In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, August 7th at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 45-68 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 7-16 and 2-1. In their game two win, Washington trailed 1-0 in the sixth inning, but they tied the game in the bottom of the sixth and walked off with the win in the ninth. The Nationals recorded four hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Abrams and Adams, who both had one RBI in the win. Washington started Cavalli, who allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Ferrer picked up the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Nationals lost all three against the Brewers and two out of three against the Astros. Washington has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.37 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 486 runs with a .243 batting average and a .309 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 24 home runs and 71 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added 15 home runs and 64 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Mitchell Parker, who is 7-11 with a 5.35 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 117.2 innings pitched this season.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 50-66 this year after they lost game two by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday night. The Athletics took a 1-0 lead in the sixth inning, but that was short lived and they lost in the ninth. The A’s recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Soderstrom, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI in the loss. The Athletics started Springs, who allowed one hit and one earned run over 6.0 innings, while Kelly picked up the loss in the ninth.
Prior to this series, the Athletics lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did win two out of three against the Mariners before that. The A’s have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the AL West standings. The Athletics pitching staff has a 5.00 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and a .259 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 510 runs with a .253 batting average and a .318 on base percentage this season. Brent Rooker has led the Athletics with 23 home runs and 66 RBIs, while Nick Kurtz has added 23 home runs and 61 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jacob Lopez, who is 4-6 with a 3.99 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 70.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Athletics will beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight day games following a home win.
- The Athletics have won each of their last seven day games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last eight Thursday games as road favorites.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight home day games.
- The Nationals have lost the first inning in five of their last six day games at Nationals Park.
- The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Nationals’ last eight home games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Athletics’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last four day games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last nine Thursday games.
- Keibert Ruiz has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances against the Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit at least one home run in four of the Athletics’ last five road games.
- Gio Urshela has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL opponents.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in four of the Athletics’ last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
Nationals vs Athletics Prediction
Washington was able to snap their losing streak with a win on Wednesday night, but they have played very poorly over the last six weeks. The Nationals are 22-35 at home this year, while the Athletics are 27-32 on the road. The Athletics have one of the worst pitching staffs in the MLB, but they have been very good offensively and will face Parker, who has allowed at least seven earned runs in two of his last four starts. The Nationals will go against Lopez, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. Take the A’s here.