Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Monday, September 15, 2025
Our Braves vs. Nationals prediction sees the Atlanta Braves (72-75) getting ready to take on the Washington Nationals (62-87) in National League East action at Nationals Park on Monday evening in the opening game of a four-game series. The Braves defeated the Houston Astros at home 8-3 on Sunday, while the Nationals secured a 4-3 home win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Young right-hander Spencer Strider gets the start for the Braves while veteran righty Colin Rea pitches for the Cubs. Today’s edge: MLB predictions for Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals built on form and matchups.
Braves Looking to End Season Strong
The Atlanta Braves are looking to build off their 8-4 home win on Sunday over the Houston Astros to close out their series. The lineup was able to go 11-for-36 with six walks and seven strikeouts as Matt Olson and Sandy Leon each hit a home run, while Eli White and Jurickson Profar each stole a base. The Braves were 4-for-15 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 men on base. Joey Wentz did not factor into the decision as he allowed two runs in four innings.
Young right-hander Spencer Strider will be getting the start for the Atlanta Braves and is struggling as he is 5-13 with a 4.86 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 107.1 innings (20 starts) so far. He has done a poor job in terms of keeping the ball in the park, as he has given up 18 home runs right now. Strider faced the Nationals once this season in a loss as he allowed four runs on six hits with two hit by pitches, one walk, and three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
Injury Report for Atlanta
- Right fielder Jake Fraley: Oblique (OUT)
- Pitcher Daysbel Hernandez: Shoulder (OUT)
- Catcher Sean Murphy: Hip (OUT)
- Third baseman Austin Riley: Abdominal (OUT)
- Pitcher Aaron Bummer: Shoulder (OUT)
- Pitcher Grant Holmes: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver: Calf/Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher Reynaldo Lopez: Shoulder (OUT)
- Pitcher Joe Jimenez: Knee (OUT)
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Nationals Looking to Build Towards 2026
The Washington Nationals are coming off a 4-3 home win on Sunday over the Pittsburgh Pirates last time out. The team stepped up offensively as they were able to go 7-for-29 with three walks and 10 strikeouts as a whole. Washington was 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left five men on base. Cade Cavalli did not factor into the decision as he allowed three runs in five innings of work.
The Nationals are going to be young left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound, and he is currently 8-15 with a 5.69 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 153.1 innings. He has been struggling to limit the amount of hits against him as he has a .271 batting average against. Parker faced the Braves twice this season as he is 1-0 in 10.0 innings and gave up seven runs on 10 hits with three walks and 10 strikeouts.
Injury Report for Washington
- Pitcher Cole Henry: Back (OUT)
- Catcher Drew Millas: Finger (OUT)
- Pitcher Derek Law: Forearm (OUT)
- Catcher Keibert Ruiz: Concussion (OUT)
- Pitcher Trevor Williams: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher DJ Herz: Elbow (OUT)
- Pitcher Josiah Gray: Elbow (OUT)
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Pick
Spread Pick for Braves vs Nationals
- Atlanta Braves ML (4 units)
The road/home splits show a slight difference throughout the season as Spencer Strider is2-6 with a 5.13 ERA and a .232 batting average in 52.2 innings (10 road starts) while Mitchell Parker is 5-8 with a 5.27 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in 83.2 innings (16 home starts) so far. The offenses are hitting at two different levels over the course of the season as the Braves are tied with the Miami Marlins for 18th with a .707 team OPS, while the Nationals are tied with the Kansas City Royals for 23rd with a .696 team OPS up to this point. Go with the Atlanta Braves to go on the road and secure a road win here.
Over/Under Pick for Braves vs Nationals
- Over (5 units)
During the last seven starts, these pitchers are struggling as Spencer Strider is 1-5 with a 7.27 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP in 34.2 innings, while Mitchell Parker is 1-4 with a 6.81 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in 35.2 innings during that stretch. These bullpens are struggling throughout the year as Atlanta ranks 20th in the sport with a 4.25 reliever ERA while Washington is last in the majors with a 5.43 bullpen ERA right now. All in all, go with the over to hit in this game as the better bet.
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