In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 28th 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 66-95 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 9-10 and 6-5. In their game two win, Washington trailed 4-0 in the fourth inning, but they scored the next six runs to steal the victory. The Nationals recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Lile, Young, and Wood, who all had two RBIs in the win. Washington started Irvin, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Fernandez got the win and Ferrer picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Nationals lost two out of three against the Braves, but did win two out of three against the Mets before that. Washington has lost three of their last five games and they are last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and a .268 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 687 runs with a .243 batting average and a .306 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 31 home runs and 94 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 22 home runs and 63 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Brad Lord, who is 5-9 with a 4.12 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 126.2 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 59-102 this season after they lost game two by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. Chicago blew a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning and they came up just short in the ninth for the loss. The White Sox recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Montgomery and Baldwin, who both had two RBIs in the loss. Chicago started Gilbert, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 1.2 innings, while Burke and Wilson allowed two earned runs each.
Prior to this series, the White Sox lost all three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Padres. Chicago has lost six of their last seven games and they are last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.30 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 639 runs with a .232 batting average and a .301 on base percentage this season. Lenyn Sosa has led Chicago with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has added 20 home runs and 63 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Shane Smith, who is 6-8 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 140.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Nationals will beat the White Sox
- The Nationals have won each of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have lost 11 of their last 12 games after playing the previous day.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 day games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four day games.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Nationals’ last nine home games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the White Sox’s last seven road games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the White Sox’s last seven day games against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Nationals’ last six home games.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Josh Bell has hit a home run in two of the Nationals’ last three games.
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Mike Tauchman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against NL opponents.
- Luis Robert has hit a home run in two of his three previous appearances against the Nationals.
- Michael A. Taylor has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances with the White Sox as road underdogs against NL opponents.
Nationals vs White Sox Prediction
Washington was able to rally to erase an early deficit on Saturday in their win and they will look to close out the season with a series win here. The Nationals are 32-48 at home this year, while the White Sox are 26-54 on the road. Chicago is starting Smith, who has allowed 1, 6, 0, and 4 earned runs in his last four outings. Washington is starting Lord, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts. We have seen two higher scoring games to start this series, but I think Lord will have a nice start. Back the Nationals here.