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MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals (July 31, 2026)

The Washington Nationals (55-55) face the Atlanta Braves (64-45) at Truist Park on Friday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Foster Griffin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -130, while the Nationals are at +108. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -113 and UNDER at -107.

  • The Nationals (-193) have a 67-43 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+158) hold a record of 58-51.
  • The Nationals have a 60-46-4 O/U record this season (meaning 60 games have gone over the total runs line, 46 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 52-49-8 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Nationals are averaging 5.5 runs per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.9 (6th).
  • In the field, the Nationals are allowing a whopping 5.2 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 4.0 runs (6th).

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 Nationals are at .254 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .248 (10th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 143 (4th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Nationals have managed 162 (1st).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have recorded 571 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 513 RBIs to rank 6th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Braves have an earned run average of 3.71 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Nationals have an ERA of 4.76 (27th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Nationals have recorded 844 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 936.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of only .231 against the Braves this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .259 (27th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Nationals 33-21-56 19-10-28 14-11-28 10-4-13 23-17-43 0-0-0 3-1-6
    Braves 26-25-58 16-8-29 10-17-29 21-19-38 5-6-20 0-0-0 1-1-8

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Nationals 45-33-32 26-17-14 19-16-18 15-5-7 30-28-25 0-0-0 3-3-4
    Braves 45-38-26 27-15-11 18-23-15 38-21-19 7-17-7 0-0-0 3-5-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 53-57 in Nationals games this season. The Braves have a 53-56 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Braves recorded an upset 5-4 victory over the Nationals at Truist Park yesterday. Luis Garcia was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a triple and recording 2 RBIs.