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Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/31/2014

The Indians and A's both set out to prove that 2013 wasn't a fluke season as they continue their three game set Tuesday in Oakland. The Indians surprised everyone by winning 92 games and earning a wild card berth while the A's somehow won their 2nd straight AL West title over the likes of the Rangers and Angels.

Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/31/2014

Two teams with high hopes and high payrolls kick off the second game of a three game series on Tuesday in Anaheim. The Angels are hoping that an injury free season from Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, and others can lead to a more successful season than 2013's third place finish.

Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/31/2014

Ryne Sandberg hopes to rebuild the Phillies into title contention as he begins his first full season as an MLB manager. Sandberg took over for Charlie Manuel with 42 games left in the 2013 season and finished with a somewhat disappointing 20-22 record.

San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/31/2014

The Indians and A's both set out to prove that 2013 wasn't a fluke season as they continue their three game set Tuesday in Oakland. The Indians surprised everyone by winning 92 games and earning a wild card berth while the A's somehow won their 2nd straight AL West title over the likes of the Rangers and Angels.

Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/31/2014

Two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum meet up Tuesday for a 4-game set in Tampa Bay. After going for broke and depleting their farm system in 2012 just to fail to make the playoffs yet again, Toronto finds themselves with a consistently average roster with little hope for the future.

Atlanta Braves at Milwaukee Brewers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/31/2014

Atlanta opens yet another season after a disappointing playoff run while aiming for their third straight postseason appearance. After winning the NL East by 10 games the Braves were bounced in the NLDS by the Dodgers after winning only 1 game.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/31/2014

The Dodgers and Padres pick back up in game 2 of their 3 game set after San Diego shocked LA in a 3-1 victory on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched well in game 1, not allowing a run over 7 IP but reliever Brian Wilson couldn't hold a 1-0 lead as San Diego scored 3 in the 8th.

Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/31/2014

While hope springs eternal for all MLB teams as the season starts, Colorado and Miami really have to be realistic with their expectations. Both teams finished in dead last in their respective divisions and have some of baseball's elite standing in their way.

New York Yankees at Houston Astros Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/31/2014

The Yankees are hoping the April 1st game against Houston doesn't have them looking like April Fools in losing to the worst team in baseball from a season ago. The Yankees have retooled once again and will settle for nothing less than a World Championship, while climbing out of the AL West cellar might even be too lofty of a goal for the Astros.

Philadelphia Flyers at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/31/2014

The Philadelphia Flyers played their first and only other game against the St. Louis Blues a week and a half ago and were able to cruise to a 4-1 victory. After getting off to a good start in the game, the Blues weren't able to get the puck past goalie Steve Mason or stop the Flyers offense from scoring at will.

San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/30/2014

According to most of the so-called experts, in the NL West its the Dodgers then everybody else. San Francisco, who has won two World Series titles in the last 4 years, isn't so comfortable with those predictions and looks to start another championship run as Opening Day kicks off Monday.

Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/30/2014

Oakland was the surprise winner of the AL West for the second straight year a season ago, beating out the large payrolls of the Angels and Rangers en route to an ALDS loss to the Tigers. The A's would love nothing more than a 3-peat but this time with a more lasting postseason mark.

Boston Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/30/2014

The Orioles escaped out of the AL East last year to make their first trip to the playoffs since the 1997 season. The've added Nelson Cruz to go with power supplier Chris Davis for an offense that looks to be explosive. The Red Sox know a thing or two about the postseason as they look to become the first team to repeat as back to back World Series Champions in over a decade with a retooled lineup.

Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/30/2014

Minnesota has finished no better than 22 games out of first for each of the past three seasons and even though they'll be the first ones to tell you its still a rebuilding process, 2014 is expected to start seeing some results in the climb back to dominance.

St Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/30/2014

The two favorites in the NL Central will know where they stand after just the first series of the year when the Cardinals and Reds meet up for a 3-game stretch in Cincinnati. The Cardinals were able to hold off both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati to win the NL Central and advance to the World Series where they eventually lost to Boston.

Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/30/2014

Despite trade talk perpetually all off-season David Price has stayed with the Rays, the team on most experts' short list to be 2014 World Series Champions. Toronto flirted early in the year with being a contender in the AL East but eventually faltered as they've been prone to do and finished in the cellar yet again.

Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/30/2014

Two last place teams in their respective divisions meet up to kick off 2014 and while neither have World Series aspirations, their fan bases are hoping to see some improvement. The Rockies were 74-88 a year ago but finished 18 games back from the Dodgers, a team that has the highest payroll this season.

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/30/2014

James Shields of the Kansas City Royals will take on Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day in what should be a good pitching matchup. James Shields helped the Royals have one of their best seasons in years in 2013. He finished the year with 13 wins and a 3.15 ERA in 228 innings pitched, which lead the American League.

Washington Nationals at New York Mets Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/30/2014

Stephen Strasburg will try to help the Washington Nationals get an Opening Day road win as they travel to face Dillon Gee and the New York Mets. Strasburg may not have improved as much as some people expected him to in 2013, but he did have a solid season for Washington.

Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/30/2014

Cliff Lee and the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against Tanner Scheppers and the Texas Rangers in an early season interleague matchup. Lee had a fantastic season in 2013 despite his team's struggles. He pitched a gaudy 222 innings and had a 2.87 ERA while striking out nine hitters per nine innings.