The Atlanta Braves (34-27) face the Washington Nationals (23-39) at Nationals Park on Monday at 7:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ian Anderson is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Josiah Gray is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Braves are favored to win at -159, while the Nationals are at +140. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -121.
- The Braves (-106) have a 31-30 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-115) hold a record of 25-37.
- The Braves have a 32-26-3 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total runs line, 26 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 31-28-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging only 4.1 (21st).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (14th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.5 runs (29th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .244 (ranking 13th in the Major Leagues), while the Nationals are batting .257 (2nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 49 (T24th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 84 (2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 265 RBIs to rank 9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 246 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Nationals have an earned run average of 5.32 this season (29th in the Majors), while the Braves have an ERA of 3.76 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 575 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 473.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .275 against the Nationals this season (30th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves’ opponents are at .229 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2022.
- Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
- Braves 10-15-36 6-4-24 4-11-12 7-8-29 3-7-7 0-0-0 0-2-8
- Nationals 20-16-26 10-7-13 10-9-13 14-10-15 6-6-11 0-0-0 1-6-3
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2022.
- Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
- Braves 23-21-17 15-9-10 8-12-7 18-13-13 5-8-4 0-0-0 5-0-5
- Nationals 21-27-14 8-13-9 13-14-5 15-18-6 6-9-8 0-0-0 3-6-1
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 33-28 in Braves games this season. The Nationals have a 25-37 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Nationals recorded a 3-1 victory over the Braves at Truist Park when these teams last met on April 13. Austin Riley was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.