Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (70-59) will be looking for a series sweep when they take on the Washington Nationals (58-72) at Truist Park on Sunday, August 25 at 12:05 p.m. ET. Reynaldo Lopez will get the nod for the Braves, while DJ Herz will take the hill for the Nationals.

At +155, the Nationals are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are -189. This contest carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
  • Time: 12:05 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: Roku
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Lopez (7-4 with a 2.05 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty went five innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Lopez has 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Lopez is trying to pick up his 18th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB play with 169 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 552 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.65).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.5 K/9 to pace the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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