Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets: I am picking the inconsistent Braves to win this game tonight as they have a real edge on the mound in the form of Tim Hudson, even if the pitcher has struggled against the Mets this season.
Atlanta have seen their lead in the Wild Card race reduced following a 10-10 record since the All-Star break, but the Mets are struggling for runs and the Braves have one of the better batting line ups that is capable of putting up a lot of runs and that could be the difference.
Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals: The Tigers can keep a lead in the American League Central by beating the basement team in the Division in this series, and they will have a great chance of Rick Porcello can extend his form from July and pick up his 3rd consecutive win at Kansas City.
Felipe Paulino has had a hard time with the Royals in recent outings as they have not given him the run support, but the whole offense has been batting better in recent games.
Detroit are 3-1 in Kansas City this season and they could extend that here.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs LA Dodgers: The biggest concern I have here is whether Joshua Collmenter can return to form after struggling in his recent outings. He was tagged by the Dodgers last week, but the rookie did pitch well against them in his first start.
Chad Billingsley took a bit of a beating last week in his outing against Arizona and he has been inconsistent in his recent starts, alternating wins and losses.
He did pitch well against the Diamondbacks when losing to Collmenter earlier this season and I will go with the rookie to help Arizona get over the line here.
MY PICKS: Atlanta Braves @ 1.83 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)
Detroit Tigers @ 1.91 Coral (1 Unit)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ 1.75 Pinnacle (1 Unit)
AUGUST MLB UPDATE: - 1.25 Units
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