MLB Saint Louis vs. Houston 
Take Saint Louis Cardinals 
1 Unit on St. Louis -120 (Listing Piniero and Albers) The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten a big lift from Joel Piniero this season. Piniero came over to the Cardinals after the All-Star break and he is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA. The Cardinals are 8-1 in their last 9 games as a favorite. This is the biggest difference for the Cardinals. St. Louis is winning the games they are supposed to win. This will hold true again Thursday afternoon against Houston. Take the Cardinals.

NCAAF Colorado St. vs. Colorado 
Take Colorado St. Rams 
NCAA Football Colorado State vs Colorado Saturday September 1st, 2007 12:00 pm est 9:00 am pacific Line: Colorado State(+2 1/2, buy to +3 1/2) Rating: EZ Free Winner In this contest, my money is on the Colorado State Rams. This will be Sonny Lubick’s most experienced team ever in Fort Collins. The Colorado State Rams return 18 starters, including RB Kyle Bell, who suffered a season-ending injury prior to the opener last year. Let’s not forget that Bell had close to 1300 yards for the Rams in 2005. Colorado State also has the huge quarterback advantage. They have senior Caleb Hanie running the show while the Buffaloes have true frosh Cody Hawkins behind center, and he happens to be coach Dan Hawkins son. The underdog has ruled this series as they are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 meetings. Colorado State is one of the most improved teams in the country so I will gladly take the points here.

MLB Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore 
Take Tampa Bay Devil Rays 
3* on Tampa Bay -101 (Listing Kazmir) The Baltimore Orioles have lost 8 straight games, yet they are the favorite here against Tampa Bay’s Ace in Scott Kazmir? This line is mind boggling and we will gladly cash in with the Devil Rays tonight. Kazmir has a 3.64 ERA on the year. Kazmir has given up 1 run or less in 6 of his last 9 starts. He has given up 3 runs or less in 8 of these last 9 starts. The Devil Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. The Orioles are 0-5 in Guthrie’s last 5 starts. The Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 home games. Bet the Devil Rays.

MLB Milwaukee vs. Chicago (N) 
Take Chicago (N) Cubs 
1 Unit on Chicago Cubs -165 (Listing Lilly and Parra) The Cubs will come back with a big win today after getting embarrassed by the Brewers with Carlos Zambrano on the mound last night. Ted Lilly has been the most consistent starter all year for Chicago. Lilly is 13-7 with a 3.85 ERA. Manny Parra has only started one game for the Brewers this year in a loss. Parra won’t be able to handle going on the road and playing at Wrigley Field tonight in a pressure-packed game. The Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games as an underdog of +151 to +200. The Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200. The Cubs run away with this game. Take Chicago

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