MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (September 1, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (82-56) face the Washington Nationals (66-74) at Nationals Park on Tuesday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. AJ Smith-Shawver is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Jake Irvin is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Braves are favored to win at -172, while the Nationals are at +142. The total runs line is set at 10.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Braves (-105) have a 75-63 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-115) hold a record of 81-59.
- The Braves have a 61-68-9 O/U record this season (meaning 61 games have gone over the total runs line, 68 have gone under and nine have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 72-62-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging 5.2 (2nd).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (28th).
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 .248 (ranking 9th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .249 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals have hit 192 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 174 (7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 613 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Nationals have recorded 688 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.58 (3rd in the Majors), while the Nationals are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.66 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1169 this season, ranking 12th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 1088.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .232 against the Braves this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Nationals' opponents are at .255 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 33-29-76 | 22-10-40 | 11-19-35 | 25-23-52 | 8-6-24 | 0-0-1 | 4-0-6 |
| Nationals | 38-29-73 | 22-10-39 | 16-19-34 | 12-4-18 | 26-25-55 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are -145 to lead after three innings, while the Nationals are +114.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 59-48-31 | 40-19-13 | 19-29-17 | 51-28-21 | 8-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 5-3-2 |
| Nationals | 57-44-39 | 34-17-20 | 23-27-19 | 18-5-11 | 39-39-28 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +120 and the YRFI is paying -155.
- The NRFI is 70-68 in Braves games this season. The Nationals have a 70-70 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 4-2 victory over the Nationals at Truist Park when these teams last met on August 2. Matt Olson was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The Braves have now won four straight against the Nationals.
