The Washington Nationals will take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of baseball action.

Nationals vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: -171. The Braves have a better home record and a stronger pitching staff. Their team ERA is lower than the Nationals, making them a safer bet.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-120). Both teams have shown the ability to hit home runs, and the Nationals’ pitching struggles could lead to a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Washington Nationals have a home record of 10-12 this season.
• The Atlanta Braves have a division record of 3-2 in the NL East.
• MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals pitched 6 2/3 innings with 7 strikeouts against the St. Louis Cardinals.
• Chris Sale of the Braves struck out 8 batters in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• CJ Abrams of the Nationals had a 3-hit game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Nationals vs Braves Preview

The Washington Nationals are set to visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for a night game on Monday, May 12, 2025. The Nationals will rely on Jake Irvin, who has started eight games this season. With a 2-1 record and a 3.94 ERA, Irvin aims to keep the Braves’ hitters in check.

On the other side, the Braves will have Grant Holmes on the mound. Holmes has started seven games this season and holds a 2-3 record with a 4.58 ERA. The Braves will look to Holmes to challenge the Nationals’ lineup and secure a win at home.

Atlanta Braves: A Look at the Home Team

The Atlanta Braves have some strong hitters this season. Austin Riley leads the team with a .283 batting average and 8 home runs. He also has 25 RBIs, placing him first in the league. Matt Olson follows with 7 home runs and 22 runs scored. Marcell Ozuna adds depth with a .262 batting average and 5 home runs. The Braves’ team hitting stats show room for improvement. They have a .237 batting average, ranking 18th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .310, placing them 17th. However, they rank 10th in home runs with 42. The team has also achieved 58 doubles, ranking 14th. On the pitching side, Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Braves. Holmes has a record of 2-3 with a 4.58 ERA this season. He has struck out 40 batters in 39 1/3 innings. The Braves’ team ERA is 3.89, ranking them 16th in the league. They have allowed 47 home runs, placing them 13th.

Washington Nationals: A Glimpse at the Visitors

James Wood is a standout for the Washington Nationals. He leads the team with a .274 batting average and 10 home runs. Wood also has 23 RBIs, ranking him second in the league. Nathaniel Lowe contributes with 7 home runs and 29 RBIs. His batting average is .242, and he has scored 15 runs. CJ Abrams adds to the lineup with a .315 batting average and 4 home runs. Jake Irvin will pitch for the Nationals. He has a 2-1 record with a 3.94 ERA this season. In 48 innings, he has struck out 33 batters.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves are a strong pick for the Money Line due to their better home record and pitching staff. They have a 12-6 record at home, which gives them an edge. Their team ERA of 3.89 is much lower than the Nationals’ 5.45, showing more reliable pitching.

Choosing the over 8.5 runs seems reasonable with both teams’ ability to hit home runs. The Nationals have allowed 42 home runs this season, which could lead to a high-scoring game. The Braves have hit 42 home runs themselves, indicating potential for a lot of runs.

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