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On Monday, a battle of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Washington Nationals (53-99) hosting the Atlanta Braves (94-58) at 7:05 PM ET. Bryce Elder (1-3) is the starter for the Braves, and Cory Abbott (0-3) for the Nationals.
The Braves (-250) are big moneyline favorites, despite at the Nationals (+207).
The game’s total is set at 8.5.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-250)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Monday, September 26, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | 10 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Chadwick Tromp | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Kirby Yates | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Spencer Strider | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Adam Duvall | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Darren O’Day | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Day-to-day | Back |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Victor Arano | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Cade Cavalli | 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 |
| Yadiel Hernandez | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Sean Doolittle | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joe Ross | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Carter Kieboom | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jackson Tetreault | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Evan Lee | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Braves and Nationals
The Braves beat the Phillies by an 8-7 score in their last game yesterday. Dansby Swanson went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Jackson Stephens picked up the win after throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three.
The Nationals secured a 6-1 victory over the Marlins yesterday. Joey Meneses (2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Anibal Sanchez got the win on the mound after going five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out four.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 124 times this season and won 86, or 69.4%, of those games. Atlanta is 14-3 this season when entering a game favored by -250 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 71.4%. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 78 of their 156 chances. The Braves have an ATS record of 78-78-0 in 156 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 151 | .278 (31) | .349 (33) | .538 (6) | 5.6% (10) | 24.3% (102) | 7.7% (81) |
| Dansby Swanson | 153 | .281 (27) | .334 (56) | .445 (55) | 3.3% (61) | 26.3% (119) | 7.1% (90) |
| Matt Olson | 153 | .233 (114) | .318 (81) | .450 (48) | 4.2% (36) | 24.4% (104) | 10.6% (29) |
| Michael Harris | 107 | .305 (-) | .346 (-) | .535 (-) | 4.7% (-) | 23.8% (-) | 4.7% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 113 | .272 (39) | .359 (22) | .417 (77) | 2.6% (87) | 23.4% (93) | 10.1% (39) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been victorious in 45, or 33.1%, of the 136 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Washington has been victorious 14 times in 33 chances when named as an underdog of at least +207 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 32.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 70 of 155 chances this season. In 155 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 71-84-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 136 | .246 (85) | .302 (112) | .419 (71) | 3.4% (56) | 24.5% (105) | 6.9% (98) |
| César Hernández | 138 | .249 (82) | .312 (96) | .320 (131) | 0.2% (132) | 18.4% (56) | 7.3% (85) |
| Nelson Cruz | 129 | .234 (108) | .313 (93) | .337 (126) | 2.0% (109) | 23.6% (95) | 9.7% (46) |
| Luke Voit | 127 | .231 (116) | .318 (81) | .408 (84) | 4.0% (41) | 31.4% (132) | 10.2% (37) |
| Joey Meneses | 46 | .326 (-) | .360 (-) | .583 (-) | 6.0% (-) | 21.5% (-) | 5.0% (-) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Braves to win (-250 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8.5 runs).