The Atlanta Braves are heading north to play their NL East rival Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The matchup will get going at 1:05 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Odds
Vegas is listing Atlanta (+125) as the underdog to Washington (-135). Gamblers are able to wager on the game’s total with odds listed at -110 for over 9 runs and -110 for under 9. The game’s runline odds sit at -170 for taking the Braves +1.5 runs and +150 for the Nationals -1.5.
The Braves have gone 60-48 SU this year and are 57-52 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 17.6 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 1.6 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 57-53 SU and 54-59 ATS. The team’s lost 18.7 units for moneyline bettors and 7.5 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in five of those seven.
Washington games have had an over/under record of 46-65-2 in 2018. The Braves have an over/under record of 53-52-4.
The right-handed Kevin Gausman is projected to start for the visiting Braves. Gausman is 5-9 with a 4.47 ERA and 106 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA against Washington this year.
The Nationals are turning to righty Jeremy Hellickson (5-2, 3.56 ERA), who’s got 59 punchouts and 13 walks as well as a 1.10 WHIP. Hellickson is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA in one start against Atlanta this year.
Atlanta’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.71 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 8.67 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.06, along with a WHIP of 1.26.
Braves hitters have slashed .259/.326/.421 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Right fielder Nick Markakis and first baseman Freddie Freeman have paced Atlanta’s hitters. Markakis is hitting .319/.386/.492 with 13 home runs, 68 RBIs and 62 runs scored, while Freeman is hitting .316 with 18 homers, 69 RBIs and 66 runs scored.
For the home team, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starting pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.66 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8.6 K/9. In 45 divisional games, Nationals starters have an ERA of 4.42 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.14.
The Washington hitters have produced 4.6 runs per contest, including 5.4 per game against divisional foes and 9.6 per game over their last five. The team has hit .349/.438/.623 over its last five contests and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Nationals’ hitters have been led by shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Anthony Rendon. Turner is hitting .269/.342/.416 with 14 home runs, 47 RBIs, 68 runs and 30 stolen bases, while Rendon’s line is .291/.350/.522 with 16 homers, 55 RBIs and 50 runs.
The Nationals have lost 3.5 units and are 42-40 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 32 of those games, as opposed to 49 that’ve gone under against righties.
Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
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Atlanta has recorded 16 extra-base hits over its last five games. Washington has 26 XBH over its last five.
The Braves have won six of their last seven games SU.
Atlanta has posted 19.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.6 over its last five.
The Braves have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
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