Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 24

Published 5:24 am Saturday, August 24, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (69-59) will host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (58-71) at Truist Park on Saturday, August 24, with a start time of 7:20 p.m. ET.

At -189, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Nationals (+155). This contest has a total 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

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (7-7) to make his 24th start of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Sunday, the righty tossed 5 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • Morton is trying to secure his 11th quality start of the season in this game.
  • Morton is looking for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his 23 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in MLB action with 167 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .414.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (548 total runs).
  • The Braves are 18th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.66 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in the majors (1.220).

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