My 1* Free Play is the Diamondbacks on Opening Day 2018 (10:10 EST).

Jon Gray was 10-10 with a 4.61 ERA in 2016 and 10-4 with a 3.67 ERA in 2017. He was by far the best starter for the Rockies overall last year, somehow managing a better ERA at hitter friendly Coors Field (3.13), compared to on the road (4.06.)

Gray though comes into his Opening Day start off a horrible Spring, giving up a whopping nine earned runs off 13 hits over 8.1 innings of work.

The home side counters with Patrick Corbin who was 5-13 with a 5.15 ERA in 2016 and 14-13 with a 4.03 ERA in 2017.

In his final Spring tune-up he’d give up three runs (two earned) while striking out three over five innings in a 6-1 loss to the Indians. Corbin though looked strong, posting a respectable 8/3 GB/FB ratio.

Robbie Ray and Zach Greinke are both starting the season on the DL, hence the reason Corbin is thrust into the spotlight on Opening night.

While neither of these starters instils a ton of confidence, recent form from Gray suggests that he’s going to be in for a long night in this hostile environment.

The price seems right here, consider a second look at Arizona on Opening Night.

Good luck…Larry