The Atlanta Braves are prepared to battle against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park. The matchup will begin at 7:20 p.m. ET and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will be televising the game.
Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Odds
Washington (-125) is favored over Atlanta (+115) and Vegas has put the Over/Under for this night game at 9.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total now sit at -110 for both the over and the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds standing at Nationals -1.5 runs (+120) and Braves +1.5 runs (-140).
The Nationals have gone 50-44 SU this year and are 51-42 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 6.0 units for moneyline gamblers, despite having gained 5.2 units ATS. Washington has covered the spread six times in its last seven games and the under has hit in six of those seven. The Braves, on the other hand, are 58-39 SU and 47-49 ATS. They’ve gained 14.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 0.3 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Atlanta games have an over/under record of 50-40-6 thus far in 2019. The Nationals have an over/under record of 43-44-6.
Stephen Strasburg is getting the start for Washington. The right-handed Strasburg (11-4, 3.46 ERA) has recorded 144 strikeouts in 122.1 innings so far. He’s 2-0 with 16 strikeouts and a 3.46 ERA against Atlanta this year (two starts).
The Braves are turning to Julio Teheran (5-6, 3.71 ERA). Teheran has 97 punchouts and 52 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.32. Teheran has yet to face the Nationals this year, but he made three starts against them in 2018, posting a 0-2 record with a 6.57 ERA.
As a unit, Atlanta’s pitching staff has allowed 4.8 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has a 4.44 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.93 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. In 36 games against divisional opponents, Braves starters have an ERA of 4.76 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.35.
The Atlanta hitters are putting up 5.3 runs per outing, including 5.6 per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .216/.296/.341 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
First baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. have paced the Braves’ batters this year. Freeman is slashing .297/.385/.573 with 25 home runs, 74 RBIs and 73 runs scored, while Acuna Jr. is batting .287 with 23 homers, 55 RBIs, 72 runs and 17 stolen bases.
For the visiting squad, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 9.84 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.02, along with a K-per-9 of 9.08.
Nationals hitters have slashed .254/.331/.433 on their way to 4.9 runs scored per game this year, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been paced by outfielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Anthony Rendon. Eaton is hitting .282/.365/.387 with six home runs, 23 RBIs, 53 runs and eight stolen bases, while Rendon is hitting .311/.395/.609 with 20 homers, 64 RBIs and 68 runs scored.
The Nationals have gained 0.5 units and are 41-30 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 32 of those games, compared to 36 that’ve hit the under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 9.8 units and are 37-38 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 37 of those games, as opposed to 34 which went under the total.
Nationals at Braves Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The under has hit in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Nationals have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Braves have hit 17 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have a team OPS of .764 this season and an OPS of .731 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS sits at .794 overall and .787 against righties.
- Atlanta has posted 20.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 19.2 over its last five.
