The Washington Nationals (25-29) and'Atlanta Braves'(31-22) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network).'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nationals vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nationals lead 2-1
The Nationals won 7-2 as +134 underdogs in the 3rd game of the series Wednesday as the Over (8.5) hit. RF'Lane Thomas hit a 3-run shot in the 5th inning for Washington, which has won 4 of its last 6 games.
RHP'Spencer Schwellenbach'allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 5 K’s in 5 IP in his MLB debut for the Braves, who failed to cash as -146 favorites. Atlanta has gone 1-2 since losing RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (ACL) to a season-ending injury Sunday.