The Washington Nationals are playing host to their NL East rival Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will broadcast the matchup. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:05 p.m. ET.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Odds
The Braves are 62-45 SU and are 51-55 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 10.1 units for moneyline gamblers, despite having lost 2.9 units ATS. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 57-49 SU and 56-49 ATS. They’ve lost 8.4 units for moneyline bettors while earning 2.0 units ATS.
Washington games have an over/under record of 48-51-6 in 2019. The Braves have been a decent over bet with a total record of 54-46-6.
The right-handed Julio Teheran is projected to start for the visiting Braves. Teheran (5-7, 3.42 ERA) has recorded 108 strikeouts in 118.1 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with five strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA against Washington this year.
The Nationals are going with righty Erick Fedde (1-1, 3.40 ERA), who’s got 26 strikeouts and 21 walks, along with a 1.31 WHIP. Fedde hasn’t faced the Braves yet this year and did not register a start against them in 2018.
Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.5 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. The club’s starters have a 3.40 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 6.04 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 9.2 K/9. In 50 games against divisional opponents, Nationals starters have an ERA of 3.14 and the bullpen’s ERA is 6.95.
The Washington offense has produced 5.0 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 5.8 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .264/.391/.448 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Nationals’ batters have been led by Anthony Rendon, who is slashing .318/.404/.616 with 23 home runs, 80 RBIs and 75 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starters own a 4.49 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 8.16 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.05, along with a K-per-9 of 9.42.
The Braves offense has slashed .262/.338/.454 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Freddie Freeman has sparked Atlanta’s hitters and is slashing .308/.398/.564 with 25 home runs, 81 RBIs and 80 runs scored.
The Nationals just took the previous game in the series by doubling up the Braves 6-3.
Braves at Nationals Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in three of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Braves have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
- The Braves have a team OPS of .793 this season and an OPS of .789 against right-handed pitchers. The Nationals’ OPS stands at .771 overall and .744 against righties.
- Atlanta has posted 24.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.4 over its last five.
