Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Angels and Nationals will wrap up their interleague series on Sunday morning with RHP Davis Daniel starting for Los Angeles and LHP MacKenzie Gore on the mound for
Game outlook
The Angels and Nationals will wrap up their interleague series on Sunday morning with RHP Davis Daniel starting for Los Angeles and LHP MacKenzie Gore on the mound for Washington. The Nationals took the series opener with a 3-2 win in 10 innings. The game is set to begin at 11:35 a.m. EST at Nationals Park, with Washington favored to win at -135.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Angels +124 | Nationals -135
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-165) | Nationals -1.5 (+147)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 57%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels had a strong stretch of games prior to their recent loss, posting a 4-2 record and averaging 4.8 runs per game. Michael Stefanic and Anthony Rendon had notable performances at the plate, with Stefanic collecting multiple hits in all but one game in August. The pitching staff has improved with a 3.41 team ERA in the last 12 games, ranking second-best in the American League over the last two weeks. However, starting pitcher Davis has struggled in recent starts, going 0-3 with an 8.83 ERA. The bullpen, led by RHP Hunter Strickland, has been solid with a 4.24 ERA. On the injury front, the Angels have lost outfielder Mike Trout and second baseman Luis Rengifo for the remainder of the season. Los Angeles currently has a power ranking of 24 and is ranked 25th in offense, 26th in defense, and holds a 51-65 record for the season.