Baseball Gets Some Company - Countdown to College Football Kickoff

We are now embarking on the final few days in which baseball stands alone in the major sport gambling spotlight. We are just three short days away from the kickoff of college football season. Lucky for us, college football is wasting no time this year giving us some juicy match ups. We personally can't wait for the Oregon/Boise State game on Thursday night. That should be fun.

Yet, we can't abandon baseball just like that. Regardless of how topsy-turvy things have been the past week, there is still money to be made out there and we intend to give it to you. That said, we're going to scale back the Remaining Games section for the rest of the season. There are just too many inconsequential games being played that involve teams with nothing to play for and who are just getting looks at their youngsters for next season. The UMLs will remain intact and we will provide a few additional Remaining Games picks. So here we go.

Unpickable Master Locks:

NY Yankees @ Baltimore - Now is the time to just ride the Yankees. They are clearly the best team in baseball and there not playing many competitive contests. The runs are coming and the pitchers (including the pen) are firing on all cylinders. There is not much not to like about this team. Then there are the Baltimore Orioles and Jeremy Guthrie. Neither is very good and neither will provide much of a test for the Bombers and Andy Pettite. Take the Yanks, give the 1.5 runs (-105), and collect your money. NY prevails 7-3. LOCK IT UP

Toronto @ Texas - The Rangers have been a bit spotty of late but that is nothing compared to how pathetic the Jays have been. It is go time for Texas if they want to have any shot at the postseason. It's going to be a warm one in Arlington and we don't expect the Canadians are quite used to that weather. Everything points to a Ranger W in our mind. Including the pitching matchup of Derek Holland vs. Brett Cecil. Take Texas (-172) to two-step their way past the BJs. Final score of 6-4. LOCK IT UP

Atlanta @ Florida - The Absolute Locks Josh Johnson fan club is back in full force today. This kid is due for an absolute gem and the Marlins can't think of a bigger or better time for it to happen. One of these two teams has to sweep this four game set to have any legitimate chance at the Wild Card. We think that the Fish fire the first shot in tonight's game from Johnson's cannon. The Bravos are turning to Kenshin Kawakami and we don't think that is a very good thing for them. Take Florida (-153) to squeak out a low scoring contest, 4-2. LOCK IT UP

Remaining Games:

Astros (+135)
Dodgers (-190)
Angels (-145)
Twins (-113)