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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 Thursday when they battle at Truist Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Erick Fedde in this game. Fedde has a 6-9 record and a 5.27 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Fedde with Huascar Ynoa. Right hander Ynoa has a 3.19 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -263-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 185 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Washington was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Washington at 185 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington:
Team record: 58-81 SU
Washington is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 73-65 SU
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Next up:
Washington at Pittsburgh Friday, September 10
Atlanta home to Miami Friday, September 10