Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 5/13

The Washington Nationals will play against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. This game is set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with the first pitch at 7:15 PM. Fans can enjoy this night game under the lights.

Nationals vs. Braves Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: -237. The Braves have a better home record and a stronger pitching performance compared to the Nationals. Spencer Schwellenbach’s ERA of 3.42 is solid, giving the Braves an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (100). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Nationals having a high team ERA of 5.42, which could lead to a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Washington Nationals have a regular season record of 17-25 and are 10 games back in the NL East.
  • Atlanta Braves hold a regular season record of 20-21, 6 games back in the NL East.
  • In a recent game on May 12, 2025, the Braves defeated the Nationals 4-3 with both teams hitting one home run each.
  • The Nationals have a division record of 5-9, while the Braves have a division record of 4-2.
  • Washington Nationals’ home record is 10-12, while their road record stands at 7-13.

Nationals vs Braves Preview

The Washington Nationals are heading to Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals will have Michael Soroka on the mound. He has struggled this season, with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 7.20 over two starts. Soroka will aim to improve his performance in this game.

On the other side, the Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach. He has been more consistent, with a 1-3 record and a 3.42 ERA across eight starts. Schwellenbach will look to keep the Nationals’ hitters in check. Both teams will rely on their starting pitchers to set the tone for the game.

Braves Eyeing Success with Strong Hitting and Pitching

The Atlanta Braves have been relying on their top hitters to drive their offense. Austin Riley leads the team in home runs with 8 and has a batting average of .284. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna are also contributing with 7 and 6 home runs, respectively. The Braves’ pitching staff has been solid this season. Spencer Schwellenbach has started 8 games, recording a 3.42 ERA. His 43 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings show his ability to challenge hitters. As a team, the Braves have a batting average of .238, placing them 18th in the league. They have hit 43 home runs, ranking 10th. Their pitching is holding opponents to a .232 batting average, which is 7th best in the league.

Nationals Look to Improve with Key Performances

The Washington Nationals rely on James Wood to lead their offense. Wood has 11 home runs, placing him at the top in the league. His batting average is .273, and he has scored 23 runs, ranking first for the team. Nathaniel Lowe adds power to the lineup with 7 home runs. He leads the team in RBIs with 29. CJ Abrams supports the team with a .304 batting average and 4 home runs. Michael Soroka is the starting pitcher for the Nationals. He has started 2 games this season with an ERA of 7.20. Soroka has struck out 11 batters in 10 innings, but he seeks improvement in his upcoming games.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves MoneyLine at -237 looks favorable due to their strong home record of 13-6. Spencer Schwellenbach’s ERA of 3.42 is better than Michael Soroka’s 7.20, giving the Braves an advantage in pitching. The Braves also have a better division record at 4-2, compared to the Nationals’ 5-9.

For the Over 8.5 prediction, both teams have shown they can score. The Nationals have a high team ERA of 5.42, which might lead to more runs for the Braves. With hitters like Austin Riley and Matt Olson, the Braves could capitalize on this and push the score over 8.5.


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