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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Truist Park.
The Nationals will trot Erick Fedde out to the mound in this one. Right hander Fedde has a 4-7 record and a 5.01 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Fedde with Kyle Muller. Left hander Muller has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -222-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 10.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 8-4 winner as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -121 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington lost its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Phillies on August 05. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 49-60 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 55-54 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Saturday, August 7