Nationals at Braves 7/21/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
MLB: 7:00 PM EST
Jul. 21, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : ATL -135 O/U 11
The Washington Nationals conclude a four-game series on the road Sunday versus the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals lost the opening game of this National League East showdown series on Friday 4-3. The loss dropped the Nationals 6 ½ games behind the first place Braves. Nationals’ starter Patrick Corbin allowed just eight hits and two runs over five innings.
Atlanta won Friday’s game in dramatic fashion as Josh Donaldson hit a single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth for a walk-off win. Braves closer Luke Jackson had given up a tying home run to Victor Robles in the top of the ninth. Ronald Acuna Jr. collected three hits and walked in the bottom of the ninth before eventually scoring the winning run.
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Anthony Rendon is leading the Nationals with a .318 batting average, while Adam Eaton leads in hits with 100. Rendon is the home run leader with 20 and leads in RBIs with 66. The Nationals are averaging .256 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .247. On Sunday, the Nationals will send Austin Voth to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.35, 20 Ks and 6 BBs.
Freddie Freeman is leading Atlanta with a .296 batting average, in home runs with 25 and RBIs with 76. Ronald Acuna Jr. leads in hits with 115. Atlanta hitters are averaging .261 at the plate, while opposing batters are averaging .255. On Sunday, the Braves will send Kevin Gausman to the mound. The right-hander is 2-5 with an ERA of 6.21, 64 Ks and 24 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Washington is 19-7 in its last 26
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Nationals last 8 on the road
Atlanta is 41-20 in its last 61
The OVER has cashed in each of Gausman’s last 4 starts for the Braves
Free Betting Pick: Washington Nationals +125
The Nationals have won 5 of the last 6 played in Atlanta. Washington is 18-5 over its last 23 versus opponents from the NL East, 12-3 in its last 15 on the road versus a right-handed starter and 19-7 in its last 26 overall. The Nationals have won 12 of the last 17 on the road and 6 of the last 8 played on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 4-3