Braves vs Nationals MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Nationals Park. Brandon Beachy will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Beachy is 0-1 this season with a 2.08 ERA. The Nationals will counter Beachy with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 10-12 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves shut down the Nationals 5-0 on Saturday, as -155 favorites. The teams played UNDER that game's posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Derek Lowe notched his 15th victory with a five-hit shutout through five innings for the Braves. Yunesky Maya surrendered eight hits and five runs over his 5 1-3 innings in taking the loss. Team records: Atlanta: 87-68 SU Washington: 66-89 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta Next up: Atlanta home to Florida, Monday, September 27 Washington home to Philadelphia, Monday, September 27 Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy former General Manager of the Freescoreboard scorephone network and CEO of OffshoreInsiders.com the premier hub of world-class handicappers.