The Braves will play the Nationals on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:05 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 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Nationals is 90.33.
- Visiting Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 8-4 record as a visiting team, ranking them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 3-8 record as a home team. They rank 7th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Atlanta Braves currently stand 2nd (135) Overall, with the Washington Nationals ranking 1st (136) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Atlanta Braves are 22nd (80) Overall for runs allowed. The Washington Nationals stand 2nd (147) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Atlanta Braves lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals won their last game.
- Team Records - The Atlanta Braves have a 16-8 Overall record (0.0 GB National East Division), with the Washington Nationals possessing a 11-13 Overall standing (5.0 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Braves fans! The lads be takin' on the scurvy Nationals...
16-8 record means we be sailin' smooth waters... (Arrr)...
SportsBetting3.com says to bet on this game, review the odds below, and plunder the booty!
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 -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Braves are -1.5 +120 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 -145 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Braves
Nationals
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | -135+110 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 47.62%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 57.45%.
Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Braves
Nationals
First Team to Score
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Braves
Nationals
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | +250+290-118Bet |
Braves
Nationals
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | +120+145+333Bet |
Braves
Nationals
To Extra Innings
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | Yes +800No -1400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Braves
Nationals
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Braves
Total Runs
ATL at WAS 4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Nationals
Total Runs
ATL at WAS 4/23/26 1:05pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
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 | +1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 8-4 | 8-4 | 135 | 80 | +55 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Washington Nationals | 11 | 13 | 0.458 | +5.5 | 3-8 | 8-5 | 136 | 147 | -11 | W1 | 5-5 |
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, April 23rd, 2026 at 1:05 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.
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