The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves wrap up their three-game NL East series Wednesday at Truist Park. We’re expecting to see a great game, as both clubs will send their top aces to the mound, so let’s see what’s the best Nationals vs Braves betting pick. Atlanta has dominated Washington as of late, but the Nats trounced the Braves 11-2 last Monday to open this set on a high note.
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Nationals vs Braves FanDuel Betting Pick
This game will be played at Truist Park at 12:20 PM ET on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Why Bet The Braves:
✅ Max Fried had a rough Opening Day, allowing five earned runs on eight hits across 5.2 innings in the Braves’ 6-3 home loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old lefty will look to bounce back in a favorable matchup with Washington, as the current Nats have a .226/.307/.278 triple-slash in 96 at-bats against him. Last year, Fried went 3-1 with a 4.08 ERA in six starts against the Nationals. IN his previous three meetings with Washington, Max has surrendered only three earned runs through 18 innings of work.
✅ The Braves are off to a slow start at the plate, slashing only .201/.300/.312 in their first five games of the season. The reigning champs should improve sooner rather than later, and the Nationals’ pitching staff could be in trouble. Josiah Gray yielded four earned runs on eight hits and a couple of walks across four frames of work in last week’s 7-3 defeat to the New York Mets. Washington’s bullpen owns a 3.22 ERA, but a .344 BABIP suggests regression in the coming days.
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✅ As I’ve mentioned in the intro, the Braves have dominated the Nationals lately, winning 19 of their previous 26 encounters. Atlanta has gone 14-5 in its last 19 dates with Washington when listed as a favorite, and the Braves should be highly motivated to get revenge for that heavy loss in the opening clash of this series. The Braves are 11-4 in their previous 15 outings at Truist Park.
Washington Nationals
After avoiding a sweep in a four-game home series against the New York Mets, the Nationals demolished the reigning champs in Atlanta last Monday. Josh Rogers threw 5.1 innings of a one-run ball, while Maikel Franco went off for four hits and five RBIs.
Through their first five games of the new season, the Nats have recorded a .215/.275/.307 triple-slash while smacking four home runs. Juan Soto is 4-for-18 with one dinger, while Nelson Cruz has four hits in 20 at-bats.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves split a four-game home set with the Cincinnati Reds at the start of the new season. Huascar Ynoa took the mound in the opening contest against the Nationals and surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and two walks in just three innings of work.
Matt Olson has done a superb job in his first five games with the Braves. He’s 8-for-16 with a pair of extra-base hits and one homer. Austin Riley (5-for-17) has a 178 OPS+, but the rest of the Braves’ lineup needs to improve as soon as possible.