New York at Washington

The Nationals continue to be a good play in the second half of the season as they stand above the .500 mark, and have been equal to the Mets. They have been the best team when coming off a loss securing more units for their backers than any other team. The Nats have been 11-4 as an underdog in their last 15. John Lannan has pitched very well, as he has posted a 1.93 ERA in his last four starts. Lannan is backed by a bullpen that is ranked seventh overall in ERA in the major leagues, and has the second-most wins. Oliver Perez has faltered in his last three starts, pitching to an ERA of 7.88, and the Nats own the second-best moneyline record in baseball against LHP. The Nats get the win and tie the series at 1-1.