MLB Picks, August 16th

Although I didn't see any decent games yesterday, that's certainly not the case today, with five games on the agenda that are worth considering.

$40 on Milwaukee (Gallardo) over LA Dodgers (Billingsley), -1.5 @ +$130

Gallardo is 8-1, 2.92 ERA at home this season. Billingsley is 1-1, 6.19 ERA in his previous three starts. The Brewers have won 9 of 10.

$20 on NY Yankees (Nova) over Kansas City (Duffy), -1.5 @ +$105

Nova is 5-2, 2.81 ERA on the highway this season. Duffy is 1-4, 4.50 at home. The Royals have lost 8 of 10 going into Monday night's game. 

$10 on Tampa Bay (Niemann) over Boston (Bedard), @ +$145

Niemann is 3-0, 2.08 ERA in his last three trips to the bump. Bedard is 0-1, 7.94 in his last three. The Rays have won 7 of their last 10 games and sport a 22-13 record versus southpaws.

 $15 on Detroit (Verlander) over Minnesota (Blackburn), -1.5 @ -$115

Verlander is 8-3, 2.26 ERA at home this year. Blackburn is 5-5, 5.32 on the highway for the season. The Twins have dropped 8 of 10.

$10 on Texas (Holland) over LA Angels (Chatwood), -1.5 @ +$125

Holland is 5-2, 3.42 ERA on the road this season. Chatwood is 2-6, 4.24 at home. The Rangers have won 8 of 10. 

Starting Bankroll       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $15.90
Current Bankroll        $1,515.90

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!