The red-hot Atlanta Braves are seeking their eighth win in a row when they play host to the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park. The game gets underway 7:20 p.m. ET and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will broadcast the matchup.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Vegas has placed matching moneyline odds (-105) on each team. The total stands at 9.5 runs and bettors can wager on either the over or the under for -110. The game’s current runline odds sit at +140 for picking the Nationals -1.5 runs and -160 for the Braves +1.5.
The Nationals have gone 78-61 SU this year and are 77-61 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 0.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 11.8 units ATS. The Braves, on the other hand, are 87-54 SU and 70-70 ATS. The team has gained 20.8 units for moneyline bettors and 1.3 units ATS.
Braves games have had an over/under record of 68-64-8 in 2019. The Nationals have an over/under record of 67-64-7.
Patrick Corbin is getting the nod for the visiting Nationals. The left-handed Corbin is 11-6 with a 3.19 ERA and 201 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with 13 strikeouts and a 3.27 ERA against Atlanta this year (two starts).
The Braves are sending lefty Dallas Keuchel (6-5, 3.72 ERA) to the mound. Keuchel has 70 strikeouts and 27 walks to his name, along with a WHIP of 1.32. Keuchel is 0-2 with seven strikeouts and a 6.10 ERA across two starts against Washington this year.
As a unit, Atlanta’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall this year. The club’s starting pitching staff has a 4.18 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.31 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 9.2 K/9. In 60 games against NL East opponents, Braves starters have an ERA of 4.37 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.13.
Atlanta’s offense has produced 5.4 runs per contest, including 5.6 per game against divisional foes and 6.6 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .237/.348/.414 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that span.
Freddie Freeman has helped lead the Braves’ offense this season with 38 home runs, 115 RBIs and 108 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starters own a 3.61 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.59 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.75, along with a WHIP of 1.20.
Nationals hitters have slashed .264/.342/.454 on their way to 5.4 runs scored per game this year, including 5.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Anthony Rendon has led Washington’s offense and is hitting .338/.416/.633 with 32 home runs, 114 RBIs and 105 runs scored.
The Braves are looking for another victory after a 4-2 win in the prior game of this series.
Nationals at Braves MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has cashed in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Nationals have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
- The Nationals have a team OPS of .796 this season and an OPS of .820 against left-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS sits at .795 overall and .790 against lefties.
- Atlanta has recorded 20.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 21.0 over its last five.
- The Nationals have lost three of their last four games SU.
