The visiting Atlanta Braves hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to pick up a win at Nationals Park against the Washington Nationals.
The Washington Nationals will rely on Tanner Roark to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Mike Foltynewicz will be his counterpart for the Atlanta Braves. Tanner Roark is 12-9 this season, and Mike Foltynewicz is 10-12.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Washington Nationals as -190 favorites 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.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.0-2.4 result in favor of the Nationals. 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
88-57 Washington battles the Braves, currently with a 66-78 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Atlanta injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Washington Nationals rated this week at No. 6 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Washington Nationals No. 3 ranked offense (5.17 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 26 at 5.13 runs allowed per game. The Washington Nationals have been averaging 9.22 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (9.2 hits on average).
Atlanta brings the No. 26-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 6-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves enjoyed a 8-2 victory at the expense of the Nationals on Wednesday, with Luiz Gohara throwing 6 innings of 6-hit ball at Nationals Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta home to New York, Friday, September 15th
Washington home to Los Angeles, Friday, September 15th