Tuesday's Free Pick 1DIME (13-5 LAST 18!)

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The Cardinals offense has struggled and it has been the main reason why the team has lost as of late. Last night it was their pitching and hitting as Lincecum blanked them for a 10-0 win. Tonight Randy Johnson will face Chris Carpenter on the hill.

We like the value we get here on the run line for our free pick. Johnson has struggled his last two times facing the Cardinals and the Cardinals as a team have a .289 average against him including 9-21 3HR .429 average for Albert Pujols. Johnson threw 102 pitches in his last outing and has a 5.25ERA on the road.

Carpenter will go for the Cardinals and as I said in our hot and cold starters article he should be well motivated at home after Lincecums performance last night. Giants hitters have a .210 average against Carpenter over his career and Carpenter has .43 ERA at home in 3GS.

Worth noting: The Cardinals have won 81.8% of their home games by more than one run. The Giants have lost 81.8% of their games by more than 1 run.

Take Cardinals -1.5 +119 1DIME FREE PLAY