Free MLB Betting Picks: Philadelphia Phillies (-125)
Mon May 19 ‘08 7:10p - Click Here for MLB Odds
The Philadelphia Phillies currently own the best bullpen ERA in the Major Leagues, and we look for that unit to key a road win when they visit the Washington Nationals tonight.

This is not to say that Phillies starter Brett Myers is not capable of tossing a gem, as he was widely considered the second best pitcher on the Philadelphia staff behind Cole Hamels coming into this season. For whatever reason though, Myers has been a bust so far with a 5.91 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP. However, this seems like a nice spot to get himself going, as he is facing a National lineup that is batting a disgusting .205 as a group over their last 10 games. Even if Myers does struggle again, it is reassuring to have an excellent bullpen with a collective 2.89 ERA behind him.

Now Washington starter Tim Redding is off to a nice start, as he is 5-3 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. Oddly though, he has not been nearly as effective here at home, where he has suffered all three of his losses while winning just twice, and he has a 4.26 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in his own stadium. Also, the Washington bullpen is struggling along with a 4.19 ERA, ranking 21st in the majors.

The Phillies are also 6-2 in their last eight trips to Washington, and we look for them to build on that streak tonight,

MLB Free Pick: Phillies -125 - Courtesy of LT Profits