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The Atlanta Braves (-150) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+125) on April 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 pm in Washington, DC.
This season, the Braves are 15-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 13-8 ATS.
Braves vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder 2-1, 0.77 ERA
- Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 1-2, 6.16 ERA
Braves vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Braves vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Monday‘s MLB game with 60.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ozzie Albies has hit the RBIs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+18.05 Units / 72% ROI)
- Dominic Smith has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games (+18.00 Units / 180% ROI)
- Dominic Smith has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+14.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.65 Units / 25% ROI)
- Drake Baldwin has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 49% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- James Wood has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 7 games at home (+24.10 Units / 344% ROI)
- Luis Garcia has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+16.54 Units / 51% ROI)
- Jake Irvin has hit the Earned Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.90 Units / 35% ROI)
- Luis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 10 games (+10.25 Units / 61% ROI)
- Daylen Lile has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.20 Units / 30% ROI)
Braves Best Bets Today:
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 35 away games (+25.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 away games (+14.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.80 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.65 Units / 33% ROI)
Nationals Best Bets Today:
- The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+11.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 50 games (+6.40 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Braves are 14-8 against the Run Line (+10.15 Units / 42.65% ROI).
- 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 17.26% ROI
- 9-12 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.05 Units / -16.56% ROI
- 12-9 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.5 Units / 10.44% ROI
Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 13-8 against the Run Line (+3.35 Units / 11.73% ROI).
- 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 15.25% ROI
- 15-7 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.45 Units / 30.98% ROI
- 7-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.6 Units / -39.34% ROI
Nationals vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Matt Olson | +425 |
| Austin Riley | +475 |
| Drake Baldwin | +500 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | +500 |
| James Wood | +525 |
Nationals vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Austin Riley | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Daylen Lile | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| CJ Abrams | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Nationals vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Austin Riley | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Jacob Young | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals
The Braves were just 7-40 (.149) when allowing 2 or more home runs in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .301.
The Braves are 7-3 (.700) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .448.
The Braves are 12-74 (.140) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .092.
The Braves are 15-7 (.682) this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Nationals are just 7-3 (.700) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .893.
The Nationals are just 3-6 (.333) after a win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .540.
The Nationals are 7-2 (.778) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Nationals are just 2-7 (.222) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .552.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
The Braves are batting .212 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.
The Braves are batting .293 at home this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters have an OPS of .793 (848 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .460 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Nationals Hitting Stats & Trends
The Nationals are batting .293 against LHP this season — best in MLB.
Nationals hitters have an OPS of .826 (260 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Nationals hitters struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP in the 2025 season — 3rd highest in MLB.
Nationals hitters had an OPS of just .640 (1,704 PA’s) against LHP in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
Braves pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 23 double plays in 134 opportunities (17%) this season — best in MLB.
Braves pitchers have an ERA of 2.66 (196.0 IP) this season — best in MLB.
The Braves have allowed 2.30 runs per game (23/10) on the road this season — best in MLB.
Braves pitchers have an ERA of 1.84 (88.0 IP) on the road this season — best in MLB.
Nationals Pitching Stats & Trends
The Nationals allowed 1.85 runs per game (299/162) in late innings in the 2025 season — highest in MLB.
Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Nationals pitchers had an ERA of 5.34 (1424.2 IP) in the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.54 (820.1 IP) at home since the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.
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