The Braves open their final road trip of 2025 in Washington, facing a Nationals club near the bottom of the standings. First pitch is 6:45 p.m. ET at Nationals Park. Atlanta will roll the usual lineup, with MLB.tv streaming and FanDuel Sports Network coverage.

For fantasy players, this sets up a dependable day for Braves hitters and a potentially favorable matchup against a struggling Nationals pitching staff. Expect Atlanta's core contributors to pace the offense as they try to finish the road trip on a high note.

Three bets anchor a playoff-minded Monday slate: Diamondbacks-Giants both teams to score 3+ runs, Yankees team total over 4.5 on the road, and Nationals-Braves both teams to score 3+ runs. Each wager leans on late-season forms, park quirks, and bullpen depth, with 1-unit plays and promos tied to DK, Caesars, and BetMGM.

These bets blend offense-driven angles with bullpen volatility at critical junctures, delivering value for savvy fantasy bettors eyeing run production and innings. Stay mindful of lineup shifts and travel fatigue as the chase for postseason spots intensifies.

The Mets hold a 1.5-game edge for the NL wild-card with 12 games remaining, riding a surge after Alonso’s walk-off snapped an eight-game skid. They face Padres, Nationals, Cubs and Marlins as FanGraphs pegs their postseason probability around 80%, with tiebreakers favorable vs. Giants and a tight race behind them. A 2007 reminder lingers as they chase a strong finish.

New York leans on a piggyback plan with Manaea behind Holmes, plus King and Pivetta in key series. Lindor and Alonso lead the offense as the team navigates a challenging late stretch, aiming to stack wins at Citi Field, on the road, and against division rivals to clinch a playoff berth.