[Hybris]

Game: Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh (1:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -180 (moneyline)

Some may worry about Los Angeles' motivation here. The Dodgers have secured a playoff spot, but they aren't done yet as they seek to clinch the West. This team is still about business as demonstrated by the low-key celebration last night. After the win, Joe Torre said, "To me a celebration is saying we reached what we want to reach, but we knew we had to recognize getting to the postseason. We didn't want to let it go by without acknowledging it, celebrating so to speak, but a lot more work to do." I like the Dodgers to win tonight as well. They have won four of five vs. Pittsburgh this season and the Pirates have dropped an incredible 24 of their last 28 games. You tell me which team here is more motivated. The Pirates average just 3.5 runs per game this season vs. LHP and they are sure to struggle against Clayton Kershaw who comes into this one with a 2.85 ERA (2.33 in his last three starts). Give me the Dodgers here.