Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 24

Published 5:24 am Saturday, August 24, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (69-59) will look to Marcell Ozuna when they host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (58-71) at Truist Park on Saturday, August 24. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 p.m. ET.

At -189, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Nationals (+155). This contest carries an over/under of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (7-7 with a 4.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 24th of the season.
  • His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander tossed 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 11th quality start of the season.
  • Morton is seeking his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in baseball with 167 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .414 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (548 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 18th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.66 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.220).

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