Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Washington Nationals
5/20/25 18:45
Atlanta Braves

Prediction:

 

Braves -1.5 Runs

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 by Lou Aguila | in MLB Picks

The Washington Nationals will put their 3-game winning streak on the line on Tuesday when open their three-game series with the visiting Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park.

The Nationals have found success in their 5 games, where they have gone 4-1 – including a 3-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. Despite pitching a 5.21 ERA this season, Washington managed to beat their recent foes with a livelier offense that has generated 6.2 runs per game on a .272 BA over their last 5 assignments.

The Braves now boasts a winning record of 24-23 after capturing 3 wins in their last 4 games. Atlanta has also taken their offense a notch higher this past week, averaging 5.9 runs per game on a .306 BA over a five-game stretch. After a slow start to their 2025 MLB campaign, the Braves (24-23) are just five games behind the NL East leaders, the Philadelphia Phillies (29-18), in the division standings.

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Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
23 Atlanta Braves
0.469 162 76 86
28 Washington Nationals
0.407 162 66 96

Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves Latest Matches

Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
L L L L W W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 17, 2025 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
6 :  10
Washington Nationals

May 16, 2025 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
3 :  4
Washington Nationals

May 15, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  2
Washington Nationals

May 12, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Washington Nationals

May 10, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  4
St. Louis Cardinals

May 7, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  8
Cleveland Guardians
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 10, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  4
St. Louis Cardinals

May 7, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  8
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 28, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  19
New York Mets

Apr 27, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  7
New York Mets

Apr 26, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
0 :  2
New York Mets

Apr 25, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  4
New York Mets
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

May 17, 2025 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
6 :  10
Washington Nationals

May 16, 2025 - MLB

Baltimore Orioles
3 :  4
Washington Nationals

May 15, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  2
Washington Nationals

May 12, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Washington Nationals

May 4, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
1 :  4
Washington Nationals

May 3, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
6 :  11
Washington Nationals
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Latest matches
L W W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

May 18, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
4 :  10
Atlanta Braves

May 17, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
7 :  6
Atlanta Braves

May 16, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
2 :  4
Atlanta Braves

May 15, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  2
Washington Nationals

May 12, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Washington Nationals

May 11, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  3
Atlanta Braves
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

May 15, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  2
Washington Nationals

May 12, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Washington Nationals

May 8, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  4
Cincinnati Reds

May 7, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
3 :  4
Cincinnati Reds

May 6, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
2 :  1
Cincinnati Reds

May 4, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers
L W L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 18, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
4 :  10
Atlanta Braves

May 17, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
7 :  6
Atlanta Braves

May 16, 2025 - MLB

Boston Red Sox
2 :  4
Atlanta Braves

May 11, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  3
Atlanta Braves

May 10, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  3
Atlanta Braves

May 9, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  2
Atlanta Braves

Washington Nationals against Atlanta Braves : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Nationals

50 %

Atlanta Braves

50 %

May 15, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  2
Washington Nationals

May 12, 2025 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Washington Nationals

Sep 11, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  1
Atlanta Braves

Jun 9, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Jun 6, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  5
Atlanta Braves

May 30, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  3
Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals - Atlanta Braves Key Points

  1. Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Washington.
  2. Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
  3. Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
  4. Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home.
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Our Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

Fearless Forecast: Road warriors Braves ends Nats’ win streak

The Braves and the Nationals are both averaging at least 5.0 runs per game over their last 5 games. Atlanta will be starting Spencer Strider, who allowed 2 earned runs in 5.0 innings in his season debut last April 16. On the other hand, Mitchell Parker has surrendered a total of 20 runs over their last four games or an average of 5.0 conceded runs per game. Parker cannot afford to allow the Braves to find their groove behind the plate because this team’s offense can take off quickly. I am still unsure if the Braves can get a solid mound appearance from Strider, who will be making his second start this season. Still, I am confident that Atlanta can carry their high-octane offense on the road. Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Washington, covering the spread in 4 of those wins.

Our betting prediction for the Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves: the Braves -1.5 runs.

Prediction:

 

Braves -1.5 Runs

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