The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves meet Thursday in MLB action at Truist Park. Here’s a Braves vs Nationals Prediction. This article will include a Braves vs Nationals Pick.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 55-54 on the year and play the Phillies and Reds next. The Washington Nationals are batting .254 on the season and have a .329 OBP and a .445 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals’ pitching staff has a 4.75 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 115 hits and 82 RBI, while James Wood and Daylen Lile have combined for 215 hits and 124 RBI.
Jake Irvin gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-4 with a 5.23 ERA and 58 strikeouts this season. Irvin is 3-3 with a 3.56 ERA and 40 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 63-45 on the year and play the Yankees and Marlins next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .248 on the season and have a .315 OBP and a .414 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff has a 3.71 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. Michael Harris II leads the Atlanta Braves with 114 hits and 61 RBI, while Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies have combined for 221 hits and 126 RBI.
Grant Holmes gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 6-4 with a 3.79 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. Holmes is 0-1 with a 2.19 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last seven home games following a road win.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last seven night games at Truist Park following a home loss.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the Braves’ last four games.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Nationals have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last six home games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last six night games following a loss.
- The Braves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in 16 of their last 17 road games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in five of their last six night games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Braves’ last 10 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Nationals’ last six games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last seven games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last four games as road underdogs.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last five games as home favorites.
- Grant Holmes has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 17 home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Grant Holmes has recorded a win in three of his last four home appearances.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in each of the Nationals’ last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jake Irvin has recorded five or more strikeouts in six of his last seven road appearances.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Nationals as road underdogs.
Braves vs Nationals Prediction
The Nationals have been good on the road this season, but Irvin has had issues, and he hasn’t pitched in two months due to a shoulder issue. Who knows what to expect from Irvin in this spot. The Braves have played improved ball over the last couple of weeks, and Holmes has allowed just 21 hits and 7 earned runs in his last 20 innings. The Braves have won Holmes’ last 4 starts. We’re getting a reasonable price with the Braves at home. I’ll take it.