Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for May 21

Odds updated as of 5:14 a.m.

On Wednesday in MLB, the Atlanta Braves are playing the Washington Nationals.

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

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (24-24) vs. Washington Nationals (22-27)
• Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
• Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
• Venue: Nationals Park -- Washington, District of Columbia
• Coverage: MLB Network, MASN, and FDSSO

Braves vs Nationals Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-162) | WSH: (+136)
• Spread: ATL: -1.5 (-104) | WSH: +1.5 (-115)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: AJ Smith-Shawver (Braves) - 3-2, 2.33 ERA vs Trevor Williams (Nationals) - 2-5, 5.91 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2) to the mound, while Trevor Williams (2-5) will get the nod for the Nationals. Smith-Shawver and his team are 4-3-0 ATS this season when he starts. Smith-Shawver's team has been victorious in 80% of the games he's started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 4-1. The Nationals are 5-4-0 ATS in Williams' nine starts with a set spread. The Nationals have a 3-6 record in Williams' nine starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nationals win (52.5%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Nationals-Braves, Washington is the underdog at +136, and Atlanta is -162 playing on the road.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Nationals are +1.5 on the spread (-115 to cover), and Atlanta is -104 to cover the runline.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• The Braves-Nationals contest on May 21 has been given an over/under of 8.5 runs. The over is set at -115 and the under at -105.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have been favorites in 35 games this season and have come away with the win 20 times (57.1%) in those contests.
• Atlanta has a record of 10-6 in contests when oddsmakers favor them by -162 or more on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have gone over in 17 of their 47 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Braves have an against the spread mark of 22-25-0 in 47 games with a line this season.
• The Nationals have a 19-18 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 51.4% of those games).
• Washington is 9-9 (winning 50% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline underdog of +136 or longer.
• The Nationals have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 23 times this season for a 23-23-1 record against the over/under.
• The Nationals have put together a 25-22-0 record against the spread this season (covering 53.2% of the time).

Braves Player Leaders

• Matt Olson is hitting .240 with eight doubles, 10 home runs and 30 walks. He has an on-base percentage of .351 while slugging .457.
• Among all qualified hitters in the majors, he ranks 106th in batting average, 57th in on-base percentage, and 52nd in slugging.
• Olson will look for his fifth straight game with a hit in this contest. In his last five games he is batting .400 with two doubles, three home runs, a walk and five RBIs.
• Marcell Ozuna has 41 hits and an OBP of .416, both of which lead the Braves this season. He's batting .266 and slugging .461.
• He is 64th in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage and 49th in slugging among qualifying hitters.
• Ozuna takes a three-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .235 with two home runs, four walks and five RBIs.
• Austin Riley has hit eight homers with a team-high .444 SLG this season.
• Ozzie Albies is batting .225 with a .284 OBP and 17 RBI for Atlanta this season.
• Albies takes a seven-game hitting streak into this game. In his last 10 games he is batting .225 with two doubles, two walks and two RBIs.

Nationals Player Leaders

• James Wood has a .380 on-base percentage and a .538 slugging percentage, both team-best marks for the Nationals. He's batting .285.
• Including all the qualifying hitters in the majors, his batting average is 38th, his on-base percentage ranks 23rd, and he is 14th in slugging.
• Wood enters this matchup on a four-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is hitting .389 with a home run, three walks and five RBIs.
• C.J. Abrams' 45 hits lead his team. He has a batting average of .313 while slugging .569 with an on-base percentage of .371.
• Including all qualified hitters, his batting average puts him seventh, his on-base percentage ranks 35th, and he is sixth in slugging.
• Nathaniel Lowe is hitting .223 with eight doubles, eight home runs and 19 walks.
• Luis Garcia has seven doubles, four home runs and 10 walks while hitting .230.

Braves vs Nationals Head to Head

• 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)
• 9/10/2024: 12-0 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 8/25/2024: 5-1 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 8/24/2024: 4-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -166, Underdog Moneyline: +140)
• 8/23/2024: 3-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -260, Underdog Moneyline: +215)

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