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Baltimore Orioles favored to win against Washington Nationals in upcoming Beltway Series showdown

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Nationals have won two out of their last three games against the Orioles, but Baltimore has a 6-4 record in their last ten meetings. The under has hit in 8 out of those ten games. Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals with an ERA of 4, while Kyle Gibson will start for the Orioles with an ERA of 13.11. Baltimore is the favorite to win with a -155 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Orioles prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +138 | Orioles -155
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-145) | Orioles -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 61%.

Washington vs Baltimore Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have struggled in their recent games, losing three out of four to Atlanta and going 1-9 in their last ten games. Tomorrow, righty Jake Irvin will start against Baltimore after allowing three runs in his first outing. The team's core players were acquired in a 2022 trade, including promising talents like MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams. Despite not making significant moves in the offseason, the Nationals have added depth with players like Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell. Currently ranked 26 in power rankings, the Nationals are showing improvement and are injury-free for their upcoming game against the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles are currently struggling with a record of 15-27 and have lost their last ten games. They will be playing the Washington Nationals in the upcoming Beltway Series game, with Kyle Gibson scheduled to pitch. Gibson has not performed well in his last few starts, with an ERA of 13.11. The Orioles are hoping to turn their season around after a disappointing start, but their pitching staff has been struggling without key players. Their lineup, however, shows promise and could spark a turnaround. There are no reported injuries for the Orioles for their upcoming game against the Nationals. In terms of power rankings, the Orioles are ranked 29th overall and are 24th in offense and 28th in defense. Washington has a recent record of 1-2 against Baltimore.

Nats vs. O's: Analyzing Pitching Matchup for Potential Winner

Discover our in-depth analysis of the upcoming MLB matchup between the Nationals and Orioles to uncover who has the potential to emerge victorious. Gibson has struggled in recent games, conceding 17 runs on 23 hits and 6 walks, allowing 7 homers in just 11.2 innings. The Nationals have historically performed well against Gibson, boasting a .345 batting average, .564 slugging percentage, and .410 weighted on-base average in 55 at-bats. Additionally, Gibson currently ranks in the lowest five percent of MLB pitchers in key statistics such as strikeout percentage, barrel percentage, and hard-hit percentage this season. These factors point towards a challenging matchup for Gibson and a possible advantage for the Nationals in the upcoming game.

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