Moneyline Favors Washington Nationals in MLB Battle with Atlanta Braves

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Turner Field on Sunday as the host Atlanta Braves battle the Washington Nationals in baseball betting odds action.

Joel De La Cruz gets the call for the Atlanta Braves and he will try to build on a 0-6 mark. In the other dugout, Gio Gonzalez brings a 8-9 ledger to the game for the Washington Nationals as he tries to quiet the Braves bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Washington Nationals were listed as -165 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 8.5 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 7.8-3.0 win for the Nationals. 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

Atlanta (44-79) will face the 73-49 Nationals in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 24-rated Atlanta Braves and the league No. 4-ranked Washington Nationals, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Washington Nationals rank No. 17 at 8.7 hits per game. That compares with the Atlanta Braves No. 25 ranking in that category.

Atlanta owns the No. 25 defense, allowing 3.61 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 2-rated defense.