MLB Picks, Sept 5th

Two games on the docket today that are worth a peek.

$20 on Pittsburgh (Correia) over Houston (Abad) -1 1/2 @ +$100

Kevin Correia takes the ball for the Pirates today, sporting a 2.53 ERA in his last three appearances. The Astros send Fernando Abad to the hill for the third time this season. Abad is 0-2 with a 7.27 ERA in his last three outings. Houston is 14-54 on the highway this season. Pittsburgh has won 10 of 13 versus the Astros this year. Houston has lost 15 of their last 18 games.

$10 on MY Mets (Dickey) over St. Louis (Wainwright) @ +$130

Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey gets the nod for the Mets against Adam Wainwright and the Cards in St. Louis. Dickey is 17-4 this season and is 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA in his last three starts. Wainwright ain't been too bad himself, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.75 ERA in his last six starts. New York has won 7 of their last 10 games.

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $ 268.50
Current Bankroll            $1,768.50

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!