Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves: Prediction for the match on 23 May 2025

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 23, 2025

Back at Nationals Park, Washington Nationals will go against the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. This will be the second game of a three-game series, and the Nationals won the opener. How will the second game unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Washington Nationals: Form and Statistics

The Washington Nationals have shown some excellent performances in their last series and it remains if they can maintain this level of play. In their last series, this team played the Baltimore Orioles, and they completed a sweep. In the opener, this team pulled off a 3-4 win and then pulled off a 6-10 win in game two. However, the final saw them dominate and secured an easy and flawless 4-10 victory. Against the Atlanta Braves in the opener, the Washington Nationals came in as underdogs, and they pulled off a 5-3 win. In that encounter, this team needed three runs in the first inning and then needed a run in the second and seventh innings. Ahead of this game, Washington Nationals are seated 12th in the National League and fourth in the East Division with a 22-27 record. 

Washington Nationals Team News

Trevor Williams is expected to be on the mound for the Washington Nationals in game two. This season, Williams has a 2-5 record, pulling off a 5.91 average earned runs , and 1.53 WHIP. However, his performances have been a bit better at home with a 5.48 average earned runs across four home starts, but he has given up 3+ runs in his last four starts. This season against the Braves this season, he gave up 3 runs in 4.1 innings of work.

Atlanta Braves: Form and Statistics

The Atlanta Braves are at the risk of losing consecutive series against the Washington Nationals and will hope to avoid that record. In their last meeting of this series, the Atlanta Braves won only game two and lost the opener and finale. Prior to this series, the Atlanta Braves played the Boston Red Sox and they secured a win. In the opener, this team needed a 2-4 win and despite losing 7-6 in game two, a 4-10 win in the finale was enough to get the job done. However, this team could not get the job done in the opener of this fixture, as a three-run second inning performance could not get the job done. Ahead of this game, the Atlanta Braves sit 9th in the National League and 3rd in the East Division. 

Atlanta Braves Team News

AJ Smith-Shawver will get the ball for the Atlanta Braves in this game two. This season, Smith-Shawver has a 3-2 record, 2.33 average earned runs and 1.24 WHIP. Away from home, AJ Smith-Shawver has struggled away from home, pulling off an average earned runs of 3.15 across four road starts. 

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Tips & Odds

• Washington Nationals have won their last four matches and will hope to extend their lead. A win for the home side is available on 1Xbet with odds at 2.39.
• The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves last five meetings have ended with at least seven runs. This option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.48.
• The Atlanta Braves have won three of the last five meetings of this fixture. A win for the visiting team is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.62.
• The Atlanta Braves have a 60.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• According to the bookmakers, the moneyline set for this matchup implies the Washington Nationals have a 43.9% chance of walking away with the win.
• This season, the Washington Nationals have been underdogs in 41 games and have come away with the win 20 times (48.8%) in those contests.
• This season, the Atlanta Braves have entered the game as favorites 36 times this season and won 20, or 55.6%, of those games.

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Match Prediction 23 May 2025

I feel the Atlanta Braves have a chance to even this series even though they did not have their best performance in the opener. Lately, the Washington Nationals did improve with some solid performances and sweeping the Baltimore Orioles is something commendable. However, I still do not see the Washington Nationals picking up consecutive series wins over the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, it is important to note the Atlanta Braves have some defensive problems which they will have to deal with here. Therefore, this should be some offensive battle matchup. Therefore, in a game where the Atlanta Braves should win as they come in as the favourites, I also expect some offensive solidity. 

Our match prediction is a win for the Atlanta Braves with odds at 1.64 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 8.5 runs with odds at 1.95 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is away team over 4.5 runs with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker.