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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