Friday’s contest between the Atlanta Braves (68-59) and Washington Nationals (58-70) squaring off at Truist Park has a projected final score of 4-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Braves, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will start at 7:20 p.m. ET on August 23.

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Braves vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: MASN
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Braves vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Braves 4, Nationals 3
• Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs

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Braves vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has won 58, or 55.8%, of the 104 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• This season, the Braves have been victorious five times in seven chances when named as a favorite of at least -265 or better on the moneyline.
• Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 45 of 127 opportunities.
• The Braves were favored on the moneyline for 10 of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-5 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Atlanta and its opponents combined to hit the over seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has compiled a 46-60 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 43.4% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +215 or longer, the Nationals have a 2-2 record (winning 50% of their games).
• Washington has played in 128 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 64 times (64-58-6).
• In 11 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 5-6.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.

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Braves vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale

• The 35-year-old has pitched to a 2.62 ERA this season with 12 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2 walks per nine across 23 games.
• When Chris Sale starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 16-7.
• Sale’s team has won 16 of his 23 starts.
• Out of Sale’s 23 starts with a total this season, 11 have hit the over.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore

• The 25-year-old has a 4.66 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings across 25 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .287 to opposing batters.
• The Nationals have a 7-10 record in Gore’s 17 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Gore’s team has won 11 of his 25 starts.
• MacKenzie Gore has had 25 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 14 of those games hit the over.

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