The set-up: I think the Nationals offer great value in this bounce back spot after yesterday's. The visitors hand the ball to Jeremy Hellickson, while the home side goes with Corey Oswalt.

The pitchers: Hellickson is so far 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA. Hellickson has for the most part been solid this season (other than a disastrous outing against the Marlins on July 5th) and he's been extra special on the road with a 3-1, 2.70 ERA thus far (also owns a minuscule 1.59 ERA in all "day" games.)

Oswalt is so far 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off five hits over four innings in a no-decision to Toronto on Wednesday. He looked decent in just his second career start, but after posting a 5.32 ERA in Triple A and a 7.94 ERA in the majors, clearly the rookie still has some work to do before he can be trusted.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Washington is already 37-29 against right-handed starters this year, while New York is just 28-39 (-11.9 units) against right-handed starters this season. The Nationals are desperate for a victory, they're out for revenge after yesterday's setback and they have the better pitcher on the mound. Great value here, play on Washington.