The Washington Nationals will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The game is set to start at 12:15 PM and will be played at night. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

Nationals vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: -211. The Braves have a better record and a stronger home performance. Their pitching stats are also more favorable compared to the Nationals.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-119). Both teams have shown moderate hitting stats, and the Braves’ pitching has been solid this season, which could keep the score lower.

Team Trends

• The Washington Nationals have a record of 18-26 this season, with a home record of 10-12 and a road record of 8-14.
• The Atlanta Braves have a record of 21-22 this season, with a strong home record of 14-7, but a weaker road record of 7-15.
• In a recent game on May 14th, 2025, the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4 with 11 hits to the Braves’ 8.
• During the same game, Washington’s Mitchell Parker pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing 4 runs and striking out 6 batters.
• On May 13th, 2025, the Braves won against the Nationals 5-2, with Spencer Schwellenbach pitching 7 innings and allowing 2 runs.

Nationals vs Braves Preview

The Washington Nationals will take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for a night game on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nationals will have Trevor Williams on the mound. Williams has a record of 2-4 this season with an ERA of 5.88. He has pitched in 8 games, covering 41 1/3 innings, and has 34 strikeouts.

The Braves will counter with AJ Smith-Shawver as their starting pitcher. Smith-Shawver has a 2-2 record with a 2.75 ERA over 32 2/3 innings in 6 starts. He has struck out 34 batters and walked 15. Both teams will aim to get a win under the lights at Truist Park.

Braves’ Bats and Arms in the Spotlight

The Atlanta Braves have some strong hitters in their lineup. Austin Riley leads the team with a .287 batting average. He also has 8 home runs and 26 RBIs, which are both top in the league. Matt Olson provides power with 7 home runs. He also leads the team with 23 runs scored. His batting average is .219, but his on-base percentage is .344. Marcell Ozuna has a .270 batting average and a .423 on-base percentage. He has contributed 6 home runs and 17 RBIs. These stats place him among the top hitters on the team.

Nationals’ Hitters and Pitching Preview

James Wood is a standout for the Nationals. He has a .274 batting average and leads the league with 11 home runs. His 25 RBIs rank second in the league, and he has scored 24 runs, which is the most in the league. Nathaniel Lowe is another key player for the Nationals. He has a .230 batting average and has hit 7 home runs, ranking him second on the team. Lowe also leads the team with 30 RBIs. CJ Abrams adds depth to the Nationals’ lineup. He has a .311 batting average and has hit 5 home runs. Abrams has contributed 18 runs and 15 RBIs, ranking third on the team in both categories.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves are favored on the money line at -211, and this looks like a solid pick. They have a strong home record of 14-7, which is better than the Nationals’ road record of 8-14. The Braves also have a better ERA at 3.76 compared to the Nationals’ 5.39, which suggests their pitching can control the game.

The under 9.0 is another good pick due to both teams’ moderate hitting stats. The Braves’ pitching, led by AJ Smith-Shawver with a 2.75 ERA, should help keep the score low. The Nationals’ Trevor Williams has struggled with a 5.88 ERA, but the Braves’ pitching strength might limit scoring opportunities for both teams.

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