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Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Nationals Park.
Ian Anderson will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Right hander Anderson is 2-0 this season with a 2.40 ERA.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Patrick Corbin. The left hander has a 4.34 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Washington was a 8-7 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Washington at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (15) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta lost its last outing, a 8-7 result against the Nationals on September 11. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 26-19 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 17-26 SU
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at Washington Sunday, September 13