Nationals vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 29

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) works against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • The Braves are -160 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Braves Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Washington Nationals (+135) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-160) on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Nationals are 24-29 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 26-26 ATS.

Nationals vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: MacKenzie Gore 3-4, 3.04 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach 0-0, 0.00 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -155O 8.5 -105+135
Braves -1.5 +125U 8.5 -115-160

Nationals vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 58.2% 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 Nationals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 17 games (+26.90 Units / 158% ROI)
  • Joey Meneses has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+13.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 39 games (+13.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Riley Adams has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+11.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 34 games (+10.75 Units / 20% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 29 of his last 38 games (+17.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 34 of his last 48 games (+14.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 27 games (+13.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+11.95 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 27 games (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 45 games (+12.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 games (+10.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 47 games (+8.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (+8.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 28 away games (+4.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 38 games (+20.05 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 39 games (+5.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.99 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games at home (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 32-21 against the Run Line (+8.53 Units / 12.56% ROI).

  • 24-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 13% ROI
  • 22-28 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.55 Units / -14.78% ROI
  • 28-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.58 Units / 6.09% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 26-26 against the Run Line (+1.55 Units / 2.65% ROI).

  • 31-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -2.28% ROI
  • 18-32 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.65 Units / -29.39% ROI
  • 32-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.2 Units / 21.09% ROI

Braves vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +275 0.5 -350
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Joey Gallo (WAS) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550

Braves vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lane Thomas (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160

Braves vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Braves vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mackenzie Gore (WAS) 6.5 +125 6.5 -165

MacKenzie Gore has a first-pitch strike rate of just 54% (122/226) this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 63% — second Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of 37% (41/112) against MacKenzie Gore this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — second Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 34% (38/112) against MacKenzie Gore this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — sixth Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 33% (47/143) against MacKenzie Gore this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — first Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Nationals are 5-1 (.833) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .570.

The Nationals are just 24-44 (.353) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Nationals are just 16-27 (.372) after a home win since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .530.

The Nationals are just 45-87 (.341) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .416.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Braves are 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Braves are 49-48 (.505) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Braves are 34-58 (.370) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .211.

The Braves are 17-63 (.212) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .104.

Nationals hitters are slugging just .387 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .447.

Nationals hitters have just 1,936 strikeouts in 9,658 PA’s (20%) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of just .622 (571 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .698.

Nationals hitters have just 864 strikeouts in 4,386 PA’s (20%) against LHP since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Braves hitters are slugging .473 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Braves hitters are slugging .461 against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Braves hitters are slugging .464 since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

The Braves have an average Exit Velocity of 90.8 MPH since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Nationals pitchers have allowed an OBP of .354 (3,312 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .308.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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 last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.2 MPH (1,235 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9.

The Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.2 MPH this season (1,235 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9

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%.

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 vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • 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
  • 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

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