At 3-1 with an ERA hovering just above 2, Ryu has displayed Ace-like qualities thus far in his sophomore campaign for the Dodgers. However, if there's ever a spot to bet against Ryu, that spot is today vs. the Rockies. Why?
- Rockies 9-2 SU in games after a loss this season
- Rockies team batting average .309 vs. LHP (Dodgers team batting average .208 vs. LHP)
- Rockies 32 runs in 20 games played vs. LHP (Dodgers 24 runs in 24 games vs. LHP)
- Rockies SP DLR 7-0 w/ 1.92 ERA in 9 day game appearances last season (first day start of 2014 today)
- Bullpen Advantage: Rockies
Ryu has given up 8 ER's so far this season. All 8 of those ER's came in his only 2 home starts this season (both were Dodger losses). SF and PHI combined for 10 runs and a .415 batting average against Ryu in those two home starts, which equates to a home ERA of 9.00. Ryu's ERA in his 3 day starts of 2014 is 3.86. It doesn't take long to recognize that Ryu has been a Cy Young candidate on the road so far this season. At home, Ryu has been a subpar performer, thus far in 2014.
It should be noted that DLR was 2-1 w/ a 5.29 ERA and .333 OPBA in 3 starts vs. the Dodgers last season. Only one of DLR's three GS vs. the Dodgers was a day game; which the Rockies/DLR won 6-2. In fact, DLR won his L2 starts vs. the Dodgers last season (6-2 and 7-5).
I am down on the following selections:
3* Rockies +150
2* Rockies TT o3 -110
1* Rockies -1.5 +245
FWIW, the Rockies RL is 10-1 in games after a loss so far in 2014. Great opportunity to cash it hard today, boys. All the best.