Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for April 20

Odds updated as of 6:14 p.m.

On Monday in MLB, the Atlanta Braves are up against the Washington Nationals.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital info regarding this game before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (15-7) vs. Washington Nationals (10-12)
• Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
• Venue: Nationals Park -- Washington, District of Columbia
• Coverage: Nationals.TV and BravesVsn

Braves vs Nationals Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-156) | WSH: (+132)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+102) | WSH: +1.5 (-122)
• Total: 8 -- Over: (-118) | Under: (-104)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Bryce Elder (Braves) - 2-1, 0.77 ERA vs Jake Irvin (Nationals) - 1-2, 6.16 ERA

The Braves will give the nod to Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16 ERA). When Elder starts, his team is 3-1-0 against the spread this season. Elder's team has won each of the three games he's started as the moneyline favorite. The Nationals have a 2-2-0 ATS record in Irvin's four starts that had a set spread. The Nationals have a 2-2 record in Irvin's four starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (57.3%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• Washington is the underdog, +132 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is a -156 favorite despite being on the road.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Braves are at the Nationals and are favored by 1.5 runs (+102 to cover) on the runline. Washington is -122 to cover.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• Braves versus Nationals, on April 20, has an over/under of 8, with the over being -118 and the under -104.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have come away with 14 wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
• This season Atlanta has come away with a win four times in five chances when named as a favorite of at least -156 on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 22 opportunities.
• In 22 games with a line this season, the Braves have a mark of 14-8-0 against the spread.
• The Nationals have won 47.6% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (10-11).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +132 or longer, Washington has an 8-8 record (winning 50% of its games).
• The Nationals have played in 22 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 15 times (15-7-0).
• The Nationals have covered 63.6% of their games this season, going 14-8-0 ATS.

Braves Player Leaders

• Drake Baldwin leads Atlanta in slugging percentage (.500) thanks to eight extra-base hits. He has a .304 batting average and an on-base percentage of .366.
• Among qualifying hitters in the majors, he is 21st in batting average, 47th in on-base percentage, and 39th in slugging.
• Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 24 hits and an OBP of .374 this season. He's batting .279 and slugging .570.
• His batting average is 46th among qualified players, his on-base percentage 38th, and his slugging percentage 13th.
• Ozzie Albies has collected 24 base hits, an OBP of .340 and a slugging percentage of .459 this season.
• Albies enters this game with two games in a row with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with three doubles, a home run, two walks and three RBIs.
• Austin Riley has been key for Atlanta with 21 hits, an OBP of .330 plus a slugging percentage of .405.
• Riley enters this matchup on a four-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .318 with a double, three home runs and seven RBIs.

Nationals Player Leaders

• C.J. Abrams has a team-best OBP (.429), while leading the Nationals in hits (24). He's batting .320 and slugging.
• Including all qualifying hitters, he is 13th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks sixth and he is sixth in slugging.
• James Wood is batting .247 with six doubles, seven home runs and 17 walks. He's slugging .551 with an on-base percentage of .380.
• Including all qualifying hitters, his batting average puts him 93rd, his on-base percentage is 30th, and he is 19th in slugging.
• Daylen Lile has a .380 slugging percentage, which leads the Nationals.
• Luis Garcia is hitting .221 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and four walks.

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