Wed 8:05 PM ET

Washington

Nationals1

T. Williams RHP

versus

Texas

Rangers0

A. Heaney LHP

Final

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Washington Nationals	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Texas Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	0

Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 1, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET

Venue: Globe Life Field — Arlington, Texas

Article updated May 1, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Washington Nationals will face the Texas Rangers in the second game of their series on Wednesday night. The Rangers took the first game with a 7-1 win, bringing their

Game outlook

The Washington Nationals will face the Texas Rangers in the second game of their series on Wednesday night. The Rangers took the first game with a 7-1 win, bringing their season record to 16-14. The pitching matchup will feature Trevor Williams for the Nationals and Andrew Heaney for the Rangers. Williams boasts a 2-0 record with a 2.70 ERA, while Heaney has yet to secure a win with a 0-3 record and a 6.26 ERA. The game is set to start at 8:05 PM EST, with Texas being favored to win with current odds at -183.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nationals +158 | Rangers -183

Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 65%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals suffered a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers, falling to 14-15 on the season. Despite coming into the game on a four-game winning streak, their offense struggled against Rangers' pitching. Nationals manager Dave Martinez praised Rangers' starter Jon Gray for his effective performance. The Nationals will turn to Trevor Williams in game two of the series, who has pitched well this season after a tough 2023 campaign. Washington is ranked 19th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a power ranking of 14. No key injuries have been reported for the Nationals. To keep up with MLB season hot takes and picks, check out our Free MLB Picks.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

Moneyline · Washington Nationals+130 +168Moved
Moneyline · Texas Rangers-152 -200Moved
Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (-155) +1.5 (-120)Moved
Spread · Texas Rangers-1.5 (+135) -1.5 (+103)Moved
Total · Over9 (-110) 9 (-110)Unchanged
Total · Under9 (-110) 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Nationals: 77-85 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Texas Rangers: 80-82 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-01T10:35:15.631Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Washington Nationals suffered a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers, falling to 14-15 on the season. Despite coming into the game on a four-game winning streak, their offense struggled against Rangers' pitching. Nationals manager Dave Martinez praised Rangers' starter Jon Gray for his effective performance. The Nationals will turn to Trevor Williams in game two of the series, who has pitched well this season after a tough 2023 campaign. Washington is ranked 19th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a power ranking of 14. No key injuries have been reported for the Nationals. To keep up with MLB season hot takes and picks, check out our Free MLB Picks.

The Texas Rangers have recently welcomed back outfielder Evan Carter and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the lineup, resulting in improved performance and more wins. With two key contributors back, the team has won three of their last four games and are now two games over .500, closing in on first place. Starting pitcher Jon Gray was dominant in a recent 7-1 win over the Nationals, pitching eight innings and allowing just one run. Despite this success, lefty Andrew Heaney has struggled this season, with an 0-3 record and a 6.26 ERA in five starts. The team is also dealing with several key injuries. The Rangers currently have a power ranking of 25 and are ranked 14th in offense, scoring an average of 4.55 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Washington, Texas came out on top winning two out of three games.

The Texas Rangers have shown resilience in overcoming numerous injuries during the early stages of their schedule, particularly within their pitching staff. Despite these challenges, tonight's starter, Heaney, has stepped up to the task, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. He faces a formidable Nationals' lineup known for performing well against left-handed pitchers, although they have encountered struggles in the current season. Heaney's vulnerability to home runs and limited endurance in games have posed challenges for him this season. On the other hand, the Nationals' starter, Williams, has demonstrated a turnaround from his previous difficulties and emerged as a key asset in their rotation. With the Rangers struggling to maintain consistency this season, the Nationals are favored to capitalize on Heaney's vulnerabilities, evening out the series. Therefore, the Nationals are a favorable choice for a money line bet in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

2024-04-30Washington Nationals 1 · Texas Rangers 7

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Nationals defeated Texas Rangers 1-0

Washington Nationals defeated Texas Rangers 1-0 on May 1, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Washington Nationals' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Nationals +1.5 (-120) spread, Washington Nationals covered, while the 1 combined run finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

DpxsportsMoneyline · Washington Nationals +143Win
Steve512Moneyline · Washington Nationals -166Win
DerekFisherMoneyline · Washington Nationals +146Win
CoolioMoneyline · Washington Nationals +149Win
OddssharkMoneyline · Washington Nationals +149Win
OddssharkTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
JtphamMoneyline · Washington Nationals +158Win
JoeyBergTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss