Thursday, July 2, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Max Scherzer (9-5) vs. Manuel Banuelos (0-0)

The Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at Turner Field. Max Scherzer is the probable starter for the Nationals and he'll face Manuel Banuelos of the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has Washington at -216 and Atlanta at +200. The over/under was set at 7. The Nationals, with a 36-41 run line record, cover the spread 47% of the time. They also have a 42-32 over/under record. The Braves have a 44-29 over/under record and a 43-34 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 56% of the time.

The Nationals show up with a 43-34 record, including 21-20 on the road. Max Scherzer has an earned run average of 1.79 and is 9-5 so far on the season while having a 0.79 WHIP. The Nationals are 10-5 over his 110.1 innings pitched and he's also given up 73 hits over that time period. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 5-9. The team is averaging 3.9 runs when he starts. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.45 and they have given up 214 base hits on the year. The bullpen has struck out 201 and walked 67 batters this season while opposing teams hit .253 against them. Washington has a team average of 9.15 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.96 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.67, they are 10th in the league.

Washington is batting .260 as a team, which is good for 9th in the league and hitting .262 away from home. The Nationals hold a .408 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .324 which is good for 7th in baseball. With 87 hits, Yunel Escobar leads the team while his team ranks 11th in hits per game with 8.82.

Atlanta is 19-16 at home while holding a 36-41 overall record on the season. Manuel Banuelos will be making his first start of the year for the Braves. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.29 and they have given up 215 base hits on the year. The Braves bullpen has struck out 202 batters and walked 98 this season while opposing teams have hit .249 against them. Atlanta has a team average of 8.93 hits per game and are averaging 7.22 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.04, they are 21st in the league.

They are batting .257 as a team, which is good for 11th in the league and hitting .257 at home. The Braves hold a .365 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .319 which is good for 13th in baseball. With 88 hits, Nick Markakis leads the team while his team ranks 13th in hits per game with 8.7.

Washington has a team fielding percentage of .983 after having committed 49 errors with 730 assists and 2,046 put outs for the season. Over the course of this season, the Braves have accumlated 46 errors while having 795 assists and 2,046 put outs leading to a .984 fielding percentage.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 42-32 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 36-41 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 44-29 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 43-34 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

06/26/15 2B Anthony Rendon Quad Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/25)
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 60 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)

Atlanta Braves

06/27/15 P Williams Perez Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/27)
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)

Tony's Pick: Take the Braves

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