MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (April 21, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (16-7) face the Washington Nationals (10-13) at Nationals Park on Tuesday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Reynaldo Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Foster Griffin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Braves are favored to win at -136, while the Nationals are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Braves (+123) have a 16-7 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-149) hold a record of 13-10.
- The Braves have a 10-11-2 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 16-7-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.7 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.4 (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 6.2 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 .274 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .252 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 25 (T8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 30 (T4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 128 RBIs to rank T1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 114 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 2.68 (1st in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.71 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 186 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 178.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .205 against the Braves this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .269 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 6-5-12 | 3-2-7 | 3-3-5 | 6-5-10 | 0-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
| Nationals | 8-5-10 | 4-2-4 | 4-3-6 | 0-1-0 | 8-4-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 10-8-5 | 6-4-2 | 4-4-3 | 9-7-5 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Nationals | 7-11-5 | 4-4-2 | 3-7-3 | 0-0-1 | 7-11-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 10-13 in Braves games this season. The Nationals also have a 10-13 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 9-4 victory over the Nationals at Nationals Park yesterday. Drake Baldwin went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Braves have now won five straight at Nationals Park against the Nationals.
