MLB Betting Lines: Arizona vs. Washington Free Pick

As we look forward to the start of the NFL 2011 season, we are gearing up for our Daily Free Picks by dabbling in a little Major League Baseball betting action today. As far as we know, the East Coast earthquake from earlier today won’t have an affect on the Washington Nationals hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks today.

First pitch for this MLB wagering action is slated for 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from Nationals Park in Washington, DC.

Diamondbacks @ Nationals: MLB Game Day Preview

Arizona (69-59) has been reeling as they have lost six straight games and their lead in the National League West Division has shrunk to just one game over the defending MLB World Champion San Francisco Giants.

Despite being 20 games out in the National League East Division race, the Nationals (62-64) have been a scrappy bunch lately. Washington has won five of their seven games, including a 4-1 victory to open this four game set last night.

MLB Betting Lines: Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Free Pick

Our baseball betting lines for tonight’s Free Pick are courtesy of the sportsbook at the JustBet online sports wagering website. As much as we like the +106 Money Line betting option, we are going to go the “safer” route tonight.

Arizona has got to be gripping their bats a little tighter as they try to break out of their slump. They should be pretty confident with their ace, RHP Ian Kennedy (15-4 3.22 ERA), on the bump in this one. We certainly are!

Prior to a rain shortened three inning start on 08-18-2011 against the Phillies, Kennedy was on a 7-0 run. We love the fact that we are getting +1.5 runs with the Diamondbacks star heading to the hill tonight!

Take the Diamondbacks over the Nationals at +1.5 (-210) on the JustBet Point Spread!