- Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Nationals.TV
- Betting Odds: Atlanta (+110) Washington (-130)
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The Atlanta Braves (16-7) will visit Nationals Park on Wednesday in hopes of defeating the Washington Nationals (10-13). The moneyline for this match-up shows the Braves at +110 against the Nationals at -130. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs. Pitchers slated to start are Martin Perez and Zack Littell.
The Braves have recorded 43 doubles and launched 30 home runs so far this season. Atlanta boasts a slugging percentage of .446 and has faced 174 strikeouts while drawing 77 walks. As a team, the Braves are averaging 5.7 runs per game, placing them 2nd in Major League Baseball. They have accumulated 128 RBIs and 218 hits this season, leading to a team batting average of .274. So far, they have scored 131 runs with an on-base percentage of .342.
The Braves are currently holding a team ERA of 2.68 this season (ranked 1st in MLB) and have struck out 186 batters. Braves pitchers have allowed 18 home runs and given up 69 runs (1st in the league). They have issued 64 walks, resulting in a team FIP of 3.57 this season. The Braves have allowed 152 hits (6.7 per 9 innings) and their earned run tally stands at 61. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.91, and they carry a collective WHIP of 1.05.
Braves pitchers have faced runners on base 15 times and have made 20 high-leverage appearances. The bullpen has recorded 14 holds this year (12th in the league) with a perfect save rate of 100.0%, stepping in for 24 save opportunities and executing 9 saves without any failures. The relief pitchers have inherited 22 base runners this season, with 22.7% of them scoring. This season, the Braves have used 71 relief pitchers.
The Braves have successfully converted 74.0% of balls put into play into outs across 1,845 innings, ranking 1st overall in MLB. The Athletics have logged 615 putouts, 191 assists, and 10 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is .988, positioning them 9th in the majors, with 23 double plays recorded.
Perez has pitched a total of 1,651 innings in his career, amassing 1,163 strikeouts. His career ERA stands at 4.39 (805 earned runs allowed), with a WHIP of 1.429. He has surrendered 1,763 hits (9.6 hits per 9 innings) and issued 596 walks. Perez, with a 92-94 career record, has a FIP of 4.32 and has faced 7,149 batters in baseball.
Washington has logged 25 home runs this year along with 114 runs batted in. The team has recorded 41 doubles, 76 walks, and a total of 125 runs scored. The Nationals have a team on-base percentage of .327 and a batting average of .252 this season. They have a slugging percentage of .400 and average 5.43 runs per game (3rd in MLB). They have struck out 186 times (20th in baseball) and totaled 203 hits.
The Nationals hold a team WHIP of 1.543 and a FIP of 5.53 as a unit this season. They rank 30th in the league for total hits allowed (223). Washington’s pitching staff has conceded 143 runs this season, resulting in a team ERA of 5.71 (132 earned runs surrendered). Their K/BB ratio stands at 7.70 (178 strikeouts vs. 98 walks). They have allowed 40 home runs and average 6.19 runs per 9 innings (30th in the league).
The Nationals have secured 12 holds and experienced 8 blown saves in 29 save situations. Washington relievers have entered 13 save chances, converting 5 saves. Their inherited score percentage stands at 44.7%, with 38 inherited base runners. The relief pitchers have appeared 22 times in high-leverage scenarios and 24 times with runners on base. They are ranked 29th in the league with a save rate of 38.5%, having used 82 relievers this season.
Over 1,872 innings, the Nationals have a defensive efficiency of 67.9% (26th in MLB). They have completed 19 double plays and possess a fielding percentage of .973 (30th in the majors). This year, the Nationals have recorded 220 assists, 23 errors, and a total of 624 putouts.
Littell, over his career, has allowed 624 hits while striking out 510 batters in 621 innings. He has surrendered 275 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.231 and a FIP of 3.9. His K/BB ratio is 3.62, and he has faced 2,603 batters throughout his career. With a career record of 34-31, Littell has an ERA of 3.98 and allows 9.0 hits per nine innings.
Will tonight’s MLB game end with a decisive winner against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Support Washington (-130)
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