Monday MLB Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Diamondbacks look to halt their recent losing streak when they start a new series tonight against the Nationals.
Odds: Oddsmakers have made the visiting Diamondbacks –110 money line favorites versus the host Nationals, who are +104 on the ML. The over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Arizona will send Joe Saunders to the hill against Washington’s Ross Detwiler in tonight’s pitching matchup. Saunders is 8-10 on the year with a 3.91 ERA and hasn’t won a start in his past three games. On the other side, Detwiler hasn’t tasted victory in his last three games either and is now carrying a 1-3 record with a 2.87 ERA.
Public Betting: Of the 1,800-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 62% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Diamondbacks –110.
MLB Free Pick: Take Washington. Arizona is currently in the midst of a five-game losing streak and is also 0-5 in its last five road games. According to latest MLB trends, the Diamondbacks are also 1-6 in their last six games against the Nationals and 0-5 in their last five games versus the National League East. Meanwhile, the Nationals are 11-5 in their last 16 games versus a left-handed starter, 5-2 in Detwiler’s last seven home starts, and 8-3 in their last 11 home games. All the pressure is on the Diamondbacks in this one as they try and stave off the Giants in the NL West. Washington, on the other hand, can play loose knowing its completely out of postseason contention.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS +104
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