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Atlanta Braves Set to Face Washington Nationals with Lopez Starting on Mound, Betting Favorite with Opening Odds of -155

The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in the first of two games on the road, following a makeup game against Cincinnati on Monday. The Nationals are coming off a four-game split against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reynaldo Lopez will be starting on the mound for the Braves, with a current ERA of 2.04, while MacKenzie Gore will be starting for the Nationals with an ERA of 4.51. The Braves are the betting favorite with opening odds of -155, and the line has remained unchanged. Please note that this information was provided before the conclusion of the Braves' game on Monday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -155 | Nationals +142
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-122)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 61%.

Atlanta vs Washington Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have recently won a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, improving their record to 78-65 and solidifying their position as second in the NL East and holding onto a Wild Card spot. The team has a slash line of .241/.306/.409 which ranks 18th, 20th, and 12th in the majors. Against left-handers, the Braves have a slash line of .252/.320/.432. Individual player stats against specific pitchers are also provided. The Braves will be starting right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, who has an 8-5 record with a 2.04 ERA and has been performing well on the road. The team has a solid team ERA of 3.53, ranking second in the league. With a power ranking of 7, the Braves are ranked 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.27 runs per game, and second in defense, allowing an average of 3.82 runs per game.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are currently 64-79 and recently split a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, losing the fourth game. Left-hander MacKenzie Gore will be starting for the Nationals, with a record of 8-11 and a 4.32 ERA. The team has a 4.36 ERA overall, ranking 25th in the MLB. The Nationals offense has struggled this season, with a slash line of .245/.312/.379, ranking 14th, 14th, and 23rd in the league. In their upcoming game, they will be facing Atlanta, who recently went 1-2 against Washington.

Atlanta Braves Eye Wild Card Spot with Dominant Pitcher Sanchez Leading the Way

The Atlanta Braves currently secure a Wild Card spot and are focused on fine-tuning their performance in preparations for the upcoming playoffs in the month of September. Lopez, a consistently dominant pitcher, presents a favorable opportunity for the Braves to secure a win on the MLB. Washington's offense may face challenges against Lopez, whereas Atlanta has historically performed well against Gore. Additionally, the Nationals' bullpen poses a significant concern. Therefore, it is advisable to consider taking the Braves on the MLB for this matchup.

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