Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for Sept. 11

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (79-66) square off against the Washington Nationals (64-80) at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:45 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-165) as moneyline favorites against the Nationals (+140). This matchup has a total of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: MASN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +140
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried (9-8) is trying for his 10th win when he takes the mound for the Braves in his 26th start of the season. He has a 3.35 ERA in 147 2/3 innings pitched, with 138 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander’s most recent time out was on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went seven innings, surrendering no earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • Fried is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • Fried is seeking his seventh straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 186 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (622 total).
  • The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the first-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.49).
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.212).

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