Sunday, May 13, 2012

Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds
Suggestion: Washington Nationals (+123)

Are the Nationals still an 'under the radar' team? You'd think so from the fact that they A) 21-12 and 1st in the NL East, B) have won five of six against the Reds this season, yet they are still an underdog this afternoon. I'm not here to argue over this difference in perception, but I will defenitely step in and invest when I see this happen. Cincinnati's Bronson Arroyo is allowing more hits (28) than innings pitched (17.1) at home. Edwin Jackson pitched brilliantly in his last start against the Reds, a complete game, 2-hit, 9-strikeout performance. After a strong game against Pittsburgh in his last start, there's every reason to back him today in an underdog role. Invest in the Washington Nationals (+123)