MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves (74-70) vs. Washington Nationals (81-61)
The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Ervin Santana in this game. Santana has a 14-7 record and a 3.61 ERA this season.
Santana’s opponent in this one will be Jordan Zimmermann. The Nationals right hander has a 2.93 ERA to go along with a 10-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Washington at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 74-70
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington:
Team record: 81-61
Washington is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games
Washington is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at Washington Wednesday, September 10
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