MLB Picks, August 5th

Today's schedule produces two games worth betting.

$20 on ChiCubs (-1.5 @ -120) over Oakland

Lester (2-0, 2.55 ERA, last 3 starts) gets the ball for the Cubbies. In his last start he shut out the Mariners over six innings. Overton (0-2, 11.37, last 3) goes to the bump for the A's. His last time out he only lasted 3+ innings while giving up 5 runs to the Indians. Chicago has won 7 of 8. Oakland has lost 5 of 6.

$30 on Washington (-1.5 @ +155) over San Francisco

Gonzalez (1-1, 1.96, last 3) throws the horsehide for the Nats. Against the Giants in his last start, he only allowed 1 run in six innings of work. The G-Men send Samardzjia (0-2,7.02, last 3) to the bump. He surrendered 4 runs in 6 innings in his last start against Washington. The Nationals have won 6 of 8. San Fran has lost 9 of 11 on the highway.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00 
Profit/Loss                                                   $170.25
Current Bankroll                                        $1,670.25

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!