Nationals vs. Braves: Betting Preview for Sept. 11

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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

The Braves (-165), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+140) The total for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to hit the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Nationals vs. Braves 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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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Nationals will send Jake Irvin (9-12) to the mound for his 30th start this season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed seven hits in five innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • He has started 29 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 14 of them.
  • In 29 starts this season, Irvin has lasted five or more innings 26 times, with an average of 5.7 innings per appearance.
  • He has five appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 29 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals’ 120 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
  • Washington ranks 23rd in the majors with a .378 team slugging percentage.
  • The Nationals have a team batting average of .244 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.
  • Washington has scored the 23rd-most runs in the majors this season with 604 (4.2 per game).
  • The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .311 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.5 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington has the 25th-ranked ERA (4.38) in the majors this season.
  • Washington has an 8.3 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 24th in the majors.
  • Nationals pitchers have a 1.353 WHIP this season, fourth-worst in the majors.

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