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Picks for 5/27/09: Betting Against Most Conventional Systems
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Rivalry Page: Blue Jays vs Orioles
Rivalry Page: Dodgers vs Rockies
Result: -0.85 units
Toronto Blue Jays (-160) over Baltimore Orioles (1.5 Units) -
Not only do the Blue Jays want to win today and avoid being swept but they want to save face on this entire road trip. They are on the verge of going 0-9 on this road trip. They were leading the division at one point too.
Although we don't like going against home dogs in divisional rivalry games, we feel that the sense of urgency here with the Blue Jays AND the fact that they have their ace on the mound makes this a pick where we go against most conventional systems.
In fact, divisional rival dogs looking to get a sweep actually do not fare so well.
Take this game action on Halladay pitching of course.
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Los Angeles Dodgers (112) over Colorado Rockies (1.0 Units) -
The Rockies may be fighting to avoid a sweep today but they have to do it with Jimenez on the mound. And Jimenez does not fare well against the Dodgers. He's given up 13 earned runs in 8.1 innings against them this season. He has a 7.07 ERA against them in 8 career starts.
With that said, we've got to go with the momentum here with the underdog Dodgers.
