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Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
The division rival Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Spencer Strider in this one. Right hander Strider is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Josiah Gray who starts for the Nationals. Right hander Gray is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -286-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 7-2 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -260 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 7-2 result against the Nationals on March 30. Bettors who backed the Braves at -260 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 1-0 SU
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Washington:
Team record: 0-1 SU
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Washington Sunday, April 2