Athletics vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (6-9) host the Washington Nationals (6-8) Sunday to close out a three-game series. The Athletics are favored (-147) to win the rubber match, which starts at 4:07 PM ET from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Oakland’s Alex Wood and Washington’s Trevor Williams have been named the starters for this contest.

Athletics vs. Nationals Odds

  • Athletics odds to win: -147
  • Nationals odds to win: +123
  • Spread: Athletics -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • Time: 4:07 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-CA
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    Who Will Win Athletics vs. Nationals?

    Athletics and Nationals Betting Trends

    The Athletics have been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won.

    Oakland has not played a game with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter.

    This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 12 times and won five, or 41.7%, of those games.

    Washington has a record of 5-5, a 50% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +123 or more by oddsmakers this season.

    The Athletics have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 15 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in six of those games (6-8-1).

    The Nationals and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 14 games with a total this season.

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics are the second-lowest scoring team in baseball averaging 2.7 runs per game (40 total).

    Oakland averages 0.9 home runs per game to rank 18th in MLB play with 14 total home runs .

    The Athletics are 28th in MLB with a .200 batting average.

    Oakland’s hitters strike out 10.7 times per game, the 29th-most in the majors.

    The 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Athletics pitching staff ranks 26th in MLB.

    Oakland has the 11th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.71).

    Nationals Stats & Insights

    The Nationals have scored the 26th-most runs in the league this season with just 50 (3.6 per game).

    Washington has hit 12 homers this season, which ranks 25th in the majors.

    The Nationals’ .231 batting average ranks 23rd in the league this season.

    Washington ranks 12th with an average of 8.4 strikeouts per game.

    The Nationals average 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, eighth-most in the majors.

    Washington has pitched to a 4.45 ERA this season, which ranks 21st in baseball.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    The Athletics will send Wood (0-1) to the mound for his fourth start of the season. He is 0-1 with an 8.03 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings pitched.

    Zachary Gelof has been key for Oakland with 12 hits, an OBP of .281 plus a slugging percentage of .379.

    Shea Langeliers leads Oakland in home runs with four and runs batted in with seven.

    JJ Bleday is batting .228 to lead Oakland this season.

    Abraham Toro is batting .278 with an OBP of .350 and a slugging percentage of .389 this season.

    Nationals Key Players to Watch

    Williams will get the start for the Nationals, his third of the season.

    C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals with three home runs and nine runs batted in.

    Jesse Winker has a club-best .350 batting average.

    Lane Thomas is batting .179 with a home run and six walks.

    Luis Garcia is batting .333 with seven doubles and a walk.

    Athletics and Nationals Injuries

    Athletics: Miguel Andújar: 10 Day IL (Knee), Brent Rooker: 10 Day IL (Abdominal), Freddy Tarnok: 15 Day IL (Hip), Scott Alexander: 15 Day IL (Rib), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Newcomb: 60 Day IL (Knee), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Knee), Aledmys Díaz: 60 Day IL (Calf)

    Nationals: Stone Garrett: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Nick Senzel: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Victor Robles: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Josiah Gray: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Ferrer: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Keibert Ruiz: day-to-day (Illness)

    Athletics vs. Nationals Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Athletics 5, Nationals 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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