5* MLB *BEST BET*

Washington vs. Colorado, 06/25/2012 20:40 EDT, Score: 2 - 4

Point Spread: -1½/-110 Washington

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

5* MLB *BEST BET* on Nationals -1.5 -110
Washington has the clear advantage tonight with Strasburg on the mound. It is 6-0 in his last 6 starts with 5 of those wins coming by 2 runs or more. It is also 4-0 in his last 4 road starts with each of those wins coming by at least 2 runs.

The Rockies strike out a lot, which doesn't bode well for them considering the Nationals are 9-0 all-time in Strasburg's road starts versus teams that strike out 7 times or more per game. They have defeated these teams by an average score of 5.9 to 2.4.

Colorado has lost 14 of its last 17 games with 13 of those defeats coming by 2 runs or more. Take Washington on the run line.