No team in the big leagues makes a fifth starter look like an ace hurler with as much ease as the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Bucs are dead last in the majors in batting average, total bases and walks.
The amateur act at the plate is the reason Pittsburgh is dead last in runs scored, by a large margin, at 30 That's half the big league average.
Fans like crooked numbers on the board but sputtering offenses can make cranky, old under bettors perkier than a cheerleader at a pep rally. The under is 2-13 in Pittsburgh's first 15 games.
Entering Sunday's slate, the under was cashing at close to a 52 percent clip so far this season.
Here's a look at four other teams cashing for under players:
Detroit Tigers: Over/Under (4-10-1)
The Tigers regularly see some of the highest totals in the bigs because of the bashers in the middle of their lineup. But the under is a perfect 6-0 in Detroit's away games, where the AL Central leader has scored 18 runs and allowed 15 in six games.
Texas Rangers: O/U (4-10-1)
The Rangers lead the majors in runs (91) but are still one of the best under bets. Oddsmakers give Texas high totals to account for all that firepower in Ron Washington's batting order, especially at the Ballpark in Arlington. The Rangers opened on a 9-1 under tear to start the campaign but have cooled since.
Everyone knew the AL champs can hit. There were, however, some doubts about their pitching after losing C.J. Wilson in the offseason and seeing their closer jump into the starting rotation. The early results have been positive (fourth in team ERA), but you've got to wonder how long that'll last.
Washington Nationals: O/U (5-11)
Pitching is the story again. The preseason forecasters warned us the Nats had some filthy arms on staff, but who would have expected this team to carry a 2.34 ERA into the fourth week of the season?
Washington also tops the majors in strikeouts, opponent batting average and is second in WHIP (walks + hits per inning). The numbers would be even better if the bullpen would hold up its end of the bargain. The Nats' starting pitchers own a combined 1.89 ERA, a half run lower than those guys in Philly.
Oakland Athletics: O/U (5-11)
The A's have been a good under bet for years thanks to below average batting and an expansive home field. Of course, the club did go on a memorable 24-2-2 over run last summer.
Oakland ranks among the top 10 in most pitching categories despite losing arms like Andrew Bailey, Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill. The production at the plate, outside of import Yoenis Cespedes, is underwhelming at best.
The amateur act at the plate is the reason Pittsburgh is dead last in runs scored, by a large margin, at 30 That's half the big league average.
Fans like crooked numbers on the board but sputtering offenses can make cranky, old under bettors perkier than a cheerleader at a pep rally. The under is 2-13 in Pittsburgh's first 15 games.
Entering Sunday's slate, the under was cashing at close to a 52 percent clip so far this season.
Here's a look at four other teams cashing for under players:
Detroit Tigers: Over/Under (4-10-1)
The Tigers regularly see some of the highest totals in the bigs because of the bashers in the middle of their lineup. But the under is a perfect 6-0 in Detroit's away games, where the AL Central leader has scored 18 runs and allowed 15 in six games.
Texas Rangers: O/U (4-10-1)
The Rangers lead the majors in runs (91) but are still one of the best under bets. Oddsmakers give Texas high totals to account for all that firepower in Ron Washington's batting order, especially at the Ballpark in Arlington. The Rangers opened on a 9-1 under tear to start the campaign but have cooled since.
Everyone knew the AL champs can hit. There were, however, some doubts about their pitching after losing C.J. Wilson in the offseason and seeing their closer jump into the starting rotation. The early results have been positive (fourth in team ERA), but you've got to wonder how long that'll last.
Washington Nationals: O/U (5-11)
Pitching is the story again. The preseason forecasters warned us the Nats had some filthy arms on staff, but who would have expected this team to carry a 2.34 ERA into the fourth week of the season?
Washington also tops the majors in strikeouts, opponent batting average and is second in WHIP (walks + hits per inning). The numbers would be even better if the bullpen would hold up its end of the bargain. The Nats' starting pitchers own a combined 1.89 ERA, a half run lower than those guys in Philly.
Oakland Athletics: O/U (5-11)
The A's have been a good under bet for years thanks to below average batting and an expansive home field. Of course, the club did go on a memorable 24-2-2 over run last summer.
Oakland ranks among the top 10 in most pitching categories despite losing arms like Andrew Bailey, Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill. The production at the plate, outside of import Yoenis Cespedes, is underwhelming at best.
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