El Jefe
The Washington Nationals (30-58) will take on the Atlanta Braves (53-36) in Washington on Thursday, July 14 at Nationals Park. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 7:05 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Nationals and Braves have performed against each other in the past for context related to Thursday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have battled in nine matchups, in which the Nationals have earned a win twice against the Braves. The last time these two teams saw each other on Sunday, the Atlanta Braves walked away with a 4-3 victory. The Braves racked up three runs on eight hits while the Nationals put up one run on six hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Nationals Park.
Betting Preview for the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals MLB Game on July 14 2022
Where: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
When: Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Atlanta Braves
Record: (53W-37L) | National League East Standing: 2
The last time they played, the Braves outplayed the New York Mets 4-3 on Wednesday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .247 and specifically Dansby Swanson is doing the heavy lifting with a .285 average. Defensively speaking, the Braves hold an ERA of 3.57 and a fielding percentage of .988. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Braves are missing Ozhanio Albies (Foot), Darren O’Day (Calf), Kirby Yates (Elbow), Michael Soroka (Achilles), Manuel Piña (Wrist), and Luke Jackson (Elbow).
Betting on the Washington Nationals
Record: (30W-60L) | National League East Standing: 5
In their most recent game on Wednesday, the Nationals outplayed the Seattle Mariners by a score of 4-3. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .250 as Joshua Bell leads the club hitting .298. Defensively speaking, the Nationals hold an ERA of 5.13 and a fielding percentage of .982. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Nationals are without Víctor Arano (Knee), Joseph Ross (Elbow), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Joshua Rogers (Shoulder), Jackson Tetreault (Shoulder), Tanner Rainey (Elbow), Evan Lee (Flexor), Carter Kieboom (Forearm), Aníbal Sánchez (Neck), Reed Garrett (Biceps), and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Atlanta Braves (-225) at FanDuel
The Atlanta Braves are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club is having an effective July so far, entering the game sporting a winning percentage of 69.23% for this month, a record of nine victories in total. The winning percentage of the Washington Nationals on the other hand, is less at 8.33% for this month, accounting a total of one win.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9.5 Total Runs (-122) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 9.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 9.5.
Runline Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5 Runs (-132) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Atlanta Braves will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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