Nationals vs Braves Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 May 2025
Last updated: May 20, 2025, 10:45PM | Published: May 20, 2025, 4:28AM
The Washington Nationals will face the Atlanta Braves in MLB action at Nationals Park on Wednesday, beginning at 8:45am AEST.
Mitchell Parker (3-3, 4.32 ERA) will start for the Nationals, pitting him against Spencer Strider (0-1, 3.60 ERA) for the Braves.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Braves game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Washington vs Atlanta MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Braves a 59% chance of winning against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Braves: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.43, Braves $1.59
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.85), Braves -1.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 Nationals at $2.43 and the Braves at $1.59.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Braves, with odds of $1.85 available at TAB.
For the favourite Braves (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.99.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Nationals vs Braves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.43 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.85 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Braves betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling 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 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Nationals vs Braves: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs Atlanta game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Atlanta match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Braves: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Braves at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Atlanta predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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