Nationals vs Braves Prediction 9/2/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 2nd at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 67-74 this season after they won game one by a score of 9-5 last night. Washington had their lead cut to 4-2 in the third inning, but they scored the next four runs to secure the win. The Nationals recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by House, who went 1-3 with three RBIs. Irvin allowed five hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Simpson picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Washington won three out of four against the Marlins and split four with the Rockies before that. 

This season, Washington has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .255 opponent batting average, while they have scored 735 runs with a .249 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 29 home runs and 94 RBIs, while James Wood has added 30 home runs and 73 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jackson Kent, who is 1-2 with a 5.59 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP over 19.1 innings pitched this season. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 82-57 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-9 on Tuesday. Atlanta led 1-0 in the second inning, but they scored just one run over the next five innings in the loss. The Braves recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Harris II, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Smith-Shawver allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Suter allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Atlanta lost a makeup game with the Giants, but did sweep the Rockies before that. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.61 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 644 runs with a .248 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 37 home runs and 80 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 22 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Grant Holmes, who is 9-5 with a 3.71 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 128.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Nationals’ last eight games.
• The Braves have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Braves’ last nine games.
• The Braves have lost the first inning in four of their last five games at Nationals Park.
• The Nationals have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight home day games.
• The Nationals have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Nationals have lost each of their last 13 Wednesday day games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Braves have won 10 of their last 12 games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against NL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine Wednesday day home games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Nationals.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last seven day games against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Nationals’ last eight games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in 12 of the Braves’ last 13 day games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last six games as home underdogs.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• CJ Abrams has hit at least one home run in three of his last six appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Brad Lord has recorded three or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against the Braves.
• Brady House has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Nationals as home underdogs against NL opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Ha-Seong Kim has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL East opponents.
• Grant Holmes has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last eight road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Grant Holmes has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with the Braves as favorites.
• Lane Thomas has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances in day games against NL East teams that held a losing record.

Nationals vs Braves Prediction 

Washington was able to start this series with a win on Tuesday and they have won four of their last five games. The Nationals are 33-39 at home this year, while the Braves are 34-33 on the road. Atlanta has lost two games in a row and they have allowed 16 runs during that span. The Braves are starting Holmes, who has allowed 3, 0, and 6 earned runs in his last three starts, while Kent has allowed 1, 3, 5, and 3 earned runs in his four outings. Take the over once again here.