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Braves and Nationals set to battle in crucial NL East matchup as Fried faces off against Irvin

The MLB presents an exciting matchup in the National League East on Wednesday as the Atlanta Braves face off against the Washington Nationals. Max Fried will take the mound for the Braves, while the Nationals will send Jake Irvin to pitch. The game is set to start at 6:45 ET at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Braves are currently favored to win with a -164 opening line that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -164 | Nationals +149
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+104) | Nationals +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta vs Washington Stats

Atlanta Braves

The National League wild card race is currently tight between the Mets and the Braves, with the Mets holding a 1.0-game edge as of now. The Braves are priced at -170 to make the postseason, while the Mets are also minus-money at -165. The Braves are 2-3 in their last five games, with their most recent loss coming in a 1-0 game against the Reds. Max Fried will be starting for the Braves in their upcoming game. The team has a power ranking of 10, with a strong defense allowing an average of 3.82 points per game against them. They currently have a 78-66 record this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals were considered a potential dark horse candidate this season but have struggled, currently sitting with a sub-.500 record of 64-79 and 21.5 games out of first place in the N.L. East. Despite their struggles, the Nationals have seen young players like CJ Abrams, James Woods, and Dylan Crews emerge this season. Abrams leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Woods and Crews have shown promising performances. The team's success going forward may depend on the development of these young players. Jake Irvin will make his 30th start of the season, with a record of 9-12 and a 4.28 ERA. Washington's power ranking is 20, ranking 20th in offense and 24th in defense, scoring an average of 4.22 points per game and giving up 4.76 points per game. The Nationals recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against the Atlanta Braves.

Braves face tough challenge against Nationals in crucial game with uncertain outcome

In this crucial game for the Braves, it is important to recognize that a victory is not guaranteed despite the high stakes. The Nationals +1.5 runs are a viable choice for this matchup, particularly due to concerns about Atlanta's struggling offense. Their recent average of 2.6 runs per game over the past nine games is cause for hesitation, especially considering their 4-5 win-loss record during this period. Additionally, the Nationals have historically posed a challenge for the Braves, winning seven out of eleven matchups this year. Anticipating a low-scoring game, betting on the Nationals +1.5 runs is a strategic decision that holds value in this context.

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