MLB Handicapping: Braves vs Nationals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com:   If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals meet at Nationals Park. Righthander Tim Hudson will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Hudson is 2-1 this season with a 2.87 ERA. The Nationals will counter Hudson with Scott Olsen. Lefthander Olsen has a 4.35 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8½. Omar Infante homered and drove in two runs as the Braves defeated the Nationals 7-6 on Wednesday. The Braves won the game as -175 favorites, while the 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks. Kris Medlin earned the win in relief, and Billy Wagner closed out the ninth for his third save. Matt Capps gave up the inning run and was tagged with the loss. Team records: Atlanta: 12-15 SU Washington: 14-13 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Washington are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Atlanta is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Next up: Atlanta at Philadelphia, Friday, May 7 Washington home to Florida, Friday, May 7 Show you support of the free information by clinking on the links and making a purchase in our sports store. Airline and hotel reservations, tickets to all events, listen to NFL games and so much more. Don't forget great stock tips as well!