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On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves (55-37) are visiting the Washington Nationals (30-63), at 1:35 PM ET. The Braves have taken three in a row. Spencer Strider (4-2) is the starter for the Braves, and Erasmo Ramirez (1-1) for the Nationals.
The Braves, even as the road team, are heavily favored (-287) to defeat the Nationals (+232). The game’s total is set at 9.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-287)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Sunday, July 17, 2022
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | 10 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Darren O’Day | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Mike Soroka | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
| Kirby Yates | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Arano | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Josh Rogers | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Reed Garrett | 15 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Evan Lee | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Will Harris | 60 Day Injury List | Pectoral |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Seth Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Braves and Nationals
These clubs meet again after the Braves beat the Nationals 6-3 yesterday. Max Fried picked up the win for the Braves (7 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 4 K), and Michael Harris led the way offensively (2-for-3 with a double). Paolo Espino (5 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 5 K) was credited with the loss for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have been favorites in 71 games this season and won 48 (67.6%) of those contests. Atlanta has played as a favorite of -287 or more twice this season and won both games. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 74.2% chance to win. So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 45 of their 93 games with a total. The Braves are 46-47-0 against the spread in their 93 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 91 | .284 (34) | .346 (46) | .577 (6) | 6.8% (7) | 25.5% (125) | 7.1% (104) |
| Matt Olson | 93 | .255 (77) | .341 (56) | .488 (25) | 4.1% (43) | 24.1% (111) | 11.4% (33) |
| Dansby Swanson | 93 | .291 (27) | .349 (43) | .479 (31) | 3.8% (53) | 26.2% (132) | 7.4% (95) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 89 | .221 (135) | .278 (144) | .407 (91) | 4.6% (29) | 22.2% (96) | 7% (106) |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 63 | .261 (-) | .310 (-) | .461 (-) | 4.3% (-) | 20.2% (-) | 4.3% (-) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been victorious in 23, or 29.5%, of the 78 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Washington has played as an underdog of +232 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 30.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 45 of 93 chances this season. In 93 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 39-54-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | 90 | .250 (88) | .406 (4) | .490 (24) | 4.9% (25) | 13.9% (22) | 20.3% (1) |
| Josh Bell | 92 | .314 (8) | .392 (8) | .509 (18) | 3.4% (64) | 13.7% (19) | 10.6% (44) |
| Nelson Cruz | 88 | .242 (102) | .324 (85) | .361 (134) | 2.3% (104) | 22.3% (97) | 10.3% (50) |
| César Hernández | 92 | .244 (99) | .306 (115) | .307 (152) | 0% (154) | 17.8% (56) | 7.3% (100) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 72 | .251 (83) | .312 (103) | .350 (140) | 1% (145) | 10.4% (6) | 7.3% (100) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Braves to pick up the win (-287 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (9 runs).