Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for Sept. 11

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (79-66) match up with the Washington Nationals (64-80) at Nationals Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:45 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-175) as moneyline favorites against the Nationals (+145). This contest has an over/under of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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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 -175
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +145
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried (9-8) is going for his 10th victory 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 lefty last pitched on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went seven innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Fried is looking to extend a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Fried is seeking his seventh straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his appearances this season 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 fourth in baseball with 186 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (622 total).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.49 team ERA that ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.212).

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