Thursday, June 25, 2015

Nationals Park

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Probable Pitchers: Matt Wisler (1-0) vs. Doug Fister (2-3)

The Atlanta Braves head to Nationals Park on Thursday to take on the Washington Nationals. The probable starters are Matt Wisler for the Braves and Doug Fister for the Nationals. The opening line for this matchup has Atlanta at +160 and Washington at -170. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Braves have a 42-25 over/under record and a 40-31 run line mark, meaning they cover 56% of the time. The Nationals are 33-38 against the run line and have a 39-29 over/under record. They cover the spread 47% of the time.

The Braves come into this game with a 35-36 record, and they are 16-21 away from home. Matt Wisler has an earned run average of 1.12 and is 1-0 so far on the season while having a 0.75 WHIP. In his starts, the Braves are 1-0 over his 8 innings pitched this season while giving up 6 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Braves are 0-1 in his starts. The team is averaging 2 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.45 and they've given up 194 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .247 against the bullpen while being struck out 183 times and walking 87 times this season. As a team, Atlanta has allowed 8.86 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.14 batters per nine. They are 20th in the league in team earned run average at 4.06.

Atlanta is batting .258 as a team, which is good for 11th in the league and hitting .259 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. They rank 13th in baseball with 8.75 hits per game and Nick Markakis leads the team with 77.

With a 38-33 overall record, Washington will come into this game 20-14 at home. Doug Fister is starting this game 2-3 for the season with an earned run average of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.44. In his starts, the Nationals are 3-5 and he has allowed 55 hits over 45 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Nationals are 6-2 when he starts. The team is averaging 3.9 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.60 and they have given up 199 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .251 against the Nationals bullpen while being struck out 191 times and walking 66 times this season. As a team, Washington has allowed 9.2 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.1 batters per nine. They are 12th in the league in team earned run average at 3.79.

They are batting .260 as a team, which is good for 10th in the league and hitting .258 at home. Ranked at 8th in the league in on-base percentage, the Nationals sit at .323 and they hold a .409 team slugging percentage. They rank 12th in baseball with 8.77 hits per game and Yunel Escobar leads the team with 81.

The Braves have committed 39 errors and have combined for 728 assists and 1,884 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .983 team fielding percentage while committing 45 errors, accumulating 679 assists and compiling 1,881 put outs.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 42-25 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 40-31 against the run line so far this season

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 39-29 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 33-38 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

06/23/15 1B Freddie Freeman Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/18)
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)
05/19/15 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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