Adam Eaton and the surging Washington Nationals are set to do battle against their divisional rival Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park in a Wednesday night game. Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will showcase the action and the game will get underway at 7:20 p.m. ET.
Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Odds
The Braves are 30-25 straight up (SU) and 27-27 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 3.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 1.4 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The Nationals are 23-32 SU and have gone 23-31 against the spread. Overall, the club has lost 19.6 units for moneyline bettors and 10.3 units ATS. Washington’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven.
Atlanta games have had an over/under record of 26-24-4 so far in 2019. The Nationals have an over/under record of 28-23-3.
Anibal Sanchez is getting the nod for Washington. The right-handed Sanchez is 0-6 with a 5.10 ERA and 41 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Braves this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Braves are going with righty Kevin Gausman (2-3, 4.33 ERA), who’s got 56 strikeouts and 21 walks to his name as well as a 1.22 WHIP. Gausman made two starts against the team in 2018, putting together a 1-0 record in 2018, putting together a 1-0 record with a 3.86 ERA and four strikeouts.
Washington’s pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10.02 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 7.14, along with a K-per-9 of 9.48.
The Nationals offense has slashed .249/.325/.414 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game this year, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Washington’s hitters have been paced by outfielders Adam Eaton and Juan Soto. Eaton is hitting .270/.342/.386 with five home runs, 15 RBIs, 30 runs and five steals, while Soto has a .286 average with eight homers, 35 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Atlanta’s pitchers have given up 4.6 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 3.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.36 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. In 14 divisional games, Braves starters have an ERA of 4.39 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.14.
The Atlanta offense has put up 4.9 runs per outing, including 4.8 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .250/.316/.383 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Braves’ offense has been led by first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Ozzie Albies. Freeman is hitting .311/.402/.566 with 13 home runs, 32 RBIs and 39 runs scored, and Albies has produced a line of .263/.322/.415 with seven homers, 24 RBIs and 32 runs.
The Nationals have lost 13.9 units and are 18-23 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 21 of those games, compared to 18 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 1.5 units and are 22-19 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in 17 of those games, compared to 21 that went under the total.
Nationals vs. Braves Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in five of Washington’s last seven contests.
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games SU.
- Washington fielders have 11 errors over the last 10 games, compared to only six errors for Atlanta over its last 10.
- The Nationals have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Braves have hit 16 over their last 10.
- The Nationals have an OPS of .739 this season and an OPS of .690 against right-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS stands at .773 overall and .758 against righties.
