The red-hot Atlanta Braves are going for their sixth straight win as they play host to the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will be televising the action. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:35 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Washington (-140) as the favorite over Atlanta (+130). The total sits at eight runs and bettors can take either the over or the under for -110. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at Nationals -1.5 runs (+105) and Braves +1.5 runs (-125).
The Nationals are 74-73 SU and are 68-78 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 22.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 13.4 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Braves, on the other hand, are 82-64 SU and 75-70 ATS. They’ve gained 20.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 1.2 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Atlanta games have had an over/under record of 68-71-6 in 2018. The Nationals have been a decent under bet with a total record of 67-76-3.
Max Scherzer is getting the start for Washington. The right-handed Scherzer is 17-6 with a 2.31 ERA and 271 strikeouts. He’s 2-1 with 30 strikeouts and a 1.67 ERA against Atlanta this year (four starts).
The Braves are going with righty Kevin Gausman (9-10, 3.89 ERA), who has 134 strikeouts and 43 walks to his name, as well as a 1.29 WHIP. Gausman is 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in one start against Washington this year.
As a unit, Atlanta’s pitchers have given up 4.0 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have an ERA of 3.47, a WHIP of 1.22 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.6. The bullpen has a 4.04 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 9.0 K/9. In 63 games against divisional foes, Braves starters have an ERA of 2.97 and the bullpen’s ERA is 2.85.
The Atlanta hitters are putting up 4.7 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .269/.352/.485 over its last five games and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Braves’ offense has been led by right fielder Nick Markakis and first baseman Freddie Freeman. Markakis is hitting .306/.371/.457 with 14 home runs, 88 RBIs and 75 runs scored, and Freeman is batting .307 with 21 homers, 85 RBIs and 89 runs.
For the visitors, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8.91 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, along with a WHIP of 1.24.
The Nationals offense has slashed .252/.332/.415 on its way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Anthony Rendon continue to lead Washington’s hitters. The speedy Turner is slashing .267/.337/.405 with 17 home runs, 63 RBIs, 90 runs and 38 stolen bases. Rendon (.295/.359/.503) is up to 19 homers, 71 RBIs and 77 runs scored.
The Nationals have lost 6.5 units and are 52-55 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 48 of those games, compared to 57 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 21.6 units and are 57-45 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s hit in 46 of those games, compared to 51 that went under.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has hit in three of Atlanta’s last seven games.
Both teams have hit 13 home runs over their last 10 games.
Washington has recorded 23.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 20.4 over its last five.
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