Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for Sept. 11

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Atlanta Braves (79-66) will square off against the Washington Nationals (64-80) at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:45 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves (-165), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Nationals (+140) This contest’s total is 7.5. You can get -120 odds on the over and +100 odds on the under.

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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

  • The Braves will send Max Fried (9-8) out for his 26th start of the season as he tries for his 10th win. He is 9-8 with a 3.35 ERA and 138 strikeouts through 147 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The lefty’s last time out came on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering no earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Fried is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Fried is looking for his seventh straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his 25 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in baseball with 186 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .409.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (622 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 20th in baseball with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.49 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.212).

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