The Dads always seem to befuddle me, and I don't want to say I'm done backing them for all of 2024 if they burn me again here, but I might be. Their bullpen blew it yesterday when they had a decent starting pitching edge. Sure appears they have a much bigger one today in Joe Musgrove vs. Zack Thompson even if Musgrove hasn't been great yet. Are the Padres really going to get swept at home by this mediocre team? Think ex-Cards manager Mike Shildt gave a "win one for the Gipper talk today?" It does feel like a bit of a letdown spot for STL with its seventh straight game ahead of the home opener on Thursday.

Wednesday 4/3 - Musgrove vs. Thompson. I like the Under 8.5 (-120) here as I think this line should be 7.5 and will likely close at 8. It's possible that we'll see watered-down lineups with the afternoon start time, but either way, I like the pitching matchup in one of the best pitching environments in MLB. I will share more in depth on the Early Edge Wednesday morning.