The highly anticipated matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals is happening today at 4:05 PM EDT. The Braves are currently at -240 odds, while the Nationals are the underdogs at +199 odds. The run total for the game is set at 8.5, giving bettors plenty of options to consider for this exciting game.
The Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Spencer Strider for the Braves versus Josiah Gray for the Nationals. Strider has been performing well so far with an ERA of 2.25, while Gray has an ERA of 3.80, making it an interesting matchup for both teams.
Looking Back at History
The last time the Braves and Nationals faced each other was on March 30, 2023. It resulted in the Braves beating the Nationals 7-2 at -260 odds. Bettors who followed the trends and bet the over, which was set at 7.5, came out victorious as it went over by 1.5 runs.
Win Trends
The Braves have been on fire lately, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Nationals have been struggling with only 4 wins out of their last 10 games. This makes it a prime opportunity for bettors to capitalize on the Braves’ hot streak and bet on them to win.
Totals Trends
The Braves have gone over the run total 4 times out of their last 10 games, while staying under 5 times. On the other hand, under bettors have won 8 out of the last 10 games for the Nationals, indicating a potential low-scoring game.
The Call
Our expert handicapper, DougTuna661, has been on a hot streak and is suggesting the over for this game, which is set at 8.5 with -110 odds. You can find more picks like this in the Shark Book app, which is a handicapper’s best friend. Download now for free and gain access to valuable insights from our expert handicappers.