Nationals vs. Braves Prediction
Will the over cash today when the Braves host the Nationals at 4:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Nationals are -215 money line favorites versus the Braves, who have odds of +180 to pull off the upset. With Max Scherzer set to face Bartolo Colon in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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Scherzer racked up eight strikeouts over six innings of work in a no-decision against the Phillies on Sunday. Scherzer allowed three runs on nine hits in the contest and didn’t walk a batter. After three scoreless frames to start the game, the Phillies scratched out two runs in the fourth and tacked on another in the sixth before Scherzer departed. He left in line for his fifth victory, but the Nationals’ bullpen was unable to protect his lead. He’ll bring a sharp 2.80 ERA and 0.95 WHIP into Saturday’s showdown against the Braves in Atlanta. (Rotoworld)
Colon allowed three runs — two earned — over five innings Monday in a win over the Blue Jays. Atlanta’s offense backed him with 10 runs as Colon moved to 2-4 on the season. He gave up seven hits and two walks while tallying just a single strikeout. The veteran right-hander will carry an ugly 6.80 ERA into tonight’s start.
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OUR PREDICTION: The over is 4-1-1 in Scherzer’s last six starts against the Braves, is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings between these two teams, and is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Atlanta. The over is also 5-1 in Scherzer’s last six road starts, is 4-1 in his last five starts overall, and is 7-1 in his last eight outings versus National League East overall. On the other side, the over is 4-0 in Colon’s last four starts overall and is 57-26-3 in their last 86 games overall.
SATURDAY MLB PREDICTION: NATIONALS/BRAVES OVER 9