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Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction 8-23-24 MLB Picks

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Washington Nationals (58-70) vs. Atlanta Braves (68-59)
August 23, 2024 7:20 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Braves -240 / Washington Nationals +214; Over/Under: +7.5
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The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves meet Friday in MLB Game 1 action at Truist Park. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Pick.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 58-70 on the year after playing the Phillies and Rockies. The Washington Nationals have scored 15 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 10 Games. The Washington Nationals have won 4 straight Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Luis Garcia Jr. leads the Washington Nationals with 121 hits and 63 RBI, while CJ Abrams and Jacob Young have combined for 207 hits and 88 RBI.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 68-59 on the year after playing the Angels and Phillies. The Atlanta Braves have scored 8 runs in their last 3 Games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 7 Games. The Atlanta Braves have split their last 6 Games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 147 hits and 94 RBI, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson have combined for 216 hits and 120 RBI.

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Pitching Pick Matchup

MacKenzie Gore gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 7-11 with a 4.66 ERA and 136 strikeouts this season. Gore has allowed 22 hits and 9 earned runs in his last 14.2 innings. Gore has a 5.06 ERA and .272 allowed batting average in 53.1 road innings. Gore is 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA and 29 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.

Chris Sale gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 187 strikeouts this season. Sale has allowed 19 hits and 4 earned runs in his last 17.2 innings. Sale has a 2.80 ERA and .217 allowed batting average in 61 home innings. Sale is 0-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 23 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.

Why the Atlanta Braves will Beat the Nationals

The Nationals have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
The Braves have won six of their last seven night games against National League opponents.
The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against the Braves following a win.
The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five games.
The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Friday games.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in four of the Braves’ last five night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Marcell Ozuna has recorded an RBI in each of the Braves’ last four night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
Chris Sale has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last seven appearances in night games.
Chris Sale has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 11 home appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in each of his last nine Friday appearances against teams that held a losing record.
Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 21 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Ozzie Albies has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
Chris Sale ranks T1st in the league for Wins (14) this season.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

Keibert Ruiz has hit at least one home run in two of his last three road appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
MacKenzie Gore has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Braves.
Luis Garcia has scored at least one run in each of his last 10 Friday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
MacKenzie Gore has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against NL East opponents.
Luis Garcia has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven Friday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
Joey Meneses has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
Joey Meneses has recorded at least one hit in each of his 11 previous appearances at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
Joey Meneses has recorded at least one total base in each of his 11 previous appearances at Truist Park.

Matchup/League Facts

The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (1203).
The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (119).
The Washington Nationals rank 1st in the league for steals this season (175).
The Washington Nationals rank T29th in the league for home runs this season (106).

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction

The Atlanta Braves need to take advantage of Games like this to improve their chances at a wild card spot. The Washington Nationals aren’t a good team, and MacKenzie Gore has been hittable this season. The Braves are due for an offensive breakthrough after struggling all week, and Chris Sale has been ridiculous this season as he inches closer toward a CY Young award. No excuses for the Braves at home with their ace on the mound. Give me the Braves and the RL for max betting value.