Moneyline Favors Washington Nationals in MLB Battle with Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Washington Nationals invade SunTrust Park on Tuesday.

It's a pitching duel between Mike Foltynewicz for the Atlanta Braves (0-1 on the year) and Max Scherzer for Washington Nationals (1-1 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Atlanta Braves were listed as 162 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 7.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.5-3.6 win for the Nationals on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Atlanta Braves sport a record of 6-6 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 7-5 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.

The Atlanta Braves sit at No. 10 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 21 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Atlanta Braves No. 19 ranked offense (4.17 runs per game) against a Washington Nationals defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 29 at 5.17 runs allowed per game. The Atlanta Braves have been averaging 9.17 hits per game, less than the Washington Nationals have managed so far this season (9.75 hits on average).

Defensively, Washington features the No. 30-rated defense on the road, allowing 9 runs per game. Atlanta, meanwhile, comes in at No. 4 at home, scoring 5.75 runs per game.