Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 23

Published 4:24 am Friday, August 23, 2024

When the Washington Nationals (58-70) match up with the Atlanta Braves (68-59) at Truist Park on Friday, August 23 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Jacob Young will be seeking his 30th stolen base of the season (he currently has 29).

The Braves (-278), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+220) The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to exceed the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -278
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +220
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, his 24th of the season. He is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 187 strikeouts through 140 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, the left-hander threw six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Sale is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Sale is seeking his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In four of his 23 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 166 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .414 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .242 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (545 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.68 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to pace MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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