MLB Picks, August 23rd

$20 on Cincinnati (Cueto) over Florida (Nolasco), -1.5 @ +$120

Cueto is 9-5, 1.89 ERA this season and gave up only 1 run in 8 innings his last time out against Washington. Nolasco has struggled lately, giving up 11 runs in only 3 innings versus the Rockies in his last start. His ERA is 7.00 over his last three trips to the bump. The Fish have dropped 5 straight and 8 of 10.

$10 on Texas (Lewis) over Boston (Lackey), -1.5 @ +$125

Lewis is 1-0, 1.74 ERA in his last three starts, including 7 innings of shutout ball against the Angels in his last outing. Lackey is 11-9 on the season, but has a hefty 6.02 ERA. The league is hitting .301 against him this year.  The Rangers have won 7 of 10 and are 4-0 versus the BoSox this season.

$40 on Atlanta (Minor) over ChiCubs (Coleman), -1.5 @ +$130

Minor is 2-0, 3.63 ERA in his last three trips to the hill and threw 6 innings of shutout ball against the Giants in his last outing. Coleman is 0-3, 12.27 in his last three, including surrendering 4 runs in 3+ innings in his last outing against a light hitting Houston club. The Braves have won 5 straight and 7 of 10. 

Starting Bankroll       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                    $47.95
Current Bankroll        $1,547.95

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

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Good luck!