WNBA Dunkel
Los Angeles at Seattle
The Storm look to take advantage of an LA team that is coming off a 98-91 win over Minnesota last night and is 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS win. Seattle is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-7). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Game 601-602: Chicago at Tulsa (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.597; Tulsa 101.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 163 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5); Over
Game 603-604: Los Angeles at Seattle (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 107.452; Seattle 115.539
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 8; 145
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 7; 150
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-7); Under
Los Angeles at Seattle
The Storm look to take advantage of an LA team that is coming off a 98-91 win over Minnesota last night and is 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS win. Seattle is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-7). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Game 601-602: Chicago at Tulsa (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.597; Tulsa 101.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 163 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5); Over
Game 603-604: Los Angeles at Seattle (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 107.452; Seattle 115.539
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 8; 145
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 7; 150
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-7); Under
MLB Dunkel
Tampa Bay at Oakland
The Rays look to bounce back from yesterday's 5-4 loss and build on their 5-1 record in David Price's last 6 starts as a road favorite. Tampa Bay is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Rays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Game 951-952: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 15.289; Cubs (Gorzelanny) 14.428
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); N/A
Game 953-954: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 14.103; Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.760
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Under
Game 955-956: Washington at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 14.533; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.534
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Over
Game 957-958: Houston at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.159; Florida (Volstad) 14.442
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+110); Under
Game 959-960: San Diego at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Correia) 17.067; Milwaukee (Narveson) 15.947
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 10
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-120); Over
Game 961-962: San Francisco at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.076; St. Louis (Carpenter) 14.456
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+135); Under
Game 963-964: Colorado at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 13.252; Arizona (Enright) 14.989
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+150); Over
Game 965-966: Cincinnati at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.456; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 16.104
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-120); Under
Game 967-968: Seattle at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 16.302; NY Yankees (Vazquez) 15.472
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-250); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+210); Under
Game 969-970: LA Angels at Minnesota (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Bell) 14.733; Minnesota (Slowey) 16.531
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-200); Over
Game 971-972: Texas at Baltimore (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lee) 15.080; Baltimore (Bergesen) 15.843
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-240); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+200); Over
Game 973-974: Cleveland at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Tomlin) 14.128; Detroit (Scherzer) 14.940
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); Under
Game 975-976: Toronto at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 14.793; Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.677
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-135); Over
Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garcia) 14.596; Kansas City (Humber) 14.757
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-105); Under
Game 979-980: Tampa Bay at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 17.342; Oakland (Anderson) 16.363
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under
Game 981-982: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (11:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Pena) 15.217; Kansas City (Bullington) 14.135
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
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Tampa Bay at Oakland
The Rays look to bounce back from yesterday's 5-4 loss and build on their 5-1 record in David Price's last 6 starts as a road favorite. Tampa Bay is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Rays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Game 951-952: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 15.289; Cubs (Gorzelanny) 14.428
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); N/A
Game 953-954: NY Mets at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 14.103; Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.760
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Under
Game 955-956: Washington at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Strasburg) 14.533; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.534
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Over
Game 957-958: Houston at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.159; Florida (Volstad) 14.442
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+110); Under
Game 959-960: San Diego at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Correia) 17.067; Milwaukee (Narveson) 15.947
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 10
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-120); Over
Game 961-962: San Francisco at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.076; St. Louis (Carpenter) 14.456
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+135); Under
Game 963-964: Colorado at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 13.252; Arizona (Enright) 14.989
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+150); Over
Game 965-966: Cincinnati at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.456; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 16.104
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-120); Under
Game 967-968: Seattle at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Vargas) 16.302; NY Yankees (Vazquez) 15.472
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-250); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+210); Under
Game 969-970: LA Angels at Minnesota (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Bell) 14.733; Minnesota (Slowey) 16.531
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-200); Over
Game 971-972: Texas at Baltimore (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lee) 15.080; Baltimore (Bergesen) 15.843
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-240); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+200); Over
Game 973-974: Cleveland at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Tomlin) 14.128; Detroit (Scherzer) 14.940
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); Under
Game 975-976: Toronto at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 14.793; Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.677
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-135); Over
Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Garcia) 14.596; Kansas City (Humber) 14.757
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-105); Under
Game 979-980: Tampa Bay at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 17.342; Oakland (Anderson) 16.363
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under
Game 981-982: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (11:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Pena) 15.217; Kansas City (Bullington) 14.135
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
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jeff benton saturday
1-1 yesterday minus 10 dimes minus $100. overall, 93-116-2 minus 480
Saturday's Plays ...
