Continuing through the second third of the season, the Washington Nationals (23W-40L) will host the Atlanta Braves (35W-27L) at Nationals Park on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:05 pm ET.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Washington Nationals +190 | Atlanta Braves -227 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
Washington Nationals
So far this season, the Nationals currently hold a team batting average of .260. Defensively, they are sporting an ERA of 5.51 and a .980 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number five in the National League East after they beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-4 in their most recent game on Sunday. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this one?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Washington Nationals are without Víctor Arano (Knee), Alcides Escobar (Hamstring), Hunter Harvey (Pronator), Joseph Ross (Elbow), Stephen Strasburg (Shoulder/Neck), Mason Thompson (Biceps), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Joshua Rogers (Shoulder), Carter Kieboom (Right Forearm), Aníbal Sánchez (Neck) and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Atlanta Braves
The overall regular season batting average for the Braves is .241 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 3.93. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .988. They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 the last time they met on Sunday, and are currently number two in the National League East. Will the Braves come out on top when all is said and done this time?
The Atlanta Braves will play without Tyler Matzek (Shoulder), Ozhanio Albies (Foot), Kirby Yates (Elbow), Michael Soroka (Achilles), Eddie Rosario (Eye), Collin McHugh (Undisclosed), Manuel Piña (Wrist), Luke Jackson (Undisclosed) and Randy Jackson (Lat).
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Atlanta Braves (-227)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-118)
Runline Pick: Atlanta Braves -2 runs (-108)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
