Braves-Nationals: MLB Odds & Picks, April 22, 2009

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals u8.5 (-110)

Wed April 22nd 2009 7:05p - MLB Baseball Odds
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The first two games of this series between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals have both gone Under, and we look for more of the same this evening.

Neither team has hit particularly well in this series, with the Nationals scoring seven runs and the Braves managing just five runs over the two games, and both of the starting pitchers tonight are more than capable enough to take advantage.

Jair Jurrjens was one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball for the Braves last season, and he has given no indication so far this season that last year was a fluke.

He allowed three earned runs in his first start and then followed that up by allowing only one run and four hits with seven strikeouts in 6.2 innings in his last start on Friday. He has also allowed three earned runs or less in four of his five starts vs. Washington in his brief career.

Now John Lannan struggled for the Nationals in his first two starts after being designated the ace this season by taking the Opening Day start, but that all changed in his home start of the year on Friday. He tossed a gem that night, allowing just one run and three hits with eight strikeouts in 6.1 innings vs. the red-hot Florida Marlins before watching his bullpen blow the lead in the ninth. That pen has looked better this series, thanks to some swift personnel moves.

Look for the pitchers to dominate again tonight, just like they have the last two games.

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