Doug Upstone
Winnipeg vs. Edmonton
Play: Under 5½
For the start of the NFL season, we have charted the line movement on the total for Winnipeg and Edmonton and given it's current direction, history tells us the the UNDER 32-16 the past two years. Play UNDER 5.5 in this hockey lid-lifter.
Carlos Salazar
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
Play: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates have had the Reds number the last three games and with Liriano on the mound tonight who has a 1.47 ERA at home this year it will be more of the same. Look for the Pirates to advance to face the Cardinals on Thursday with a victory tonight at home.
Dave Mathews
Reds / Pirates Under 6½
Pittsburgh takes on the Reds in this wild card matchup. Francisco Liriano is 8-1 at home with a 1.47 ERA in 11 starts. Johnny Cueto is 13-4 with a 2.37 ERA in 21 career outings against the Pirates. Cincinnati is hitting just .235 against left-handers this season. Liriano will be dealing on the mound against the Reds, while Cueto will keep his team in the game.
Bob Balfe
Pittsburgh Pirates -135
This is much like last night’s game. You just can’t go against a team that has been hot ending the season. The Reds were brutal down the stretch. Both pitchers are very good, but I like the Pirates bullpen a touch more and the fact they are home is a huge advantage. This is what you play 162 games for. Take the Pirates.