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Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 1, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET

Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia

Article updated Oct 1, 10:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This will be the final regular season game for both teams, with the Braves hoping to finish their 2023 campaign in a few more weeks. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:10

Game outlook

This will be the final regular season game for both teams, with the Braves hoping to finish their 2023 campaign in a few more weeks. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:10 p.m. EST on Sunday. The Atlanta Braves lead the head-to-head series with the Washington Nationals this season; the teams face off in the season finale on Sunday with Atlanta as the favored team.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 10/1/2023 @ 3:10pm EST

Where: Truist Park Stadium Nationals vs Braves Betting Odds Moneyline: Nationals +186 | Braves -210

Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-106) | Braves -1.5 (-112)

Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 68%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have experienced a roller coaster of highs and lows in their 2023 season, and they will wrap up the year with a finale match against the Atlanta Braves. For the start, 19-year-old Jackson Rutledge will be making his fourth career start and is looking to follow his success from his last outing, when he earned his first career win after holding the Braves to one run over 11.1 innings. At the plate, the Nationals have exemplified a striking commitment towards their strikeouts, owners of the second lowest of all MLB teams at 18.9%. Additionally, their .253 team batting average places them in the top half of the league and 12th position overall. Yet, the Nationals need to work on their power hitting with only 151 home runs and a 6.9% walk rate at the 28th position all around. The 2023 season has been an opportunity for the Washington Nationals to build a solid foundation on their play and they look forward to building on it for the 2024 season.

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Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have the best record in Major League Baseball, and they are chasing immortality with a potential second title in three years. Furthermore, the Braves have the best hitting lineup in the league, leading in batting average, OBP, slugging percentage, and OPS. However, the run-prevention portion of the team is not as strong, demonstrated by their high FIP and ERA in September. Sunday's matchup against Washington will likely feature some of the Braves regulars resting for safety, as the team plans on playing simulated games before the NLDS. On the other hand, with the best offense in the league, the Braves should make for a good betting opportunity in this matchup. Bullet Points: Atlanta Braves have the best record in MLB and are chasing immortality by going for a second title in three years Braves have the best offensive lineup in the league, leading in batting average, OBP, slugging percentage, and OPS Run-prevention portion of the team is not as strong, demonstrated by their high FIP and ERA in September Braves regulars may rest during Sunday's matchup against Washington for safety, as they plan on playing simulated games before the NLDS Braves should make for a good betting opportunity in this matchup with their strong offense

Nationals Looking to Take Advantage of Braves Spot Start in Final Game of Regular Season

Friday's 10-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves showed that the team is mentally checked out of the regular season. Three errors, four runs allowed by the bullpen in 3.2 innings, and four regular hitters not playing or substituted, indicate that an Atlanta spot start could lead to an advantage for the Nationals on Sunday. If Jackson Rutledge can limit the Braves to one run across 5.0 innings, Washington will have a strong chance to take the game and finish the regular season in a favourable position. Both teams have different stakes; while the Nationals are fighting for jobs in 2024, the Braves have nothing to gain.

Written by Jtgarcia Published on 10/01/2023 Category: MLB Picks

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington Nationals+180 → +190Moved
  • Moneyline · Atlanta Braves-230 → -220Moved
  • Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (+105) → +1.5 (+101)Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Braves-1.5 (-125) → -1.5 (-121)Moved
  • Total · Over11 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under11 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Nationals
77-85 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Atlanta Braves
94-68 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-10-01T14:14:21.399Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-09-30Washington Nationals 3 · Atlanta Braves 5
  • 2023-09-29Washington Nationals 10 · Atlanta Braves 6
  • 2023-09-24Atlanta Braves 8 · Washington Nationals 5
  • 2023-09-24Atlanta Braves 2 · Washington Nationals 3
  • 2023-09-22Atlanta Braves 9 · Washington Nationals 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta Braves 10-9

Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta Braves 10-9 on October 1, 2023, a 1-run decision in the series. Washington Nationals' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-2. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Nationals +1.5 (+101) spread, Washington Nationals covered, while the 19 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 10.5.

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Tipster picks

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  • CoolioMoneyline · Atlanta Braves -210Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 10.5 (-110)Loss
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  • DrpaulMoneyline · Atlanta Braves -220Loss
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