Aug 11 Dave Cokin D% [MLB] (921) Oakland Athletics at (922) Cleveland Indians
Time: 7:10 PM EDT 1H Cleveland Indians +140 F Montas (RHP), C Quantrill (RHP) Must Start
Analysis:
Cal Quantrill doesn't get much attention but the Cleveland righty is on an under the radar hot streak. Last five starts, Quantrill has surrendered only four runs total, and one of those was unearned. I don't know how long Quantrill will stay this strong but he's definitely a go with pitcher at the present time. Frankie Montas has the big arm and would appear to have the stuff to dominate on a regular basis but the Oakland righty remains no more than a slightly above average starter for the most part. There's no question the A's are the better team, but it's interesting to note the Indians have better analytics at home vs. righties than the A's do on the road vs. righties. Not by much but it surely doesn't hurt my chances in a game where I'm taking a stand on the starters. This is a good gamble at a price that I think offers substantial value, and I'm the Cleveland side for the F5 tonight.