Nationals @ Braves: MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (8/23)

It’s finally here, it’s Friday and the weekend is here. Let’s kick off our weekend with a little trip to Atlanta. The Nationals are in town to take on the Braves in a little 3-game series between these two divisional opponents.

Here are our best bets for the Nationals @ Braves!

• • Mackenzie Gore o5.5 Strikeouts (+100) via BetOnline
  • Chris Sale o8.5 Strikeouts (+114) via BetOnline

Nationals @ Braves Game Information

Truist Park; Atlanta, Georgia

Matchup Information

• Location: Truist Park; Atlanta, Georgia
• Date: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
• First Pitch: 7:10 PM EST

Pitching Matchup

• Washington Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (7–11, 4.66 ERA)
• Atlanta Braves: Chris Sale (14–3, 2.62 ERA)

Betting Odds

Odds via BetOnline, an industry leader in the sports betting world.

Run Line

• Washington Nationals  +1.5 (-102)
• Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-118)

Money Line

• Washington Nationals (+210)
• Atlanta Braves (-235)

Total

• Over 7.5 (-103)
• Under 7.5 (-117)

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Nationals @ Braves Analysis & Breakdown

We’ve got a pitcher’s duel at Truist Park tonight, between Brave’s starter Chris Sale and… Mackenzie Gore for the Nationals. No, I’m not joking.

Vegas has set this line at 7.5 for this divisional matchup in the NL East, and it might sound crazy but I kind of agree. The Braves have lost 6 of the 8 matchups with the Nationals this year, scoring just 23 total runs in all 8 games.

The Nationals have had their way with the Braves, outscoring them 37-23 over the 8 games, winning 5 of the matchups by multiple runs.

Tonight the Braves sit just 1.5 games ahead of the Mets for the last spot in the Wild Card and with August just about wrapping up, every game counts.

Atlanta’s pulling no punches with Chris Sale on the mound today. They need a win today, anything less would be unacceptable.

Chris Sale o8.5 Strikeouts (+114) via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS 

Chris Sale could be the National League’s CY Young winner this season and it would be well deserved. He’s posted a 2.62 ERA this season, recorded 14 wins and just 3 losses.

At home, he’s got a 2.80 ERA and he’s averaging just under 12 strikeouts per 9 innings. He’s given up just 8 home runs all season and has walked just 10 batters at home.

Sale’s hit this line in 6 of his L8 starts overall, recording 10+ strikeouts in 3 straight games. The Nationals are not a team that strikes out a lot by any mean, but Sale’s faced off with them once this season, recording 10 strikeouts in a 2-1 loss for the Braves.

The Nationals are 1 of just 3 teams to record a win against Sale this season and tonight he gets a chance at revenge.

Chris Sale o8.5 Strikeouts (+114) via BetOnline

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Mackenzie Gore o5.5 Strikeouts (+100)  via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS 

Yeah, we’re taking Mackenzie Gore. Strap in because this could be a long one.

Gore has been decent this season, recording a 4.66 ERA and having given up just 11 home runs across 25 starts. He’s faced off with the Braves twice this season, recording a 1.74 ERA and giving up just 2 earned runs.

Mackenzie recorded 17 strikeouts across two games, hitting this line in both contests. He’s matched up great with a majority of the Braves biggest hitters, recording 5 career strikeouts against Matt Olson, 5 against Riley, and another 3 against Ozuna.

Gore’s been kinda bad this year but he’s stepped up against the division. The Braves are also striking out at a 31.7% rate and rank in the bottom 5 in strikeouts allowed to opposing pitchers.

Atlanta swings often and they swing hard. It might be a sweat, but tap into Mackenzie Gore with me.

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Mackenzie Gore o5.5 Strikeouts (+100) via BetOnline

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To Recap, MLB Betting Insights for August 23rd, 2024:

In the Nationals vs. Braves game today, we’re rolling with two plays. Chris Sale o8.5 Strikeouts (+114) and we’re rolling with Mackenzie Gore o5.5 Strikeouts (+100); both via BetOnline.

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