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Braves vs. Nationals: Atlanta Looks to Extend Winning Streak as Nationals Struggle

In this content, we provide a preview of the upcoming game between the Nationals and Braves in their four-game series. The Braves won the opening game in a thrilling walk-off fashion, and we are awaiting the results of the second game. Mitchell Parker and Bryce Elder are set to start as pitchers for their respective teams. The Braves are currently the betting favorites at -164. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Braves prediction for Wednesday night's game in Hotlanta.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +145 | Braves -164
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-142) | Braves -1.5 (+124)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 62%.

Washington vs Atlanta Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are struggling, having dropped their sixth straight game in the opening game of their series Monday night. Despite a solid offensive performance from Keibert Ruiz and Luis Garcia Jr., as well as a strong outing from pitcher Jake Irvin, they were unable to secure the win. Mitchell Parker will take the mound for the Nationals in the next game, looking to improve on his recent performances. With a power ranking of 26, they are currently ranked 18th in offense and 28th in defense, with a record of 17-26 for the season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have been alternating wins and losses in their last six games, with a victory on Monday night at home. They currently have a record of 20-21 and are third in the NL East, 6.5 games behind the Mets. In Monday's game, they had a 10-hit attack with key contributions from Alex Verdugo, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II. Pitcher Grant Holmes had a solid outing, but the win went to Raisel Iglesias despite blowing the save. Bryce Elder will be starting the next game for the Braves. The team has a power ranking of 13 and is ranked 21st in offense, scoring an average of 3.93 runs per game. They are ranked 9th in defense, giving up an average of 3.98 runs per game. The Braves are currently at .500 overall, with Washington winning two out of their last three matchups against Atlanta.

Washington struggles continue as Atlanta looks to capitalize on pitching matchup

The Washington team has experienced difficulty in their recent games, facing six consecutive losses. Parker has shown a decline in performance during his recent outings, struggling with control issues and a decrease in overall effectiveness this season. His last three starts resulted in a significant number of free passes granted, likely due to an attempt to be overly precise with his pitches, reflecting a lack of confidence in his abilities. The Atlanta team had been on a winning streak, supported by Elder's strong performances, until their recent loss to Pittsburgh. Despite a quality start by Elder in his last game, the Braves' offense was unable to secure a win. Comparatively, Parker's recent performances, with an ERA exceeding 10 in his past three games, suggest that Atlanta may have the upper hand in this matchup.

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