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Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals meet at Nationals Park.
Drew Smyly will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Left hander Smyly is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Nationals will counter Smyly with Max Scherzer. Right hander Scherzer has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -150-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 8.
Washington won its last outing, a 15-5 result against the Mets on September 27. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (20) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at 105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 0-3 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 0-0 SU
Washington is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Washington Wednesday, April 7