Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 17

Odds updated as of 3:12 p.m.

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

Here's what you need to know before checking out today's MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (69-83) vs. Washington Nationals (62-90)
• Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Nationals Park -- Washington, District of Columbia
• Coverage: MASN and FDSSO

Braves vs Nationals Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-146) | WSH: (+124)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (+108) | WSH: +1.5 (-130)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-104) | Under: (-118)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Hurston Waldrep (Braves) - 4-1, 2.78 ERA vs Brad Lord (Nationals) - 5-8, 4.21 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Hurston Waldrep (4-1) to the mound, while Brad Lord (5-8) will take the ball for the Nationals. When Waldrep starts, his team is 4-3-0 against the spread this season. Waldrep's team is 3-2 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite. The Nationals are 9-6-0 against the spread when Lord starts. The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog in 12 of Lord's starts this season, and they went 8-4 in those games.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (54.2%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Braves vs. Nationals reveal Atlanta as the favorite (-146) and Washington as the underdog (+124) despite being the home team.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Nationals are at +1.5 on the runline against the Braves. The Nationals are -130 to cover the spread, and the Braves are +108.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• The Braves-Nationals contest on Sept. 17 has been given an over/under of 8.5 runs. The over is set at -104 and the under at -118.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have won in 49, or 52.1%, of the 94 contests they have been named as odds-on favorites in this year.
• Atlanta has a record of 28-26 in contests when bookmakers favor them by -146 or more on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have hit the over in 64 of their 146 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves are 65-81-0 against the spread in their 146 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Nationals have won 53 of the 124 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (42.7%).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer, Washington has a record of 31-49 (38.8%).
• The Nationals have played in 146 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 78 times (78-61-7).
• The Nationals have covered 49.3% of their games this season, going 72-74-0 against the spread.

Braves Player Leaders

• Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 162 hits and an OBP of .371, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .491. He's batting .278.
• Among qualifying hitters in baseball, he ranks 25th in batting average, 12th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging.
• Olson has recorded at least one hit in five games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .478 with three doubles, a triple, four home runs, a walk and 10 RBIs.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .237 with 22 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 52 walks, while slugging .363 with an on-base percentage of .302.
• Among qualifying hitters, his batting average ranks him 122nd, his on-base percentage 123rd, and his slugging percentage 139th.
• Michael Harris II has 139 hits this season and has a slash line of .243/.261/.393.
• Harris has picked up a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .316 with a double.
• Marcell Ozuna has 20 home runs, 62 RBI and a batting average of .229 this season.
• Ozuna brings a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .235 with a double and three walks.

Nationals Player Leaders

• C.J. Abrams is hitting .261 with 33 doubles, five triples, 17 home runs and 36 walks. He's slugging .434 with an on-base percentage of .322.
• Including all qualifying hitters, he is 66th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 88th and he is 72nd in slugging.
• James Wood has racked up 143 hits with a .351 on-base percentage while slugging .463. Those stats all lead his team. He also has a batting average of .254.
• Including all qualified players, his batting average puts him 84th, his on-base percentage ranks 36th, and he is 46th in slugging.
• Luis Garcia is hitting .255 with 27 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 26 walks.
• Josh Bell is batting .231 with 13 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 55 walks.

Braves vs Nationals Head to Head

• 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)
• 5/20/2025: 5-3 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -180, Underdog Moneyline: +152)
• 5/15/2025: 5-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -200, Underdog Moneyline: +168)
• 5/14/2025: 5-4 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)
• 5/13/2025: 5-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -215, Underdog Moneyline: +180)
• 5/12/2025: 4-3 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 9/11/2024: 5-1 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -166, Underdog Moneyline: +140)

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