MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (April 20, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (15-7) face the Washington Nationals (10-12) at Nationals Park on Monday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Jake Irvin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Braves are favored to win at -171, while the Nationals are at +141. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Braves (+102) have a 15-7 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-122) hold a record of 13-9.
- The Braves have a 9-11-2 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 15-7-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.5 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.5 (3rd).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.0 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 6.1 runs (30th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .276 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .258 (4th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 24 (T10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 29 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 119 RBIs to rank T1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 111 RBIs to rank T4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 2.66 (1st in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.65 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 177 this season, ranking T20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 172.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .210 against the Braves this season (2nd in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .271 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6-4-12 | 3-2-7 | 3-2-5 | 6-4-10 | 0-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Nationals | 7-5-10 | 3-2-4 | 4-3-6 | 0-1-0 | 7-4-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 10-7-5 | 6-4-2 | 4-3-3 | 9-6-5 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Nationals | 6-11-5 | 3-4-2 | 3-7-3 | 0-0-1 | 6-11-4 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 10-12 in Braves games this season. The Nationals also have a 10-12 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Nationals recorded a 4-3 victory over the Braves at Truist Park when these teams last met on September 24, 2025. James Wood was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Braves' six-game winning streak against the Nationals.
