MLB Picks, Oct 24th

The first game of the World Series is tonight in Shakytown, as the Detroit Tigers take on the San Francisco Giants.

$15 on San Francisco (Zito) over Detroit (Verlander) @ +$155

Do I really think the Giants can beat Tigers starter Justin Verlander? Probably not, but at +$155 I'll give it a shot. Lefty Barry Zito gets the nod for the Giants and brings a 6-0 record with a 2.20 ERA in his last 7 starts to the dance. San Francisco is 13-0 in Zito's last 13 starts. Verlander has been even better than Zito, posting a 7-0 record with a stellar 0.86 ERA in his last 7 starts. He is 3-0 with a 0.74 ERA in his three playoff starts. Wow! Tigers are 15-4 in their last 19 games and 7-2 in the playoffs, but are only 26-25 versus southpaws in the regular season.

Starting Bankroll        $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                   $ 271.75
Current Bankroll         $1,771.75

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!