
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 11
Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves will try to beat Jake Irvin, the Washington Nationals' starting pitcher, on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Braves are listed as -170 moneyline favorites for this matchup with the Nationals (+143). Atlanta is favored on the run line (-1.5). The over/under for the matchup has been set at 7.5 runs.
Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Nationals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Braves vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN2
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -170 | +143 | 7.5 | -117 | -104 | -1.5 | -102 | -118 |
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Braves 5, Nationals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 51%, Nationals 49%
Braves vs. Nationals Betting Insights
- This season, the Braves have won 65 out of the 116 games, or 56%, in which they've been favored.
- This season Atlanta has won 36 of its 55 games, or 65.5%, when favored by at least -170 on the moneyline.
- The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Braves.
- The Nationals have been chosen as underdogs in 119 games this year and have walked away with the win 51 times (42.9%) in those games.
- This season, Washington has been victorious 19 times in 47 chances when named as an underdog of at least +143 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 41.2% chance of walking away with the win.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves were favored on the moneyline for eight of their last 10 games, and they finished 5-3 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over two times.
- The Braves have put together a 5-5-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 1.56 |
| K/9 | 10.6 |
Braves Player Insights
- Marcell Ozuna's 37 round-trippers and 98 RBI both lead the Braves, in addition to his team-high .305 average.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Ozuna is fifth in home runs and ninth in RBI.
- Matt Olson is hitting .237 with 33 doubles, a triple, 25 home runs and 58 walks.
- Olson is 27th in homers and 28th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
- Olson enters this game looking for his third game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is batting .389 with a double, three walks and three RBI.
- Jorge Soler is batting .229 with 27 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 62 walks.
- Orlando Arcia has 22 doubles, 16 home runs and 36 walks while batting .222.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Sean Murphy | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+175) |
| Matt Olson | 0.5 (-265) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+125) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 1.5 (+155) | 1.5 (-125) | - | 0.5 (+110) |
| Michael Harris II | 1.5 (+165) | 1.5 (-105) | - | 0.5 (+165) |
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Nationals Recent Betting Performance
- The Nationals have played as underdogs in nine of their past 10 games and won three of those contests.
- The Nationals and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times in their last 10 games with a total.
- The Nationals have a record of 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Nationals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 6.23 |
| K/9 | 10.1 |
Nationals Player Insights
- C.J. Abrams leads the Nationals with 19 home runs and runs batted in, driving in 64.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Abrams' home run total is 66th and his RBI tally is 69th.
- Luis Garcia has a club-leading .284 batting average.
- Garcia is currently 115th in homers and 73rd in RBI in the major leagues.
- Jacob Young is hitting .257 with 23 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 27 walks.
- Keibert Ruiz is hitting .225 with 18 doubles, 13 home runs and 15 walks.
Nationals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | 0.5 (-195) | 0.5 (-195) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Juan Yepez | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (-190) | - | 0.5 (+185) |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (-190) | - | 0.5 (+240) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (-190) | - | 0.5 (+240) |
| Dylan Crews | 0.5 (-195) | 0.5 (-195) | - | 0.5 (+200) |
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