Washington Nationals Favored by -235 Against Atlanta Braves on Wednesday

The visiting Atlanta Braves hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at Nationals Park against the Washington Nationals.

Washington hands the ball to starter Stephen Strasburg in this one and he'll try to improve on his 15-4 mark on the year. Atlanta counters with Mike Foltynewicz, who will try to quiet the fans and the Nationals bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -235 for the Washington Nationals in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.7-3.5 win for the Braves on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals sport a record of 81-57 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 54-85 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Atlanta injuries news.

The Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 18.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 8-ranked scoring average of 4.79 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 29 and scoring 3.86 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 8.72 hits per game to date this season, more than the Braves hitters have managed (8.53 per nine innings).

Washington owns the No. 2 defense, allowing 4.79 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Atlanta's No. 26-rated defense.