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Thursday’s slate in the MLB includes a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals.
We’ve got you covered, in terms of the most important information about this game before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Atlanta Braves (16-8) vs. Washington Nationals (11-13)Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 1:05 p.m. ETVenue: Nationals Park — Washington, District of ColumbiaCoverage: Nationals.TV and BravesVsnAll MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.Moneyline: ATL: (-142) | WSH: (+120)Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+122) | WSH: +1.5 (-146)Total: 9 — Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers
Probable Pitchers: MartÃn Pérez (Braves) – 1-1, 2.21 ERA vs Cade Cavalli (Nationals) – 0-1, 4.12 ERA
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Martin Perez (1-1) to the mound, while Cade Cavalli (0-1) will take the ball for the Nationals. Pérez’s team is 1-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts. Perez’s team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline. The Nationals are 4-1-0 ATS in Cavalli’s five starts that had a set spread. The Nationals have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Cavalli’s starts this season, and they went 1-3 in those games.
All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (59.2%)
Looking at the moneyline for Braves-Nationals, Atlanta is the favorite at -142, and Washington is +120 playing at home.The Nationals are +1.5 on the run line against the Braves. The Nationals are -146 to cover, and the Braves are +122.An over/under of 9 has been set for Braves-Nationals on April 23, with the over being -105 and the under -115.
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The Braves have been chosen as favorites in 21 games this year and have walked away with the win 15 times (71.4%) in those games.This year Atlanta has won six of 11 games when listed as at least -142 on the moneyline.Contests with the Braves have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 11 of 24 chances this season.The Braves are 15-9-0 against the spread in their 24 games that had a posted line this season.The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They’ve gone 11-12 in those games.In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +120 or longer, Washington has a record of 10-10 (50%).The Nationals have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 17 times this season for a 17-7-0 record against the over/under.The Nationals have put together a 15-9-0 record ATS this season (covering 62.5% of the time).Braves Player LeadersDrake Baldwin leads Atlanta OPS (.908) this season. He has a .310 batting average, an on-base percentage of .378, and a slugging percentage of .530.He ranks 15th in batting average, 26th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging among all qualified hitters in baseball.Baldwin has recorded a base hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .273 with a double, a home run, three walks and three RBIs.Matt Olson has 25 hits, which leads Atlanta batters this season. He’s batting .266 with 16 extra-base hits. He’s also slugging .564 with an on-base percentage of .352.Among qualified hitters, his batting average ranks him 60th, his on-base percentage 61st, and his slugging percentage 13th.Ozzie Albies has collected 26 base hits, an OBP of .333 and a slugging percentage of .441 this season.Albies heads into this game with four games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is batting .250 with two doubles, two walks and three RBIs.Dominic Smith has four home runs, 17 RBI and a batting average of .345 this season.Smith has hit safely in seven straight games. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .353 with two doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs.James Wood has racked up 23 hits, a team-high for the Nationals. He’s batting .242 and slugging .558 with an on-base percentage of .390.Including all qualified hitters, he is 95th in batting average, while his on-base percentage is 20th and he is 15th in slugging.C.J. Abrams’ .420 OBP leads his team. He has a batting average of .296 while slugging .556.Including all qualified hitters, his batting average places him 22nd, his on-base percentage is eighth, and he is 17th in slugging.Daylen Lile has a .398 slugging percentage, which leads the Nationals.Luis Garcia has four doubles, a triple, a home run and four walks while hitting .247.4/21/2026: 11-4 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)4/20/2026: 9-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)9/24/2025: 4-3 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)9/23/2025: 3-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)9/22/2025: 11-5 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7, Favorite Moneyline: -275, Underdog Moneyline: +225)9/17/2025: 9-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -146, Underdog Moneyline: +124)9/16/2025: 5-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)9/16/2025: 6-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)9/15/2025: 11-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -172, Underdog Moneyline: +144)5/22/2025: 8-7 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
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