In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Athletics Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, July 19th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 42-56 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the AL West. They have a 20-29 home record and are coming off a 15-1 home win against the Nationals. They will face the Dbacks and the Twins next.
The Athletics have a .245 batting average this season, .323 OBP and .405 Slugging percentage. Oakland’s pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Nick Kurtz is the team’s best hitter with a .266 batting average, adding a team-high 66 RBI. Shea Langeliers adds a team-high 22 home runs.
Jacob Lopez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics, and he has a 4-3 record, 6.83 ERA and 1.79 WHIP.
Washington Nationals Preview
The Washington Nationals have a 49-50 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the NL East. They have a 29-19 away record and are coming off a 1-15 road loss against the Athletics. They will face the Rockies and the Dbacks next.
The Washington Nationals have a .251 batting average this season, .326 OBP and .438 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 4.85 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Luis Garcia Jr. is the team’s best hitter with a .280 batting average, adding a team-high 68 RBI. James Wood adds a team-high 28 home runs.
Foster Griffin (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, and he has a 10-2 record, 2.77 ERA and 1.02 WHIP.
Washington Nationals @ Athletics Betting Trends: July 19, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jacob Lopez Record this season: 4-3 ERA: 6.83
- Home Record: 0-2
- Last 5 against Nationals: 1-0
Why the Athletics will win
- The home team has won seven of the Athletics’ last eight games.
- The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight Sunday games as favorites.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Foster Griffin Record this season: 10-2 ERA: 2.77
- Road Record: 5-1
- Last 5 against Athletics: 0-0
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Nationals have won each of their last six road games following a road loss.
- The Athletics have lost 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games at Sutter Health Park following a win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in 15 of their last 16 road games following a road loss.
- The Nationals have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Nationals’ last 11 road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Athletics’ last eight games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Nationals’ last nine day games against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Athletics’ last four day games at Sutter Health Park.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Soderstrom has hit a home run in each of the Athletics’ last four games against the Nationals.
- Jacob Lopez has recorded a win in seven of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jacob Lopez has recorded four or more strikeouts in 12 of his last 14 home appearances.
- Tyler Soderstrom has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against the Nationals.
- Shea Langeliers ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (22) this season.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- James Wood has hit a home run in four of the Nationals’ last five day games.
- Foster Griffin has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances with the Nationals as favorites.
- Foster Griffin has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (35) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (154).
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (154).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (540).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (540).
Nationals vs Athletics Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings but the A’s have won two of their last three home meetings.
In this Nationals vs Athletics Prediction, the Nationals are coming as -140 road favorites. The Nats got blown out yesterday and will bounce back today as they have a huge pitching edge with their ace on the mound in Foster Griffin. Griffin has been unhittable lately with one earned run or less in each of his last seven starts and has a 5-1 record and 2.79 ERA on the road. Lopez on the flip side, has an abysmal 11.17 ERA across his last three starts and sits on an 8.31 home ERA. The Nats have the best offense in baseball and are the best team against lefties. Take them to win this one on the road.