The set-up: The Reds are off a 17-3 loss at home to Philadelphia two nights ago. That snapped a two-game win streak. The Reds are just 12-15 on the road this year. The Cards are 15-10 at home. St. Louis has lost three of four and after getting smashed 14-3 at the Dodgers yesterday afternoon, allowing 11 runs in the first inning, a little "home cooking" is just what the doctor ordered to get back on track.

The pick: Adam Wainwright (3-4, 4.22 ERA) has been good at home by going 2-2 with a 2.41 ERA. I like him over Vladimir Gutierrez (0-1, 1.80) who has looked decent over two major league starts, but who still is completely unproven. Look for the Reds to take advantage and lay the price.

This is a 10* NL BEST OF THE BEST on the Cardinals.