The set-up: After losing here 8-2, I like the Cards to bounce back on Friday. I actually had a play on Chad Kuhl and the Pirates on the "run line" option last night, but here I'm going the other way and laying the price. I actually think this line could be a lot larger consider the circumstances and the talent discrepancy between the starting pitchers. The visitors hand the ball to Wil Crowe (0-4, 6.42 ERA) who has yet to taste a victory in his short MLB career. He's looked better over his last two games, but I still think he's going to struggle against this revenge-minded home side and difficult overall road venue.

The pick: The home side counters with Kwang Hyun Kim (1-5, 3.60), who gave up one run over four innings in a double-header against Atlanta. He's now allowed four runs or less in all 11 starts this year. He's been at his best at home as well, going 1-1 with a 2.72 ERA. I'm laying the price, but expecting a big blowout!

This is an 8* DESTRUCTION on the Cardinals.