The Atlanta Braves will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Washington Nationals invade Turner Field on Saturday.
Atlanta sends Tyrell Jenkins out against Max Scherzer for the Washington Nationals in this game. Jenkins is 2-3 with a 4.89 ERA on the season, while Scherzer is 12-7 on the year and has a 2.95 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Nationals were listed as -238 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7.5 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 6.9 - 3.4 win for the Nationals on Saturday. 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 44-78 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 72-49 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.
This game puts the Atlanta Braves, most recently No. 24 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Washington Nationals, who rate a No. 4 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Atlanta owns the No. 25 ranking for hits at 8.3 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 17 in the same category at 8.63 per game.
Washington brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Braves's No. 24-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals grabbed a win last time out, defeating J Teheran and the Braves 7-6 on Friday at Turner Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Atlanta, Sunday, August 21st