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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals predictions, picks and best bets

Joe Williams  |  Sportsbook Wire

The Atlanta Braves (44-32) and Washington Nationals (37-38) continue their series in D.C. on Saturday evening, and the Nationals look for their sixth consecutive victory, including a 4-3 win over LHP Dallas Keuchel and the Braves in Friday's series opener.

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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: Projected Starting Pitchers

RHP Mike Foltynewicz vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez

Foltynewicz heads into this one with a 2-5 record, 5.53 ERA and .318 opponent on-base percentage while posting 48 strikeouts across his 55 1/3 innings. He has posted two quality starts over his past three outings, and he has two straight quality starts on the road. However, he is a dismal 1-3 with a 7.16 ERA across his 32 2/3 innings in night games, and his WHIP is a dismal 1.44 under the lights.

Sanchez toes the slab on Saturday night, looking to improve on his 3-6 record. Despite the poor win-loss ledger, he has a respectable 3.84 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 65 2/3 innings. He has really pieced things together nicely, posting quality starts in three of his past four outings, while totaling a 1.54 ERA over his past four starts. The Nationals are a perfect 5-0 over his past five outings.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: By the Numbers

  • The Braves have won 11 of their past 14 games overall, and they're 12-5 in the past 17 road outings and 12-5 in the past 17 inside the NL East, too. Atlanta is also 9-2 in the past 11 against losing teams, and 10-3 in the past 13 vs. RHPs.
  • Atlanta is 6-1 in the past seven starts by Foltynewicz inside the division, but they're 3-9 in his past 12 starts, and 0-4 in his past five starts when working on five days of rest.

  • The Nationals have won five in a row, five straight at Nationals Park and 4-0 in the past four vs. RHPs. They're also 6-0 in their past six divisional games.
  • Washington is 5-0 over Sanchez's past five starts and 5-1 in his past six outings at home.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: Picks and Betting Tips

</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> The <strong>Braves</strong> ( <strong>+106)</strong> have been playing well lately, but the <strong>Nationals</strong> <strong>(-122)</strong> are on a roll in their own right. Foltynewicz has really struggled in night games and on the road.</p> <p> <strong>Run line:</strong> The Braves ( <strong>+1.5, -178)</strong> are too expensive on the run line, although they're tempting if you don't believe Sanchez can keep things going for the Nats <strong>(-1.5, +150)</strong>. Washington is the better value, however, and they're 4-1 on the run line during their five-game winning streak. They have hit the run line in 13 of their last 14 victories.</p> <p> <strong>Over/under:</strong> The <strong>OVER</strong> ( <strong>10, -112)</strong> is 14-3-1 in the past 18 road games for the Braves vs. RHPs, and 12-4-1 in their past 17 divisional contest. The over is also 4-1 in Sanchez's past five outings, and 7-3-2 in the past 12 in this series.</p> <p> <em>Follow Joe on Twitter <strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JoeWilliamsVI">@JoeWilliamsVI</a> </strong> </em> </p> <p><strong>MORE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/packers-eagles-goal-line-passes/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Packers' puzzling goal-line decisions end in disaster</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/an-11-player-wall-couldnt-stop-this-indirect-free-kick-game-winner/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">An 11-player wall couldn't stop this indirect free kick game-winner</a></p></body></html>

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