The Nationals will play the Braves on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 12:15 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 Washington Nationals have a 85.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Atlanta Braves is 90.67.
- Visiting Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 7-14 record as a visiting team, ranking them 8th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Atlanta Braves - The Atlanta Braves have a 14-6 record as a home team. They rank 4th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Washington Nationals currently stand 14th (176) Overall, with the Atlanta Braves ranking 17th (166) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Washington Nationals are 3rd (234) Overall for runs allowed. The Atlanta Braves stand 18th (164) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Washington Nationals have lost their last 7 games. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves have won their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Washington Nationals have a 17-26 Overall record (11.0 GB National East Division), with the Atlanta Braves possessing a 21-21 Overall standing (6.5 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Nationals be playin' the Braves in Atlanta...
The Nats be strugglin' mightily with a pitiful win percentage below 0.400...
But don't be countin' 'em out just yet, for they be lookin' to plunder victory!
Ye can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com, review the odds below...
The Braves be holdin' their own with a win percentage sittin' at 0.500...
But don't be forgettin', the Nats be lookin' to turn the tide in Atlanta!
So grab yer grog, gather yer crew, and set sail for victory!
Best Nationals at Braves 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 -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 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 -110 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Nationals
Braves
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | +185-225 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $185 at +185 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 35.09%.
- Atlanta Braves bettors risk $100 to win $44.44 at -225 odds. The implied probability for Atlanta Braves is 69.23%.
Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Prop Bets
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Nationals
Braves
First Team to Score
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | -110-115Bet |
Nationals
Braves
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | +350+225-120Bet |
Nationals
Braves
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | +195-102+320Bet |
Nationals
Braves
To Extra Innings
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | Yes +850No -1600Bet |
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Nationals
Braves
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Braves
Total Runs
WAS at ATL 5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | 4.5 o -1504.5 u +115Bet |
Nationals
Total Runs
WAS at ATL 5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -118Bet |
AJ Smith-Shawver
Strikeouts Thrown
WAS at ATL 5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | 4.5 o -1504.5 u +115Bet |
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Trevor Williams
Strikeouts Thrown
WAS at ATL 5/15/25 12:15pm EDT | 4.5 o +1204.5 u -155Bet |
Washington Nationals & Atlanta Braves 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.
Washington Nationals World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nationals | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Braves | +10000 Bet |
Washington Nationals & Atlanta Braves 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 | 40 | 52 | 0.435 | +18.0 | 24-22 | 16-30 | 371 | 370 | +1 | L1 | 2-8 |
| Washington Nationals | 38 | 55 | 0.409 | +20.5 | 18-28 | 20-27 | 408 | 497 | -89 | L1 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves 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 15th, 2025 at 12:15 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 Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves 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.