The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals meet Tuesday in MLB action from Nationals Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nationals vs Braves Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Atlanta Braves did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. The Washington Nationals will trot out Mitchell Parker for the start here, and Parker is 3-3 with a 4.32 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. In his career, Parker is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 14 strikeouts against the Braves.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to build on their series win over the Boston Red Sox, thanks to picking up a 10-4 win in Sunday’s finale to improve to 24-23 on the year. After this series, the Braves will head home for a series against the San Diego Padres.
Braves Win 5 Of Their Last 7
Austin Riley leads the Braves with 56 hits, including 8 home runs, 28 RBIs, and 8 doubles, but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 57 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 42 hits with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases, and Matt Olson has 41 hits with 8 doubles, 9 home runs, and 25 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 40 hits with 8 home runs and 22 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 40 hits with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, and 26 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases as well, and Nick Allen has 6 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight night games against the Braves at Nationals Park following a win.
- The Braves have won each of their last 25 Tuesday night games against NL East opponents.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday games against NL East opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Sean Murphy has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL opponents.
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one RBI in six of the Braves’ last seven road games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one Single in each of the Braves’ last nine night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against NL East opponents.
- Orlando Arcia has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight road appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Marcell Ozuna ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.420) this season.
Washington Nationals Recap
The Washington Nationals come into this game looking to build on their series sweep over the Baltimore Orioles after picking up a 10-4 win in Sunday’s final matchup. After this series, the Giants come to Nationals Park for a series.
Nationals Win Three Straight & 4 Of Last 5
Keibert Ruiz has 44 hits with 7 doubles and a pair of home runs with 17 RBIs, while James Wood has 51 hits with 11 doubles and a team-high 12 home runs, along with 30 RBIs and 7 stolen bases while also putting up 57 strikeouts. Nathaniel Lowe has 40 hits with 8 doubles and 33 RBIs, along with 8 home runs and 56 strikeouts. CJ Abrams has 8 home runs and 18 RBIs, along with 9 stolen bases, while Luis Garcia Jr. has 7 doubles and 6 stolen bases of his own this season. Dylan Crews has also logged a team-high 11 stolen bases this season.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Nationals following a road win.
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in four of their last five games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Nathaniel Lowe has hit a home run in four of his last seven home appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Nationals’ last four games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances after not playing the previous day.
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 13 games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Amed Rosario has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances at Nationals Park against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- CJ Abrams ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.574) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Braves’ last six road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Nationals’ last seven games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
Nationals vs Braves Prediction
I’m on the Nationals here. I’ve heard rumblings that it could be Spencer Strider who gets the start here, but the thing is that the Nationals have been providing value during this recent run. Furthermore, I keep worrying that the Braves’ offense continues to be hit-and-miss. Parker’s best stuff, more often than not over the better part of his career, has come out at home, and I think the Nationals draw first blood here. Give me Washington.