Washington Nationals vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals are looking to secure their second consecutive series win as they face the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their three-game interleague
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals are looking to secure their second consecutive series win as they face the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their three-game interleague series. The game will take place at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 PM ET, with MacKenzie Gore starting for the Nationals and Joe Boyle starting for the Athletics. Washington has a strong track record against Oakland, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups. In betting odds, Washington is favored to win at -123. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals -123 | Athletics +113
Spread: Nationals -1.5 (+135) | Athletics +1.5 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 55%.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals have rebounded from a series loss to Philadelphia by winning two out of three games against the Giants. They will look to continue their momentum with a win on Saturday, which would give them four wins in their last five games. Washington is currently averaging 3.83 runs per game with a .266 batting average, ranking 21st in the league. CJ Abrams has been the standout batter for the team with a .306 batting average, three home runs, and eight RBI. However, the Nationals' pitching has struggled, allowing 5.98 runs per game with a .283 opponent batting average, ranking 29th in the league. In his last start, Gore pitched well, giving up only two runs in 5.2 innings leading to a 3-2 win over Philadelphia. Keibert Ruiz is questionable for the upcoming game due to illness. With a power ranking of 24, the Nationals are ranked 21st in offense, 23rd in defense, and currently have a 5-7 record for the season.