Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Washington Nationals will send Foster Griffin to the mound in the hope of leveling the series with the Atlanta Braves at 1-1.
Posted at +100 moneyline, the Nats are 5-0 in Griffin’s last five starts.
The Atlanta Braves (64-45) have solidified their hold on the No.1 spot in the NL East standings after winning back-to-back games over the Mets (1-0) and the Nationals (5-4).
Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals (55-55) have lost 3 of their last four games, including Thursday’s series opener against the Braves.
Starting Pitchers: Braves RHP Bryce Elder (6-6, 3.96 ERA) vs. Nationals LHP Foster Griffin (12-2, 2.76 ERA).
The Matchup: The Braves have won 4 of their last 6 games against the Nationals. However, with Forrest Griffin on the mound, Atlanta will need big production from their offense to sustain their dominance over the Nats.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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Atlanta Braves - Washington Nationals Key Points
- Atlanta is 6-4 in its last 10 games.
- Atlanta is 0-2 when they bat against Foster Griffin.
- Washington is 5-5 in its last 10 games.
- Washington is averaging 5.5 runs per game on the road in 2026.
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Our Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction
The Difference Maker: Foster Griffin has won his last five starts, posting a 1.65 ERA over 6.1 innings per outing.
Griffin has also won his first two starts against the Braves, giving up three runs over six innings in an 11-4 win on April 21 and shutting down Atlanta through six innings in a 2-1 on May 24.
What to Expect: Foster Griffin dazzles on the mound anew, dominating the Braves batters through six innings. Washington’s offense, which averages 5.4 runs per game over the last five games, delivers key hits to give Griffin some steady run support.
Fearless Forecast: Nationals 7, Braves 3
Our betting prediction for the Washington Nationals vs. the Atlanta Braves: The Nats will win.
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