Braves vs. Nationals Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 22

The Atlanta Braves aim to continue their three-game win streak when they square off against the Washington Nationals on Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET, at Truist Park. Bryce Elder (4-2, 2.01 ERA) gets the start for the Braves, who are 35-16 this season and first in the NL East. Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.91 ERA) is expected to start for the Nationals, who are 25-26 and third in the NL East.

The Nationals (+185) are on the road versus the favored Braves (-225). The game has an over/under of 9 runs.

Braves vs. Nationals Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, May 22, 2026
• Game time: 7:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stadium: Truist Park
• Favorite: Braves (-225)
• Underdog: Nationals (+185)
• Over/under: 9

How to Watch Braves vs. Nationals

• TV Channel: BravesVsn and NATS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Braves vs. Nationals: Betting the Moneyline

• The Braves have put together a 29-10 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 74.4% of those games).
• Washington has been victorious in 24, or 49%, of the 49 contests it has been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Atlanta has played as favorites of -225 or more once this season and won that game.
• The Nationals have a mark of 1-4 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +185 or worse on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Braves have an implied win probability of 69.2%.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 35.1% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Braves vs. Nationals: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Braves have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 23 times this season for a 23-25-3 record against the over/under.
• Washington's games have gone over the total in 32 of its 51 chances.
• The Braves have a 34-17-0 record ATS this season (covering 66.7% of the time).
• The Nationals have posted a record of 31-20-0 against the spread this season.