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10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATL

Atlanta Braves

Away

82-57 (34-33 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W W L L
Projected Final Score
4.4 3.4
Projected Total: 7.8 (O/U: 9.3)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATL: -145 | WSH: +125
WSH

Washington Nationals

Home

67-74 (33-39 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Atlanta Braves Win Prob
58.4%
No Value Edge
Washington Nationals Win Prob
41.7%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Atlanta Braves to win outright in 58.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATL -1.5 / WSH +1.5
ATL covers (+110) 44.5%
WSH covers (-130) 55.5%
Total O/U: 9.3
OVER (-105) 30.0%
UNDER (-115) +16.5% Edge 70.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: ATL starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.021).
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: WSH enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 70%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Atlanta Braves winning outright in 58.4% of run trials, with a projected score of ATL 4.4 - WSH 3.4. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with WSH +1.5 covering in 55.5% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.3 which hit in 70.0% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
45.4%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-125
Implied Probability: 55.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY YRFI (NO)
Yes Runs First Inning

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **45.4%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Grant Holmes (K%: 18.7%, BB%: 10.5%) faces WSH's top of the order (avg OBP: 31.2%). Home starter Brad Lord (K%: 21.5%, BB%: 11.8%) matchups against ATL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.3%). **Best Bet**: **YRFI (Yes Runs First Inning)**. The top-of-the-order hitting splits combined with starters' walk/homer susceptibility suggests high probability of early runs (+10.2% edge on YRFI).

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATL

Grant Holmes

Away Starter
ERA 3.62
WHIP 1.31
Record 9-5
IP 131.2
SO 104
GS 26
WSH

Brad Lord

Home Starter
ERA 3.58
WHIP 1.18
Record 5-2
IP 73.0
SO 70
GS 5

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Atlanta Braves

Washington Nationals

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Atlanta Braves

L @ Washington Nationals
5 - 9 | Sep 01, 2026
L vs San Francisco Giants
3 - 7 | Aug 31, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
3 - 2 | Aug 30, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
2 - 1 | Aug 29, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
6 - 4 | Aug 28, 2026

Washington Nationals

W vs Atlanta Braves
9 - 5 | Sep 01, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
6 - 3 | Aug 31, 2026
L vs Miami Marlins
2 - 6 | Aug 30, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
5 - 4 | Aug 29, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
9 - 2 | Aug 28, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta Braves
9 - 5 | Sep 01, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Washington Nationals
4 - 2 | Aug 02, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Washington Nationals
8 - 3 | Aug 01, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Washington Nationals
6 - 2 | Jul 31, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Washington Nationals
5 - 4 | Jul 30, 2026

Injury Reports

Atlanta Braves 35 reported

C Austin Fawley
7-Day
P Briggs McKenzie
60-Day
P Cayman Goode
60-Day
P Colin Daniel
60-Day
P Cory Wall
60-Day
P Elison Joseph
60-Day
P Ethan Bagwell
7-Day
P Herick Hernandez
7-Day
OF Isaiah Drake
7-Day
C Jair Camargo
7-Day
P Jay Woolfolk
- Full Season
P Jaylen Paden
60-Day
P Jeremy Reyes
60-Day
P Joe Jiménez
60-Day
P Joey Wentz
60-Day
P Jonathan Hechavarria
60-Day
SS Jose Perdomo
- Full Season
P Juan Sanchez
60-Day
P Kendy Richard
60-Day
P Landon Harper
- Full Season
P Luis Mantilla
60-Day
P Marcos Pol
- Full Season
OF Michael Martinez
7-Day
SS Patrick Engskov
60-Day
P Raudy Reyes
- Full Season
P Rayven Antonio
- Full Season
P Reynaldo López
15-Day
P Riley Frey
- Full Season
P Robert Suarez
60-Day
C Sandy León
60-Day
P Spencer Schwellenbach
60-Day
P Spencer Strider
60-Day
OF Starlyn De La Cruz
60-Day
SS Tate Southisene
7-Day
P Trent Buchanan
60-Day

Washington Nationals 39 reported

P Adam Bloebaum
60-Day
P Alejandro Rosario
- Full Season
P Brady Hill
7-Day
P Brenner Cox
- Full Season
P Bryant Olson
- Full Season
P Connelly Early
60-Day
P DJ Herz
60-Day
P Darrel Lunar
- Full Season
P Davian Garcia
- Full Season
C Drew Millas
60-Day
P Dylan Tebrake
60-Day
P Erick Mejia
60-Day
P Gavin Bruni
7-Day
P Grant Manning
- Full Season
P Greyson Gimenez
60-Day
P Henry Moreno
60-Day
P Hernan Mejia
60-Day
P Jonah Conradt
- Full Season
3B Jorgelys Mota
7-Day
P Jose Feliz
60-Day
P Josiah Gray
60-Day
P Julio Chivilli
- Full Season
P Ken Waldichuk
60-Day
SS Kevin Made
60-Day
P L.J. Waco
7-Day
CF Levi Jordan
60-Day
P Merritt Beeker
7-Day
P Mikey Tepper
7-Day
P Mitchell Parker
60-Day
C Nick Hollifield
60-Day
P Noah Dean
7-Day
P Nolan Hughes
60-Day
P Owen Puk
60-Day
P PJ Poulin
60-Day
P Richard Lovelady
60-Day
P Santiago Moreno
60-Day
P Travis Sykora
60-Day
P Tyler Baum
60-Day
P Tyler Stuart
60-Day