Jeremy Hellickson, Anibal Sanchez Take Mound in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Tilt

The Atlanta Braves get a visit from the Washington Nationals in MLB baseball betting action on Sunday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Anibal Sanchez gets the call for the Atlanta Braves and he will try to build on a 1-0 mark. In the other dugout, Jeremy Hellickson brings a 2-0 ledger to the game for the Washington Nationals as he tries to quiet the Braves bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Atlanta sat as 100 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 9, according to Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.6-3.8 result in favor of 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

The Atlanta Braves sport a record of 34-24 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 33-24 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 8-ranked Atlanta Braves and the No. 5-rated Washington Nationals in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Atlanta owns the No. 3 ranking for hits at 9.12 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 23 in the same category at 8 per game.

Washington brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Braves's No. 10-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Washington needed extra innings to get the job done against the Braves on Saturday as the Nationals defeated them 5-3 at SunTrust Park.

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
  • Washington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
  • Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
  • Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
  • Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Washington home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, June 5th
Atlanta at San Diego, Monday, June 4th

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