
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 15
Ozzie Albies and James Wood will be among the stars on display when the Atlanta Braves face the Washington Nationals on Monday at 6:45 p.m. ET, at Nationals Park. The Braves are favored in this one, at -168, while the underdog Nationals have +141 odds to win. Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). A 9-run over/under has been set for the contest.
Here's everything you need 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: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to watch on TV: MASN and FDSSO
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -168 | +141 | 9 | -114 | -106 | -1.5 | -105 | -115 |
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Braves 5
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 50%, Nationals 50%
Braves vs. Nationals Betting Insights
- The Braves have won 47, or 49.5%, of the 95 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Atlanta has entered 35 games this season favored by -168 or more and is 19-16 in those contests.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.7% chance of a victory for the Braves.
- The Nationals have been victorious in 56, or 43.1%, of the 130 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- Washington has a win-loss record of 22-33 when favored by +141 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 41.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite for four of their last 10 games, and they finished 1-3 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total four times.
- The Braves' ATS record is 4-6-0 over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.3 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 5.40 |
| K/9 | 10.1 |
Braves Player Insights
- Matt Olson paces the Braves in home runs (25), runs batted in (83) and has a team-best batting average of .273.
- Olson is 40th in home runs and 30th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Olson has collected a hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .313 with two home runs, three walks and three RBIs.
- Albies is hitting .239 with 22 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 51 walks.
- Albies ranks 112th in homers in the majors, and 77th in RBI.
- Michael Harris II is hitting .239 with 22 doubles, six triples, 17 home runs and 14 walks.
- Marcell Ozuna has 17 doubles, 20 home runs and 89 walks while batting .229.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 (-236) | 1.5 (+129) | - | 0.5 (+170) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 0.5 (-214) | 1.5 (+131) | - | 0.5 (+152) |
| Ha-Seong Kim | 0.5 (-248) | 1.5 (+124) | - | 0.5 (+163) |
| Drake Baldwin | 0.5 (-248) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+156) |
| Ronald Acuna | 1.5 (+187) | 1.5 (-105) | - | 0.5 (+126) |
Nationals Recent Betting Performance
- The Nationals have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 10 games and won six 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 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Nationals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 5.17 |
| K/9 | 7.1 |
Nationals Player Insights
- C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals with a team-leading batting average of .262.
- Abrams' home run total puts him 100th in the big leagues, and he ranks 138th in RBI.
- Wood has been a reliable source of runs this year, leading the lineup with 27 home runs and 88 runs batted in.
- Wood is 32nd in home runs and 22nd in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Luis Garcia is hitting .258 with 27 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 26 walks.
- Josh Bell is batting .232 with 13 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 54 walks.
Nationals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 0.5 (-246) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+182) |
| Josh Bell | 0.5 (-231) | 1.5 (+123) | - | 0.5 (+164) |
| Daylen Lile | 0.5 (-236) | 1.5 (+132) | - | 0.5 (+178) |
| C.J. Abrams | 0.5 (-219) | 1.5 (+133) | - | 0.5 (+214) |
| Mitchell Parker | - | - | - | - |
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