Free Mlb Predictions - September 19, 2008

We finished 1-2 yesterday, giving back a few units. On the week, our MLB picks are hitting 64% (7-4) for +6.3 units. Today we go with three plays.

WUNDERDOG 2008 RECENT RESULTS ($100/bet)
SPORT	WINS-LOSSES	%	NET
CFB	21-12 last 33 picks	64%	+$2650
MLB	7-4 last 11 picks	64%	+$630
NFL	22-17 last 39 picks	56%	+$430
WNBA	12-4 last 16 picks	75%	+$2100
TOTAL			+$5810

Today's MLB Baseball Picks:

Game: Minnesota at Tampa Bay (7:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Tampa Bay -1.5 runs +161 (runline) (risk 3 to win 4.8)

The Tampa Bay Rays are still disregarded by the oddsmakers despite putting together one of the best teams in baseball. The Rays are 55-23 at home, and consider the price of this game if it were the Yankees in a similar position. Another overlooked value-added stat is the Rays have pounded right-handed pitching this season to the tune of a 66-40 mark. The Twins have been 0-4 in Nick Blackburn's last four road starts. His last time out on the road he allowed six runs while lasting just four innings against the Orioles. I like the value on the Rays here on the runline.

The Angels have added value here as the oddsmakers are treating them as a team that has clinched a playoff spot and are just playing out the string. This team has an 18.5 game lead, but has still gone out and won six of their last eight. They are in a race with the Rays who trail the Angels by just two games in the loss column for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. This one is chock full of value especially against a mediocre lefthander in Harrison, who enters with a 5+ ERA for the Rangers. The Angels have been a gold mine all season against lefthanders where they have posted a 31-15 mark. The Rangers have really tanked against .500+ teams as they have put up a 3-12 mark in their last 15. I'll back the Angels in this one.

When the Dodgers went on an eight-game skid it appeared they would fade out of the NL West race and pack it up at the end of September. Things have dramatically changed as this team has caught fire. The Dodgers have since gone 15-3 and have the offense in high gear, and the pitching has been masterful. The 18-game stretch has shown the Dodgers doubling up their opponents on the scoreboard, outscoring them 103-52. Barry Zito sure has been a free agent bust for the Giants. The $18 million a year investment crashed last season and this season Zito has again disappointed with a 5.49 ERA. The Dodgers’ hot offense should have no trouble plating runs here as they have been a solid investment all season against lefthanders with a 29-19 record. I'll back the Dodgers here on the runline.

Results: 2-1

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Check out the last five MLB Baseball Picks Newsletters:

MLB-Baseball-Picks-September-18-2008
The Royals are currently playing well, and have the good feeling of a team out of any playoff contention as they have won six straight, which makes it fun to go to the ballpark. The same can't be ...

MLB-Baseball-Picks-September-17-2008
The Mariners have cashed in their chips for the season. When Seattle does go on the road their motivation is to get the game over with and get closer to closing the curtain on a dreadful 2008 season. ...

MLB-Baseball-Picks-September-16-2008
The Reds have played well down the stretch as they have been 10-5 over their last 15 games. Bronson Arroyo has also been pitching at the top of his game, as the Reds are now 10-4 in his last 14 starts...

MLB-Baseball-Picks-September-15-2008
Not only is Seattle a bad team but right now they are a cold bad team, losing four straight. Add a dreadful Carlos Silva to that mix, and the Mariners are not in a winning situation. Silva won three o...

MLB-Baseball-Picks-September-14-2008
Can you imagine the last place Pirates sweeping the Cards? Me Neither. Brad Thompson will look to ste things right today. He's 5-2 overall and 2-1 in starts with a 3.05 ERA. St. Louis is 41-28 vs....