Atlanta Braves visit Washington Nationals in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Washington Nationals host Atlanta on Tuesday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 5-5 mark against the 6-4 Braves in MLB betting odds action at Nationals Park.

For the Washington Nationals, Stephen Strasburg gets the ball, charged with keeping the Atlanta Braves hitters off the base paths. He'll face Mike Foltynewicz, 1-0 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Atlanta Braves were 216 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 5.4-1.7. 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 bring a 5-5 record to the battle against the 6-4 Braves. 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 Braves if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 15 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 12.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Washington Nationals No. 8-rated offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 9 at 3.5 in runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have averaged 8.3 hits per game so far, less than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (9.2 hits per game).

Atlanta brings the No. 9-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 22-ranked defense.