Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
From Nationals Park in Washington, we have the Angels and Nationals facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is at 11:35 AM ET, and the forecast calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 70s.
Washington is favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -150 compared to the Angels at +127. Today’s over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Nationals will be looking to keep their two-game winning streak alive. The Angels are 51-66 overall and Jack Kochanowicz to the mound vs. a Nationals club that is 54-64 and starting MacKenzie Gore.
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Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 2-3 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- The Nationals, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 1-4 (SU) and 4-1 record.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Nationals have a record of 6-4 straight-up, and have gone 5-5 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Angels have a straight-up record of 6-4 and a 8-2 record vs. the runline.
Washington rallied for two runs in the 7th inning in the most recent game of this Nationals vs. Angels series. The Nationals scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the 7th, picking up a 5-4 win. Heading into the game, the Nationals were favored at -108 on the money line.
Patrick Corbin got the start for the Nationals, going just four innings while giving up four runs and striking out two. Derek Law got the win out of the bullpen. Griffin Canning went seven innings for the Angels, giving up four earned runs on eight hits.
James Wood and Jose Tena each had two hits and two RBIs for the Nationals’ offense. Alex Call also had two hits and drove in a run. For the Angels, Zach Neto went 3/5 with a home run.
Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
With a record of 51-66, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 10.5 games. Los Angeles has dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Nationals 0-2. So far, they have gone 17-18 in AL West matchups.
At home, the Angels are 26-35 compared to 25-31 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 45-52 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 12-23-2, and they have won two straight series on the road.
When the Angels are the underdog, they have been a solid play on the run line, going 59-38. Their average run margin in those games is -0.8. They have covered the run line in two straight games as the underdog and are 31-25 on the run line on the road this season.
With an O/U line of 8.5 runs, the Angels have played 47 games with a higher line and 33 games with a lower line. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game, and their O/U record is 57-55 on the season. Today, the Angels are on the road against the Nationals.
Jack Kochanowicz will be making his third start of the season for the Angels, and he will be on the road to face the Nationals. So far, Kochanowicz has taken the loss in both of his starts, giving up 4 earned runs in 3 innings in his first outing and then 7 earned runs in 4 innings in his last start.
Los Angeles comes into today’s game with the 25th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. They have been a little better at home, also averaging 4.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Angels are batting .237, which is 16th in the league, and have the 18th best home run total in the league.
Over his last seven games, Zach Neto has been on fire for the Angels, going 13/29 with four homers and 14 RBIs. This has helped him take over the team lead in homers. Jo Adell is also at the top of the team’s home run leaderboard but is batting just .206 for the season.
Washington is 15.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East, and they are 54-64 overall. The Nationals have won two straight games, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games. This season, they have gone 28-31 at home compared to 26-33 on the road.
So far, the Nationals have gone 16-15 in divisional games. Washington is the favorite today, and they have gone 10-9 as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Nationals are 44-55 this season, which includes their two most recent games as the underdog.
The Nationals have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 67-51. They have been particularly good on the road, going 35-24, but have also been profitable at home, going 32-27. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have been a good bet as the underdog, going 58-41. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while it is -3.7 in losing games.
The Nationals have played to the over in 59 of their 113 games this season, with the average combined run total in their games sitting at 9.0 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 17-17 to the over, with 39.0% of their games having higher lines than that. Overall, the over/under line in their games has averaged 9 runs per game.
Washington is sending left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 7-9 with a 4.66 ERA. Gore’s WHIP for the season is 1.53, and opponents are batting .267 off him this year. In his 23 starts, Gore has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 9.93 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Gore picked up the win vs. the Giants, going five innings and giving up four earned runs. He allowed two homers in that outing.
Washington’s offense comes into the game averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been one of the worst home run-hitting teams in the league this season and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of isolated power. The Nationals’ team batting average of .243 is 12th in the league.
Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams have been the Nationals’ top power threats this season, with Garcia Jr. batting .290 with 14 homers and Abrams hitting 17 homers but with a batting average of just .249. Both players have been swinging a hot bat of late, with Garcia Jr. hitting .417 over his last 10 games and Abrams at .444 over that stretch. Alex Call also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .444 over his last 10 games.
Our pick for today’s Angels vs. Nationals game is to take the Angels on the money line, with the payout sitting at +127. We actually have the Angels winning this one by a score of 6-5, which would give you a little bit of wiggle room to also take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, MacKenzie Gore is projected to finish with six strikeouts, but we have him finishing with a loss. If you’re looking at the starting pitcher market, Gore is currently 12th among starters to pick up a win.
Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- We like the Angels on the moneyline (+127)
- The Angels are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Washington Nationals Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | Out | Hamstring |
| Trevor Williams | Out | Hip Flexor |
| Mason Thompson | Out | Elbow |
| Josiah Gray | Out | Elbow |
| CJ Abrams | Probable | Back |
| Cade Cavalli | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
