Braves vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Aug. 2

Odds updated as of 9:12 p.m.

The Atlanta Braves versus the Washington Nationals is on the MLB schedule for Sunday.

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

Braves vs Nationals Game Info

• Atlanta Braves (65-45) vs. Washington Nationals (55-56)
• Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Time: 1:35 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: (-120) | WSH: (+110)
• Spread: ATL: +1.5 (-205) | WSH: -1.5 (+168)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)

Braves vs Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Martín Pérez (Braves) - 6-6, 3.49 ERA vs Cade Cavalli (Nationals) - 8-4, 3.55 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Martin Perez (6-6) to the mound, while Cade Cavalli (8-4) will take the ball for the Nationals. Pérez's team is 8-7-0 against the spread in his starts this season. Perez's team has a record of 6-4 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline. When Cavalli starts, the Nationals have gone 12-10-0 against the spread. The Nationals are 5-9 in Cavalli's 14 starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.

Braves vs Nationals Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Braves win (50.1%)

Braves vs Nationals Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Braves vs. Nationals reveal Atlanta as the favorite (-120) and Washington as the underdog (+110) on the road.

Braves vs Nationals Spread

• The Nationals are 1.5-run favorites against the spread for this matchup with the Braves. The Nationals are +168 to cover, while the Braves are -205 to cover as a 1.5-run underdog on the runline.

Braves vs Nationals Over/Under

• Braves versus Nationals, on Aug. 2, has an over/under of 8.5, with the over being -115 and the under -105.

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Braves vs Nationals Betting Trends

• The Braves have been chosen as favorites in 78 games this year and have walked away with the win 51 times (65.4%) in those games.
• This season Atlanta has been victorious 42 times in 63 chances when named as a favorite of at least -120 on the moneyline.
• The Braves and their opponents have hit the over in 50 of their 107 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves are 55-52-0 against the spread in their 107 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Nationals have been the moneyline underdog 83 total times this season. They've gone 40-43 in those games.
• Washington has gone 29-29 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer (50%).
• The Nationals have played in 108 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 58 times (58-46-4).
• The Nationals have covered 58.3% of their games this season, going 63-45-0 ATS.

Braves Player Leaders

• Matt Olson leads Atlanta in total hits (113) this season while batting .263 with 56 extra-base hits. He has an on-base percentage of .340 and a slugging percentage of .529.
• Among qualifying hitters, he ranks 59th in batting average, his on-base percentage ranks 61st, and he is 14th in slugging.
• Ozzie Albies has 21 doubles, 18 home runs and 31 walks. He's batting .263 and slugging .437 with an on-base percentage of .312.
• Among qualifying hitters, his batting average ranks him 59th, his on-base percentage 110th, and his slugging percentage 64th.
• Albies heads into this game looking to extend his three-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with a home run, a walk and five RBIs.
• Michael Harris II has hit 20 homers with a team-high .496 SLG this season.
• Drake Baldwin has 93 hits this season and a team-best OBP of .366.

Nationals Player Leaders

• James Wood has put up an on-base percentage of .398, a team-best for the Nationals. He's batting .269 and slugging .546.
• Including all qualifying hitters in MLB, he is 47th in batting average, third in on-base percentage and sixth in slugging percentage.
• CJ Abrams' 116 hits and .563 slugging percentage are both team-highs. He has a batting average of .290 with an on-base percentage of .367.
• He ranks 14th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage and third in slugging percentage in MLB.
• Luis Garcia is hitting .283 with 19 doubles, five triples, 23 home runs and 16 walks.
• Daylen Lile is batting .248 with 22 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs and 27 walks.

Braves vs Nationals Head to Head

• 7/31/2026: 6-2 ATL (Favorite: Braves, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -116, Underdog Moneyline: +106)
• 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)

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