Braves vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 May 2025
Last updated: May 14, 2025, 9:56PM | Published: May 14, 2025, 6:30PM
The Atlanta Braves will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Truist Park on Friday, commencing at 2:15am AEST.
The Braves will send AJ Smith-Shawver (2-2, 2.76 ERA) to the mound, while the Nationals will counter with Trevor Williams (2-4, 5.88 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Braves vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Atlanta vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Braves a 66% chance of defeating the Nationals at Truist Park.
Braves vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Truist Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Braves $1.44, Nationals $2.86
- Line: Braves -1.5 ($1.92), Nationals +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 8.9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Braves at $1.44 and the Nationals at $2.86.
The Braves are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.92 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 8.9-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Braves vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.86 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.91 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Braves vs Nationals betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Braves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Braves vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Atlanta vs Washington game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Atlanta vs Washington game.
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Braves vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Braves and Nationals at Truist Park is scheduled to start at 2:15am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Friday 16 May 2025
- Time: 2:15am AEST
- Venue: Truist Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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