Orioles vs. Nationals Free Pick
WASHINGTON, D.C (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a three-game series of battle of the beltway. The red-hot Orioles have owned the Nationals, taking both games including Saturday’s, 6-5. Wei-Yin Chen of Baltimore takes on Stephen Strasburg in the finale. The third game starts on Sunday at 1:35pmET from Washington D.C.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Nats as a -160 favorite over the Orioles. The total is 6.5 in most books. The Orioles come in with a 27-14 overall record and are 19-21 Under, while Washington is 23-17 overall and 19-20 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Nats opened as a -165 favorite and remained there in most books. The total started at 6.5 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 59% of public bettors favor the Natioinals. 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: The Orioles have won nine straight on the road due to very strong starting and relief pitching and timely hitting. Chen has been one of the biggest surprises in baseball, starting out at 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA. He faces Stephen Strasburg, coming off his worst start of the year, going just four innings and allowing 4 runs with 7 hits and 2 walks. But Strasburg has still been dominant overall with a 2.25 ERA and a 3-1 record. Washington has never faced Chen, which is bad news for the Nats, who are hitting .208 vs. lefties.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: NATIONALS/ORIOLES UNDER 6.5
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