25 DIME selection on the <b>PITTSBURGH STEELERS</b> minus the points vs. the Giants at the New Meadowlands in NFL presaason action. As I publish today’s plays, the Steelers are a solid 4-point road favorite. I expect money to conetinue to come in on Pittsburgh, and if it does and this line jumps to 4½, I want you to buy the half-point and only lay 4 (which is a key number in football).
10 DIME selection on the <b>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS</b> over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. San Francisco is an underdog ranging from +135 to +145 depending on where you shop. Note that you MUST list Tim Lincecum as the Giants’ starting pitcher. If Lincecum does not go, this play is VOID!
<b>Steelers</b>
The term “meaningless NFL preseason game” is extremely redundant – they’re all meaningless. But this Steelers-Giants game takes that phrase to a new level for New York. Why? Because the two quarterbacks atop the Giants’ depth chart – starter Eli Manning and No. 2 Jim Sorgi – will be in street clothes tonight, Manning dealing with the effects of that gruesome gash to his head suffered on Monday night against the Jets, and Sorgi out several weeks with a shoulder injury.
That leaves the Giants’ offense in the hands of third-stringer Rhett Bomar, who spent all of last season on New York’s practice squad. Yes, Bomar looked good in Monday’s win over the Jets, going 6-for-7 for 67 yards and a touchdown. But that was in mop-up duty against the Jets’ scrubs. Tonight, he quite possibly may have to play the entire game – something he hasn’t done since his senior year at Sam Houston State, where he transferred to after being involved in a scandal at Oklahoma. More importantly, Bomar will have to play most (if not all) of this game against a Steelers defense that looked VERY good in last week’s 23-7 home win over the Lions, holding Detroit to 287 yards (79 rushing). And keep in mind that Pittsburgh’s starters on defense saw limited action in that contest; tonight, the first string on both sides of the ball is slated to play into the second quarter.
If Bomar doesn’t go the entire way, that means Dominic Randolph will get some snaps under center. Dominic who? Exactly! In the wake of the injuries to Manning and Sorgi, the Giants signed Randolph to a free-agent deal on Thursday. Randolph’s claim to fame is he was a four-year starter at Holy Cross! One more thing about New York’s offense: They also have significant injuries on the offensive line and at tight end (they suited up just one tight end on Monday against the Jets).
Another reason to love the Steelers: QB Ben Roethlisberger, who didn’t play last week, will see game action tonight. And since he spent all week working with the first-string offense in practice, odds are he’s going to start and play at least the first quarter – which would be a smart move by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, seeing that Roethlisberger is suspended for at least the first four games of the regular season. It would behoove Tomlin to give Big Ben a lot of on-field time over the next three preseason games.
Bottom line: There’s a reason why Pittsburgh is THE biggest favorite in Week 2 … despite playing on the road! And that reason is the Giants care about only one thing tonight, and that’s avoid further injury. Lay the wood, and look for a 24-6 victory by the Steelers, who have taken these August games pretty seriously since Tomlin took over, going 11-3.
<b>S.F.Giants in MLB</b>
I know Tim Lincecum hasn’t been himself lately, losing three straight starts while posting an unsightly 9.00 ERA. I know the Giants are running up against Chris Carpenter in this game. And I know San Francisco is just a .500 team on the road, while the Cardinals have one of the best home records in baseball (39-23).
I get all of that. And yet I still cannot pass up taking Lincecum when he’s THIS big of an underdog. Seriously, Lincecum has taken the mound as an underdog just three times since the start of last season, and never more than +111. And he hasn’t been a ‘dog of greater than +125 since May 27, 2008, when he outdueled Dan Haren in a 6-3 road win at Arizona.
