Nationals vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 13

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) runs during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Braves are -235 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Braves Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Washington Nationals (+195) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-235) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in Atlanta, GA, GA.

This season, the Nationals are 17-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 17-24 ATS.

Nationals vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Mike Soroka 0-2, 7.21 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach 1-3, 3.62 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -105O 8.5 -120+195
Braves -1.5 -115U 8.5 +100-235

Nationals vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 66.1% 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 Nationals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • James Wood has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • James Wood has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Luis Garcia has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 6 away games (+9.55 Units / 159% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Dylan Crews has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.75 Units / 53% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+15.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Eli White has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.20 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 15 games at home (+9.05 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.35 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+2.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.85 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 26 of their last 39 games (+9.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+3.05 Units / 34% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 20-22 against the Run Line (-5.65 Units / -10.62% ROI).

  • 17-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.47 Units / -12.3% ROI
  • 21-20 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.65 Units / -1.42% ROI
  • 20-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.1 Units / -6.66% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 17-24 against the Run Line (-7.52 Units / -15.44% ROI).

  • 20-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.18 Units / -14.97% ROI
  • 16-22 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.3 Units / -18.22% ROI
  • 22-16 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.55 Units / 10.18% ROI

Braves vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -450
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700

Braves vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo (ATL) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Luis Garcia (WAS) 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Nathaniel Lowe (WAS) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -220
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 +170 0.5 -220

Braves vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) 5.5 -105 5.5 -120
Michael Soroka (WAS) 4.5 +105 4.5 -135

Mike Soroka has a strikeout rate of 42% (34 SO in 81 PAs) in late innings since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 100th Percentile.

Mike Soroka has walked 12% of batters since last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 8% — second Percentile.

Mike Soroka has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last five games dating back to April 30th, 2024 — Andrew Abbott has the longest active streak at 7.

Mike Soroka walked 13% of batters in the 2024 season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a line drive rate of 34% (60/178) against Spencer Schwellenbach on fastballs since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

Spencer Schwellenbach has a first-pitch strike rate of 70% (136/193) this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 63% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 35% (27/76) against Spencer Schwellenbach on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 92nd Percentile.

Spencer Schwellenbach has allowed an OPS of just .477 (27 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd best among among NL Starters; League Avg: 1.008 — 97th Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Nationals were just 20-43 (.317) vs top 10 scoring offenses in the 2024 season They play the Dodgers (second best runs scored) today.

The Nationals are just 62-95 (.392) after a win since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .505.

The Nationals are just 3-6 (.333) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season They play the Braves (15th best runs scored) today.

The Nationals were just 27-44 (.380) after a win in the 2024 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .496.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Braves are 4-17 (.190) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .082.

The Braves are 85-5 (.944) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .903.

The Braves are 102-82 (.554) on the road since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .473.

The Braves are 5-15 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .119.

Nationals hitters struck out just 340 times in 1,868 PA’s (18%) against LHP in 2023 — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters struck out just 1,149 times in 6,085 PA’s (19%) in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .963 (2,531 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 1.080.

Nationals hitters had an OBP of just .285 (819 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .325.

Braves hitters had an OBP of .400 (732 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

Braves hitters slugged .521 against LHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .419.

Braves hitters had an OPS of .870 (1,425 PA’s) against LHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .742.

Braves hitters slugged .751 on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .596.

Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in 2023 — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Nationals pitchers allowed an OBP of .372 (1,428 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2023 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Nationals have allowed 2.31 runs per game (97/42) in late innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 1.35.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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

Batters facing the Braves pitchers have struck out in the zone 46% of the time since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%. since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents had a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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