Today’s matchup is between the Atlanta Braves (26-18) and the Washington Nationals (16-26). The Braves have won 3 of their last games & the Nationals have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Braves are starting Ian Anderson (RHP) on the mound who is 2-0 on the season pitching a 2.40 ERA, 3.45 FIP, .248 wOBA, K% of 28.1, BB% of 10.9, 87.3 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.07 WHIP in 15 innings pitched.
The Nationals are starting Patrick Corbin (LHP), who is 2-4 with a 4.34 ERA, 4.32 FIP, .346 wOBA, K% of 21, BB% of 7.5, 90.8 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.47 WHIP in 45.2 innings pitched.
The Braves are 4th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching while the Nationals are 20th.
On the hitting side the Braves have a .356 wOBA & a .345 OBP. The Nationals have a .331 wOBA & a .335 OBP. The Braves have 79 HRs this season while the Nationals have 48 HRs.
The Braves are in a great spot to win this game with better starting pitching, hitting, & relieving pitching. I would play the Braves moneyline up to -170.
Atlanta Braves:
Record: 26-19
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: L1
Washington Nationals:
Record: 17-26
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: W1