Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for July 31

Odds updated as of 7:13 p.m.

The MLB schedule on Friday includes the Atlanta Braves facing the Washington Nationals.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital info regarding this matchup before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (64-45) vs. Washington Nationals (55-55)
• Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
• Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
• Venue: Truist Park -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage: BravesVsn and Nationals.TV

Braves vs Nationals Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ATL: (-116) | WSH: (+106)
• Spread: ATL: +1.5 (-200) | WSH: -1.5 (+162)
• Total: 9 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Bryce Elder (Braves) - 6-6, 3.96 ERA vs Foster Griffin (Nationals) - 12-2, 2.76 ERA

The probable starters are Bryce Elder (6-6) for the Braves and Foster Griffin (12-2) for the Nationals. When Elder starts, his team is 7-13-0 against the spread this season. When Elder starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 9-4. The Nationals have a 14-6-0 record against the spread in Griffin's starts. The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog in 15 of Griffin's starts this season, and they went 11-4 in those games.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (56%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• Washington is a +106 underdog on the moneyline, while Atlanta is a -116 favorite at home.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Nationals are 1.5-run favorites against the spread for this matchup with the Braves. The Nationals are +162 to cover, while the Braves are -200 to cover as a 1.5-run underdog on the runline.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• The over/under for Braves-Nationals on July 31 is 9. The over is -114, and the under is -106.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have been victorious in 50, or 64.9%, of the 77 contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season.
• This year Atlanta has won 45 of 70 games when listed as at least -116 on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have hit the over in 50 of their 106 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves have posted a record of 54-52-0 against the spread this season.
• The Nationals have gone 40-42 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 48.8% of those games).
• When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +106 or longer, Washington has a record of 32-34 (48.5%).
• The Nationals have played in 107 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 58 times (58-45-4).
• The Nationals have a 63-44-0 record against the spread this season (covering 58.9% of the time).

Braves Player Leaders

• Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 111 hits, batting .261 this season with 54 extra-base hits. He has an on-base percentage of .338 and a slugging percentage of .520.
• Among all qualified batters in the majors, he is 62nd in batting average, 60th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .261 with 21 doubles, 18 home runs and 31 walks, while slugging .437 with an on-base percentage of .311.
• Among all qualifying players, he ranks 62nd in batting average, 111th in on-base percentage and 63rd in slugging percentage.
• Albies enters this game looking to extend his two-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .200 with a home run, a walk and five RBIs.
• Michael Harris II has hit 19 homers with a team-high .489 SLG this season.
• Drake Baldwin leads Atlanta in OBP (.371) this season, fueled by 93 hits.

Nationals Player Leaders

• James Wood has accumulated a team-high .400 on-base percentage. He's batting .270 and slugging .550.
• Including all qualifying hitters in the majors, he ranks 45th in batting average, third in on-base percentage and fifth in slugging percentage.
• CJ Abrams' .555 slugging percentage leads his team. He has a batting average of .289 with an on-base percentage of .362.
• Including all qualifying hitters, he ranks 15th in batting average, 28th in on-base percentage and fourth in slugging percentage.
• Luis Garcia leads the Nationals with 100 hits.
• Daylen Lile is hitting .248 with 22 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs and 27 walks.

Braves vs Nationals Head to Head

• 7/30/2026: 5-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 10, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 5/24/2026: 2-1 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -152, Underdog Moneyline: +128)
• 5/23/2026: 2-0 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -172, Underdog Moneyline: +144)
• 5/22/2026: 5-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)
• 4/23/2026: 7-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -136, Underdog Moneyline: +116)
• 4/22/2026: 8-6 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 4/21/2026: 11-4 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 4/20/2026: 9-4 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 9/24/2025: 4-3 WSH (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -184, Underdog Moneyline: +154)
• 9/23/2025: 3-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -196, Underdog Moneyline: +164)