Braves vs. Nationals: Betting Preview for Sept. 11

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Atlanta Braves (79-66) will go head to head against 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 year.

At +140, the Nationals are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Braves, who are listed at -165. This game carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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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

  • Max Fried (9-8 with a 3.35 ERA and 138 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched) goes for his 10th win when he makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Friday, the lefty went seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing no earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Fried is trying to continue a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Fried will aim to pitch five or more innings for his seventh straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.9 frames per outing.
  • In five of his 25 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth-best in baseball with 186 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (622 total).
  • The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.49 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.212).

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