In this game, I'm betting on Chicago to win again with the Asian Handicap. I expect them to achieve this important victory, which they would be the most likely to win. With their offense, their good pitching, and the added advantage of playing at home, they're obligated to win. They need to rack up victories to stay in the playoff hunt as Arizona closes in.

The Tampa Bay Rays don't need anything in this game; they already won their division yesterday in the doubleheader. I think the Yankees will have a chance to win. I don't think either team needs it, but since it's Yankees' home stadium, they should win with their starting pitcher. That's the line I see.

I'm going to back the Pirates for this reason, since the Cardinals' pitcher is having a terrible season, going 0-for-0 in August and September with six losses, not to mention his ERA. I think the Pirates will win this game; they seem more likely to get the win, and I think this line is comfortable for them, especially in ballparks where they play well and are among the best hitters. I believe in the Pirates today.

I see the Philadelphia team as immense, since they are obligated to win and Milwaukee isn't going to risk wasting pitchers. They already have their playoff spot secured and won't have to fight from the beginning with rivals in the wild card. I think that Philadelphia, the team that needs it most, should win today's game. Seeing Arizona's comfortable series, they should get going and win this game.

I'm going to bet on this game, and my line will be on the Minnesota Twins to underscore the Giants. I expect a low-scoring game with the pitchers on the mound.

The Twins' pitcher has been better, like his last road outing where he didn't allow a run in 8 innings and struck out 8 batters. I think with the offensive struggles of both teams, the game should be under this run, just like last night.