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The Atlanta Braves () visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals () on Thursday, March 30, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm EDT in Washington.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Braves vs Nationals Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 13-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 16-9 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves O
Nationals U

Braves vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB matchup with 57.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Nationals and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • player high – away 

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

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • player  high – home

Nationals vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joey Meneses 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Alex Call 0.5 +875 0.5 -5000
Matt Olson 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Sean Murphy 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400

Nationals vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joey Meneses 0.5 -210 0.5 +145
Alex Call 0.5 -140 0.5 +100
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 -190 0.5 +130
Sean Murphy 0.5 -225 0.5 +150

Nationals vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joey Meneses 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Alex Call 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Matt Olson 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Sean Murphy 0.5 +180 0.5 -275

Nationals vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Fried 5.5 +105 5.5 -150
Patrick Corbin 4.5 +125 4.5 -185
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 86 of their last 140 games (+23.04 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 79 of their last 116 games (+22.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 77 of their last 133 games (+21.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 57 away games (+12.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+9.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 50 of their last 95 games (+7.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 69 games (+4.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 48 games (+1.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 43 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 12-11 against the Run Line (+0.85 Units / 3.13% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 10.34% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.2 Units / 4.77% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.15 Units / -12.33% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 16-9 against the Run Line (+4.8 Units / 14.63% ROI).

  • 12-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.5 Units / 17.93% ROI
  • 6-19 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.9 Units / -54.28% ROI
  • 19-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.4 Units / 44.77% ROI

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.3 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the start of the 2021 season (180 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 161 total IP; League Avg: 80.2

Max Fried walked 32 of 733 batters (4%) last season — tied for 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 93rd Percentile.

Max Fried allowed a slugging percentage of just .189 (25 Total Bases / 132 ABs) with runners in scoring position last season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .381 — 100th Percentile.

Max Fried allowed an OBP of just .168 (369 PA’s) with two-strikes last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .238 — 99th Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Patrick Corbin allowed an OPS of .943 (243 PA’s) on non-fastballs last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .638 — 0 Percentile.

Hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order batted .335 (145-for-433) against Patrick Corbin last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .241 — first Percentile.

Patrick Corbin allowed an OBP of .337 (341 PA’s) with two-strikes last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .238 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents batted .363 (110-for-303) against Patrick Corbin on the road last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .248 — 0 Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 55-26 (.679) at home last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Braves are 36-5 (.878) when scoring in the first inning last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .664.

The Braves are 9-4 (.692) when tied entering the 8th inning last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Nationals are just 55-90 (.379) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.

The Nationals are just 17-94 (.153) when scoring 4 or fewer runs last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.

The Nationals are just 38-7 (.844) when leading entering the 7th inning last season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .881.

The Nationals are just 26-55 (.321) at home last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

Braves hitters slugged .443 against RHP last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

Braves hitters are slugging .442 against RHP since the start of the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Braves hitters slugged .486 on pitches 95 mph or greater last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .383.

The Braves had barrels in 7% of PA’s last season (430/6,082) — best in MLB; League Avg: 5%.

Nationals hitters are slugging .233 on pitches out of the zone since the start of the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Nationals hitters have an OBP of .326 (6,237 PA’s) on the road since the start of the 2021 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .308.

Nationals hitters have grounded into 297 double plays in 2,331 opportunities (13%) since the start of the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 38% at home since the start of the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 28% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Braves pitchers allowed the 30th hardest ball in play hit (122.4 MPH) last season (; League Avg: 117.3).

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 26% last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents had a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Nationals have won just 22% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

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

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

The Nationals have won just 20% of games in which their opponents scored first since the start of the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Nationals vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Carter Kieboom (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Israel Pineda (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs/Shoulder, D60
  • Raisel Iglesias (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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