Picks of the Day

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals (-150) at Houston Astros

Yes, I know that this is the same game that I called yesterday (and won) but I really can't stay away from this matchup. The last place Astros will be sending their worst starting pitcher, Nelson Figueroa (0-3, 8.55 ERA), against the Cards and Kyle McClellan (3-0, 2.16 ERA). Figueroa has yielded five or more earned runs in every start except when he faced the feeble Padres. He allowed 11 base runners and six runs in four innings last outing vs the Brewers. McClellan hasn't allowed over two earned runs all season in four starts. My only fear is the putrid Cardinal bullpen, which almost gave away another game last night. Someone has to tell Tony LaRussa not to let Ryan Franklin pitch again.....ever. Go with the Cards!!


NBA

Orlando Magic (-1.5) at Atlanta Hawks  - Over/Under 179

Let's make this quick. These teams have played each other eight times this season, only once has the game gone over 179. In addition, the games in Atlanta have averaged less points (171) than the games in Orlando. This game should be a battle with no easy buckets and a lot of fouls. Let's roll with the Under 179!!