Griff's Picks: May 13

Here's my picks for Wednesday, May 13: (run lines from SportsPlays.com)

St. Louis Cardinals (+1.5) vs. Cleveland Indians

First off, before I even looked at the pitching matchup I noticed that the Cardinals were the underdogs in this matchup. They're only the best team in Major League Baseball right now, but the oddsmakers have decided that last year's AL Cy Young Winner should dictate otherwise. Corey Kluber has had a rough start to this season, and I don't think he's going to have a bad year. This is a tough matchup for Kluber to climb back up the ladder though, so I'm taking the Cards as the underdogs.

Detroit Tigers (-1.5) vs. Minnesota Twins

Minnesota right-hander Ricky Nolasco squares off against Tigers' lefty Kyle Lobstein in Detroit on Wednesday. Nolasco has shown some good stuff this season, but that powerful Tigers' offense will get the best of him in this matchup.

Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5) vs. New York Yankees

Okay, so I'm crazy for this one right? Nathan Karns is winless against the Yankees in two starts against them this year, but he hasn't pitched awful against the Bronx Bombers either. The Yankees will start righty Adam Warren, who's had a tough time against the Rays' hitters this season. If you play daily fantasy, you might want to check out Tampa's James Loney as an option for tomorrow. Loney has five RBI's in just seven at-bats against Warren.

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Griff's Picks: May 7

Here's my picks for Thursday, May 7: (run lines from SportsPlays.com)

Detroit Tigers (+1.5) vs. Chicago White Sox

The Tigers start Kyle Lobstein against Jose Quintana at U.S. Cellular Field, which is very friendly to hitters. As I said in yesterday's picks, anytime the Tigers are underdogs, I like to pick them. This matchup is particularly pleasing to me because the Tigers have been very successful against Quintana.

St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5) vs. Chicago Cubs

John Lackey faces Jake Arrieta in the series' finale. I like the Cardinals' bats against Arrieta, as that lineup tends to turn itself over during the afternoon games.

Cincinnati Reds (+1.5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Reds' hitters have faired well against Pirates' starter A.J. Burnett, and Thursday's not going to be any different. Cincinnati has driven the ball extremely well against Burnett, and with Anthony DeSclafani pitching for the Reds, you'll be fine taking the underdog here.

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Griff's MLB Bets: April 24

Here's my picks for Friday, April 24: (run lines from SportsPlay.com)


Toronto Blue Jays (+1.5) vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Even with Dickey allowing the Rays to make contact, anytime the Jays are +1.5 you have to consider picking them. Toronto's offense is top notch, and that lineup provides a lot of boost to the Jays' starting pitching.

New York Mets (+1.5) New York Yankees

The Mets really let a spark turn into a fire and are the hottest team in the Majors right now. Jacob deGrom has had a terrific start. The Mets are ranked near the top of every pitching category, but it'll definitely be interesting to see deGrom face an American League lineup.

St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5) vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Carlos Martinez has one of the most explosive young arms in the National League, and the Cardinals' production against Matt Garza makes this a favorable matchup.

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