MLB and NBA Picks for Wednesday

MLB

Minnesota at Baltimore (-140)

The hapless twins continue their road trip in Baltimore tonight to face the Orioles star rookie Zach Britton. Britton is 2-1 with an ERA of 2.75 and will face the Twins' Nick Blackburn (1-2, 3.06 ERA). The Twins are 6-11 and in last place in the AL Central. The Orioles have struggled so far as well and are 7-9, but won last night against the Twins 11-0. The Twins are last in the majors in runs scored and will be without C Joe Mauer and 1B Justin Mourneau. The soft tossing Blackburn will have to be perfect to win. The Orioles lineup is much more dangerous and should benefit from playing at home with a better starting pitcher. Go with the Orioles!!

NBA

Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-8) - Over/Under 193

The Grizzlies stole game one 101-98 against the Spurs, who were without their best player G Manu Ginobili. Ginobili should return for game two, in a must win contest for the Spurs. The Spurs only shot 40% from the floor in game one, but shot a astronomical 47 free throws. On the other hand, the Grizzlies hit 55% FG and made 6 of 10 three pointers. Memphis has played the Spurs tough all season (3-2), and four of those five matchups resulted in greater than 196 points scored. These teams averaged a combine score of 204 total points during the regular season. The Spurs will play tough tonight and the Grizzlies believe in themselves. Go with the Over!!