4* on Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 -102(5dimes)
(List Martinez and Moehler)
The Phillies can clinch the N.L. East tonight with a win, and they aren't about to squander this opportunity. Pedro Martinez signed with the Phillies to pitch in big games like this, and he will not disappoint tonight. Martinez is 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA and 0.850 WHIP in 4 home starts this year. Brian Moehler is 0-1 with a 6.28 ERA and 1.814 WHIP in his last 3 starts for Houston. The Astros are 29-47 on the road this season, scoring a mere 3.9 runs per contest. Houston is 0-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after 2 straight games where they stranded 10 or more runners on base over the last 3 seasons, losing by 4.9 runs per game in this spot. Take the Phillies on the -1.5 Run Line as they clinch the N.L. East in blowout fashion.


4* on St. Louis Cardinals +105(5dimes)
(List Smoltz)

The Cardinals have lost back-to-back games sinch clinching the N.L. Central, but now its time to get back on track and build some momentum heading into the postseason. St. Louis still has a lot to play for, with positioning in the National League at stake. John Smoltz has been a stopper throughout his career, going 18-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1997. The Cardinals are 78-21 (+38.6 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. Bronson Arroyo is 0-8 (-8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) this season. Take the Cardinals on the Money Line.


4* on L.A. Dodgers -119(5dimes)
(List Garland)
The Dodgers are going to get back on track tonight against the Padres after losing 4 of their last 5 games. We are getting a great price on L.A. Wednesday, and we'll take advantage. Jon Garland is 2-1 with a 0.90 ERA and 1.150 WHIP in his last 3 outings. This guy has been the Ace of the Dodgers' staff in the month of September, and he'll cap off this month with another dominant performance. Clayton Richard faced the Dodgers once this season, giving up 4 earned runs before getting knocked out of the game after a mere 4.3 innings of work. The Dodgers are 13-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line with double revenge - 2 straight losses against opponent this season. The Dodgers are 27-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line off a loss to a division rival as a favorite over the last 2 seasons. Take L.A. on the Money Line.