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MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (April 23, 2026)

The Atlanta Braves (17-8) face the Washington Nationals (11-14) at Nationals Park on Thursday at 1:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cade Cavalli is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while the Braves' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Braves are favored to win at -136, while the Nationals are at +113. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.

  • The Braves (+113) have a 17-8 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-136) hold a record of 14-11.
  • The Braves have a 12-11-2 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Nationals have an 18-7-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Braves are averaging 5.7 runs per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.7 (2nd).
  • In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (2nd 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 .271 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .255 (8th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 30 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 36 (T2nd).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 140 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 130 RBIs to rank 2nd.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.16 (2nd 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 208 this season, ranking 16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 27th for total strikeouts, recording 185.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of only .213 against the Braves this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .268 (29th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 6-7-12 3-2-7 3-5-5 6-7-10 0-0-2 0-0-0 1-5-4
    Nationals 10-5-10 6-2-4 4-3-6 0-1-0 10-4-10 0-0-0 6-1-3

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 11-9-5 6-4-2 5-5-3 10-8-5 1-1-0 0-0-0 5-4-1
    Nationals 8-12-5 5-5-2 3-7-3 0-0-1 8-12-4 0-0-0 4-4-2

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.

  • The NRFI is 10-15 in Braves games this season. The Nationals also have a 10-15 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Braves recorded an 8-6 victory over the Nationals at Nationals Park yesterday. Michael Harris was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 3 RBIs.