Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 24

Published 4:24 am Saturday, August 24, 2024

On Saturday, August 24 at 7:20 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Braves (69-59) host the Washington Nationals (58-71) at Truist Park. Charlie Morton will get the call for the Braves, while Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals.

The Braves (-185), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Nationals (+150) This game’s total has been listed 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

  • The Braves are sending Morton (7-7) to make his 24th start of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts through 126 2/3 innings pitched.
  • Morton has recorded 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton is looking for 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 rank fourth-best in MLB play with 167 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .414.
  • The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .242 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (548 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 18th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.66).
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.220).

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