able to deliver seven strong innings for the Pirates in his first start of the season. He gave up six hits and two walks while striking out three hitters in Pittsburgh's 12-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He kept his pitches low in the zone all game and forced the Cardinals into 15 ground balls.