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In Thursday betting action from the diamond, we have the 92-59 Washington Nationals playing the 67-83 Atlanta Braves in the final game of a three-game set at SunTrust Park in Cumberland, GA tonight. The first pitch at SunTrust Park is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
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The betting odds on the 5Dimes’ MLB board show the visiting Nationals as a -135 over the host Braves (+125). The total line is offered up at 9ov -115.
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In Game 2 of this series yesterday, the Nationals beat the Braves 7-3 scoring six runs in the 8th to secure the victory. Overall in the game, the Nationals scored seven runs on eight hits while the Braves bats were cold scoring three runs on only four hits.
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This season the Nationals rank 3rd in the Majors in runs scored and 6th in team ERA.
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The Braves rank 21st in the Majors in runs scored and 25th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Washington: Tanner Roark (13-9, 4.43 ERA)<br />
Atlanta: R.A. Dickey (9-10, 4.41 ERA)
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Tanner Roark goes for the Nationals tonight and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in six innings in a 5-2 win over the Braves. The Nationals have won four of his last five starts including his last two where he has given up five earned runs in 12 innings. In three appearances, including two starts, against the Braves this season Roark is 1-1 with an ERA of 6.75. This season Roark has a better road ERA (3.84) than home ERA (4.90). Washington has won eight of his last 10 starts against the Braves. The Nations have won nine of Roark’s last 13 road starts facing a team with a losing record.
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R.A. Dickey (9-10 4.41 ERA) gets the nod for the Braves tonight in this series finale and in his last outing he was not sharp giving up five earned runs in five innings in a 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. The Braves have lost two of his last three starts and in that span he has been lit up for 16 earned runs in 14 innings. Atlanta has lost two of Dickey’s three starts against the Nationals this season where he has lasted 17 innings and given up 13 earned runs. In his career facing Washington he is 4-9. The Braves have lost four of Dickey’s last five home starts, but they have won his last four starts after they had given up at least five runs in their previous game.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Nationals are 39-16 in their last 55 games against the Braves.
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The Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games against the Braves in Atlanta.
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In the last 32 games between these teams the Over record of 23-9.
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This season the Braves are 34-43 at home and the Nationals are 47-27 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Washington Nationals: 92-59 SU / O/U 66-75 / Run Line W/L 75-76<br />
Atlanta Braves: 67-83 SU / O/U 77-68 / Run Line W/L 76-74
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Washington at Atlanta Key Betting Trends<br />
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WASH is 5-0 in their last 5 road games
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WASH is 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter
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WASH has an Under record of 12-4-4 in their last 20 games
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ATL is 0-4 in their last 4 overall
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ATL is 0-4 in their last 4 home games
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ATL has an Under record of 4-1 in Braves last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>NATIONALS</b><br />
[CF] 06/02/2017 - Adam Eaton 60-day DL (04/29) ( ACL )<br />
(!)[RF] 08/13/2017 - Bryce Harper 10-day DL (08/13) ( Knee )<br />
[LF] 08/16/2017 - Brian Goodwin 10-day DL (08/16) ( Groin )<br />
[LF] 07/26/2017 - Ryan Raburn 60-day DL (07/22) ( Trapezius )<br />
[LF] 07/23/2017 - Chris Heisey 10-day DL (07/23) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Joe Ross 60-day DL (07/14) ( Tricep )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Koda Glover 60-day DL (06/11) ( Back )<br />
[2B] 08/28/2017 - Stephen Drew 60-day DL (07/29) ( Abdominal )<br />
[P] 09/07/2017 - Erick Fedde 60-day DL (09/04) ( Forearm )
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<b>BRAVES</b><br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Jacob Lindgren 60-day DL (02/14) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Armando Rivero 60-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Chaz Roe 60-day DL (04/09) ( Shoulder )<br />
[2B] 06/19/2017 - Micah Johnson 60-day DL (03/30) ( Wrist )<br />
[P] 06/11/2017 - Eric O'Flaherty 10-day DL (06/11) ( Rotator Cuff )<br />
[CF] 09/06/2017 - Danny Santana 60-day DL (09/06) ( Quad )<br />
[P] 09/15/2017 - Mike Foltynewicz injured last game, is downgraded to expected to miss next scheduled start ( Finger )<br />
[RF] 09/20/2017 - Ender Inciarte "?" Thursday vs. Washington Nationals ( Thumb )<br />
[LF] 09/20/2017 - Matt Kemp out indefinitely ( Hamstring )
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