Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction 8-25-24 MLB Picks

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves meet Sunday in MLB Game 3 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 58-72 on the year and play the Yankees and Cubs next. The Washington Nationals have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 3 of their last 6 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 212 hits and 88 RBI.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 70-59 on the year and play the Twins and Phillies next. The Atlanta Braves have scored 10 runs in their last 3 Games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 Games. The Atlanta Braves have won 4 of their last 5 Games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 149 hits and 94 RBI, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson have combined for 217 hits and 121 RBI.

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Pitching Pick Matchup

DJ Herz gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 75 strikeouts this season. Herz has allowed 16 hits and 6 earned runs in his last 19.1 innings. Herz has a 5.50 ERA and .270 allowed batting average in 18 road innings. This will be Herz’s second career Game against the Atlanta Braves.

Reynaldo Lopez gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 7-4 with a 2.05 ERA and 112 strikeouts this season. Lopez has allowed 8 hits and 1 run in his last 8 innings. Lopez has a 1.74 ERA and .216 allowed batting average in 62 home innings. Lopez is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Nationals have lost 10 of their last 11 road games after playing the previous day.
• The home team has won each of the last five games between the Nationals and Braves.
• The Braves have covered the run line in four of their last five games following a win.

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction

DJ Herz has been respectable enough to give a looking the underdog role, but the Nationals as a team just aren’t inspiring much confidence. The Atlanta Braves are enjoying a nice week, and they need to keep taking advantage of Games like this if they’re going to make the playoffs. Reynaldo Lopez has also been fantastic this season when he pitches, and he’s at his best at home, where he has a 1.74 ERA. I’m only looking at the Braves in this spot and will lay the RL to shave down the juice.