Nationals vs. Braves: Betting Preview for August 25
Published 1:24 am Sunday, August 25, 2024
Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (70-59) will be seeking a series sweep when they clash with C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (58-72) at Truist Park on Sunday, August 25. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. ET.
At -189, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Nationals (+155). This contest carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).
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Nationals vs. Braves 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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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Nationals will hand the ball to DJ Herz (2-6) for his 14th start of the season.
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up two earned runs while allowing six hits.
- He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- Herz has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 13 chances this season.
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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Nationals’ 107 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
- Washington is 23rd in MLB with a slugging percentage of .378 this season.
- The Nationals’ .245 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.
- Washington has scored 549 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
- The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .312 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
- The Nationals rank fifth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.4 whiffs per contest.
- Washington has the 23rd-ranked ERA (4.31) in the majors this season.
- Washington has an 8.1 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in the majors.
- Nationals pitchers have a 1.342 WHIP this season, fourth-worst in the majors.
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