In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 21st at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 22-27 this season after they won game one by a score of 5-3 last night. Washington scored three runs in the first inning and took the lead for good in the second inning for the win. The Nationals recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Lowe, Ruiz, Garcia Jr., and Crews, who all had one RBI in the win. Washington started Parker, who allowed six hits and three earned runs in the win, while Finnegan picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Nationals swept the Orioles in three games, but lost three out of four against the Braves before that. Washington has won four games in a row, and they are currently fourth in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.24 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .267 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 212 runs with a .242 batting average and a .312 on-base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 12 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added eight home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Trevor Williams, who is 2-5 with a 5.91 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP over 45.2 innings pitched this season.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 24-24 this year after they dropped game one in this series on Tuesday night. Atlanta scored three runs in the second inning to tie the game at three, but went scoreless over the final seven innings for the loss. The Braves recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Olson, White, and Harris II, who all had one RBI in the loss. Atlanta started Strider, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Lee allowed two hits and one earned run in one relief inning.
Prior to this series, the Braves won two out of three against the Red Sox and three out of four against the Nationals. Atlanta has won three of their last five games, and they are currently third in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 198 runs with a .246 batting average and a .318 on-base percentage this year. Austin Riley has led Atlanta with eight home runs and 28 RBIs, while Matt Olson has added 10 home runs and 26 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is AJ Smith-Shawver, who is 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 38.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Braves will beat the Nationals
- The Braves have won each of their last 10 night games at Nationals Park following a loss.
- The Nationals have lost each of their last six night games against the Braves at Nationals Park following a home win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last five road games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a home win.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against National League opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Braves’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Nationals’ last seven games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last four games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Nationals’ last seven night games against National League opponents.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last nine home games against NL opponents.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against NL East opponents.
- Josh Bell has scored at least one run in each of his last four home appearances against the Braves after playing the previous day.
- CJ Abrams has hit a home run in three of the Nationals’ last six games against the Braves.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Nationals’ last three games.
- Trevor Williams has recorded five or more strikeouts in six of his last seven home appearances.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 road appearances against NL East opponents.
- Alex Verdugo has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six road appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.
- Matt Olson has scored at least one run in each of the Braves’ last six road games.
- Matt Olson has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Braves’ last eight road games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Nationals vs Braves Prediction
Washington was able to pick up a nice win in game one of this series, and they have won four games in a row. The Nationals are 11-12 at home this year, while the Braves are 9-17 on the road. Atlanta has had plenty of struggles on the road, but their offense is starting to wake up, and they are getting healthier. The Braves are starting Smith-Shawver, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts. The Nats are going with Williams, who has allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last four. Take the Braves here.