This is an 8* play on Arizona.

The Phillies ended a five game losing skid by winning the final game of a home series versus St. Louis Thursday, and now they head out on the road for four games in Arizona this weekend. They won Game 1 last night, but I think the D'Backs bounce back in Game 2.

Ben Lively will toe the slab for Philly, and he's been hit hard this season. The 25 year old allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings in a loss to Arizona his last time out.

The D'Backs will hand the ball to Robbie Ray, who has been solid at night. Ray (7-3, 2.37 ERA) allowed four runs on eight hits, striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings in a win at Philly his last time out. He's 6-3 with a 2.51 ERA in 11 starts under the lights. 

Only the Padres have scored fewer runs this year than Philadelphia. The Phillies have also lost seven of their last 11 road games versus a left-handed starter.

Take ARI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Tampa Rays.

The Orioles are reeling, coming into Game 2 in Tampa as losers of 12 of their last 16 overall. The Rays are 24-16 at home, and just 2.5 games out of first place in the AL East.

Dylan Bundy will toe the slab for the Orioles, and he's been brutal on the road. Bundy (7-6, 3.72 ERA) was torched for six runs on six hits and three walks over just 4 1/3 innings in a 12-0 loss to Cleveland his last time out. He's walked eight, and conceded four home runs in his last three starts.

The Rays hand the ball to rookie right-hander Jacob Faria who has been dominant in three starts. He's won all three of his starts, allowing just three runs and striking out 22 batters over 19 2/3 innings.

The Orioles have lost 20 of their last 26 road games.

Take TB.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Chicago White Sox.

Oakland has the worst road record of any team in the American League, but the A's did win Game 1 of this series in Chicago. I don't like their chances of making it two straight road wins here this afternoon.

Big Game James will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's making just his fifth start this season. Shields (1-0, 2.45 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision at Toronto his last time out.

The A's hand the ball to rookie right-hander Daniel Gosset, who is 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA in two starts. He was torched for seven runs on six hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings in a loss at Miami in his debut. He's given up three home runs over just 10 innings pitched

The White Sox have won nine of their last 13 home games, and 12 of their last 16 versus Oakland.

Take CWS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the B.C. Lions.

The Lions are hosting Edmonton in Week 1, and B.C. appears to a team that can make a lot of noise this season. The Lions finished second in the West with a 12-6 record last year, and they are coming off an impressive pre-season game, beating Saskatchewan 42-10. Jonathon Jennings threw for 197 yards and three TDs in the victory. The Lions defeated Edmonton by a score of 32-25 at home in the last meeting between the two teams, and the home team has won the last six meetings. Edmonton had the second worst defense in the West last year, and if their pre-season games are any indication, not much has changed. The Lions have covered the spread in four of the last five versus Edmonton, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games against the Eskimos.

Take B.C.

GL,

Jesse Schule