Toronto @ Tampa
Toronto +116 over Tampa

Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds subject to change.

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Toronto +116 over Tampa 

4:10 PM EST. Last season, Zack Littell (RHP - TB) transitioned to a starting pitcher mid-season and once the kid gloves came off, dude posted a 3.38 ERA in his last 11 starts. A few reasons to be wary of fully buying in: First, his innings pitched history questions a full workload; second, he was forced into the rotation because the Rays needed bodies and he was available. Additionally, his swing and miss rate and his K% were underwhelming; his microscopic BB% will be tough to maintain. Looks like he may hold some value as a dog but as the favorite against contenders, don’t count on a positive return.

Last year was the strong step forward we were waiting for from Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, TOR) but thought might never come. Three reasons why it's sustainable: 1) Threw his best pitch (slider, 18% swing and miss rate) more often; 2) Walk rate improvements were in line with xBB%; 3) 2nd half skills says he was very good all year and hints that there might even be a higher ceiling. It's easy to nitpick Kikuchi's arsenal and skills since he might have burned us in the past. However, Kikuchi's skills look legitimate and support the breakout season, thus making him a sneaky sleeper in the first few weeks of the season. “O K” --- Blue Jays. Let’s play ball!

Sherwood

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Our Pick

Toronto +116 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 2.32)

Cincinnati +124 over San Diego
Washington +165 over Houston
Cleveland +152 over Houston