MLB Picks, August 17th

Two games on the docket today worth risking a buck or two on.

$15 on St Louis (Lohse) over Pittsburgh (Maholm), @ -$120

Lohse is 2-0, 2.51 ERA in his last three starts. Maholm is 0-3, 7.13 in his last three.

$15 on ChiSox (Buehrle) over Cleveland (Carmona), -1.5 @ +$140

Buehrle is 5-1, 2.31 ERA at home this year. Carmona is 5-12, 5.12 on the year. The Soxs have won 8 of 10 and have beaten the Tribe 6 of the last 7 times they have met going into Tuesday's game.

Starting Bankroll            $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                         $36.90
Current Bankroll             $1,536.90

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!