Saturday’s game at Truist Park has the Atlanta Braves (69-59) taking on the Washington Nationals (58-71) at 7:20 p.m. ET (on August 24). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-4 victory for the Braves, so it should be a competitive matchup.

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Braves vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSE
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Braves vs. Nationals Predictions

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

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Braves vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has been victorious in 59, or 56.2%, of the 105 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Braves have been victorious 30 times in 45 chances when named as a favorite of at least -180 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 45 of 128 chances this season.
• The Braves went 6-4 across the 10 games in which they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings, Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total six times (all 15 games had set totals).

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 46 of the 107 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (43%).
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +150 or longer, the Nationals have a 14-19 record (winning 42.4% of their games).
• Washington has played in 129 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 64 times (64-59-6).
• The Nationals have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and went 4-7 in 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: Charlie Morton

• The 40-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with a 4.29 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .247.
• When Charlie Morton starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 10-8.
• Morton’s team has won 11 of his 23 starts.
• In games Morton has started this season, the teams are 9-13-1 at hitting the over.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin

• The 27-year-old has put together a 3.81 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings over 26 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .241 to opposing batters.
• The Nationals have a 10-13 record in Irvin’s 23 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Irvin’s team has a 12-14 record in his 26 starts.
• Irvin’s starts hit the over on the run total 14 times in 26 games with a set total this season.

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