Washington Nationals (24-29) vs. Atlanta Braves (31-21)
May 30, 2024 7:20 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Braves -210 / Washington Nationals +190; Over/Under: +8.5
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The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves meet Thursday in MLB game 4 action at Truist Park. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 25-29 on the season and play the Guardians and Mets next. The Washington Nationals have scored 15 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The Washington Nationals have won 4 of their last 5 games when scoring 4 or more runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 54 hits and 26 RBI, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Joey Meneses have combined for 86 hits and 50 RBI.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 31-22 on the season and play the Athletics and Red Sox next. The Atlanta Braves have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 9 games. The Atlanta Braves have lost 6 of their last 9 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 60 hits and 49 RBI, while Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies have combined for 104 hits and 42 RBI.
Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Pitching Matchup
Trevor Williams gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 4-0 with a 2.29 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. Williams has allowed 21 hits and 5 earned runs in his last 24.1 innings. Williams has a 2.73 ERA and .257 allowed batting average in 29.2 road innings. Williams is 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA and 48 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.
Reynaldo Lopez gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 2-2 with a 1.75 ERA and 47 strikeouts this season. Lopez has allowed 18 hits and 5 earned runs in his last 21.1 innings. Lopez has a 1.21 ERA and .190 allowed batting average in 29.2 home innings. This will be Lopez’s second career game against the Washington Nationals.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Braves have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won six of the Braves’ last eight games at Truist Park.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in six of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one Double in three of the Braves’ last four games against NL East opponents at Truist Park.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 18 home appearances against NL East opponents.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 13 home appearances against NL East opponents.
- Marcell Ozuna has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Braves’ last four night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Matt Olson has scored a run in six of the Braves’ last seven games as favorites.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 18 home appearances against NL East opponents.
- Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last five games as home favorites.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Eddie Rosario has scored at least one run in seven of his eight previous appearances against the Braves after playing the previous day.
- Trevor Williams has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances in night games.
- Lane Thomas has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Joey Meneses has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- Lane Thomas has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL East opponents.
- Trevor Williams has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his seven previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Braves.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances against the Braves.
- Joey Meneses has recorded at least one total base in each of his 10 previous appearances at Truist Park.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction
The Atlanta Braves are going to be favored because they’re the more talented team and at home. I get it. However, the Washington Nationals continue to tread water and cash in the underdog role. Also, Trevor Williams has been great this season with a 2.29 ERA and has allowed just 5 runs in his last 24.1 innings. I don’t care what the Braves are doing or who is on the mound, the Nationals, and a chance to make two times my money is a strong value play on Thursday night.
