Nationals vs Braves Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 May 2025
Last updated: May 22, 2025, 10:46PM | Published: May 21, 2025, 5:29PM
The Washington Nationals will face the Atlanta Braves in MLB action at Nationals Park on Friday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.
The Nationals will have Trevor Williams (2-5, 5.91 ERA) start, while the Braves are going with AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 2.33 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nationals vs Braves game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Washington vs Atlanta MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Braves a 57% chance of beating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Braves: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.30, Braves $1.65
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.80), Braves -1.5 ($2.04)
- 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 $2.30 and the Braves at $1.65.
The Nationals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Braves, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the favourite Braves (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
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 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Nationals vs Braves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.30 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Nationals vs Braves betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Braves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Nationals vs Braves: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs Atlanta game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs Atlanta game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Braves: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Braves at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Friday 23 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Atlanta predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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