Prop Bets: Washington Nationals VS Atlanta Braves 2025-09-23
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals: A One-Sided Laugher with a Prop Pick
The Atlanta Braves (-150) are here to remind the Washington Nationals (+130) why they’re 7-3 against them this season, and why the Nationals’ offense looks like a rookie league team. The Braves have already swept the Nats 4-0 in their last series, and with Matt Olson (-200 to hit over 1.5 total bases) leading the charge, Washington’s pitching staff might as well pack their bags for a vacation.
The Setup:
- Braves’ Edge: Matt Olson is hitting .300 with 10 HRs and 25 RBIs this season. His implied total of 2.5 total bases? A cakewalk.
- Nationals’ Weakness: Washington’s offense ranks 29th in MLB in runs per game (3.2), and their starter, Chris Sale (-132 to strikeout over 8.5 Ks), has a 4.80 ERA since returning from injury. Sale’s last start? 5 innings, 5 ER, 8 hits. Not a great omen.
- Total: The game’s total is set at 9 runs. With the Nationals’ first-five-innings team total under 1.5 (-175) and the Braves’ pitching staff holding opponents to 3.8 runs per game, this could be a low-scoring snoozer.
Prop Pick:
- Matt Olson Over 1.5 Total Bases (-200): Olson’s 1.070 OPS against the Nats this season? That’s not a typo. Bet him to go yard and/or leg out a double.
- Chris Sale Over 8.5 Strikeouts (-132): Sale’s 8.5 Ks is achievable… if he faces 20 batters. The Braves’ lineup? Not so much.
Final Verdict:
The Braves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 against the Nats, and with Fanatics offering a $250 bonus for a $50 bet (thanks to their promo), this is a no-brainer. The Nationals’ best chance? Praying for a rainout.
Prediction: Atlanta wins 5-2. Matt Olson hits a solo shot. Chris Sale gets shelled. The under 9 runs cashes.
“The Nationals’ offense is like a broken toaster—still hot, but not useful.”
Created: Sept. 23, 2025, 4:19 p.m. GMT