Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 9

min read
Washington Nationals designated hitter Joey Meneses (45) bats during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jun 09, 2024, 11:02 AM
  • The Braves are -165 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Braves vs Nationals Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Braves / Nationals TV Channel: MASN | BSSE

The Atlanta Braves (-165) visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals (+140) on Sunday, June 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Washington, DC.

This season, the Braves are 35-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 38-26 ATS.

Braves vs Nationals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Hurston Waldrep 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Nationals starting pitcher: Davidjohn Herz 0-1, 9.01 ERA

Braves vs. Nationals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -105O 9.5 -115-165
Nationals +1.5 -115U 9.5 -105+140

Braves vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 59.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


Bet now on Braves vs Nationals and all games with BetMGM


We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 36 of his last 48 games (+19.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 23 away games (+19.15 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 36 games (+16.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 27 of his last 37 games (+16.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the RBIs Under in 29 of his last 37 games (+15.15 Units / 24% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 25 games (+18.90 Units / 76% ROI)
  • Joey Meneses has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+14.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 29 games (+12.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jesse Winker has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+11.65 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Luis Garcia has hit the RBIs Under in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 48 games (+21.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 27 away games (+11.39 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 31 away games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 35 of their last 56 games (+12.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 56 games (+10.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 25 of their last 56 games (+8.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 58 games (+7.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.20 Units / 30% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 30-32 against the Run Line (-2.2 Units / -3.11% ROI).

  • 35-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.05 Units / -8.16% ROI
  • 22-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.35 Units / -28.56% ROI
  • 38-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.8 Units / 20.07% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 38-26 against the Run Line (+8.63 Units / 10.45% ROI).

  • 29-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.7 Units / 11.84% ROI
  • 27-33 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.05 Units / -12.93% ROI
  • 33-27 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.08 Units / 4.35% ROI

Nationals vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +240 0.5 -300
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +275 0.5 -350
Joey Gallo (WAS) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500

Nationals vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Nationals vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185

Nationals vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Hurston Waldrep (ATL) 4.5 +100 4.5 -130
DJ Herz (WAS) 4.5 +115 4.5 -155

No Matchup notes for this Game

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Davidjohn Herz has limited playing time.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Braves are just 2-6 (.250) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .425.

The Braves are 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Braves are 50-50 (.500) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 34-62 (.354) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Nationals are just 72-119 (.377) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .525.

The Nationals are just 48-195 (.198) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .281.

The Nationals are 5-1 (.833) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Nationals are just 25-45 (.357) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

team hitters – away

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .914 (1,566 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.083.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 38% at home since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

The Nationals are just 3-13 (.188) against the run line (-52.4% ROI) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .448.

Nationals hitters are slugging just .331 against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .392.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 27% of their games on the road in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have allowed an OBP of .355 (1,994 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL

Bet now on Braves vs Nationals and all games with BetMGM


Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

Sportsbook promos are always available at BetMGM. For new customers, check out the sportsbook welcome offer and BetMGM Refer a Friend. For existing customers, there are Odds Boosts, Parlay Boosts, contests and more.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.