Plus, how do you ignore Lincecum’s career numbers against the Cardinals: Five starts, five wins, a 1.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .210 batting-average against and 37 strikeouts in 35 innings. That includes a 4-1 home victory back on April 23, when he scattered a run on six hits with three walks and eight strikeouts in seven innings. Also, in his last two starts at Busch Stadium – one last year, one in 2008 – Lincecum pitched 16 scoreless innings, allowing a combined eight hits and three walks with 13 strikeouts, cruising to wins of 3-0 and 10-0.
As for Lincecum’s recent problems on the mound, I’m not going to say it’s not a concern. However, he has still recorded 17 strikeouts in his last three games (14 innings). And three of his last four road starts were quality outings (he gave up six runs in 21 1/3 innings in those three particular games, which is a 2.53 ERA). The Giants went 3-1 in those four road efforts (the one setback being a 3-2 loss at Atlanta on Aug. 5), and going back further, San Francisco has won nine of Lincecum’s last 12 road starts
In the end, this obviously isn’t going to be easy, as Carpenter has been fantastic for most of this season. But he did get lit up the last time he faced San Francisco (six runs, 11 hits in five innings of a 6-3 home loss last June), and the Redbirds have now dropped five straight home games. Conversely, the Giants – after last night’s 6-3 win over St. Louis – are on runs of 24-8 against the N.L. Central, 6-1 on Saturday and 6-1 when Lincecum faces the N.L. Central. And again, given Lincecum’s incredible history against the Redbirds, to be catching this kind of take back is value I cannot pass up.
1-1 yesterday minus 10 dimes minus $100. overall, 93-116-2 minus 480
Saturday's Plays ...
25 DIME selection on the <b>PITTSBURGH STEELERS</b> minus the points vs. the Giants at the New Meadowlands in NFL presaason action. As I publish today’s plays, the Steelers are a solid 4-point road favorite. I expect money to conetinue to come in on Pittsburgh, and if it does and this line jumps to 4½, I want you to buy the half-point and only lay 4 (which is a key number in football).
10 DIME selection on the <b>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS</b> over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. San Francisco is an underdog ranging from +135 to +145 depending on where you shop. Note that you MUST list Tim Lincecum as the Giants’ starting pitcher. If Lincecum does not go, this play is VOID!
<b>Steelers</b>
The term “meaningless NFL preseason game” is extremely redundant – they’re all meaningless. But this Steelers-Giants game takes that phrase to a new level for New York. Why? Because the two quarterbacks atop the Giants’ depth chart – starter Eli Manning and No. 2 Jim Sorgi – will be in street clothes tonight, Manning dealing with the effects of that gruesome gash to his head suffered on Monday night against the Jets, and Sorgi out several weeks with a shoulder injury.
That leaves the Giants’ offense in the hands of third-stringer Rhett Bomar, who spent all of last season on New York’s practice squad. Yes, Bomar looked good in Monday’s win over the Jets, going 6-for-7 for 67 yards and a touchdown. But that was in mop-up duty against the Jets’ scrubs. Tonight, he quite possibly may have to play the entire game – something he hasn’t done since his senior year at Sam Houston State, where he transferred to after being involved in a scandal at Oklahoma. More importantly, Bomar will have to play most (if not all) of this game against a Steelers defense that looked VERY good in last week’s 23-7 home win over the Lions, holding Detroit to 287 yards (79 rushing). And keep in mind that Pittsburgh’s starters on defense saw limited action in that contest; tonight, the first string on both sides of the ball is slated to play into the second quarter.
If Bomar doesn’t go the entire way, that means Dominic Randolph will get some snaps under center. Dominic who? Exactly! In the wake of the injuries to Manning and Sorgi, the Giants signed Randolph to a free-agent deal on Thursday. Randolph’s claim to fame is he was a four-year starter at Holy Cross! One more thing about New York’s offense: They also have significant injuries on the offensive line and at tight end (they suited up just one tight end on Monday against the Jets).
Another reason to love the Steelers: QB Ben Roethlisberger, who didn’t play last week, will see game action tonight. And since he spent all week working with the first-string offense in practice, odds are he’s going to start and play at least the first quarter – which would be a smart move by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, seeing that Roethlisberger is suspended for at least the first four games of the regular season. It would behoove Tomlin to give Big Ben a lot of on-field time over the next three preseason games.
