We got back on the winning track with a 2-1 effort on Whip Em Out Wednesday (WOW). Now today, we'll do the unthinkable and give you a few bonus UMLs. That's right, we feel so good about some of these games that we can't pick just three. Today you get five UMLs. We love them all.
On top of that, 70s Style Bush plays its most important game of the season to date this evening. You'll find a preview of that contest in a post coming later today.
Finally, I'm trying to help spread the word of a new Fantasy Football league that is kicking off this year. Check out those details in today's later post - it isn't the same as regular Fantasy Football so if you're not a big FF, this might be something you want to check out. Any away we go.....
Unpickable Master Locks:
Houston @ St. Louis - We can't have a UML section without including the Cards, can we? This team is nothing if not dependable. Especially when Chris Carpenter is on the mound. The guys is usually lights out and he's been particularly dark in recent starts. Houston should not expect to score much in this game (that team looks like it is throwing in the towel anyway). St. Louis faces Brian Moehler who has had success against them in the past. However, today is a new day and this is somewhat of a new Cardinals team with the additions of Holliday, DeRosa and Lugo. We need to give some runs to make this worth the gamble but don't expect another 1-0 heartbreak like we saw on Tuesday. Take the Cards minus 1.5 runs (-125) to win 5-2. LOCK IT UP
LA @ Colorado - Everyone is jumping on the Coors beer train these days. Hey, we love the Rocks too since they've made us serious coin so far this season. However, we think things might be getting a bit ahead of themselves. The Dodgers are still the better team. Plus, Colorado is starting Jorge De La Rosa who the Dodgers have absolutely tattooed in the past. Granted, LA is giving the ball to multiple time reject Vicente "Swine Flu" Padilla. However, everyone knows that failed AL pitchers can find new life in the NL, just ask John Smoltz. We love the Dodgers as an underdog in this one. Take LA (+114) to win 7-5. LOCK IT UP
Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh - The Pirates have valiantly hung in with their state-mates the past two days. Kudos to those young humps. However, the magic runs out tonight. J.A. Happ looks to continue a relatively dominating rookie season, especially on the road (6-1, 1.72). The Bucs counter with Beefsteak's Charlie Morton. How on earth is that a fair match up. Look to the Phils big bats to treat Morton like a cheap London Broil. This one will not be close as Howard, Utley and the Boys play long ball. Take the Phils minus 1.5 runs (-115) to win 8-3. LOCK IT UP
Arizona @ San Francisco - The Giants realize that their season is on the brink. They have the Rockies, who they are chasing for the Wild Card, coming into town for a huge set this weekend. The Giants will send out Lincecum, Zito and Cain in that series. They know they want to go into that showdown on a winning streak, not following a loss to the lowly DBacks. For that reason alone, the Giants are the pick here. However, add to that the fact that they get to tee off on Yusmeiro Petit who can't put two good starts back-to-back and this is another easy one. Look to Joe Martinez to get in a groove and build confidence throughout the game. The Giants (-131) win 6-4. LOCK IT UP
Oakland @ LAA - Seriously? The A's don't beat the Angels. They definitely don't beat them in Anaheim. And they most definitely don't beat them when Ervin Santana is starting (10-1, 1.35 career numbers against Oakland). The Athletic Supporters might as well stay at the hotel until Friday. Trevor Cahill will get knocked around Angel Stadium and Santana will mow down the A's. This one is the easiest of all five UMLs. Take the Halos minus 1.5 runs (-105). They will win 9-1. LOCK IT UP
Remaining Games:
Mariners (-158)
Red Sox (-117)
Indians (-105)
Braves (-255)
Cubs (-225)
Reds (+152)
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