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Nationals vs. Braves: NL East rivals face off in series opener with betting odds favoring Atlanta

On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals will face off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in the first series of the season between these NL East teams. The Nationals have a 6-4 record in their last ten meetings with the Braves, with the under hitting in 7 of those games. Michael Soroka will start for the Nationals with an ERA of 7.2, while Spencer Schwellenbach will start for the Braves with an ERA of 3.61. Atlanta is the betting favorite, opening at -233 and currently sitting at -230. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Braves prediction for the game, which starts at 7:15 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +194 | Braves -230
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 70%.

Washington vs Atlanta Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals, currently with a record of 17-24, were recently swept by St. Louis and have a 2-8 record in their last ten games. Starting righty Michael Soroka will face Atlanta on Tuesday, coming off a loss to Cleveland in his last appearance. The Nationals finished fourth in the NL East last year and acquired promising talents in a trade for Juan Soto, including MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams. While unlikely to make a deep postseason run, the team has added depth with signings like Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell. With a power ranking of 26, Washington ranks 17th in offense and 27th in defense, averaging 4.25 runs per game and allowing 5.48 runs against. No injuries are reported for their upcoming game against the Braves.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a series loss to Pittsburgh and currently have a record of 19-21. They will be facing Washington with right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the mound, who has been impressive in his recent starts. Atlanta's pitching staff has been reliable at home but struggles on the road, while their offense has also been lacking in away games. Despite injuries last season, the Braves made a quick exit from the postseason. They currently have a power ranking of 13 and rank 20th in offense, scoring an average of 3.95 runs per game. Washington recently lost two out of three games against Atlanta. No significant injuries are reported for Tuesday's game.

Braves vs. Nationals Prediction: Can Soroka Lead Washington to Victory?

In the upcoming Nationals vs. Braves prediction, the focus is on which NL East Division rival will come out on top. Betting trends show that the Braves have struggled as favorites this season, with a 36.7% win rate, and when playing back-to-back games, they have only won 35.3% of the time. On the other hand, the Nationals have a more favorable record as underdogs, with an 18-14 RL.

In Tuesday's game, Soroka is expected to perform well and potentially keep the Nationals competitive against the Braves. Despite limited starts this season, he has shown promising statistics, including a 32.4% chase percentage and a 35.7% hard-hit percentage. Furthermore, Atlanta's offensive performance in May has been subpar, scoring an average of 3.0 runs per game. With most of Atlanta's lineup unfamiliar with Soroka, the odds may be in Washington's favor on the run line in Tuesday night's matchup.

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