Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 12:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

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

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-189) as moneyline favorites against the Nationals (+155). This game’s total has been set at 8. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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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 gets 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 went five innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Lopez is trying to record his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Lopez has put up 17 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 20 appearances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in baseball with 169 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
  • Atlanta is the 17th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (552 total).
  • The Braves rank 20th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • 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 is first in 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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