Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for August 24

Published 5:25 am Saturday, August 24, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (69-59) host C.J. Abrams’ Washington Nationals (58-71) at Truist Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Braves (-189) as moneyline favorites versus the Nationals (+155). Sportsbooks have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8 runs.

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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 -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton gets 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 last appearance on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • Morton is trying to record his 11th quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Morton is looking for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB action with 167 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .414 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 548 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 18th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.66).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.220).

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