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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will meet on the field at Truist Park on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Patrick Corbin in this game. Corbin has a 3-4 record and a 6.23 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Tucker Davidson. The left hander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -149-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 140 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington was a 5-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Braves. They won as +140 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 23-29 SU
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta:
Team record: 25-28 SU
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington at Philadelphia Friday, June 4
Atlanta home to Los Angeles Friday, June 4