That's right. Today is one of the Locks' all-time favorite days of the year: Labor Day. I love to celebrate my labor. My labor is worthy of celebration. So let us celebrate together. One day after the Locks, along with apprentice T-Roy Neves, all but locked up the East Bay Fantasy Football title with a monster draft, we're here to offer winners spanning both the MLB and college football.
Unpickable Master Locks - MLB:
St. Louis @ Milwaukee - Things didn't work out so well for Dave Bush his last start against the Cards. Nothing has changed in five days that will alter the outcome of his effort today. This is compounded by the fact that he faces off against Chris Carpenter. The Cards have served as an ATM machine for the Locks this year and we're going to continue with the withdrawals. Take St. Louis, minus 1.5 runs (-125), to trounce the Eww Crew, 8-3. LOCK IT UP
Boston @ Chicago - This is a straight percentage play. At some point, Josh Beckett is going to get back on track. It's now September and these games are critical. That is typically when he does his best work. Nearly everyone in the BoSox lineup has had great success facing Mark Buehrle. It's been a nice week for the ChiSox but we're going with Boston in this one. Take the Sox, the Red ones (-134), to win 6-4. LOCK IT UP
Texas @ Cleveland - The Rangers are reeling a bit after a tough trip to Baltimore. They are without both Michael Young and Josh Hamilton which is not good in the midst of a playoff push. However, they still do have some tremendous hitters in that lineup, namely Mr. Ian Kinsler, and they are a gritty bunch. They give the ball to arguably their most dependable starter this season, Tommy Hunter. Cleveland counters with Carlos Carrasco who came over in the Cliff Lee deal and got roughed up in his debut. Things won't get any easier for him today. We like the Rangers to get a badly needed W in Cleveland. Take Texas (-135) to win 7-5. LOCK IT UP
Other Games to Consider - MLB:
Yankees - Game 1 (-200)
Astros (+120)
Rockies (-270)
Dodgers (-110)
Padres (+142)
Yankees - Game 2 (-225)
Blue Jays (-115)
Unpickable Master Locks - College Football:
Cincinnati @ Rutgers - My good pal and college football collaborator Mark "Peking Boy" Borton once made the bold statement that if Rutgers could keep all the high school football talent in state, they would win the national championship. That might sound absurd to many folks (including me) but one thing you can't argue is the Greg Schiano has kept more of the high school talent in state and Rutgers has gotten considerably better. This is a tough early season test for both teams and might be the best Big East game of the entire season, which isn't saying much. Rutgers always kicks it up a notch at home and for nationally televised games. We like Cincy's team but not enough against a game Rutgers squad. Take the Scarlet Ladies (-4.5) to win and cover, 34-27. LOCK IT UP
Miami @ Florida St. - Another nice Labor Day match up for us to end the long weekend with. Florida State comes in with thoughts of winning an ACC crown and playing in a very meaningful bowl game. Miami would like nothing more than spoiling that for in-state rival FSU and jump starting what they hope to be another nice year in their quest to return to national relevance. FSU QB Christian Ponder doesn't have any more excuses. He's taken enough snaps in his career now to know what it takes to be a solid QB. We think he has it figured out. Combined that with what view as key advantages as the other offensive skill positions, and we think FSU has the goods to beat Miami somewhat convincingly. The Canes do have some exciting young talent so this won't be a cake walk. That said, we like the Seminoles (-6) to win at home 38-24. LOCK IT UP
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