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Two squads in the NL East — the Washington Nationals (25-36) and the Atlanta Braves (38-24) — play on Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. A.J. Smith-Shawver will start for the Braves, and Josiah Gray (4-5) for the Nationals.
At home, the Braves are favored to win on the moneyline (-205) over the Nationals (+168). The game has an over/under of 10 runs.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-205)
Total
10 Runs (Over: -104, Under: -117)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Friday, June 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Lee | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Max Fried | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Kyle Wright | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ehire Adrianza | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Israel Pineda | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Stephen Strasburg | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Cade Cavalli | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Victor Arano | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tanner Rainey | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Nationals
The Braves won their last contest versus the Mets by a 13-10 score yesterday, with Raisel Iglesias picking up the win pitching throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Travis d’Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
Friday, the Nationals fell to the Diamondbacks 6-2. Patrick Corbin was the losing pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up three earned runs on 11 hits while striking out four. Joey Meneses paced the Nationals’ offense, going 2-for-3.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 52 times this season and won 32, or 61.5%, of those games. Atlanta is 11-3 this season when entering a game favored by -205 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 67.2%. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 34 of their 62 chances. The Braves are 29-33-0 ATS in their 62 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 62 | .332 (3) | .406 (7) | .556 (6) | 4.2% (41) | 13.8% (18) | 10.6% (53) |
| Ozzie Albies | 62 | .256 (79) | .306 (122) | .487 (33) | 5.4% (20) | 13.6% (16) | 5.8% (139) |
| Matt Olson | 62 | .231 (128) | .356 (34) | .500 (20) | 6% (9) | 29.5% (149) | 15.7% (8) |
| Sean Murphy | 51 | .287 (26) | .389 (13) | .552 (7) | 5.7% (14) | 22.3% (89) | 10.9% (49) |
| Austin Riley | 62 | .281 (35) | .346 (56) | .471 (53) | 4% (46) | 25% (111) | 8.5% (97) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have come away with 23 wins in the 58 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Washington has a win-loss record of 8-10 when favored by +168 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 37.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 29 of 61 chances this season. The Nationals are 35-26-0 against the spread in their 61 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 60 | .281 (35) | .336 (73) | .455 (63) | 3.5% (66) | 25% (111) | 6.6% (128) |
| Jeimer Candelario | 58 | .253 (86) | .329 (88) | .443 (72) | 2.8% (99) | 20.1% (70) | 8% (103) |
| Luis Garcia | 54 | .271 (52) | .309 (118) | .388 (119) | 2.2% (124) | 13% (14) | 5.7% (141) |
| Joey Meneses | 58 | .305 (9) | .352 (43) | .397 (112) | 0.8% (152) | 18.4% (51) | 6.6% (128) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 50 | .233 (123) | .301 (131) | .386 (125) | 3.3% (76) | 7.7% (2) | 6.7% (124) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Braves to win (-205 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (10 runs).