Gio Gonzalez, R.A. Dickey Take Mound in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Tilt

The Atlanta Braves look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Washington Nationals arrive at SunTrust Park on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves will rely on R.A. Dickey to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Gio Gonzalez will be his counterpart for the Washington Nationals. R.A. Dickey is 3-3 this season, and Gio Gonzalez is 3-1.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Atlanta Braves as 132 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.4-3.7 win for the Braves. 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

16-22 Atlanta battles the Nationals, currently with a 25-15 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.

The Atlanta Braves sit at No. 22 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 5 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 16-ranked scoring average of 4.58 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 1 and scoring 5.93 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 8.97 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (9.82 per nine innings).

Defensively, Washington features the No. 23-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.29 runs per game. Atlanta, meanwhile, comes in at No. 19 at home, scoring 4.27 runs per game.