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Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves

I don't like the way Hanson is shaping up; he may have a lingering back problem, and has started the season 0-2 with a 6.0 ERA. Volstad tends to put lots of people on base and is never far from disaster - he's prone to the occasional bonkers inning.

That said, Atlanta are hitting .225 (.195 H) and if they hit like that tonight, this could be the time to catch their slow starting, cold hitters, so a little interest at the price is too much to resist. I'll also have a saver on Overs with a suspicion that neither of these pitchers is entirely comfortable.

Pick: Marlins @ 2.63
Pick: Over 8 @ 1.83

Cincinnati Reds @ San Diego Padres

A tough call, with neither pitcher really crying out to be backed. However, Richard has struggled against the Reds in the past and the Padres are stumbling along,hitting .202 against righties, while Cincinnati are hitting lefties hard. I'll take the Reds at Evens.

Pick: Reds @ 2

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2011 Season (Level stakes)

8-11 (-2.84 pts)