Nationals at Braves 5/28/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
MLB: 7:20 PM EST
May. 28, 2019
TV: MASN
Latest Odds : ATL -105 O/U 8.5
On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals begin a three-game series at Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves. Washington beat the Miami Marlins Sunday 9-6. The Nationals’ Howie Kendrick hit a home run and drove in three runs leading the offensive attack for Washington and Brian Dozier had two RBIs with a double. Juan Soto extended his hitting streak to 10 games with an eighth inning single.
The Braves beat St. Louis Sunday 4-3 on the road in 10 innings. Atlanta’s Brian MCann drew a walk with the bases jammed to force in the go-ahead run during the top of the 10th inning. The Braves’ win was just their second in the last 19 when behind entering the ninth inning of a game. Atlanta’s Jacob Webb threw a scoreless ninth to improve to 3-0.
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Anthony Rendon leads Washington with a .329 batting average, while Adam Eaton leads in hits with 58. Rendon is the home run leader with 10, while Juan Soto leads in RBIs with 35. The Nationals are averaging .249 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .255. On Tuesday, the Nationals will send right-hander Stephen Strasburg to the mound. Strasburg is 4-3 with an ERA of 3.25, 87 Ks and 18 BBs.
Freddie Freeman is leading the Braves with a .317 batting average, in home runs with 13 and in hits with 66. Dansby Swanson leads in RBIs with 35. Atlanta hitters are averaging .259 at the plate, while opposing batters are averaging .238. On Tuesday, the Braves will send left-hander Max Fried to the mound. Fried is 7-2 with an ERA of 2.88, 51 Ks and 13 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Washington is 3-8 in its last 11 versus an opponent with a winning record
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Nationals last 6
Atlanta is 10-4 in its last 14 versus a right-handed starter
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Braves last 9 on grass
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -105
Atlanta has turned its early season woes around and is on the heels of the Philadelphia Phillies just 1 ½ games behind the National League East frontrunners. Atlanta has won 7 of its last 10 overall and has improved to 14-12 at home. Washington has lost 6 of its last 10 overall and is a horrendous 9-17 on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 4-1