[alex81]

Hi Everyone! Unlockedsports is currently on a 7-1 MLB run. Here is a breakdown of the streak.

07/31
ARI U9 W
COL -1.5 W
TEX U10.5 W
ARI +100 W

08/01
NYY -150 L
COL -1.5 W

08/02
FLA -114 W
NYY -140 W

Here are today’s plays.

1) Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds

Pick: Chicago -133 (4 units)


The Cubs are 1/2 a game behind the Cards for first place in the NL Central. Therefore, this is a game that they absolutely cannot afford to lose. The Reds on the other have clearly given up on their season, dropping 12 of their past 13 contests. The Cubs send Randy Wells (7-4, 2.84) to the mound. Chicago is 6-0 in Wells' last 6 versus a team with a losing record and 4-0 in his last 4 road starts. He will face Aaron Harang (5-12, 4.50) who has been struggling since late May. He is 0-8 in his last 12 starts with an ERA of 5.56. Harang is 2-5 in his last 7 appearances versus the Cubs. The Cubs will take this one because they are the better team and a more desperate team and because they have a significant pitching advantage.

Bet 4 units on the Cubs.

2) Milwaukee Brewers vs L.A. Dodgers

Pick: L.A. -1.5 (3 units)

There is every reason to believe that the Dodgers will win this one. They are 34-17 at home this season and have a substantial pitching advantage in this matchup. They send Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.76) to the mound. He has been absolutely sensational as of late going 5-0 with a 0.79 ERA in his last 9 starts. The Dodgers are 12-3 in Kershaw’s last 15 starts as a home favorite. He will be facing Manny Parra (5-8, 6.50) who has been mediocre at best all season long. The Brewers are 3-14 in his last 17 starts as a road underdog. L.A. should easily cover the spread because they have a lot of success against lefties, averaging 0.303 at home and 0.343 in their last 10. This is a significant advantage since Milwaukee is only averaging 0.197 in its past 10 contests facing left handed pitchers. The Dodgers will win this one in dominant fashion.

Bet 3 units on the Dodgers runline.