Picks for Thursday, April 15, 2010

Very busy today, but I'll quickly throw up what I was thinking, and then edit it before game-time if I have a moment....

Tim Hudson -120 @ Mat Latos +110, 7

Huddy looked amazing in his first start, and this is the perfect park for him to pitch in. He works quickly and will rely on his defense. The Padres have been very up and down offensively so far this year, and with a young pitcher on the mound, I like the Braves here. If Atlanta's offense can get on the board early, Huddy should be able to go deep in the game and shut down the Padres.

Pick: Braves -120

Danny Haren +115 @ Hiroki Kuroda -130, 7.5

This is strictly a value pick. I know some people who will be quick to point out the success that Kuroda has had of late, and that the Dodgers offense is finally start to wake up. That being said, Danny Haren is the better pitcher (one of the best in the entire NL) and the D'backs offense is more than capable. Considering that most of their firepower is right-handed, that should give them just enough of an edge for me to take them here. Again, anytime Danny Haren is a dog, I'll take it for value alone.

Pick: Diamondbacks +115