Will Rogers Free Pick
(MLB) San Diego vs. Atlanta,
Money Line: -106.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
1* free play on the Atlanta Braves...

The Atlanta Braves wrap up this home series versus the Padres this afternoon, and they have won two straight after losing the opener. These teams have similar records this season, but today's starting pitchers have very different numbers. It looks like a favorable spot for the home team, and we get a great price to back the Braves.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Julio Teheran will be on the hill for the Braves, and he hasn't lost at home so far. Teheran (4-2, 4.87 ERA) wasn't that impressive allowing four runs on five hits over 7.1 innings in a home win over Pittsburgh in his last start. He's 3-0 with a 2.53 ERA in five starts in Atlanta this season. The Padres will counter with Andrew Cashner, who has given up 13 runs on 19 hits over 10.1 innings in his last two starts.

2. Home Cookin' - Padres slugger Matt Kemp sat out last night, and he's hit just .170 in his career at Turner Field, the worst average in any major league park.

3. X-Factor - Kelly Johnson returned last night for Atlanta, and he didn't waste any time making an impact going 3-for-4.

Selection: This is a play on the Atlanta Braves (Free)