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The Washington Nationals (53-100) will host the Atlanta Braves (95-58), Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, with the Braves on a three-game winning streak. The Braves will hand the ball to Kyle Muller (1-1), and the Nationals will turn to Paolo Espino (0-7).
Even on the road at the Nationals (+199), the Braves are a heavy moneyline favorite (-239).
The total for this contest is 8.5.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-239)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Tuesday, September 27, 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
Yesterday, the Braves claimed an 8-0 victory over the Nationals, with Bryce Elder (9.00 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Cory Abbott (5.00 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 7 K) picked up the loss for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have been favored 125 times and won 87, or 69.6%, of those games. Atlanta is 20-5 this season when entering a game favored by -239 or more on the moneyline. The Braves have a 70.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 78 of their 157 opportunities. The Braves are 79-78-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 152 | .278 (31) | .351 (32) | .537 (6) | 5.6% (10) | 24.1% (102) | 8.0% (77) |
| Matt Olson | 154 | .234 (108) | .319 (79) | .456 (46) | 4.4% (32) | 24.4% (105) | 10.7% (29) |
| Dansby Swanson | 154 | .279 (29) | .331 (59) | .441 (57) | 3.3% (60) | 26.5% (119) | 7.1% (90) |
| Michael Harris | 108 | .305 (-) | .345 (-) | .532 (-) | 4.6% (-) | 24.1% (-) | 4.6% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 114 | .269 (46) | .355 (28) | .412 (79) | 2.6% (87) | 23.6% (94) | 10.0% (41) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been victorious in 45, or 32.8%, of the 137 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Washington has been victorious 15 times in 37 chances when named as an underdog of at least +199 or worse on the moneyline. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 33.4% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 70 of 156 chances this season. In 156 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 71-85-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 137 | .246 (86) | .301 (117) | .418 (74) | 3.3% (60) | 24.3% (103) | 6.8% (100) |
| César Hernández | 139 | .247 (82) | .310 (99) | .318 (131) | 0.2% (132) | 18.5% (56) | 7.3% (85) |
| Nelson Cruz | 129 | .234 (108) | .313 (92) | .337 (126) | 2.0% (109) | 23.6% (94) | 9.7% (46) |
| Luke Voit | 128 | .229 (117) | .315 (88) | .405 (89) | 3.9% (46) | 31.3% (132) | 10.1% (37) |
| Joey Meneses | 47 | .326 (-) | .363 (-) | .579 (-) | 5.9% (-) | 21.6% (-) | 5.4% (-) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Braves vs. Nationals sees the Braves (-239 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.