Atlanta at Washington

The Atlanta Braves have opened up a 5-game lead in the NL East, and no challenger has emerged yet. The Braves aren't just winning; they are destroying their opponents, 122-65 combined. The Braves have a run differential of +57, tops in baseball. Their 122 runs scored are first in both leagues, and their 65 runs allowed are the lowest of any team. Washington has a losing record, and they will be at home for this one, but the Nats have struggled on their home field, where they are 2-7. Atlanta is winning big and playing a team they should handle easily. Make the play on Atlanta.