Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves 6/11/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
MLB: 1:35 PM EST
Jun. 11, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ATL -230 ; O/U 9.5
The Washington Nationals continue a road trip on Sunday for their final game of a three game set in Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves. Washington has struggled this season 12 games below .500 currently riding a 5 game losing streak after dropping game one of this series. Trevor Williams will take the ball for Washington on Sunday with a 2-4 record overall and a 4.15 ERA. Williams has struggled this season allowing 61 hits and twelve home runs across 60.2 innings of work. As a team the Washington bullpen has posted a 4.64 combined ERA to go along with a 1.48 WHIP.
Offensively Washington has been a mediocre team carrying a .262 batting average but have only scored 262 runs on the year. Joey Meneses has been the most consistent bat in the Washington lineup from the DH spot carrying a .305 batting average to go along with a team leading 31 RBIs. Lane Thomas leads Washington with nine home runs and 41 runs scored this season. Luis Garcia has been a big spark as well with 60 hits and they .275 batting average from the middle of the Washington order.
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The Atlanta Braves remain at home Sunday on a six game win streak after the win in game one of this series. Bryce Elder will get his 13th start of the year for Atlanta on Sunday with an undefeated record of 4-0. Elder has been dominant on the bump for Atlanta carrying a 2.26 ERA after giving up just 19 runs on 61 hits across 71.2 innings of work.
The Atlanta Braves have one of the best offenses in all of baseball with a combined team batting average over .260 and have scored 326 total runs through 63 games played. Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Atlanta offense as a legit MVP candidate with a .327 batting average and a team leading 83 hits. Matt Olson supplies the power for Atlanta with 17 home runs and 43 RBIs on the year, while Austin Riley has added eleven home runs and 32 RBIs. Ozzie has found a spark over the last few weeks with fourteen home runs and 42 RBIs this season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 27-55 in their last 82 during game 3 of a series.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Nationals are 17-40 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5
The Atlanta Braves are on absolute fire right now piling up the wins. The Braves will continue to roll Sunday against a below average team and a struggling pitcher. Bryce Elder will lead the way for Atlanta to another easy win as he will remain undefeated. Take Atlanta Friday to continue their tear with a win and cover against the Washington Nationals. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win and cover 7-1.