Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Pick Prediction 6/2/2021 by Tony T.
Nationals at Braves—MLB free pick is Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves to play over the total of 8.5 runs. Veteran Jon Lester is expected to start on short rest in this spot. Lester in his past three starts has given up 12 earned runs with four homers in 13 1/3rd innings. Jon Lester has an ERA of four or greater in four of his past five seasons. Teams are hitting .289 on Lester. Drew Smyly throws for Atlanta. The lefthander has struggled as in his past seven starts allowing 26 earned runs in 36 1/3rd innings of work. Past ten games Braves hitting .369 against lefthanders and the Nationals averaging 6.60 runs per game on lefty's. Play Washington and Atlanta over 8.5.