Nationals vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 5/12/2025

The Washington Nationals open a four-game series on the road Monday versus the Atlanta Braves. Washington is 17-23 following its 4-2 loss to the St Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Washington will conclude a three-game series with the Cardinals on Sunday. The Nationals have lost four straight and trail first-place New York by eight games in the National League East. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our expert MLB picks.

Keibert Ruiz is batting .292 to lead Washington, and Nathaniel Lowe is the leader in RBI with 28. James Wood is the leader in home runs with 10, hits with 43, and on-base percentage of .382. Washington is batting .240 with a .381 slugging percentage. On Monday, Washington will send Jake Irvin to the mound. The right-hander is 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA, 33 Ks, and 14 BBs.

The Atlanta Braves improved to 19-20 following Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Matt Olson hit a home run in the third inning and scored what proved to be the winning run on a wild pitch during the 11th inning to help lead Atlanta to the win. The Braves are third in the National League East, 5 ½ games behind the first-place Mets.

Austin Riley is batting .284 with eight home runs, 25 RBI, and 46 hits to lead Atlanta in each of the three categories. Marcell Ozuna is the leader in on-base percentage with .424. Atlanta is batting .237 with a .381 slugging percentage. On Monday, the Atlanta Braves will send Grant Holmes to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 4.58 ERA, 40 Ks, and 20 BBs.

Atlanta will win at home on Monday, but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Washington's last five and four of Atlanta's last six at home versus the Nationals. Washington starter Jake Irvin has struggled in two consecutive outings, allowing a combined eight runs on 12 hits across 11.1 innings. Atlanta starter Grant Holmes has struggled in three consecutive outings, allowing 12 runs across 17 innings. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win but our best play is OVER 7-5.