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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday when they battle the Washington Nationals at Truist Park.
The Nationals will trot Brad Lord out to the mound in this one. Right hander Lord has a 5-8 record and a 4.18 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Hurston Waldrep who starts for the Braves. Right hander Waldrep is 5-1 with a 3.04 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 11-5 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -275 were rewarded, while the 16 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 11-5 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -275 were rewarded, while the 16 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 64-93 SU
Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 74-83 SU
Current Streak: won 9 straight games.
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at Atlanta Wednesday, September 24