BOB BALFE
Atlanta Braves -141
Washington is a pretty good team at home, but this is the time of the year where better teams need to win if they want to make the postseason. Jair Jurrjens has pitched flawless this season. The Braves should limit the Nationals offense tonight and get another big win as they try to separate themselves from the rest of the pack in the hunt for the NL wildcard. Take Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves -141
Washington is a pretty good team at home, but this is the time of the year where better teams need to win if they want to make the postseason. Jair Jurrjens has pitched flawless this season. The Braves should limit the Nationals offense tonight and get another big win as they try to separate themselves from the rest of the pack in the hunt for the NL wildcard. Take Atlanta.
THE WINNING ADDICT
GUARANTEED PLAY #1: Atlanta Braves -152
I know the Nats have given the Braves fits, but I love the way Jurrgens has responded after a rough patch, and Livan Hernandez can't seem to find a way to win a game. The Nats have been horrible in his starts, and Jair has been a road wins machine, so I don't think much more can be said for this spot. The Nats aren't hitting, so while the two wins over the Mets in their last 2 were nice, I don't see them getting another against an Atlanta team looking to rebound after leaving tons of runners on yesterday in a 3-1 loss to Florida.
GUARANTEED PLAY #2: Cincinnati Reds -124
While I know Arroyo has been atrocious, I just love this spot for a huge bounce back as the Reds are finally starting to find their footing after a great weekend series. The Reds have lost 3 in a row and 4 of the last 5 games Arroyo has started, and having a 5.58 ERA in the NL Central is embarrassing. With that said, this is a great matchup for him, because while the Astros lineup sucked before this weekend--they are now without Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn--which is a huge drop. Meanwhile, Bud Norris has been Houston's best pitcher this season, but the Reds are finally playing with a little desperation, and they need to take advantage of these games with Houston. The Astros' pen is the worst in baseball, and quite frankly, to get the Reds around -124 is a steal. Cincy has dominated this series lately and needs this game, and couple that with the fact that they are simply much better than Houston--I love this spot. Hammer the Reds.
PREMIUM PLAY #1: Florida Marlins +108
Bonus Play: UNDER 8 Pittsburgh Pirates/Chicago Cubs -110
GUARANTEED PLAY #1: Atlanta Braves -152
I know the Nats have given the Braves fits, but I love the way Jurrgens has responded after a rough patch, and Livan Hernandez can't seem to find a way to win a game. The Nats have been horrible in his starts, and Jair has been a road wins machine, so I don't think much more can be said for this spot. The Nats aren't hitting, so while the two wins over the Mets in their last 2 were nice, I don't see them getting another against an Atlanta team looking to rebound after leaving tons of runners on yesterday in a 3-1 loss to Florida.
GUARANTEED PLAY #2: Cincinnati Reds -124
While I know Arroyo has been atrocious, I just love this spot for a huge bounce back as the Reds are finally starting to find their footing after a great weekend series. The Reds have lost 3 in a row and 4 of the last 5 games Arroyo has started, and having a 5.58 ERA in the NL Central is embarrassing. With that said, this is a great matchup for him, because while the Astros lineup sucked before this weekend--they are now without Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn--which is a huge drop. Meanwhile, Bud Norris has been Houston's best pitcher this season, but the Reds are finally playing with a little desperation, and they need to take advantage of these games with Houston. The Astros' pen is the worst in baseball, and quite frankly, to get the Reds around -124 is a steal. Cincy has dominated this series lately and needs this game, and couple that with the fact that they are simply much better than Houston--I love this spot. Hammer the Reds.
PREMIUM PLAY #1: Florida Marlins +108
Bonus Play: UNDER 8 Pittsburgh Pirates/Chicago Cubs -110
