Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals 3/30/23 – After 30 spring training games, it’s finally Opening Day! On Thursday afternoon the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals in an NL East opener. Max Fried will start for Atlanta while veteran Patrick Corbin will face off against him. Last season, the Braves posted a 14-5 record against Washington. MLB betting forums are in favor of the Atlanta Braves to cover its spread and win this game.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
Date & Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
Location: Nationals Park
TV: MLBN
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals 3/30/23 Betting Odds
Braves
Moneyline: -245
Spread: -1.5 (-140)
Total: 8 over (-105)
National
Moneyline: +205
Spread: +1.5 (+120)
Total: 8 under (-115)
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Analysis
Last season, the Atlanta Braves won the NL Central and were dealt a disappointing loss by the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Heading into this year’s MLB campaign, they are considered contenders in NL East but could face stiff competition from an already loaded Mets team. It has been quite the offseason for Atlanta which included many firsts. They lost some key players such as bonafide sluggers Dansby Swanson and Adan Duvall, but still possess enough depth and power to challenge for the NL East title again this season.
The Washington Nationals continue their rebuild process. After trading away Juan Soto and Josh Bell last season, they only added a few veterans this offseason – led by Corey Dickerson from the Cardinals and third baseman Jeimer Candelario – from other teams. Unfortunately for Washington, their squad will likely finish near the bottom of the standings this season. They continue to stock the farm system with talented prospects and are eagerly awaiting progress from young hitters and pitchers. Patrick Corbin will take the mound for the Nationals this afternoon. Corbin had a season to forget in 2022, finishing with an appalling 6.31 ERA and 1.70 WHIP to go along with a 6-19 record in 152.2 innings pitched – his worst marks ever.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Fried’s last 4 road starts with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Over is 3-0-1 in Fried’s last 4 road starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Over is 4-0-1 in Fried’s last 5 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Braves are 6-1 in Fried’s last 7 starts with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 0-4 in Corbins last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 0-5 in their last 5 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Nationals are 0-4 in Corbins last 4 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Nationals are 1-10 in Corbins last 11 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Free Pick
On paper, this game looks to be a huge mismatch. Atlanta easily won their series against the Nationals last year and it appears it may repeat that success this time around as per MLB betting lines. Max Fried, their young ace on the hill for Atlanta, faces off against an undermanned Nationals squad .
Free Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-140)
