MLB Picks, May 1st

Three games on the menu today that are worth a peek.

$10 on MY Mets (Niese) over Houston (Happ) -1 1/2 @ +$140

Niese is having a solid year so far, posting a 2-0 record, with a 2.81 ERA. He also has a 1.80 lifetime ERA against the Astros. Happ is 0-1, 4.76 in his last three trips to the bump and sports a 4.88 career ERA versus the Metropolitans. Also, Houston has dropped 13 of their last 19 games.

$20 on Washington (Zimmerman) over Arizona (Cahill) - 1 1/2 @ +$170

Zimmerman is throwing BBs this season, as his 1.67 ERA indicates. His career ERA against the D-Backs is almost as good at 2.03. Cahill, on the other hand, has struggled, going 0-2, 9.00 in his last two starts.

$10 on Tampa Bay (Moore) over Seattle (Noesi) -1 1/2 @ +$110

Noesi has a 1-2 record, with an 8.83 ERA this season, and has a 9.64 lifetime ERA against the Rays. Tampa has won five straight over the Mariners.

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $ 174.50
Current Bankroll            $1,674.50

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!