Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Turner Field in Atlanta

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Roark, T (0-2) vs. (R) Teheran, J (2-1)

The Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Turner Field in Atlanta.

The Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. They are 1-5 in their last 6 road games and 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The over is 5-1-1 in the Nationals last 7 road games and 4-1-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 home games and 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. They are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The under is 8-3-2 in the Braves last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 11-5-1 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series.

Head-to-head, the under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. The Nationals are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings in Atlanta.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 10-8-1 against the over/under

The run differential for the Washington Nationals is -0.8

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 11-7-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Atlanta Braves is 0.1

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

04/26/15 P Max Scherzer Thumb doubtful next start
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 3B Anthony Rendon Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Casey Janssen Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Erik Davis Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

Atlanta Braves

04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder 60-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 LF Joseph Terdoslavich Wrist 15-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow 60-day DL (2/20), out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Atlanta

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