MLB Picks, July 17th

One game in each league on the docket that are worth a peek.

$40 on Atlanta (Jurrjens) over Washington (Gorzelanny), -1.5 @ +$115

Jurrjens is having a Cy Young caliber year, posting a 12-3 record, and a 1.87 ERA. Gorzelanny has struggled on the highway, sporting a 1-5, 4.89 resume in visitor's ballparks this season.

$20 on Minnesota (Duensing) over Kansas City (Paulino), -1.5 @ +$155

The Twins have played well over the last month, and are crawling back into the race in the AL Central. Duensing is 2-0, 2.57 ERA in his last three starts. Paulino is 1-2, 4.71 in his last three. Minnesota has won 7 of 10. 

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                        $43.60
Current Bankroll            $1,543.60

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!