posted June 6, 2008 at 19:45 EST in MLB Free Picks

Even with the 2007-08 NBA Championship getting tons on national media exposure because of the matchup taking place between the league’s two most-storied franchises in league history in the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, BetUS online MLB Baseball bettors know there is nothing like sitting around on a relaxing Saturday afternoon, enjoying America’s favorite pastime, watching a Major League Baseball game or two. Of course, winning a few bucks while betting online in the process of enjoying these games, doesn’t hurt either.

The BetUS MLB betting Community gets treated to, two National League MLB Free Picks in the BetUS Sportsbook today in this Saturday ‘double-dipper’ featuring matchups between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers as well as the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

Now, with all sorts of sports action taking place in various sports in the BetUS Sportsbook this weekend, let’s get started.

Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Pitchers: Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano is 8-1 in 13 starts covering 86.0 innings with 57 strikeouts, 28 walks and a solid 2.51 ERA.

Dodgers’ starter Derek Lowe is 3-5 in 13 starts covering 77.2 innings. Lowe has struck out 52 batters, walked 22 and has a 4.17 ERA

The Cubs are 4-0 in Zambrano’s last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

The Cubs are 4-0 in Zambrano’s last 4 starts as a road favorite of -110 to -150.

The Dodgers are 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

The Dodgers are 22-8 in Lowe’s last 30 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Analysis: I think the numbers pretty much say it all here for online MLB baseball gamblers. The Chicago Cubs are playing out of their minds and have one of the best pitchers in the game going in this matchup while the Dodgers will trot out a struggling Derek Lowe. Take the Cubs and call it a day.

MLB Free Picks: Cubs 6 Dodgers 3

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves

The Pitchers: Phillies’ starter Kyle Kendrick is 5-2 in 12 starts covering 63.0 innings and has struck out 27 batters while walking 18 and allowing seven home runs while posting a high, 5.00 ERA.

Braves starter Jo-Jo Reyes is 2-3 in seven starts covering 37.2 innings with 34 strikeouts, 14 walks and a 4.78 ERA.

The Phillies are 4-0 in Kendrick’s last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

The Phillies are 4-0 in Kendrick’s last 4 road starts.

The Braves are 6-1 in Reyes' last 7 home starts.

The Braves are 6-1 in Reyes' last 7 starts as a home favorite.

Analysis: I like the Atlanta Braves to win this contest with Chipper Jones going crazy at the plate right now, batting over .400 at the time of this writing. Take Atlanta’s Jo-Jo Reyes to out-duel Philly’s Kyle Kendrick in a taut ballgame.

MLB Free Picks: Braves 5 Phillies 4

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