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We've had a rough start to the MLB playoffs but look to turn it around today with two picks...

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Game: New York Yankees at Detroit (4:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 stars on Detroit +117 (risk 200 to win 234)

Many predicted a New York sweep of this series and after an 8-4 opening game win, they were in control. But the resilient Detroit Tigers have stormed back to take a 2-1 lead and look for the improbable win here. They have shut down a potent Yankees offense as New York hasn't scored a run or even advanced a runner in the last 14 innings. It won't get a lot easier for the Yankees as they face Jeremy Bonderman who has pitched well of late (6 earned runs allowed over his last 16.3 innings pitched). New York has dropped 9 of their last 11 postseason games. Detroit is 61-35 this season after a win and 40-19 following 2+ straight wins. Home teams have won 21 of 31 when Umpire Paul Emmel is behind the plate (61-39 over past three seasons), giving Detroit another small edge in what appears to be a tough game to call. Detroit here.

The Mets have shrugged off the loss of El Duque and Pedro and look for the sweep today. But, I don't think they get it. Not if Greg Maddux has anything to say about it. Sure LA is without Nomar but I think they hit Steve Traschel. He's got a 5.40 ERA in his 13 starts since the All-Star break. And, he's just 14-37 in his career in late-season play when on the road facing a team that scores 4.8+ runs per game. Maddux on the other hand has posted a 6-3 mark and 3.30 ERA in his 12 starts with the Dodgers. He's 17-6 this season vs. teams scoring 4.8+ runs per game. Traschel is 3-7 vs. the Dodgers while Maddux is 17-7 vs. the Mets. Los Angeles is a much better home team than road team and I like them to get the win here.