The Washington Nationals are playing host to the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. The matchup will begin at 4:05 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.
Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals Odds
Washington (receiving -110 odds) is favored over Atlanta and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 10 runs (-125 for the over and +105 for the under). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds standing at -210 for the Braves +1.5 runs and +175 for the Nationals -1.5.
The Braves have gone 92-57 SU this year and are 74-74 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 22.2 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.8 units ATS. The Nationals, on the other hand, are 81-65 SU and 81-64 ATS. The team has lost 0.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 12.6 units ATS.
Nationals games have had an over/under record of 69-69-7 in 2019. The Braves have an over/under record of 72-68-8.
Right-hander Mike Foltynewicz is getting the start for the visiting Braves. Foltynewicz (6-5, 5.00 ERA) has racked up 88 strikeouts in 99 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with two strikeouts and an 18.00 ERA against Washington this year.
The Nationals are turning to righty Austin Voth (1-1, 4.00 ERA), who has 30 strikeouts and eight walks, in addition to a WHIP of 1.19. Voth is 0-1 with 13 strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA over two starts against Atlanta this year.
Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.60, a WHIP of 1.20 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.6. The bullpen has a 5.80 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 9.1 K/9. In 66 games against NL East foes, Nationals starters have an ERA of 3.71 and the bullpen’s ERA is 6.23.
The Washington hitters have produced 5.4 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 5.4 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .259/.325/.517 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Nationals’ batters have been led by Anthony Rendon, who is hitting .332/.415/.626 with 33 home runs, 117 RBIs and 111 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Atlanta’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starters own a 4.13 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.23 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.41, along with a WHIP of 1.33 and a K-per-9 of 9.26.
The Braves offense has slashed .259/.339/.457 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game this season, including 5.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Ozzie Albies has sparked Atlanta’s offense and is slashing .293/.352/.501 with 23 home runs, 79 RBIs, 95 runs and 15 stolen bases.
The Braves are coming off a 5-0 victory in the prior game of this series.
Braves at Nationals Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in just two of Washington’s last seven games.
- The Braves have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games. The Nationals have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Braves have an OPS of .797 this season and an OPS of .798 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Nationals’ OPS sits at .796 overall and .785 against righties.
- Atlanta has recorded 20.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 22.6 over its last five.
