The set-up: This series features a couple of interesting match-ups on the mound and there's no doubt that this is one of them. That said, for a number of different reasons I think that Hyun-Jin Ryu and the opportunistic Dodgers' line-up have the advantage in this match-up. The home side goes with Luis Castillo.

The pitchers: Ryu is so far 4-2 with a 2.16 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off four hits over seven innings while striking out five and walking none in a no-decision to Arizona on Friday. Over 52.1 frames of work he's posted the 2.24 ERA and a tiny 0.96 WHIP, while also holding the opposition to a .198 batting average.

Castillo is so far 8-12 with a 4.79 ERA. He most recently gave up five runs off five hits over five innings in a loss to the Padres on Thursday.

The pick: Castillo has been better at home than on the road this year, but he still owns a poor 4.51 ERA in all "night" games. Take it for what you will as well but the Dodgers are 7-2 in their last nine National League night road games in which they are a favorite in the -125 to -200 range. Castillo's slide into mediocrity continues and I expect Ryu to continue his solid end-of-season form. Lay the price.