The Atlanta Braves (72-83) will look to Ignacio Alvarez, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Washington Nationals (63-92) Monday at 7:15 p.m. ET on MLB Network, FDSSO, and MASN. The Braves are -255 favorites for the contest, according to bookmakers.
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Washington’s Mitchell Parker have been named the starters for this contest.
Braves vs. Nationals Odds
Braves odds to win: -255 Nationals odds to win: +210 Spread: Braves -1.5 Total: 7.5 runsBraves vs. Nationals Promo Codes
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Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 7:15 p.m. ET TV: MLB Network, FDSSO, and MASNWho Will Win Braves vs. Nationals?
Braves and Nationals Betting Trends
The Braves have won 51 of the 99 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (51.5%).
Atlanta has gone 2-3 (winning 40% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -255 or shorter.
The Nationals have won 57, or 41.9%, of the 136 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Washington has a record of 4-5, a 44.4% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +210 or more by oddsmakers this season.
The Braves have played in 154 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 70 times (70-75-9).
The Nationals’ games have gone over the total in 77 of their 154 chances.
Braves Stats & Insights
The Braves are the 14th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.5 runs per game (693 total).
Atlanta averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank 15th in baseball with 179 total home runs.
The Braves’ .245 batting average ranks 18th in the majors.
Atlanta’s 8.5 strikeouts per game rank 18th in the majors.
The pitching staff for the Braves has a collective 8.9 K/9, the seventh-best in the majors.
Atlanta’s 4.39 team ERA ranks 22nd across all MLB pitching staffs.
Nationals Stats & Insights
The Nationals rank 21st in the majors with 658 total runs scored this season.
Washington ranks 27th in Major League Baseball with just 145 home runs as a team.
The Nationals’ .242 batting average ranks 21st in the league this season.
Washington ranks 13th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.2 Ks per contest.
The Nationals strike out just 7.8 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 28th in MLB.
Washington has the 29th-ranked ERA (5.35) in the majors this season.
Braves Key Players to Watch
Sale gets the start for the Braves, his 20th of the season. He is 5-5 with a 2.35 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 115 2/3 innings pitched.
Matt Olson is batting .279 with 28 home runs and 93 RBI. All three of those stats lead Atlanta hitters this season.
Ozzie Albies has collected 143 hits this season and has an OBP of .306. He’s slugging .364 on the year.
Drake Baldwin is slashing .271/.337/.454 this season for the Braves.
Marcell Ozuna has collected 107 hits this season and has an OBP of .355. He’s slugging .401 on the year.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Parker (8-16) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 31st start of the season.
C.J. Abrams has racked up a team-best batting average of .261.
James Wood has put his power on display as he paces his team with 27 home runs and 89 runs batted in.
Luis Garcia is batting .255 with 28 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 26 walks.
Josh Bell is batting .232 with 14 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 55 walks.
Braves and Nationals Injuries
Braves: Daysbel Hernández: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Grant Holmes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60 Day IL (Calf/elbow), Jake Fraley: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Aaron Bummer: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Sean Murphy: 60 Day IL (Hip), Reynaldo López: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Austin Riley: 60 Day IL (Abdominal), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Nationals: Cole Henry: 15 Day IL (Back), Drew Millas: 60 Day IL (Finger), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Williams: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Derek Law: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Keibert Ruiz: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction
Score Prediction: Braves 4, Nationals 3 Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runsHow to Bet on Braves vs. Nationals
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