The Braves will play the Nationals on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 6:45 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Atlanta Braves have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Nationals is 88.00.
- Visiting Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 9-17 record as a visiting team, ranking them 7th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 11-12 record as a home team. They rank 8th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Atlanta Braves currently stand 16th (198) Overall, with the Washington Nationals ranking 12th (212) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Atlanta Braves are 20th (189) Overall for runs allowed. The Washington Nationals stand 5th (259) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Atlanta Braves lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals have won their last 4 games.
- Team Records - The Atlanta Braves have a 24-24 Overall record (6.0 GB National East Division), with the Washington Nationals possessing a 22-27 Overall standing (8.5 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Braves be takin' on the Nationals in a fierce battle...
Atlanta be comin' in with a .500 win percentage, ready to plunder the victory...
If ye be feelin' lucky, head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Ahoy!
The Nationals be lookin' to defend their home turf against the Braves. Review the odds below.
Best Braves at Nationals Odds
| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Atlanta Braves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Braves are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Braves are -1.5 +110 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 -135 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Braves
Nationals
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | -155+130 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $130 at +130 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 43.48%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $64.52 at -155 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 60.78%.
Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals Prop Bets
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Braves
Nationals
First Team to Score
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | -180+140Bet |
Braves
Nationals
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | +270+320-135Bet |
Braves
Nationals
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | +125+154+290Bet |
Braves
Nationals
To Extra Innings
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | Yes +750No -1200Bet |
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Braves
Nationals
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Braves
Total Runs
ATL at WAS 5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -115Bet |
Nationals
Total Runs
ATL at WAS 5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -110Bet |
AJ Smith-Shawver
Strikeouts Thrown
ATL at WAS 5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | 4.5 o -1554.5 u +115Bet |
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Trevor Williams
Strikeouts Thrown
ATL at WAS 5/22/25 6:45pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Atlanta Braves & Washington Nationals Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Atlanta Braves World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Braves | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nationals | +50000 Bet |
Atlanta Braves & Washington Nationals Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Atlanta Braves | 25 | 28 | 0.472 | +9.5 | 16-9 | 9-19 | 216 | 207 | +9 | L2 | 4-6 |
| Washington Nationals | 24 | 29 | 0.453 | +10.5 | 13-14 | 11-15 | 225 | 273 | -48 | L1 | 7-3 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 at 6:45 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.