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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Braves
The Nationals take on the Braves on Friday, June 9th 2023 at Truist Park, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (25-36) vs. Atlanta Braves (38-24)
- Date: Friday, June 9th 2023
- Time: 7:20 ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta
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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals come into this road contest vs Atlanta with a below .500 record (25-36). In the NL East standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into play, the Nationals have won half of their 28 road games, sitting at 13-15.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Washington has been favored three times in 61 games played so far. The team has an over/under record of 29-30, with an average betting line of 9.
Nationals starter Josiah Gray comes into the game with a record of just 4-5. So far, Josiah Gray has put together an ERA of 3.09 across his 12 outings. Currently, opponents are batting just .237 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Josiah Gray, who has a WOBA allowed of .315. Gray's WHIP of 1.40 comes along with a total of 33 walks allowed.
Washington's offense enters play with the 21st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.3 runs per game. The Nationals' offense comes into this matchup ranked 3rd in the league, at .263. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 48 times this season, placing them 23rd in the league. Washington's overall OBP of .327 is good for 9th in the league.
Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 38-24, the Washington Nationals will host the Washington Nationals, currently ranked 1st in the NL East. Through 32 home contests, the Braves come in with a mark of 18-14 at Truist Park.
Being the favorite in 52 of their 62 games has not helped Atlanta improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 29-33. The team has an over/under record of 34-24, with an average betting line of 9.
AJ Smith-Shawver will take the mound having yet to factor into a decision, still sitting with a record of 0-0. Smith-Shawver has still not allowed an earned run this season. Opposing hitters have yet to even record a single hit against Smith-Shawver. In terms of power numbers, AJ Smith-Shawver has yet to give up a home run and enters with a WOBA allowed of .090. With a total of one walk, Smith-Shawver has a WHIP of .43.
Offensively, Atlanta has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.2 runs per game, ranks 4th in the MLB. The Braves are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 2nd at .265. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 105 home runs (3rd). Up to this point, Atlanta has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 3rd at .335.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Braves
Heading into today's matchup between Atlanta and the Nationals, the Braves are the heavy favorite at -207 on the moneyline. Atlanta's implied win probability sits at 67.43%. The MLB predictive model gives Atlanta enough of an edge to bet the Braves to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Braves -1.5
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