NL East Preview: Washington Nationals (85-63) vs. Atlanta Braves (75-74)

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on
Monday when the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet at
Turner Field.


The Nationals will give the ball to starter Stephen Strasburg in this
one. Right hander Strasburg is 11-11 this season with a 3.46 ERA.


Strasburg’s opponent in this one will be Ervin Santana. The Braves
right hander has a 3.76 ERA to go along with a 14-8 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 132-moneyline
favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.


Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 10-3 loser as they battled the
Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at +111 were
rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals
bettors.


In their last action, Washington was a 3-0 winner on the road against
the Mets. Bettors on Washington at -165 on the moneyline collected
their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER
bettors home happy as well.


Washington:

Team record: 85-63

Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games

Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road


Atlanta:

Team record: 75-74

Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.

Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


Next up:

Washington at Atlanta Tuesday, September 16


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NL East Preview: Washington Nationals (85-63) vs. Atlanta Braves (75-74)