MLB Picks & Predictions: Mets vs. Nationals, Saturday, July 30, 2011

Saturday MLB Free Pick

(The Spread) – Can the Mets make it six in a row with a win over the Nationals tonight at 7:05PM ET?

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Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog have made the Mets –105 money line favorites over the host Nationals, who are –101 on the ML. The over/under for tonight’s game is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.

Pitching Matchup: R.A. Dickey will take on Jason Marquis in tonight’s pitching matchup. Dickey comes into the game sporting a 5-8 record and a 3.74 ERA, while Marquis is 8-5 with a 3.95 ERA.

Public Betting: Of the 1,000-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 53% of MLB public bettors favor the Mets at –105.

MLB Free Pick: Take the New York. According to latest MLB trends, the Mets are 5-1 in their last six road games against the Nationals and 5-1 in their last six meetings with Washington overall. The Mets are also 5-0 in their last five road games, 5-0 in their lat five games overall and 6-1 in Dickey’s last seven starts. Meanwhile, the Nationals are 0-6 in their last six overall, are 1-4 in Marquis’ last five starts and 0-4 in their last four home games. Look for the Mets to continue their hot streak.

SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: NEW YORK METS –104

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