Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for April 23

Odds updated as of 8:12 p.m.

Thursday's slate in the MLB includes a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals.

We've got you covered, in terms of the most important information about this game before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (16-8) vs. Washington Nationals (11-13)
• Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
• Time: 1:05 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: (-142) | WSH: (+120)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+122) | WSH: +1.5 (-146)
• Total: 9 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Martín Pérez (Braves) - 1-1, 2.21 ERA vs Cade Cavalli (Nationals) - 0-1, 4.12 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Martin Perez (1-1) to the mound, while Cade Cavalli (0-1) will take the ball for the Nationals. Pérez's team is 1-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts. Perez's team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they're favored on the moneyline. The Nationals are 4-1-0 ATS in Cavalli's five starts that had a set spread. The Nationals have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Cavalli's starts this season, and they went 1-3 in those games.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (59.2%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Braves-Nationals, Atlanta is the favorite at -142, and Washington is +120 playing at home.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Nationals are +1.5 on the run line against the Braves. The Nationals are -146 to cover, and the Braves are +122.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• An over/under of 9 has been set for Braves-Nationals on April 23, with the over being -105 and the under -115.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have been chosen as favorites in 21 games this year and have walked away with the win 15 times (71.4%) in those games.
• This year Atlanta has won six of 11 games when listed as at least -142 on the moneyline.
• Contests with the Braves have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 11 of 24 chances this season.
• The Braves are 15-9-0 against the spread in their 24 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog 23 total times this season. They've gone 11-12 in those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +120 or longer, Washington has a record of 10-10 (50%).
• The Nationals have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 17 times this season for a 17-7-0 record against the over/under.
• The Nationals have put together a 15-9-0 record ATS this season (covering 62.5% of the time).

Braves Player Leaders

• Drake Baldwin leads Atlanta OPS (.908) this season. He has a .310 batting average, an on-base percentage of .378, and a slugging percentage of .530.
• He ranks 15th in batting average, 26th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging among all qualified hitters in baseball.
• Baldwin has recorded a base hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .273 with a double, a home run, three walks and three RBIs.
• Matt Olson has 25 hits, which leads Atlanta batters this season. He's batting .266 with 16 extra-base hits. He's also slugging .564 with an on-base percentage of .352.
• Among qualified hitters, his batting average ranks him 60th, his on-base percentage 61st, and his slugging percentage 13th.
• Ozzie Albies has collected 26 base hits, an OBP of .333 and a slugging percentage of .441 this season.
• Albies heads into this game with four games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is batting .250 with two doubles, two walks and three RBIs.
• Dominic Smith has four home runs, 17 RBI and a batting average of .345 this season.
• Smith has hit safely in seven straight games. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .353 with two doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs.

Nationals Player Leaders

• James Wood has racked up 23 hits, a team-high for the Nationals. He's batting .242 and slugging .558 with an on-base percentage of .390.
• Including all qualified hitters, he is 95th in batting average, while his on-base percentage is 20th and he is 15th in slugging.
• C.J. Abrams' .420 OBP leads his team. He has a batting average of .296 while slugging .556.
• Including all qualified hitters, his batting average places him 22nd, his on-base percentage is eighth, and he is 17th in slugging.
• Daylen Lile has a .398 slugging percentage, which leads the Nationals.
• Luis Garcia has four doubles, a triple, a home run and four walks while hitting .247.

Braves vs Nationals Head to Head

• 4/21/2026: 11-4 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 4/20/2026: 9-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 9/24/2025: 4-3 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 9/23/2025: 3-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)
• 9/22/2025: 11-5 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7, Favorite Moneyline: -275, Underdog Moneyline: +225)
• 9/17/2025: 9-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -146, Underdog Moneyline: +124)
• 9/16/2025: 5-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 9/16/2025: 6-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 9/15/2025: 11-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -172, Underdog Moneyline: +144)
• 5/22/2025: 8-7 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)

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