Make sure you know the details on the horses you back today. The weather has already delayed one home opener and it could be a factor in a few others. Here's a little cheat sheet that will hopefully help with today's wagers.
New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds (+150, 7.5): Johan Santana vs. Aaron Harang
The Mets start the season with a six-game road trip before playing San Diego on April 15 in their first game at the new ballpark. They'll look to ace pitcher Johan Santana (16-7, 2.53 ERA) to help them open the year with a victory.
Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox (-145, 8.5): Jamie Shields vs. Josh Beckett
The Rays and the Red Sox are scheduled to open the 2009 season at Fenway on Monday afternoon, though rain is in the forecast and could push Game 1 back to an off-day Tuesday.
Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers (+115, 10): Cliff Lee vs. Kevin Millwood
The Indians and their ace pitcher hope to erase memories of a miserable spring training, when Cliff Lee was 0-3 with a 12.46 ERA in six starts and the ball club won only 12 of 35 games.
Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (-165, 7.5): Aaron Cook vs. Brandon Webb
Arizona manager Bob Melvin's opening day lineup will be a bit different than his normal everyday look. He will start Eric Byrnes in right field in place of Justin Upton and shift Chad Tracy from first base to third, with Tony Clark getting the start at first. Upton and regular third baseman Mark Reynolds will sit, but only for one day, Melvin said.
New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles (+175, 8.5): CC Sabathia vs. Jeremy Guthrie
Armed with baseball's steepest payroll, the Yankees realize the importance of beginning the season on a roll. New York went 14-15 last April and never really recovered in its first season under manager Joe Girardi.
Washington Nationals at Florida Marlins (-160, 8): John Lannan vs. Ricky Nolasco
The Nationals could have a hard time getting off on the right foot with Ricky Nolasco taking the mound for the Marlins on Monday. The right-hander went 5-2 with a 2.80 ERA over his last 12 starts in 2008 to finish 15-8 with a 3.52 ERA.
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals (-185, 8): Paul Malhomn vs. Adam Wainwright Although Wainwright was the Cardinals' opening day starter last season, the game was rained out. There is snow in the forecast for St. Louis on Monday. Wainwright went 11-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 20 starts in 2008, and was 5-0 with a 3.35 ERA in his final seven starts after missing 2 1/2 months with a sprained right middle finger.
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