MLB Preview: Washington Nationals (7-3) vs. Atlanta Braves (6-4)

The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will meet on the
field at Turner Field on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.


Taylor Jordan will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Jordan is 0-0 this season with a 1.42 ERA.


The Braves will counter Jordan with Alex Wood. Lefthander Wood has a 1.93 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 142-moneyline
favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.


Last time out for Washington, they were a 7-6 loser as they battled
the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -120
were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals
bettors.


Team records:

Washington: 7-3 SU

Atlanta: 6-4 SU


Washington most recently:

When playing on Saturday are 5-5

Before playing Atlanta are 6-4

After playing Atlanta are 6-4

After a loss are 7-3


Atlanta most recently:

When playing on Saturday are 3-7

Before playing Washington are 5-5

After playing Washington are 5-5

After a win are 4-6


A few trends to consider:

Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta

Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games at home

Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games


Next up:

Atlanta home to Washington, Sunday, April 13


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MLB Preview: Washington Nationals (7-3) vs. Atlanta Braves (6-4)