Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 12:26 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

As they go for the series sweep, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (70-59) will clash with C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (58-72) at Truist Park on Sunday, August 25. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. ET.

At -189, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+155). The over/under for this matchup has been listed at 8.

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
  • Time: 12:05 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: Roku
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Reynaldo Lopez (7-4) to make his 21st start of the season. He is 7-4 with a 2.05 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent time out was on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he tossed five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Lopez heads into this matchup with 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Lopez heads into the matchup with 17 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB play with 169 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .415.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 552 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.65).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.221).

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