Washington Nationals vs LA Angels Prediction 8-9-24 MLB Picks

The LA Angels and Washington Nationals meet Friday in MLB Game 1 action at Nationals Park. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs LA Angels Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs LA Angels Pick.

LA Angels Betting Preview

The LA Angels are 51-64 on the year after playing the Mets and Angels. The LA Angels have scored 19 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 Games. The LA Angels have won 7 of their last 10 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Zach Neto leads the LA Angels with 101 hits and 60 RBI, while Nolan Schanuel and Logan O’Hoppe have combined for 190 hits and 87 RBI.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 52-64 on the year after playing the Brewers and Giants. The Washington Nationals have scored 20 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 6 Games. The Washington Nationals have won 8 of their last 12 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 108 hits and 59 RBI, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Jacob Young have combined for 188 hits and 79 RBI.

LA Angels vs Washington Nationals Pitching Pick Matchup

Jose Soriano gets the ball for the LA Angels, and he is 6-7 with a 3.47 ERA and 85 strikeouts this season. Soriano has allowed 10 hits and 3 earned runs in his last 8.2 innings. Soriano has a 2.86 ERA and .200 allowed batting average in 63 road innings. This will be Soriano’s first career Game against the Washington Nationals.

Mitchell Parker gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 6-6 with a 4.06 ERA and 87 strikeouts this season. Parker has allowed 7 hits and 2 runs in his last 11 innings. Parker has a 3.35 ERA and .224 allowed batting average in 53.2 home innings. This will be Parker’s first career Game against the LA Angels.

Why the Washington Nationals will Beat the Angels

• The Nationals have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against American League opponents.
• The Angels have lost five of their last six night games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.

Washington Nationals vs LA Angels Prediction

The LA Angels are probably playing the better baseball at the moment, but the bottom line is neither the Nats nor Angels have anything to play for at this stage. I’m not excited to back either team, and in a near pick em spot, I’m usually going to lean toward the home team. Also, Mitchell Parker has been sharp lately, which includes 2 runs allowed in his last 11 innings. Parker looks promising as he starts to wrap up his rookie season. Give me the Nationals.