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Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Nationals Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Drew Smyly in this game. Smyly has a 0-2 record and a 8.05 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jon Lester who starts for the Nationals. Left hander Lester is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -101-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
The Nationals were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Nationals on May 05. Bettors who backed the Braves at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 14-16 SU
Atlanta is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 12-14 SU
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Philadelphia Friday, May 7
Washington at New York Friday, May 7