The Washington Nationals (50-66) and Oakland Athletics (33-82) square off in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Nationals Park, at 7:05 PM ET. The Nationals are coming off a series defeat to the Phillies, and the Athletics a series loss to the Rangers.
The Nationals are favored (-121 moneyline odds) when they host the Athletics (+101). The total for this game is set at 9.
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Nationals vs Athletics Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | -121 | +101 | 9 |
Nationals Betting Insights
- This season, the Nationals have won four out of the seven games in which they’ve been favored.
- This season Washington has won three of its five games when favored by at least -121 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.8% chance of a victory for the Nationals.
- Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 53 of 115 opportunities.
- The Nationals are 62-53-0 ATS in their 115 games with a spread this season.
Nationals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Athletics Betting Insights
- The Athletics have come away with 33 wins in the 114 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This year, Oakland has won 32 of 112 games when listed as at least +101 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 49.8% chance of walking away with the win.
- Oakland and its opponents have gone over in 60 of its 115 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Athletics have an against the spread record of 55-60-0 in 115 games with a line this season.
Athletics Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.3 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.81 |
| K/9 | 9.5 |
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Nationals Probable Pitcher – Joan Adon
- Adon helped his team cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he threw six innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up three earned runs.
- This will be Adon’s first start this season with his team as the moneyline favorite.
- Adon’s team won in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Adon with a total this season hit the under.
Nationals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Finnegan | 47 | 50 | 49 | 2.70 | 8 | 18 |
| Jordan Weems | 29 | 34.1 | 37 | 2.62 | 4 | 0 |
| Andres Machado | 23 | 25.1 | 23 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Jose Ferrer | 16 | 14.1 | 9 | 4.40 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe LaSorsa | 16 | 18.2 | 16 | 6.27 | 1 | 0 |
Athletics Probable Pitcher – Paul Blackburn
- Blackburn (2-2 with a 4.35 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Athletics, his 12th of the season.
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, when he threw six scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
- Blackburn is seeking his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 frames per start.
- He has had two appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The Athletics are 6-5 in Blackburn’s 11 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Blackburn’s team has a 6-5 record in his starts this season.
- Blackburn’s starts went over the run total four times in 11 games with a set total this season.
Athletics Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Long | 35 | 41 | 31 | 5.05 | 4 | 2 |
| Trevor May | 33 | 31.1 | 26 | 4.02 | 1 | 12 |
| Lucas Erceg | 30 | 33.2 | 47 | 6.15 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Pruitt | 26 | 45 | 27 | 3.20 | 3 | 0 |
| Angel Felipe | 12 | 13.2 | 17 | 1.98 | 3 | 0 |
Nationals Hitting Trends
- The Nationals have an 18-10 record in games this season when they smash at least two home runs.
- Washington has put up at least five extra-base hits in 18 games this season, and has gone 14-4 in those contests.
- The club has put up eight or more hits 77 times this season, and has a 40-37 record in those games.
- Washington is 36-12 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Nationals have drawn five or more walks in 22 games this season, and are 12-10 in those contests.
Athletics Hitting Trends
- They have won 21 of the 34 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- Oakland has gone 16-4 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
- In 48 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 22-26.
- Oakland has won 25 of its 37 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- In 31 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 17-14
Nationals vs. Athletics Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Nationals (-121)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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