[tzMoney]

Both heavy favorites and I'm leaning on the Reds being a better option. I'm guessing no Berkman or Holilday for the Cards today due to last night's injuries.

[Deggs]

+ McClellan's wife gave birth to a baby monday. Dunno where is his mind now: throwing balls or at the baby. Might not be a factor but I am not touching this game (and Rasmus, Berkman and Holiday are out probably). With only Pujols to make something, no thanks.

[Rixsaw]

Reds lost last night. I would take them today. That how I would play it. But I"m looking for a better play on the board than the heavy favorite. Good luck

[Rixsaw]

+ McClellan's wife gave birth to a baby monday. Dunno where is his mind now: throwing balls or at the baby. Might not be a factor but I am not touching this game (and Rasmus, Berkman and Holiday are out probably). With only Pujols to make something, no thanks.

Really? I had a baby a few months ago and I can tell you that my brain was barely functional due to the lack of sleep. It was that way for the 1st 2 wks until my body adjust. Maybe a small play on Houston.

[tzMoney]

I agree there are better favs on the board later on tonight. (Atl -110)

If you had to pick a day game fav....what would it be? I actually like the Angels a lot. I don't know why I overlooked them before I posted. Throw them into the mix as well. IMO they might be the best daygame favorite despite the losing streak they've been on.

[Deggs]

@ rixsaw: congrats man!! Yeah, I read it on ESPN on McClellan's stats page. Maybe he will be ok, but no way i'm touchin the Cards w/o those absences and this baby thing.

[darrell74]

Kyle McClellan is 4th highest + money in baseball

1.Kyle Drabek $658+
2. Jason Marquis 620
3.Bruce Chen 554
4. Kyle McClellan +$541
5. Matt Cain 501
6. Max Sherzer 484
7. Dillon Gee 470
8. Ryan Voglesong 459
9. Josh Tomlin 452
10. Aaron Harang 448

[MoneylineExpress]

Lean to the Reds

[tzMoney]

Here are some interesting facts about the Umpire on the Reds Pirates game.
What stands out is the 7-3 OVER ratio and only one game in his last 10 has been a 1 run win.

Umpire G W/L
Scott Barry 8 4-4

Pitch 313

Strikes 195

Balls 118

Strk % 62.3

SO 15.5

BB 6.6

k/b 2.34

HR 1.88

o-u 7-1

[koscheckbaby]

Take the Reds -1.5

[Rixsaw]

@Deggs - thanks.

[tzMoney]

The reds have a .674 win rate after a loss and the Pirates are 3-7 in McDonalds last 10 starts.
wind out at 6 mph