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2022 MLB Handicapping
(53-37-0) Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals (30-60-0)
Date: Friday, July 15th
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Nationals Park Washington
Projected Pitchers: Ian Anderson vs. Patrick Corbin
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves -222 Nationals 180
MLB run line Betting Odds: Braves +1.5, Nationals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Atlanta Braves
Heading into the game, the Atlanta Braves have an overall record of 53-37-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 22-17. In the NL East division, Atlanta currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 46-44-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 84.0% of their games. The Braves’ over-under record is 43-44-3.
For Atlanta, Ian Anderson gets the start with an overall record of 7-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.98. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.07 innings per outing, as well as 7.68 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.36 per 9. In total, Anderson has given up 10 home runs.
During the season, the Braves bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.06.
During the season, the Atlanta Braves have performed well on offense, averaging 4.71 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 68.0. The Braves come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.249. On their balls in play, Atlanta has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.291. With runners on base, the Braves are averaging just 0.74 stolen bases per game.
Atlanta has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.42 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.74 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 30-60-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 14-33. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 37-53-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 20.0% of their games. The Nationalss’ over-under record is 43-43-4.
For Washington, Patrick Corbin gets the start with an overall record of 4-11. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.7. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.23 innings per outing. as well as 7.89 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.14 per 9. In total, Corbin has given up 15 home runs.
So far, the Nationals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.37.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.84 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -145.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.248. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.226. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.71 stolen bases per game.
Washington has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.62 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.71 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Braves are 13-4 in their last 17 road games.
- Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games.
- Nationals are 17-37 in their last 54 during game 2 of a series.
- Nationals are 24-53 in their last 77 overall.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Atlanta Braves. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Ian Anderson he has the better WHIP of 1.51 compared to Patrick Corbin at 1.67. Anderson will be facing a Nationals offense ranked 10th in batting average. Corbin has a tough matchup against a Braves offense ranked 9th in batting average.
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