Monday, August 1, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jair Jurrjens in this game. Jurrjens has a 12-3 record and a 2.38 ERA this season.

It'll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-10 with a 4.19 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Marlins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at +136 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -118 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 63-46 SU Washington: 51-56 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games at home Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

Next up: Washington home to Atlanta, Tuesday, August 2

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

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