The Nationals Can Clinch the Eastern Division Crown With a Win Against the Braves Tonight
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will meet on the field at Turner Field on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
right hander Tanner Roark will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Roark is 13-10 this season with a 2.96 ERA.
The Braves will counter Roark with Aaron Harang. Right hander Harang has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 11-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 122-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Washington at -141 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 86-63
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 75-75
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Wednesday, September 17
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