Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 12:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (70-59) and Washington Nationals (58-72) meet at Truist Park on Sunday, August 25, Reynaldo Lopez will get the nod for the Braves, while the Nationals will send DJ Herz to the hill. The game will start at 12:05 p.m. ET.

The Braves (-189), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest 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 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.
  • His most recent appearance came on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • Lopez has 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Lopez will try to secure his 18th matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • In seven of his 20 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 169 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .415.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (552 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.65 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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