Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves (34-25, 2nd NL East) will face the Washington Nationals (27-34, 3rd NL West) in the second game of a three-game series. Atlanta recently split a
Game outlook
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves (34-25, 2nd NL East) will face the Washington Nationals (27-34, 3rd NL West) in the second game of a three-game series. Atlanta recently split a series with the Red Sox, while Washington was swept by the Mets. The Nationals currently lead the season series 3-1. Chris Sale (3.06 ERA) will start for the Braves, and Jake Irvin (3.39 ERA) will start for the Nationals. The game will take place at 6:45 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with Atlanta opening as the -195 betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -198 | Nationals +175
Spread: Braves -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-102)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 66%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves recently faced the Boston Red Sox in a four-game series, with each team hosting a two-game series. After winning the first two games, the Braves lost the final game 9-0, with pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach struggling in just his second career start. Third baseman Austin Riley had the only hit for the Braves in the game. Despite the loss, players like Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson have been performing well this season. Veteran pitcher Chris Sale has been a key player for the Braves with an 8-1 record and an ERA of 3.06. Atlanta is currently ranked 9th in offense, 8th in defense, and has a 94-68 record this season.