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In the second game of a four-game set at Nationals Park, the Washington Nationals (68-86) meet the Atlanta Braves (98-55), Friday at 7:05 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Charlie Morton (14-12) for the Braves, and Patrick Corbin (10-13) for the Nationals.
Even on the road at the Nationals (+205), the Braves are a heavy moneyline favorite (-249).
The game’s total is set at 9.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-249)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Friday, September 22, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: MASN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Collin McHugh | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Yonny Chirinos | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nick Anderson | 60-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Mike Soroka | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Dylan Lee | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Daysbel Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Ehire Adrianza | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Sam Hilliard | 60-Day Injured List | Heel |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Max Fried | Day-to-day | Finger |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | 10-Day Injured List | Hand |
| Travis Blankenhorn | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| MacKenzie Gore | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Stone Garrett | 60-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Victor Robles | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| 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
Max Fried (6.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 7 K) earned the win in the Braves’ 10-3 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Ozzie Albies led the way offensively, going 4-for-6 with a double, a home run and four RBI. Jake Irvin (2.2 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 139 times this season and won 90, or 64.7%, of those games. Atlanta has a record of 19-6 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -249 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 71.3% chance of a victory for the Braves. Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 86 of 153 chances this season. The Braves are 80-73-0 against the spread in their 153 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 151 | .335 (2) | .414 (1) | .592 (4) | 5.5% (14) | 11.2% (6) | 11.1% (26) |
| Matt Olson | 153 | .279 (23) | .386 (10) | .609 (3) | 7.7% (1) | 23.4% (98) | 14.4% (10) |
| Ozzie Albies | 139 | .274 (39) | .328 (71) | .509 (16) | 5.2% (19) | 16.4% (28) | 6.7% (97) |
| Austin Riley | 151 | .279 (23) | .343 (46) | .511 (15) | 5.3% (17) | 23.8% (101) | 8% (81) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 136 | .271 (48) | .343 (46) | .535 (9) | 6.3% (9) | 22.8% (90) | 9.7% (55) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have won in 58, or 41.1%, of the 141 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Washington has a win-loss record of 6-16 when favored by +205 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 32.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Washington have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 153 chances this season. The Nationals have an against the spread record of 81-72-0 in 153 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 149 | .271 (48) | .320 (93) | .470 (43) | 4% (40) | 25.6% (112) | 5.4% (124) |
| CJ Abrams | 142 | .245 (105) | .302 (122) | .417 (92) | 3.1% (84) | 19.5% (55) | 5.4% (124) |
| Joey Meneses | 145 | .280 (21) | .326 (77) | .410 (100) | 2.1% (117) | 19.5% (55) | 5.8% (116) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 129 | .248 (98) | .299 (124) | .395 (109) | 3.2% (79) | 10.6% (5) | 5.7% (117) |
| Dominic Smith | 138 | .257 (81) | .327 (73) | .367 (127) | 2% (118) | 15.4% (19) | 7.7% (86) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Braves will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-249). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).