Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with a $10,000 bankroll — fictional, of course.

San Diego Padres minus-1.5 runs vs. Houston Astros: $400 to win $800

I generally stay away from betting the run line, but this feels like a good enough price to take the risk.

Against Padres starter James Shields, opponents are hitting just .215 this season. In four starts, however, he’s given up three home runs.

Hopefully Houston’s offensive struggles continue — the Astros are bottom five in the American League in runs scored — and I can get the two-run victory I need.

Standings: Keefer (77-74-2, $11,057), Bern (75-66-1, $10,962), Brewer (68-80-3, $3,245)

Taylor Bern can be reached at 948-7844 or [email protected]. Follow Taylor on Twitter at twitter.com/taylorbern.