Nationals vs. Braves: Betting Preview for August 23

Published 5:24 am Friday, August 23, 2024

Washington Nationals (58-70) will match up with the Atlanta Braves (68-59) at Truist Park on Friday, August 23 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 29 steals, Jacob Young will be looking to nab his 30th stolen base of the season.

The Braves, at -278, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Nationals are underdogs at +220. This matchup carries an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -110; under -110).

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Nationals vs. Braves 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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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • MacKenzie Gore (7-11) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his 26th start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed nine hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • In 25 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
  • Gore has made 18 starts of five or more innings in 25 chances this season, and averages 5 frames when he pitches.
  • He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 25 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 106 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 337 extra-base hits, Washington ranks 24th in MLB with a .378 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Nationals rank 14th in MLB with a .245 team batting average.
  • Washington has scored the 16th-most runs in the majors this season with 545 (4.3 per game).
  • The Nationals have the 14th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.312).
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.33) in the majors this season.
  • Washington averages the 24th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.2) in the majors this season.
  • The Nationals have a combined 1.343 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-highest in MLB.

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