Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (70-59) will square off with the Washington Nationals (58-72) at Truist Park on Sunday, August 25. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. ET.

At -189, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+155). This contest carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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

  • Reynaldo Lopez (7-4 with a 2.05 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season.
  • His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Lopez heads into this game with 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Lopez will try to collect his 18th matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • 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 average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 169 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .415 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.242).
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 552 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.65).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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