The Washington Nationals (58-72) travel to face off against the Atlanta Braves (70-59) on Sunday, August 25th. This game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta and televised on None. The Braves are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nationals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Braves. First pitch is set for 11:05 CT.
Nationals vs. Braves Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Braves (-189)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Braves have won 7 of their last 10 games.
- The Braves have a 3-game winning streak.
- The Braves have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
- The Braves have outscored the Nationals 7-4 in their last two head-to-head games.
- The Braves have scored 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 10 games.
Nationals vs Braves
The most recent game o of this Braves vs Nationals series came right down to the end, as the Nationals rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -174 on the money line.
Ramon Laureano and Orlando Arcia each homered for the Braves, while Jose Tena went deep for the Nationals. Tena finished the game 3/4 with two RBIs, but his efforts were not enough to get Washington the win.
Charlie Morton pitched well for the Braves in this one, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Aaron Bummer got the win out of the bullpen, and Pierce Johnson got the save.
Washington is 58-72 overall and 17.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East, sitting in 4th place. They have a 16-21-3 series record this season and have lost two games in a row. The Nationals’ straight-up record as the underdog is 62-45, and they are 46-61 against the run line.
Heading into today’s game, the Nationals’ games have averaged 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 64-61. Their under streak is at 2 games, and the average total line for their games is 9 runs. Washington’s overall series record is 16-21-3, and they have a 3-7 record in their last ten games.
DJ Herz Gets The Start For The Nationals
DJ Herz is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rockies, as he gets the start for the Nationals today. In that August 20th start, he took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three runs (two earned). Looking at his overall numbers, Herz has made 13 starts, and his record for the season is 2-6. The right-hander has an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.32. Opposing batters are hitting .239 off Herz this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 11.13 strikeouts and 3.12 walks.
Nationals Offense Breakdown
Washington’s offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game this season, which is 19th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and isolated power. However, the Nationals do have the 11th best team batting average in the league, and they have done a good job of avoiding strikeouts.
Luis Garcia Jr. is hitting .293 this season and leads the team with 63 RBIs. He is also 2nd on the team with 15 home runs. CJ Abrams has 18 homers this season, but he is batting just .247. Over his last six games, Jose Tena has gone 9/23 with a home run and three RBIs.
Atlanta has a 22-14-5 series record this season, and they have won three straight series overall. They are 60-46 straight up as the favorite, but 46-60 against the run line in that role. The Braves have an over/under record of 47-77, with the under hitting in their last six games.
The Braves are currently five games behind the Phillies in the NL East, and they lead the Mets by 7.5 games. Atlanta has won the first two games of their series against the Nationals and have an overall record of 70-59. At home, they have a 36-27 record, while on the road, they are 34-32.
Reynaldo López Gets The Start For The Braves
Braves starter Reynaldo López has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 7-4 with an ERA of 2.05. He has made 10 quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he pitched well but didn’t factor into the decision. Against the Phillies on August 20th, López went five innings, giving up one earned run on five hits. He finished with 10 strikeouts in that outing. Looking back further, he has given up at least one homer in three of his last four starts. López has a home ERA of 1.75 compared to 2.43 on the road.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Marcell Ozuna comes into the game as one of the league’s top power hitters, as his 37 home runs and 94 RBIs are both 4th best in the league. Ozuna is also hitting a strong .307 for the season and has been even better of late, going 14/33 in his last nine games, with two homers and six runs scored. Ramón Laureano has also been hot of late, going 12/32 in his last nine games, with three homers and four RBIs.
As a team, the Braves are 3rd in the league in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They have been better on the road this season, averaging 4.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league, and have the 9th best slugging percentage in the league.
Nationals vs Braves Prediction
Our predicted score for this game is a 5-4 win for the Braves, and with the money line payout sitting at -189, we would recommend taking the over at 8 runs, with the payout at -116.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Reynaldo Lopez finishing with six strikeouts compared to Herz with six as well. However, we do have Lopez finishing with a better ERA, and if you’re looking at a starting pitcher to pick up a win, Lopez is ninth compared to Herz at sixth.
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Last updated:August 25, 2024 Braves, Nationals