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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Truist Park.
The Nationals will trot Patrick Corbin out to the mound in this one. Left hander Corbin has a 4-10 record and a 5.68 ERA this season.
It'll be Kyle Wright toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Right hander Wright is 9-4 with a 2.91 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -256-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 12-2 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -305 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington was a 12-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Braves. They lost as +240 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 30-56 SU
Washington is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 50-35 SU
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Sunday, July 10