Friday MLB Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Rockies look to put an end their losing streak on Friday when they travel to D.C. to take on the Nationals.
Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog have made the Nationals –130 money line favorites over the Rockies, who are +122 on the ML. The over/under total for this game is currently 8 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Jason Hammel will take on John Lannan in tonight’s pitching matchup. Hammel was shelled for six runs (five earned) on seven hits in just 3.2 innings of work against the Royals in his last start. He’s now 4-8 on the year with a 4.31 ERA and has just 53 strikeouts this season. Meanwhile, Lannan is 5-5 on the year with a 3.50 ERA and has not lost a decision in eight games.
Public Betting: Of the 800-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 57% of MLB public bettors favor the Nationals –130.
MLB Free Pick: Take Colorado. The Rockies are really struggling right now but they’re 8-2 in their last 10 road games against the Nationals and 27-9 in their last 36 meetings overall against Washington. According to latest MLB trends, the Nationals are 11-24 in Lannan’s last 35 starts during Game 1 of a series and if you’re looking to wager on the total in this one, take a look at the under, which is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: COLORADO ROCKIES +122
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