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.

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-185) as moneyline favorites against the Nationals (+150). This contest’s total has been set at 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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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 -185
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +150
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton makes the start for the Braves, his 24th 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 appearance on Sunday, the righty threw 5 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • Morton heads into the outing with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton is seeking his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In six of his 23 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 167 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .414.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 548 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 18th in MLB 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.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.220).

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