In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs A’s prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, April 12th at Oakland Coliseum. We will take a look at:
-The Washington Nationals recent form and recent player performance
-The Oakland Athletics recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Nationals and A’s.
Athletics Pitching Impressed
The Athletics faced off against the Texas Rangers on Thursday and the pitching was sure impressive, not giving up any runs. JP Sears went 6.1 innings, giving up one hit and zero runs. The A’s pitching gave up only one hit all game. The A’s on the season are averaging 3.0 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.92 runs per game. Getting the start for the A’s will be Paul Blackburn, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.00.
Nationals Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Nationals faced off against the San Francisco Giants in the last game and the pitching wasn’t good enough. Joey Gallo hit a home run, but that was the only run they were able to score. The Nationals are averaging 3.83 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 21st. Getting the start for the Nationals will be Jake Irvin, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 5.73.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The Athletics have lost each of their last 10 games against NL East opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last five night games.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents.
Washington Nationals Team Facts
- The Nationals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Nationals have led after 7 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
Athletics vs Nationals Prediction
The A’s haven’t found a ton of success this season, but they are going to find success here. Paul Blackburn has been lights out, and he’s going to lockdown again here. The Nationals aren’t a super talented offensive team, but they are going to have no issue running up the score against Jake Irvin here. This is going to be a very comfortable victory by the A’s. Back the Athletics on the money line.