MLB Picks, May 18th

Three games on today's menu that are worth investing a few shekels.

$20 on Chi Cubs (Samardzija) over Chi Sox (Humber) - 1 1/2 @ +$155

Samardzija is 2-0, with a 0.81 ERA at Wrigley this season. In the four games since his perfect game, Humber is 0-2, 9.45.

$20 on Philadelphia (Hamels) over Boston (Bard) - 1 1/2 @ +$155

Hamels is 5-0, with a 1.93 ERA the last six times he has toed the rubber. Bard has a 5.49 ERA on the highway. The Phillies have won 5 of their last 6 home games, while the Sox have dropped 4 of their last 6 on the road.

$10 on Miami (Zambrano) over Cleveland (Masterson) @ +$100

Zambrano is 1-0, with a tiny 0.39 ERA in his last three trips to the bump. Masterson is 1-3, 5.40 on the season.

Starting Bankroll           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                     $ 139.50
Current Bankroll            $1,639.50
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!