Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Atlanta Braves will host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night as they look for a series sweep. Can Spencer Schwellenbach get a big win in his MLB debut? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for this NL East battle between the Nationals and the Braves.
Matt McCuen - May 29, 2024, 11:55 AM EDT
5 minWashington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves will duel from Truist Park on Wednesday night.
NATIONALS VS. BRAVES DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 29, 2024
- Start Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Nats come into this contest with a 24-29 record.
Despite being five games under .500, it has been a solid start to the season for the Nationals, who entered the year expected to be one of the worst teams in baseball.
Washington will not be a playoff team, as they are in the midst of a rebuild.
The Nationals are in third place in the NL East.
This Washington squad is 4-6 over their last 10 contests.
Shortstop CJ Abrams leads the team with a .266 batting average and nine home runs.
Luis Garcia leads the Nationals with 26 runs batted in.
Jessie Winker has added six home runs and 23 runs batted in on the campaign.
Southpaw Mackenzie Gore will toe the rubber tonight. Gore is 3-4 with a 3.04 era.
The Braves begin this game with a 31-21 record
It has been a strong start to the year for Atlanta.
Despite being 10 games over .500, the Braves trial the Phillies by five games in the NL East.
Atlanta got bad news this week when it was announced Ronald Acuna Jr would miss the rest of the season.
Injuries have not been kind to the Braves this year as earlier in the year, they lost their ace Spencer Strider for the whole season.
The Braves remain confident they have a team able to compete for a World Series.
Marcell Ozuna leads the team with a .309 batting average while hitting 16 home runs and driving in 48 runs.
Matt Olson has added eight home runs and 29 runs batted in.
Ozzie Albies is batting .271 with three home runs and 25 runs batted in.
Spencer Schwellenbach will make his major league debut tonight.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Pick
I love this spot for the Braves today.
Schwellenbach is a highly touted prospect who has outstanding stuff.
He will be able to limit this below-average Nationals lineup today.
The Atlanta bats will get rolling today and lead the way to a cover and win.
Pick: Atlanta Braves -1 (-108) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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