Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (70-59), who are trying to secure the series sweep, will match up with the Washington Nationals (58-72) on Sunday, August 25 at Truist Park, with Reynaldo Lopez getting the ball for the Braves and DJ Herz taking the mound for the Nationals. The first pitch will be thrown at 12:05 p.m. ET.

At -189, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+155). This game has an over/under 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 makes the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season. He is 7-4 with a 2.05 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty threw five innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Lopez is looking to collect his 11th quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Lopez has pitched five or more innings in a game 17 times this year heading into this matchup.
  • In seven of his 20 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in baseball with 169 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .415.
  • 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 baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.65 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.221).

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