Friday MLB Free Pick
BALTIMORE, MD (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game Interleague series. Baltimore won the first series in May, 2-1. Jordan Zimmerman takes the mound for Washington against Jason Hammel for the Orioles. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from Camden Yards in Baltimore.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Orioles as a -127 favorite over the Nats. The total is 8.5 in most books. The Nats come in with a 40-27 overall record and are 31-31 Over/Under, while the Orioles are 39-30 overall and are 31-37 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Orioles opened as a -119 favorite and moved up to to -127 at most books. The total started at 8 and moved up to 8.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 51% of public bettors favor the Nationals. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, Washington is 3-7 UNDER in Zimmerman’s last 10 Friday starts. Jordan Zimmerman (3-5, 2.92 ERA) takes the mound against Jason Hammel (7-2, 2.87) in what should be a very good pitching matchup. Hammel has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball this year. In his last three starts, he is 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA. Zimmerman has been nearly as good with a 3.32 ERA but his team doesn’t always support him with the bat as shown by his 3-5 overall record. Hammel takes on a Nationals’ lineup that usually struggles against quality pitching. Baltimore’s offense has really struggled the last two series against Atlanta and the NY Mets, scoring just 12 runs in the last six games.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: ORIOLES/NATIONALS UNDER 8.5
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