Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Nationals Park

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Probable Pitchers: Alex Wood (4-4) vs. Jordan Zimmerman (5-5)

The Atlanta Braves head to Nationals Park on Tuesday to take on the Washington Nationals. The probable starters are Alex Wood for the Braves and Jordan Zimmerman for the Nationals. The Braves have a 42-24 over/under record and a 40-30 run line mark, meaning they cover 57% of the time. The Nationals have a 39-28 over/under record and a 32-38 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 46% of the time.

The Braves show up with a 35-35 record, including 16-20 on the road. Alex Wood has a 4-4 record on the season, an earned run average of 3.40 and a 1.42 WHIP. The Braves are 5-8 over his 79.1 innings pitched and he's also given up 88 hits over that time period. Against the over/under, the Braves are 7-4 in his starts. The team is averaging 4.2 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.47 and they've given up 192 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .246 against the Braves bullpen while walking 87 times and striking out 182 times. Atlanta is averaging 7.19 strikeouts per game while getting 8.8 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 22nd in baseball in team earned run average at 4.06.

Atlanta is batting .259 as a team, which is good for 10th in the league and hitting .260 away from home. Ranked at 12th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .322 and they hold a .370 team slugging percentage. Nick Markakis leads the team in hits with 77 while the team ranks 12th in baseball with 8.74 hits per game.

Washington is 19-14 at home while holding a 37-33 overall record on the season. Jordan Zimmerman has a record of 5-5 while sporting an earned run average of 3.75 on the year with a 1.37 WHIP. The Nationals have a record of 6-4 over the 84 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 96 hits. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.63 and they have given up 194 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .250 against the Nationals bullpen while walking 65 times and striking out 188 times. Washington is averaging 8.08 strikeouts per game while getting 9.2 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 14th in the league in team earned run average at 3.83.

They are batting .258 as a team, which is good for 12th in the league and hitting .254 at home. Ranked at 11th in the league in on-base percentage, the Nationals sit at .323 and they hold a .409 team slugging percentage. Yunel Escobar leads the team in hits with 81 while the team ranks 13th in baseball with 8.73 hits a game.

The Braves have committed 38 errors and have combined for 713 assists and 1,860 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. The Nationals have committed 45 errors on the season with 668 assists and 1,854 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .982 on the year.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 42-24 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 40-30 against the run line so far this season

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 39-28 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 32-38 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

06/22/15 1B Freddie Freeman Wrist doubtful Tuesday vs. Washington Nationals
06/04/15 P Daniel Winkler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/5)
05/19/15 2B Philip Gosselin Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/18)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/06/15 P Bronson Arroyo Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/20), out for season
04/04/15 P Chris Withrow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/21)

Washington Nationals

06/12/15 P Aaron Barrett Bicep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/12)
06/11/15 1B Ryan Zimmerman Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10)
05/30/15 P Stephen Strasburg Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/30)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/16)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals

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