MLB Baseball Betting: Nationals vs. Braves Odds & Picks: April 10th 2009

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves u8.5 (-110)
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Derek Lowe was masterful in his Atlanta Braves debut on Sunday night, and a repeat performance should key a safe Under in the Atlanta home opener vs. the Washington Nationals tonight.

Lowe looked to be in midseason form, as he allowed just two hits and walked nobody in eight scoreless innings vs. the Phillies in a stadium that usually strongly favors the hitters. Lowe comes off of arguably the best season of his career last year, and if Sunday was any indication, he has not missed a step this year.

He has also pitched sensationally vs. the Nationals in recent years. He faced Washington twice last year, allowing a total of two runs and seven hits in 16 innings with just two walks. He also allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings in one of his two starts vs. the Nats two years ago, and he should have continued success here vs. a Washington lineup that is hitting just .219 vs. right-handers in the early going this season.

Young Shairon Martis pitched credibly for Washington after his September call-up last year, allowing three runs or less in three of his four starts. One of those outings came vs. these Braves, where he allowed two runs and four hits, albeit in only five innings. His stamina is questionable, but that may not necessarily be a bad thing here as the bullpen is a strength for the Nationals.

Look for Washington to get practically nothing against Lowe here, and for Martis and the Washington bullpen to keep the Atlanta bats in check enough for a sage Under.

MLB Free Pick: Nationals, Braves Under 8.5 (-110)