The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals are set to face off again today, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 PM EDT. The Braves are the favorites in this matchup, with odds of -179, while the Nationals sit at +159. The run total for this game is set at 8.5, and the Braves are -1.5 on the run line at odds of -117, while the Nationals are +1.5 at odds of -103.
The starting pitchers for this game are Jared Shuster for the Braves and MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals. These two teams faced off just yesterday, with the Braves coming away with a 7-1 victory over the Nationals. In that game, the Braves were heavy favorites at -246. The total for the game was set at 9.0, and it stayed under by just a run.
Win Trends
When it comes to recent performance, the Braves have been winning more frequently than the Nationals. In their last 10 games, the Braves have won 8 times, while the Nationals have won just 4 times.
Totals Trends
Looking at trends in total run scoring, the Braves have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in the other 5. For the Nationals, the trend has been toward low-scoring games, with under bets hitting in 8 of their last 10 games.
For this matchup, we’re taking the Atlanta Braves to come away with another victory. Our pick is based on the strong recent performance of the Braves, as well as their success against the Nationals in yesterday’s matchup. We’re following the lead of hot Shark player dsanchez, and taking Atlanta at -179. If you’re still unsure, be sure to check out the Shark Book app for additional insights and analysis on this game and others.