Saturday Bases May 22nd

Taking the Texas Rangers -1.5 +135 vs Chicago Cubs, game time is 7:10 p.m.
Listed Pitchers: Randy Wells and Derrek Holland.

I like the way Holland has thrown in coming back up from Triple A with his 2-0 mark and 2.38 ERA. On the other side, Wells hasn't thrown well in May after a good start. Texas is hitting at a .313 clip vs right handed pitching in their last 10 games and this team has won 5 straight games overall while winning 7 straight at home. Wells did get a win the other night, but it was against a punch less Colorado attack of late, and they still managed to average over a hit per inning against him. Texas is getting the clutch hits and cashing in runners and are averaging over 6.6 runs in May while Chicago is as inconsistent as they are now expected to be. I like the Rangers here to notch another win at home and continue their streak and this time by 2 runs or more.

Good Luck!

Wednesday Baseball Pick

The Yankees and Red Sox came through and now I'm 19-17 (-059) on the season.

Today, I like the Over 9.5 (-102) in the Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies game.

Phillies starter Jamie Moyer (5-2, 4.57 ERA), who began his career with the Cubs, is 3-1 with a 4.58 ERA in seven starts against them. The 47-year-old left-hander surrendered five runs in 6 1/3 innings of a 9-5 victory over Milwaukee in his last game.

Chicago will counter with Tom Gorzelanny (1-4, 3.60), who is 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA in his last two outings. The left-hander gave up a season-high five runs and nine hits in five innings of a 10-6 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday.In his only start against the Phillies, Gorzelanny yielded five runs and nine hits in five innings for Pittsburgh in an 11-8 loss Aug. 17, 2007.

There should be plenty of runs to cover the over.

Good Luck!

Saturday afternoon value play.

Should the Chicago Cubs be favored against anyone when they're on the road? They are 18-46 on the road for a .281 winning percentage.

Figueroa held them to 1 run over 6 innings just last week and Mets are getting clutch hits right now and Cubs are not.

Good home value on the Mets who have won 2/3 of their home games, and are paying +158 today!