The set-up: I think that the home side will find a way to bounce back after yesterday's tight 3-2 defeat in the finale of this three-game set. The visitors go with Jack Flaherty, while the home side goes with Madison Bumgarner.


The pitchers: Flaherty is so far 3-4 with a 3.19 ERA. Flaherty most recently gave up four runs off four hits over six innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Flaherty has for the most part been as solid as St. Louis could have possibly asked for this year, but his latest outing certainly leaves everything to be desired.


The home side goes with Madison Bumgarner (1-3, 2.58) who gave up three runs off seven hits over six innings while striking out five in a loss to Colorado on Monday. It was a hard-luck loss overall for the southpaw, as the game was being played at hitter friendly Coors Field.


The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but St. Louis is a terrible 1-3 (-1.6 units) this year as a road dog in the +125 to +175 range, while San Francisco is 11-7 (+1.5 units) as a home favorite in the -125 to -175 range. All things considered, I think a very fair price. Play on the Giants.