MLB Picks, August 17th

Only one game on the menu today that looks like it's worth a nibble.

$20 on Washington (Detwiler) over NY Mets (Santana) -1 1/2 @ +$130

It's a battle of leftys tonight in our nation's capitol, with Ross Detwiler and Johan Santana facing off. Detwiler is tough at home, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.51 ERA when he sleeps in his own bed. Santana struggled in his first start off the DL, giving up 8 runs in 1+ innings against the Braves and has a 19.29 ERA in his last three trips to the hill. The Nats are 22-15 versus southpaws while the Mets are 17-26. Washington has won 12 of their last 15 games and New York has dropped 7 of 10. The Nationals lead the heads-up series this season 9-3.

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $ 249.50
Current Bankroll            $1,749.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

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Good luck!