Nationals vs. Braves Prediction
Can Max Scherzer and the Nationals tame a hot Braves squad tonight at 7:35PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Nationals are -170 money line favorites to beat the Braves, who have odds of +157 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Scherzer set to oppose Mike Foltynewicz in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs.
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NATIONALS KEY TRENDS: The Nationals are 4-1 in their last five games following an off day and have won 38 of their last 54 games against National League East opponents. They’re also 5-1 in Scherzer’s last six starts following five days of rest and have won 13 of his last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
BRAVES KEY TRENDS: The Braves have won five straight games and are now 11-1 in their last 12 home games after sweeping the Padres. They’re also 4-0 in their last four games versus a team with a winning record and have won eight consecutive games versus a right-handed starter.
Bet Tonight’s Nationals vs. Braves Game
OUR PICK: The Nationals are a perfect 5-0 in Scherzer’s last five starts against the Braves, have won 36 of their last 51 games overall versus the Braves, and are 7-3 in their last 10 road games versus Atlanta. They’re also 11-3 in Scherzer’s last 14 starts, are 19-7 in his last 26 road outings and have won 22 of his last 28 starts against divisional rivals.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -170