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In the second game of a three-game set at Truist Park, the Washington Nationals (70-90) play the Atlanta Braves (103-57), Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Spencer Strider (19-5) for the Braves, and Joan Adon (2-4) for the Nationals.
Sportsbooks have made the Braves heavy favorites at home (-352). The Nationals are +278 as the road underdogs. The over/under for the Braves-Nationals game is set at 9.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-352)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Max Fried | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| 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 |
| Daysbel Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Dylan Lee | 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 |
Nationals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Blankenhorn | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| MacKenzie Gore | 15-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Jake Irvin | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Stone Garrett | 60-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Riley Adams | 60-Day Injured List | Hand |
| 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 |
| Robert Garcia | Paternity List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Braves and Nationals
Yesterday, the Nationals claimed a 10-6 win over the Braves, with Jordan Weems (1.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Nationals. Keibert Ruiz went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Brad Hand (0.2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 K) picked up the loss for the Braves.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have won 95 out of the 146 games, or 65.1%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta has played as a favorite of -352 or more twice this season and split those games. The moneyline for this contest implies a 77.9% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 91 of their 160 games with a total this season. The Braves are 83-77-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 157 | .336 (2) | .414 (1) | .595 (4) | 5.6% (13) | 11.2% (6) | 10.7% (30) |
| Matt Olson | 160 | .282 (18) | .389 (10) | .605 (3) | 7.6% (1) | 23.4% (95) | 14.5% (8) |
| Ozzie Albies | 146 | .279 (22) | .333 (59) | .515 (14) | 5.1% (18) | 16.2% (26) | 6.8% (93) |
| Austin Riley | 157 | .280 (21) | .345 (42) | .514 (15) | 5.2% (17) | 24% (100) | 8.4% (74) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 142 | .272 (41) | .343 (46) | .541 (8) | 6.3% (7) | 22.8% (89) | 9.6% (55) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have won in 60, or 40.8%, of the 147 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Washington this season with a +278 moneyline set for this game. The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 26.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Washington’s games have gone over the total in 76 of their 159 opportunities. The Nationals are 84-75-0 against the spread in their 159 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 155 | .266 (53) | .314 (101) | .468 (46) | 4.2% (36) | 25.9% (111) | 5.4% (120) |
| CJ Abrams | 148 | .243 (108) | .298 (124) | .411 (97) | 3% (89) | 19.5% (56) | 5.3% (124) |
| Joey Meneses | 151 | .276 (30) | .323 (84) | .403 (102) | 2% (116) | 19.6% (57) | 5.9% (111) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 134 | .255 (87) | .304 (118) | .404 (101) | 3.3% (76) | 10.5% (4) | 5.6% (118) |
| Luis Garcia | 119 | .266 (-) | .301 (-) | .384 (-) | 1.9% (-) | 12.6% (-) | 5.3% (-) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Braves to win (-352 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go under the total (9 runs).