The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet Monday in MLB action from Truist Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Washington Nationals will send out Mitchell Parker for the start here and Parker is 3-2 with a 3.32 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Parker’s first career start against Atlanta. Charlie Morton will get the start for the Braves here and is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season. In his last 5 starts against Washington, Morton is 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
Washington Nationals Recap
The Washington Nationals come into this series looking to build on their series win over the Seattle Mariners despite a 9-5 loss to the Mariners in Sunday’s series finale. That snapped a run of series losses after falling to the Twins, Phillies and White Sox in recent weeks.
Nationals Finding Some Consistency At The Dish
CJ Abrams leads the Nationals with 50 hits along with 8 home runs and 24 RBIs to go along with 9 doubles, 4 triples and 8 stolen bases. Luis Garcia Jr. has a team-high 10 doubles with 26 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. Jacob Young has a team-high 15 stolen bases while Trey Lipscomb also has 10 stolen bases of his own this season.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Braves have lost four of their last five games at Truist Park.
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games against the Braves following a loss.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last six games following a home loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven home games against the Nationals following a win.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this series hoping to build some momentum after earning a series split in a rain-shortened series with the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to an 8-1 win in Sunday’s series finale to build on their series win over the Cubs to start last week.
Braves Need To Find Offense With Acuna Jr. Out For The Season
Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 57 hits including 15 home runs and 47 RBIs while Orlando Arcia has a team-high 14 doubles and Ozzie Albies has 12 doubles, logging 46 hits as well this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has a team-high 16 stolen bases as well this season but is now out for the season with a torn ACL. Matt Olson has 10 doubles with a team-high 58 strikeouts and Austin Riley has 8 doubles with a pair of triples.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have won each of their last six home games against National League opponents following a road win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road day games.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Monday games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction
I’m on the Nationals here. I just don’t feel like laying this kind of price with a Braves team that has played well up to this point. It still feels like they’re lacking pop in the bats that they had as recently as last season. The Nationals have been hit or miss for much of the year, but I still think they’re a great value play at times, especially with Parker going as strong as he has this season. The Nationals have a winning record with him on the mound, and I think Washington can get another win at a solid plus price here. Give me the Nationals.