MLB Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Picks & Predictions for Saturday, August 11
By ATSSportsline.com
ARIZONA (ATS Consultants) - This is the second game of a three-game series. Edwin Jackson takes the mound for Washington, while Wade Miley goes to the hill for the Arizona. The opening pitch starts at 8:10pmET from Chase Field.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Diamondbacks as a -125 favorite over the Nats. The total is 9 in most books. Washington comes in with a 70-43 overall record and is 50-55 Under, while the Diamondbacks are 57-56 overall and are 53-55 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Diamondbacks opened as a -135 favorited and moved down to -125 at most books. The total started at 9 and remained there at most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 54% favors the Nationals over the Diamondbacks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click the link provided for updated public betting numbers.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the UNDER. According to the latest MLB trends, Washington is 4-10-1 Under last 15 road games, 11-23-2 Under last 36 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. Arizona is 1-5 Under in Miley's last 6 starts as a home fave and 2-6-2 Under last 10 as a favorite. Edwin Jackson is an underrated starter who usually keeps his team in the game. Jackson has a 2.50 ERA in his last three starts. But lefty Wade Miley has been ever better. Miley has a 1.86 ERA in his last three starts and a 2.85 ERA for the year. Both quality starters against mediocre lineups. The pitching will thrive in this game.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: NATIONALS/DIAMONDBACKS UNDER 9
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