Angels vs Nationals Prediction 6/28/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 28, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals (34-48, 18-24 Away) are currently on a three-series road trip and are hoping for their first win after losing to the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they lost both series, the Nats managed to beat each team once. They opened this series against the Angels with a 15-9 victory on Friday; 15 runs were a season-high for Washington. Josh Bell and Jacob Young led the offense with three RBI apiece, while Jake Irvin pitched for 4.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing eight runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and four walks. Brad Lord was credited with the win.

This year, the Nationals average 4.35 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .244/.310/.393 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.99 ERA (28th) and 1.38 WHIP (24th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .278 batting average, 22 home runs, and 64 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Michael Soroka, who is 3-5 in ten starts this season, with a 5.06 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 53.1 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (40-41, 19-19 Home) responded to a series loss to the Houston Astros at home with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox. Los Angeles had a 9-8 lead over the Nationals after the opening five innings, but the Nats scored seven unanswered runs to secure a 15-9 victory. Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jose Soriano pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing eight runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Sam Bachman took the loss.

This season, the Angels average 4.28 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .228/.294/.408 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.61 ERA (24th) and 1.45 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .208 batting average, 20 home runs, and 55 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Saturday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 5-6 record in 15 starts this year with a 4.83 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 82.0 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Nationals’ last four road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Three of the Angels’ last four night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last six road games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight home games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (37).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (795).
• The Nationals rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (620).
• The Nationals rank 26th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.260).

Angels vs Nationals Prediction

The Nationals won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. The Over/Under in the last ten meetings is 5-3-1, and I am backing Over here because of the starters. I am not impressed with Michael Soroka and Kyle Hendricks this season. Soroka managed to keep his opponents below two runs just once this season, while he allowed 3+ in each of his previous three starts. Hendricks, on the other hand, surrendered 3+ runs in six of his last eight starts, and I am backing both offenses to score 3+ off of starters in this one. Go with Over.