The Atlanta Braves will look to improve on a 56-90 record when they take on the Washington Nationals, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves will rely on John Gant to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Max Scherzer will be his counterpart for the Washington Nationals. John Gant is 1-3 this season, and Max Scherzer is 16-7.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Washington Nationals were -235 moneyline favorites 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 4.3-4.2. 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
56-90 Atlanta battles the Nationals, currently with a 87-59 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Washington injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 11 (Atlanta Braves) and the No. 6 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Atlanta owns the No. 18 ranking for hits at 8.66 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 16 in the same category at 8.68 per game.
Defensively, Washington features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.72 runs per game. Atlanta, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
T Roark chucked 7 shutout innings at the Mets in their last game, striking out 7 in a 1-0 win against New York in baseball action at Nationals Park.
Atlanta didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 7-5 to Miami on Wednesday at Turner Field.
- Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Atlanta is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
- Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Atlanta, Saturday, September 17th
