Tony George
Colorado +100
In a pickem ballgame, even on the road, cannot ignore two key factors in this game. The Rockies are hitting southpaws at .333 as a team their last 10 games, while the Mets are managing .200 in their last 10. Both teams starting left handers tonight! Add in the fact the Mets Bullpen ERA is over 6 their last 3 games, the Rockies are off a 1-0 loss last night and they have an equal starter, better hitters, and better bullpen, even on the road at this number are a take tonight to get it done. Colorado has won only 4 out of 27 meetings in NY, they are due big time. Play 1 Unit on Colorado.
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Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons
10* SF Giants -1.5
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is the Giants on the "run line":
Tom Gorzelanny heads to the hill for the visitors; Gorzelanny is coming off a 3-0 loss on Friday vs. the Reds.
Although he's pitched very well since coming back from the IL, and even though he's had success against the Giants in the past, I believe this is a classic letdown spot and expect him to struggle on the road in this late PST time zone game.
Also remember that the Cubs are just 2-11 their last 13 overall; just 1-6 their last seven on the road.
In the other dugout: Barry Zito gets the nod for the home side; Zito pitched well enough in his last outing to get a victory, but had to settle for a no decision; he had ten K's, walked two over seven frames.
He's allowed just eight runs over his last 27 2/3's innings of work.
The Giants are 4-1 their last five in front of the home town crowd; 10-4 (+3.8 units) as a home favorite in the -150 to -175 range; also most importantly 11-2 (+8.9 units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season.
Bottom line: The Cubs of course are coming off that satisfying and rare road victory last night; suffice to say I expect a letdown this evening.
The Giants are desperate for a big showing as they are now tied with the Reds atop the wild-card standings and are now 2 1/2 games behind San Diego in the NL West.