free mlb pick St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros 9-1-10

September 1, 2010

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros meet at Minute Maid Park.

Jeff Suppan will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Suppan is 1-5 this season with a 4.97 ERA.

Suppan’s opponent in this one will be Nelson Figueroa. The Astros righthander has a 1.96 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.

Wandy Rodriguez threw seven scoreless innings to earn the win in the Astros’ 3-0 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Houston cashed as +125 home underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 6.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.

Hunter Pence was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Astros, who also got an RBI from Chris Johnson in the win.

Chris Carpenter allowed two earned runs over seven innings to take the loss for St. Louis, which had only three hits on the night.

Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 4 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
St. Louis: 69-61 SU
Houston: 61-71 SU

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis’s last 24 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

Next up:
St. Louis home to Cincinnati, Friday, September 3
Houston at Arizona, Friday, September 3

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free mlb picks St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals 8-29-10

August 29, 2010

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Nationals Park.

The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Adam Wainwright in this game. Wainwright has a 17-8 record and a 2.18 ERA this season.

It’ll be John Lannan toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Lannan is 5-6 with a 5.23 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.

Adam Dunn belted a two-run homer and drove in five runs on Saturday, as the Nationals crushed the Cardinals 14-5. The Nationals won that game as a -110 pick’em, while the 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9) set by sportsbooks.

Livan Hernandez evened his record to 9-9 with the victory, allowing eight hits and five runs over his 6 1-3 innings.

Kyle Lohse was tagged with the Cardinals loss, giving up 11 hits and eight runs over five innings.

Team records:
St. Louis: 69-58 SU
Washington: 55-75 SU

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis at Houston, Monday, August 30
Washington at Florida, Monday, August 30


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free mlb picks Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres 8-29-10

August 29, 2010

The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Phillies will trot Cole Hamels out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Hamels has a 7-10 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.

The Padres will counter Hamels with Clayton Richard. Lefthander Richard has a 3.55 ERA to go along with a 12-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.

Shane Victorino drove in a pair of runs on Saturday afternoon as the Phillies picked up a 3-1 win over the Padres.

The Phillies were winners as +118 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (7.5).

Mike Sweeney also picked up an RBI in that win for Philadelphia. Jon Garland drove in the only run in a losing cause for San Diego.

Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 72-57 SU
San Diego: 76-52 SU

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
San Diego is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
San Diego is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up:
Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, Monday, August 30
San Diego at Arizona, Monday, August 30


FREE MLB PICKS:  Padres +105

free mlb picks Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres 8-28-10

August 28, 2010

The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at PETCO Park.

The Phillies will give the ball to starter Joe Blanton in this one. Righthander Blanton is 5-6 this season with a 5.32 ERA.

Meanwhile, it’ll be Jon Garland who starts for the Padres. Righthander Garland is 13-8 with a 3.25 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.

Placido Polanco drove in the winning run in the 12th to lift the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Padres on Friday, as +115 underdogs. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (6.5) set by sportsbooks.

Chad Durbin pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win for the Phillies.

Ernesto Frieri gave up the winning run and was saddled with the Padres loss.

Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 71-57 SU
San Diego: 76-51 SU

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Diego is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up:
San Diego home to Philadelphia, Sunday, August 29


FREE MLB PICKS : Padres -130

free mlb picks New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox 8-28-10

August 28, 2010

The New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.

Ace CC Sabathia will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Lefthander Sabathia is 17-5 this season with a 3.02 ERA.

Sabathia’s opponent in this one will be John Danks. The White Sox lefthander has a 3.31 ERA to go along with a 12-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.

Omar Vizquel went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in on Friday, leading the White Sox in a 9-4 drubbing of the Yankees. The White Sox won that game as +120 underdogs, while the 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10) set by sportsbooks.

Freddy Garcia picked up the win for the White Sox, allowing five hits and two runs over his seven innings of work.

A.J. Burnett allowed nine runs off eight hits in just 3 1-3 innings in a losing effort.

Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 78-50 SU
Chicago: 70-58 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 18-6 SU in their last 24 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to NY Yankees, Sunday, August 29


FREE MLB PICKS: Yankees -135

free mlb picks Astros vs Phillies 8-26-10

August 26, 2010

A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Thursday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 9-12 record and a 4.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Kyle Kendrick. The righthander has a 4.68 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.

Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn went deep as the Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 on Wednesday. The Astros won that game as a +260 underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (7) set by sportsbooks.

J.A. Happ allowed five hits and two runs over 6 1-3 innings for the win, while Brandon Lyon collected his eighth save with two scoreless innings of relief.

Roy Halladay gave up six hits and three runs over seven innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 3 straight games. The best free mlb picks right here.

Team records:
Houston: 57-69 SU
Philadelphia: 70-56 SU

Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

Next up:
Houston at NY Mets, Friday, August 27
Philadelphia at San Diego, Friday, August 27


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free mlb picks St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8-24-10

August 24, 2010

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.

Righthander Adam Wainwright will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Wainwright is 17-7 this season with a 2.06 ERA.

Starting this game for the Pirates will be Paul Maholm. The lefthander has a 4.92 ERA to go along with a 7-12 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.

Albert Pujols homered and drove in three runs on Monday night as the Cardinals grabbed a 10-2 win over the Pirates.

The Cardinals got the win as -125 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (8.5).

Yadier Molina had three hits and picked up two RBI in that win for the Cardinals. Garrett Jones homered in the loss for the Pirates.

Current streak:
St. Louis has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
St. Louis: 68-54 SU
Pittsburgh: 41-84 SU

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Wednesday, August 25


FREE MLB PICKS: Cardinals  -1.5  Runs -140

free mlb picks Florida Marlins vs. New York Mets 8-24-10

August 24, 2010

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the Florida Marlins and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Ace righthander Josh Johnson will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Johnson is 11-5 this season with a 2.27 ERA.

Starting this game for the Mets will be R.A. Dickey. The righthander has a 2.41 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.

The Marlins lost to Houston 2-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Gaby Sanchez hit a solo home run for Florida and Andrew Miller allowed one run on three this in five innings.

The Mets lost to Pittsburgh 2-1 as a +145 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Johan Santana took the loss for New York after giving up two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts in eight innings.

Team records:
Florida: 62-61 SU
New York: 62-62 SU

Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing Florida
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida

Next up:
NY Mets home to Florida, Wednesday, August 25


FREE MLB PICKS : Marlins  -115

free mlb picks New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8-21-10

August 21, 2010

The New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at PNC Park.

The Mets will trot Jonathon Niese out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Niese has a 7-5 record and a 3.38 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Pirates will be James McDonald. The righthander has a 3.57 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.

Chris Carter homered and drove in a pair of runs to lead the Mets over the struggling Pirates 7-2 on Friday, as -130 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks.

Josh Thole also drove in a pair of runs for the Mets, and Mike Pelfrey pitched eight solid innings for his 12th win.

Jeff Karstens was rocked for 11 hits and seven runs over 3 1-3 innings for the Pirates, who have lost four straight.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 61-61 SU
Pittsburgh: 40-82 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing NY Mets are 2-8
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets’s last 9 games
NY Mets are 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to NY Mets, Sunday, August 22


FREE MLB PICKS:  Mets -118

free mlb picks Reds vs. Dodgers 8-21-10

August 21, 2010

A winning streak will be on the line for the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Johnny Cueto will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Cueto is 11-3 this season with a 3.38 ERA.

It’ll be ace Chad Billingsley toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Righthander Billingsley is 9-7 with a 3.66 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.

Brandon Phillips drove in all three runs as the Reds beat the Dodgers 3-1 on Friday. The Reds won that game as a -110 pick’em, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks.

Phillips finished 3-for-5 at the plate for the Reds, and Homer Bailey pitched seven innings to earn the win.

Carlos Monasterios surrendered eight hits and three runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 71-51 SU
Los Angeles: 62-61 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a win are 9-1

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 1-12 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games

Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Cincinnati, Sunday, August 22


FREE PICK : Reds +105

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