Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Reasoning: Corey Kluber went 2-3 with a 4.14 ERA last April. Dallas Keuchel will get his first Opening Day gig. Both squads can hit and they will be playing in the bandbox known as Minute Maid Park. The Astros have added Jed Lowrie, Evan Gattis, Colby Rasmus and Luis Valbuena to an already potent lineup. The Indians have tons of speed and are led by Michael Brantley, who last season hit .327 with 45 doubles, 20 homers, 97 RBIs and 23 SBs en route to a third-place finish in the AL MVP balloting.
Play: Pittsburgh/Cincinnati over 7 +106 (Liriano vs. Cueto)
Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Reasoning: Francisco Liriano, who dropped off considerably from his first season with the Pirates, is 0-5 with a 4.14 ERA in his career vs. Cincinnati. The Reds have a healthy Joey Votto and they have added Marlon Byrd, who totaled 25 homers and 85 RBIs for Philadelphia last year. They also have Todd Frazier, who clubbed 29 homers last season, which tied Josh Donaldson for the most among third basemen. Pittsburgh has power and speed. And these teams have averaged 9.33 runs in their last six meetings at Great American Ball Park.
Record: 327-250-11 (56.7%)
Bankroll: +233.50%
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