In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs A’s prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, April 14th at the 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.
Nationals Coming off Key Win
The Nationals gave up only one run on Saturday, and that was enough for the two run victory. The Nationals are averaging 3.61 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.77 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th, while the pitching is ranked 18th. Getting the start for the Nationals will be Trevor Williams who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.61. Against the San Francisco Giants, he went five innings, giving up three hits and one run.
Can A’s Score Enough?
Oakland only scored one run on Saturday, and they are going to need to get the offense going here. The A’s are averaging only 2.79 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.29 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the pitching is ranked 12th. Catcher Shea Langeliers hit four home runs and drove in seven RBIs. Getting the start for the A’s will be Alex Wood, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 8.03. Against the Rangers he went four innings, giving up five hits and five runs.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The Athletics have lost each of their last 10 day games against NL East opponents.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last six games following a loss.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 7 innings in four of their last six games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as favorites against National League opponents.
Washington Nationals Team Facts
- The Nationals have won 10 of their last 11 day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have covered the run line 11 of their last 12 day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last four games.
Nationals vs A’s Prediction
These are both offenses that have struggled, and this game is going to be lower scoring. Trevor Williams has been dominant for the Nationals, and he’s going to have no issue here. The Nationals’ offense is also going to have a game where they really struggle to get the offense going, and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under.