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MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals (August 1, 2026)

The Washington Nationals (55-56) face the Atlanta Braves (65-45) at Truist Park on Saturday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Miles Mikolas is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while Reynaldo Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -197, while the Nationals are at +161. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.

  • The Nationals (-130) have a 67-44 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+108) hold a record of 59-51.
  • The Nationals have a 60-47-4 O/U record this season (meaning 60 games have gone over the total runs line, 47 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 52-50-8 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Nationals are averaging 5.4 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 (T5th).

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 .253 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .249 (9th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 145 (4th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Nationals have managed 164 (1st).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have recorded 573 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 519 RBIs to rank 6th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.69 (6th in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.78 (28th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Nationals have recorded 851 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 943.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Braves this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .260 (27th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Nationals 33-22-56 19-10-28 14-12-28 10-4-13 23-18-43 0-0-0 2-2-6
    Braves 27-25-58 17-8-29 10-17-29 22-19-38 5-6-20 0-0-0 2-0-8

Lead After Three Innings

The Nationals are +130 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -166.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Nationals 45-34-32 26-17-14 19-17-18 15-5-7 30-29-25 0-0-0 3-4-3
    Braves 46-38-26 28-15-11 18-23-15 39-21-19 7-17-7 0-0-0 3-5-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 53-58 in Nationals games this season. The Braves have a 53-57 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Braves recorded a 6-2 victory over the Nationals at Truist Park yesterday. Matt Olson was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI.