Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions for Friday May 22
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The Washington Nationals will head to Truist Park on Friday, where they’ll open a division series against the Atlanta Braves. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! Washington enters this matchup at 25-25 on the season, while Atlanta continues to dominate the National League with an outstanding 34-16 record, the best mark in the NL. The Nationals have quietly been one of the better offensive teams in baseball this season, averaging 8.5 hits and 5.6 runs per game, both ranking near the top of MLB. Washington is expected to send Miles Mikolas to the mound on Friday. Mikolas enters this matchup with a 1-3 record and a 6.91 ERA across 41.2 innings, along with a 1.49 WHIP.
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The Braves, meanwhile, have been one of the most complete teams in MLB through the first two months of the season. Atlanta is averaging 9.0 hits and 5.3 runs per game, while also leading baseball with a stellar 3.12 team ERA and a .207 opponent batting average. Their lineup continues to be loaded from top to bottom, with stars like Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Marcell Ozuna powering one of the league’s most dangerous offenses. Atlanta is projected to counter with Bryce Elder on the mound. Elder has been excellent in 2026, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.01 ERA and 56 strikeouts across 62.2 innings.
Braves vs Nationals Pick
The Atlanta Braves will be searching for their third straight win on Friday, while Nationals hope to shake off a loss from the Mets earlier this week. Expect a hot Braves to dominate this game, covering the -1.5 spread. Final score prediction, Braves win 6-2.
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