#MLB Free Pick from Mike Lundin
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Houston,
Money Line: 132.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Tampa Bay Rays
Rating: 8*

This looks like a good spot to back the Tampa Bay Rays with Drew Smyly (6-11, 4.88 ERA) on the mound. The left-hander is 4-0 with a 2.79 ERA in his last six outings, and the Rays have won each of his last five starts.

The Astros turn to Mike Fiers (9-6, 4.41) who's posted a 4.86 ERA in his last three starts. He's surrendered six home runs over 16 2/3 innings of work during that stretch and opposing batters are slugging .494 against Fiers during August.

The Astros return home from a week long road-trip which saw them take five of seven at Baltimore and Pittsburgh. They're however 0-4 in their last four home games following a road trip of seven or more days and the Rays are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Houston.

Note that:
- Mike Lundin won his AL *GAME OF THE WEEK* with the Tigers on Thursday and he's now 31-17 L48 Top Rated MLB! He has another BIG WINNER locked and loaded for Friday night, this time his *GAME OF THE WEEK* from the National League. Don't miss out on this 10* Top Rated selection which is Mike's lone premium pick at the ballpark for Friday.