Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Prediction 6-10-23 MLB Picks

The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet in an NL East division matchup in MLB action from Truist Park on Saturday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.

Odds

Atlanta is a -190 home favorite while Washington is a +160 road underdog. The total for this game is set at 10 runs.

Starting Pitching Matchup

MacKenzie Gore will start for the Nationals and is 3-4 with a 3.66 ERA and 80 strikeouts this season. Jared Shuster will start for the Braves and is 2-2 with a 4.99 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season. 

Matchup History

Atlanta’s 3-2 win on Friday made it 7 wins in the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these two teams. 

Trends

Washington is 20-65 in their last 85 division games and 14-43 in their last 57 games against a team with a left-handed starter while the under is 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games. Atlanta is 61-27 in their last 88 home games and 42-17 in their last 59 games against a team with a left-handed starter while the over is 6-2-1 in their last 9 division games. 

Pick

I’m backing the Nationals here. I’m just not looking to lay this kind of price with Jared Shuster, a pitcher that’s struggled with control this season and had struggles with the Nationals in his first start against them this season. Washington’s still a decent team that’s going to take steps forward this season and while they won’t win every game, there are value spots like these that are worth taking a shot on. Give me Washington here.