MLB Odds: Braves-Nationals prediction, odds and pick
The Atlanta Braves have won their last 13 games in a row. They are now (36-27) on the season and are five games behind the New York Mets for the NL East lead. The Washington Nationals are (23-41) and they are likely to finish in last place in the division and possibly the entire National League.
Spencer Strider is 2-2 with a 2.35 ERA in 38.1 innings this season. He pitched over five innings in his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, earning the win. Dansby Swanson is the Braves' top hitter, batting .291 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs. Ronald Acuna Jr. is back and healthy, and Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Wiliam Contreras are hitting well. Ozzie Albies is injured and on the 60-day injured list.
Erick Fedde is pitching for the Nationals tonight. Juan Soto is struggling to find success for his team. Josh Bell is batting .294 for them this season. If Josh, Juan and Nelson don't perform well, the Nats will continue to struggle.
The Braves are on a roll right now and I can't see the Nationals getting in their way. I take them to cover the spread on the road.
