MLB Picks, May 5th

Three games on tap tonight look worthwhile.

$40 on Detroit (Scherzer) [-1.5 @ -120] over Houston (Cosart)

Scherzer is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA in his last 3 starts. Cosart is 0-1, 7.62 in his last 3. The Tigers have won 5 straight while the Astros have dropped 4 of 5.

$10 on Colorado (Lyles) [-1.5 @ +170] over Texas (Perez)

Lyles is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last 3 trips to the bump. He's 2-0 with a 0.66 at home this season. Perez is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in his last 3 starts. The Rockies have won 6 of their last 8 and the Rangers have dropped 5 of 7.

$10 on LA Angels (Weaver) [-1.5 @ +140] over NY Yankees (Phelps)

Weaver is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last 3 outings. Phelps is making his first start. The Angels have won 4 of 6 and the Yankees have lost 4 of 5. New York leads the season series 2-1.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($88.50)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,421.50

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 you own risk.

Good luck!