This is an 8* on WASHINGTON

At this time last year, Washington was getting ready to embark on a run that would end with them winning the World Series. Barring a miracle, there will be no repeat of that run here in 2020. The Nationals currently find themselves in last place with a 17-27 record in the NL East. They have next to no shot of even making the playoffs, despite the fact eight teams will get in. Yesterday, they lost 2-1 to the team that occupies first place in the division, Atlanta. While this would normally be a mismatch in the Braves favor, today is no normal day as Max Scherzer goes for the Nationals. Scherzer is still having a solid year with a 6-3 TSR and 3.40 ERA. That’s why Washington is favored Sunday. Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings in his last start. Kyle Wright has an 8.05 and 2.211 WHIP in five starts for the Braves. He’s 0-4. Atlanta is also 0-7 as a road underdog of +125 to +175. When they get to the postseason, the Braves could be in trouble with their starting rotation decimated by injuries. They’re in trouble today as well. Play on WASHINGTON

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