1* Free Play Athletics.

For the most part MLB handicapping is about the starting pitching and in my opinion, Sonny Gray and the A's are definitely worthy of a second look in this spot. After going 5-3 with a 2.67 ERA as starter in 2013, Gray would go 14-10 with a 3.08 ERA last season. Gray was particularly effective at home with a 3.01 ERA. This is a tough spot for Rangers' starter Yovani Gallardo, who comes over from the Brewers. Gallardo was 12-10 with a 4.18 ERA in 2013 and just 8-11 with a 3.51 ERA last season; and note that Gallardo was just 3-9 with a 3.97 ERA in all night games last year. This is a clear mismatch in my opinion and is the very definition of great line value. Play on the A's.

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