Bottom line: There’s a reason why Pittsburgh is THE biggest favorite in Week 2 … despite playing on the road! And that reason is the Giants care about only one thing tonight, and that’s avoid further injury. Lay the wood, and look for a 24-6 victory by the Steelers, who have taken these August games pretty seriously since Tomlin took over, going 11-3.
<b>S.F.Giants in MLB</b>
I know Tim Lincecum hasn’t been himself lately, losing three straight starts while posting an unsightly 9.00 ERA. I know the Giants are running up against Chris Carpenter in this game. And I know San Francisco is just a .500 team on the road, while the Cardinals have one of the best home records in baseball (39-23).
I get all of that. And yet I still cannot pass up taking Lincecum when he’s THIS big of an underdog. Seriously, Lincecum has taken the mound as an underdog just three times since the start of last season, and never more than +111. And he hasn’t been a ‘dog of greater than +125 since May 27, 2008, when he outdueled Dan Haren in a 6-3 road win at Arizona.
Plus, how do you ignore Lincecum’s career numbers against the Cardinals: Five starts, five wins, a 1.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .210 batting-average against and 37 strikeouts in 35 innings. That includes a 4-1 home victory back on April 23, when he scattered a run on six hits with three walks and eight strikeouts in seven innings. Also, in his last two starts at Busch Stadium – one last year, one in 2008 – Lincecum pitched 16 scoreless innings, allowing a combined eight hits and three walks with 13 strikeouts, cruising to wins of 3-0 and 10-0.
As for Lincecum’s recent problems on the mound, I’m not going to say it’s not a concern. However, he has still recorded 17 strikeouts in his last three games (14 innings). And three of his last four road starts were quality outings (he gave up six runs in 21 1/3 innings in those three particular games, which is a 2.53 ERA). The Giants went 3-1 in those four road efforts (the one setback being a 3-2 loss at Atlanta on Aug. 5), and going back further, San Francisco has won nine of Lincecum’s last 12 road starts
In the end, this obviously isn’t going to be easy, as Carpenter has been fantastic for most of this season. But he did get lit up the last time he faced San Francisco (six runs, 11 hits in five innings of a 6-3 home loss last June), and the Redbirds have now dropped five straight home games. Conversely, the Giants – after last night’s 6-3 win over St. Louis – are on runs of 24-8 against the N.L. Central, 6-1 on Saturday and 6-1 when Lincecum faces the N.L. Central. And again, given Lincecum’s incredible history against the Redbirds, to be catching this kind of take back is value I cannot pass up.
Fantasy Sports Gametime
100* Play Oakland (+115) over Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has lost 12 of the last 15 games after an on base percentage of .375 or better over the last 10 games and they have also lost 20 of the last 31 games vs. AL West Division Opponents. Oakland pitcher, Brett Anderson is 1-0 vs. Tampa Bay over his career with an ERA of 1.80 and he has an ERA of 2.25 over the last 3 starts.
50* Play San Francisco (+145) over St. Louis
San Francisco has won 22 of the last 30 games vs. NL Central Division Opponents and they have also won 9 of the last 12 games after batting .240 or worse over the last 10 games. Tim Lincecum has won 7 of the last 8 road games when the total posted is 7.5 runs or less and he is 5-0 vs. St. Louis over his career with an ERA of 1.54.
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100* Play Oakland (+115) over Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay has lost 12 of the last 15 games after an on base percentage of .375 or better over the last 10 games and they have also lost 20 of the last 31 games vs. AL West Division Opponents. Oakland pitcher, Brett Anderson is 1-0 vs. Tampa Bay over his career with an ERA of 1.80 and he has an ERA of 2.25 over the last 3 starts.
50* Play San Francisco (+145) over St. Louis
San Francisco has won 22 of the last 30 games vs. NL Central Division Opponents and they have also won 9 of the last 12 games after batting .240 or worse over the last 10 games. Tim Lincecum has won 7 of the last 8 road games when the total posted is 7.5 runs or less and he is 5-0 vs. St. Louis over his career with an ERA of 1.54.
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