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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Truist Park.
Cory Abbott will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Right hander Abbott is 0-2 this season with a 4.37 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Kyle Wright who starts for the Braves. Right hander Wright is 18-5 with a 3.18 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -476-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Atlanta was a 5-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -260 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at -175 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 51-95 SU
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 91-55 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
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 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Tuesday, September 20