Washington Nationals +133

True, the Washington Nationals are 1-10. But the Nationals are not as bad as their record indicates.

The Nationals have a good offense. They've lost five games when they've scored at least five runs. They have dropped four games when they were either tied or ahead in the ninth inning.

Bad starting pitching and a horrendous bullpen are the major factors why Washington is 1-10. But in this matchup, the Nationals are going with rookie Jordan Zimmerman. He's a future ace and already could be the team's best pitcher. The Nationals also have revamped their bullpen bringing up more experienced relievers and sending down their biggest stiffs.

The Braves have had serious bullpen problems, too. They also are banged-up at shortstop with Yunel Escobar hurt and at catcher with Brian McCann having vision problems and getting just one hit in his last 20 at-bats.

Derek Lowe goes for the Braves. He's a sinkerballer and I see him having problems here because of Atlanta's bad infield defense. Third baseman Chipper Jones and second baseman Kelly Johnson are below average fielders. Jones is especially brutal.

Look for the home 'dog Nationals to finally achieve their second victory of the season.

This is a one-unit play for me.