Thursday’s contest at Nationals Park has the Washington Nationals (27-33) taking on the Atlanta Braves (34-25) at 6:45 PM ET (on June 6). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-4 victory for the Nationals, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Braves vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: BSSE
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Braves vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Braves 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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Braves vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has come away with 33 wins in the 54 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Braves have a win-loss record of 20-9 when favored by -180 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 20 of 59 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves were the moneyline favorite for 13 of their past 15 games, and they went 6-7 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings, Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 24 of the 55 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (43.6%).
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +150 or longer, the Nationals have gone 11-10 (52.4%).
• Washington has played in 60 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 26 times (26-30-4).
• The Nationals have played as underdogs in 14 of their past 15 games and won seven of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents are 7-7-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Braves vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López

• The 30-year-old has pitched to a 1.73 ERA this season with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across 10 games.
• Reynaldo Lopez’s team has been victorious in 60% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 6-4.
• López’s team has won six of his 10 starts.
• In López’s 10 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over two times.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Mitchell Parker

• The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.60, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings in nine games this season. Opponents have a .239 batting average against him.
• The Nationals are 5-3 in Parker’s eight starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Parker’s team has compiled a 5-4 record over his nine starts.
• Mitchell Parker has had nine starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and five of those outings finished over the total.

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