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The Washington Nationals (53-101) will host the Atlanta Braves (96-58), Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET, with the Braves on a four-game winning streak. Jake Odorizzi (5-6) is the starter for the Braves, and Josiah Gray (7-10) for the Nationals.
Even though the Braves are playing on the road at the Nationals, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -218, compared to the home team at +181. The contest has an over/under set at 8.5.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-218)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 28, 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 took down the Nationals 8-2 yesterday, with Collin McHugh getting the win (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) and Ronald Acuna Jr. leading the way offensively (going 2-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI). Paolo Espino (5.00 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 126 times this season and won 88, or 69.8%, of those games. Atlanta is 32-7 this season when entering a game favored by -218 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.6% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 79 of their 158 games with a total this season. The Braves are 80-78-0 ATS in their 158 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 153 | .276 (32) | .350 (32) | .534 (6) | 5.5% (10) | 24.0% (101) | 8.1% (73) |
| Matt Olson | 155 | .234 (107) | .319 (80) | .454 (49) | 4.3% (33) | 24.2% (104) | 10.7% (26) |
| Dansby Swanson | 155 | .278 (29) | .330 (61) | .439 (57) | 3.3% (59) | 26.6% (120) | 7.0% (94) |
| Michael Harris | 109 | .306 (-) | .346 (-) | .536 (-) | 4.6% (-) | 24.0% (-) | 4.6% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 115 | .270 (43) | .356 (27) | .426 (68) | 3.0% (74) | 23.7% (95) | 9.9% (44) |
Nationals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Nationals have been victorious in 45, or 32.6%, of the 138 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Washington has come away with a win 17 times in 49 chances when named as an underdog of at least +181 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 35.6% chance of walking away with the win. Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 71 of their 157 opportunities. The Nationals have an against the spread mark of 71-86-0 in 157 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | 138 | .246 (87) | .301 (116) | .416 (78) | 3.3% (59) | 24.3% (105) | 6.8% (99) |
| César Hernández | 140 | .245 (89) | .308 (104) | .315 (132) | 0.2% (133) | 18.7% (62) | 7.2% (90) |
| Nelson Cruz | 129 | .234 (107) | .313 (93) | .337 (127) | 2.0% (110) | 23.6% (94) | 9.7% (46) |
| Luke Voit | 129 | .231 (117) | .317 (84) | .410 (82) | 3.9% (45) | 31.1% (132) | 10.1% (37) |
| Joey Meneses | 48 | .326 (-) | .365 (-) | .575 (-) | 5.8% (-) | 22.1% (-) | 5.8% (-) |
Braves vs. Nationals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Braves will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-218). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).