Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for Sept. 10

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, September 10, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (78-66) square off against the Washington Nationals (64-79) at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6:45 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-160), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+135) This matchup has an over/under of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -160
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +135
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Reynaldo Lopez (8-5) takes the mound for the Braves in his 24th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.04 ERA in 127 2/3 innings pitched, with 136 strikeouts.
  • In his last outing on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies, the right-hander threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Lopez is aiming for his fourth straight quality start.
  • Lopez is looking for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB action with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the league (.240).
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.2 runs per game (610 total).
  • The Braves rank 22nd in baseball with a .305 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.52).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.215).

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