Braves vs Nationals Prediction 9/16/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 16th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB doubleheader. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 67-83 this year after they won game one by a score of 11-3 on Monday night. Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the second inning, but they scored the next eight runs to pull away for the easy win. The Braves recorded 16 hits in the game and they were led by Olson and Baldwin, who both had four RBIs in the win. Atlanta started Strider, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings for the win, while Seabold allowed two earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Braves lost two out of three against the Astros and two out of three against the Cubs. Atlanta has lost four of their last six games and they are fourth in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 4.45 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 657 runs with a .243 batting average and a .317 on base percentage this year. Matt Olson has led Atlanta with 26 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Marcell Ozuna has added 20 home runs and 62 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta in game one is TBD. The starter for game two is Chris Sale, who is 5-5 with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 107.0 innings pitched this year. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 62-88 this season after they lost game one by a score of 11-3 on Monday. Washington led 1-0 in the second inning, but didn’t score again until the eighth inning, which was way too late in the loss. The Nationals recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Abrams and Lile, who both had one RBI in the loss. Washington started Parker, who allowed 10 hits and six earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Ribalta allowed three earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals won two out of three against the Pirates and split four games with the Marlins. Washington has lost four of their last six games and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.32 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .267 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 640 runs with a .244 batting average and a .307 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 20 home runs and 60 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jake Irvin, who is 8-12 with a 5.70 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 162.2 innings pitched. The starter for game two is MacKenzie Gore, who is 5-14 with a 4.14 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 152.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Nationals will beat the Braves 

The Braves have lost each of their last five day games against the Nationals following a win.
The Nationals have won each of their last four home games against National League opponents following a loss.
The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games against the Nationals following a win.
The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last four home games against National League opponents following a loss.
The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Tuesday road games.
The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Braves will beat the Nationals

The Braves have won 16 of their last 17 Tuesday games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against National League opponents.
The Nationals have failed to cover the run line each of their last three games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

Six of the Braves’ last seven road games on the first leg of a doubleheader have gone OVER the total runs line.
Three of the Nationals’ last four day games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last four road games against NL East opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Nationals’ last eight games at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

Keibert Ruiz has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against the Braves.
CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last six games against the Braves.
Josh Bell has hit at least one home run in three of his last eight appearances.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 11 games at Nationals Park.
Matt Olson has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last three games against the Nationals.
Chris Sale has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last six road appearances.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction 

Atlanta was able to win game one very easily on Monday night, as they are now five games ahead of the Nats for fourth in the NL East. The Braves are 31-44 on the road this year, while the Nationals are 31-44 at home. In game one, we aren’t sure what Atlanta is going to do on the mound, but I am not backing Jake Irvin. In game two, we have a decent matchup between Sale and Gore, so I like the under there.