MLB Picks, May 17th

Three games on today's schedule that look promising.

$15 on Oakland (McCarthy) over Texas (Harrison) @ +$180

McCarthy is 3-0, with a 1.31 ERA in his last three starts. Harrison is 1-2, 8.27 in his last three. The A's are 7-4 against leftys this season.

$15 on Baltimore (Matusz) vs. Kansas City (Hochevar) OVER 9 @ -$105

Matusz sports a 5.50  ERA on the season. Hochevar is 1-2 with a 10.80 ERA in his last three trips to the bump.

$15 on Milwaukee (Marcum) over Houston (Happ) -1 1/2 @ +$115

Marcum has thrown well lately, going 1-0, with a 1.80 ERA in his last three outings. Happ is 1-2, 7.16 in his last three. Houston has dropped 4 of their last 5 games.

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $ 142.50
Current Bankroll            $1,642.50
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 your own risk.

Good luck!