The Washington Nationals are visiting the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, June 29th at the Angel Stadium in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nationals vs Angels Prediction. We will examine:
The Los Angeles Angels recent form and player performance
The Washington Nationals recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington Nationals
Recent betting trends in games played between the Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels game
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 41-41 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the AL West. The Angels have a 20-19 home record and 43-38 in over/under They are coming off an 8-2 home victory over the Nationals, and are 4-1 in their last 5 games. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games and are playing the Braves and the Blue Jays next.
The Angels have a .228 batting average this season, .295 OBP and .410 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.58 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 79 hits, while Zach Neto is the team’s best hitter with a .275 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 56 RBI and a team-high 20 home runs.
Jack Kochanowicz (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 3-8 record, 5.49 ERA and 1.55 WHIP.
Washington Nationals Preview
The Washington Nationals have a 34-49 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the NL East. The Nationals have a 18-25 road record and are 39-41 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-8 road defeat by the Angels, and are 1-3 in their last 4 games. Over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games, and are playing the Tigers and the Red Sox next.
The Nationals have a .244 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .392 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. James Wood leads the Nationals with 88 hits, adding 64 RBI and a team-high 22 home runs. CJ Abrams is the team’s best hitter with a .286 batting average.
Mitchell Parker (L) will take the mound for the Nationals, and he has a 5-8 record, 5.06 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Nationals have lost nine of their last 10 day games after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have won each of their last four games after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last seven games after playing the previous day.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against AL West opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against AL West opponents.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Angels have lost each of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last 12 games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents following a home win.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home day games.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Nationals’ last seven road games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Angels’ last five day games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last seven games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank T2nd in the league for home runs this season (124).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (109).
- The Nationals rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (5.04).
- The Nationals rank 28th in the league for runs allowed this season (430).
Nationals vs Angels Prediction
The Nationals are 4-2 in their last 6 overall meetings against the Angels, while the Angels are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in Los Angeles. Over is 5-2-1 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction, the Angels are coming as -135 home favorites. The Angels are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record, and the Nationals have been weak on the road. Both pitchers have been terrible, with a combined 9.62 ERA, and both teams have bottom-3 bullpens this season. The first two games of this series had 24 and 10 total runs, and I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 9.5 runs.