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2022 MLB Handicapping
(30-54-0) Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves (49-34-0)
Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 07:20 ETPM ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta
Projected Pitchers: Erick Fedde vs. Charlie Morton
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals 205 Braves -250
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals +1.5, Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
Washington Nationals
Heading into the game, the Washington Nationals have an overall record of 30-54-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 16-24. In the NL East division, Washington currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 34-51-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 20.0% of their games. The Nationals’ over-under record is 41-40-4.
For Washington, Erick Fedde gets the start with an overall record of 5-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.29. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.95 innings per outing, as well as 7.34 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.18 per 9. In total, Fedde has given up 9 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 4.52.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Washington Nationals, as they are averaging just 3.93 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -128.0. The Nationals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.250. Washington combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.225. Placing them 27th. With runners on base, the Nationals are averaging just 0.69 stolen bases per game.
Washington has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.65 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.69 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Atlanta Braves have an overall record of 49-34-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 27-17. In the NL East division, Atlanta currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 44-39-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 83.0% of their games. The Bravess’ over-under record is 41-39-3.
For Atlanta, Charlie Morton gets the start with an overall record of 4-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.36. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.39 innings per outing. as well as 10.49 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.22 per 9. In total, Morton has given up 11 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Braves have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.2.
During the season, the Atlanta Braves have performed well on offense, averaging 4.75 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 61.0. 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 0.29. With runners on base, the Braves are averaging just 0.72 stolen bases per game.
Atlanta has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.43 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.72 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Nationals are 46-96 in their last 142 overall.
- Nationals are 5-13 in their last 18 during game 1 of a series.
- Braves are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
- Braves are 35-17 in their last 52 overall.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde holds the edge in ERA, but Charlie Morton has the lower WHIP at 1.23. Fedde will be facing a Braves offense ranked 10th in batting average. Morton has a tough matchup against a Nationals offense ranked 9th in batting average.
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