Nationals vs Braves Prediction 5/20/25 MLB Picks Today

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

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

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

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

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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.

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