Get the Braves vs. Nationals prediction with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks and best bets for this Monday MLB game.
The Atlanta Braves (73-83) look to extend their red-hot form when they host the Washington Nationals (64-92) in an NL East showdown on Monday night at Truist Park. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET on MLB Network, FDSSO, and MASN.
Atlanta enters this game riding an eight-game winning streak, sparked by dominant pitching from veteran ace Chris Sale and a surging lineup that’s slugging nearly .500 over its last 10 contests. Sale, who blanked Washington over eight innings in his last start, gets the ball again here.
For the Nationals, left-hander MacKenzie Gore takes the mound looking to build on his own strong outing against the Braves last week, where he tossed 5.1 scoreless innings. Washington has struggled offensively, hitting just .210 over its past 10 games, but young talents like James Wood and Daylen Lile remain bright spots.
With Atlanta heavily favored on the moneyline, the question becomes: can Gore slow down the Braves’ bats, or will Sale and company keep rolling at home?
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📺 Where To Watch Braves vs. Nationals? (September 22, 2025)
| Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Live Stream |
| Nationals vs. Braves | Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 | 7:15 PM | Truist Park (Atlanta, GA) | MLB Network, FDSSO, MASN | Fubo |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Braves | -259 | -1.5 | O/U 7 |
| Nationals | +209 | +1.5 | O/U 7 |
⚾ Pitcher Matchup
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | Last Start |
| Chris Sale (ATL) | 5-5 | 2.35 | 1.05 | 11.7 | 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER vs. Nationals |
| MacKenzie Gore (WSH) | 5-14 | 4.00 | 1.32 | 10.4 | 5.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER vs. Braves |
📊 Team Form & Series Recap
- Braves (73-83, 8-game win streak):
- Averaging 10.2 hits per game and batting .285 over their last 10.
- 18 HRs in last 10 games, led by Matt Olson (.390 AVG, 5 HR, 12 RBI).
- Team ERA of 3.66 across last 10 contests.
- Nationals (64-92, 3-7 last 10):
- Batting just .210 as a team over the last 10.
- Only 6 HRs in last 10 games.
- Pitching staff ERA of 5.67 during that span.
📈 Betting Trends
| Team | Moneyline Record | Run Line Record | O/U Record |
| Braves | 51-48 as favorite | 70-76-9 O/U | 2-3 when favored -259 or shorter |
| Nationals | 58-79 as underdog | 77-78 O/U | 5-6 when +209 or longer |
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
| Braves | Austin Riley | 60-Day IL | Abdominal |
| Braves | Sean Murphy | 60-Day IL | Hip |
| Braves | Jake Fraley | 60-Day IL | Oblique |
| Braves | Aaron Bummer | 60-Day IL | Shoulder |
| Nationals | Keibert Ruiz | 7-Day IL | Concussion |
| Nationals | Cole Henry | 15-Day IL | Back |
| Nationals | Josiah Gray | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
| Nationals | Trevor Williams | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
🔑 Key Players to Watch
| Braves | Nationals |
| Matt Olson – .279 AVG, 28 HR, 93 RBI | James Wood – 27 HR, 89 RBI |
| Ozzie Albies – 144 H, .305 OBP | CJ Abrams – .261 AVG, team-best BA |
| Chris Sale – 2.35 ERA, 150 K in 115.2 IP | MacKenzie Gore – 4.00 ERA, 182 K in 157.2 IP |
🧾 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Pick |
| Braves ML (-259) | ✅ |
| Chris Sale 7+ Strikeouts | ✅ |
| Matt Olson Anytime HR | ✅ |
| Total Over 7 Runs | ✅ |
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🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Prediction
| Winner | Spread | Total | Score |
| Braves (-259) | Braves -1.5 | Over 7 | Braves 5, Nationals 3 |
ClutchBuzz Take: Atlanta’s lineup is rolling, and Chris Sale is pitching like an ace again. MacKenzie Gore can keep it close early, but the Braves’ hot bats and bullpen advantage should push them past Washington for their ninth straight win.
