Nationals vs. Braves Friday Prediction
The Nationals took Game 1 of their weekend series with the Braves and will look to make it back-to-back wins versus their NL East rivals at 7:20 p.m. ET on Friday. Will Washington also take Game 2 when Patrick Corbin toes the rubber?
Game Snapshot & Odds
957 Washington Nationals () at 958 Atlanta Braves (); 9.5 runs
Friday, July 19, 2019
7:20 p.m. ET, SunTrust Park, Atlanta, GA
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Public Betting Trends
According to our MLB Public Betting Chart page, 58% of the betting tickets are on the Nationals to beat the Braves on the moneyline.
Washington Nationals Fantasy Spin
Adam Eaton went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored during Thursday’s win over the Braves. He tripled to plate Stephen Strasburg with the first of eight runs the Nationals scored in the third inning. Eaton has been a good table-setter for Washington this year and unlike the last two seasons has avoided the injury bug. He has a .283/.365/.391 slash line with six home runs, 24 RBI, 54 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 91 games played. He is a fringe starter in fantasy leagues.
Atlanta Braves Fantasy Spin
Nick Markakis went 2-for-4 and thumped a solo home run as his team got thrashed by the Nationals on Thursday. He popped the dinger in the eighth inning as the Braves tried and failed to recover from a 10-run deficit. The 35-year-old outfielder is a steady if not spectacular presence in the heart of the Atlanta batting order. He has a .287 batting average with nine home runs and 53 RBI through 98 games played.
MLB Betting Trends
Washington
The Nationals are 20-7 in their last 27 games overall and 13-5 in their last 18 games following a win.
Atlanta
The Braves have won 14 of their last 19 at home and are 25-11 in their last 36 games overall despite losing last night.
Prediction:
The Nationals continue to own the Braves in Atlanta, winning all five of their last five games played at SunTrust Park. They’re also 6-2 in their last eight games versus the Braves, who are just 4-10 in Julio Teheran’s last 14 starts versus the Nationals and are 1-5 in his last six outings at home versus Washington. The Nationals are also a perfect 5-0 in Corbin’s last five starts and are 5-0 in his last five outings against fellow NL East opponents.
The Pick: Washington Nationals –