Orioles vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Washington Nationals (18-17) hope to complete a two-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles (23-12) when the teams meet at 6:45 PM ET on Wednesday. The Orioles are -176 favorites to prevent the Nationals from completing the sweep.

Kyle Bradish starts for Baltimore while Mitchell Parker is Washington’s starter for the contest.

Orioles vs. Nationals Odds

  • Orioles odds to win: -176
  • Nationals odds to win: +145
  • Spread: Orioles -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • TV: MASN
  • Who Will Win Orioles vs. Nationals?

    Orioles and Nationals Betting Trends

    The Orioles have gone 16-11 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 59.3% of those games).

    In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -176 or shorter, Baltimore has a 4-3 record (winning 57.1% of its games).

    The Nationals have been underdogs in 32 games this season and won 16 (50%) of those contests.

    Washington has entered 17 games this season as the underdog by +145 or more and is 9-8 in those contests.

    The Orioles have played in 35 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 17 times (17-15-3).

    The Nationals and their opponents have hit the over in 16 of their 35 games with a total this season.

    Orioles Stats & Insights

    The Orioles score the seventh-most runs in baseball (180 total, 5.1 per game).

    The Baltimore Orioles average 1.5 home runs per game and have hit an MLB-best 54 home runs in total.

    The Orioles have the 10th-best batting average in the league (.247).

    Baltimore strikes out 8.5 times per game, the No. 13 mark in baseball.

    The pitching staff for the Orioles has a collective 8.9 K/9, the seventh-best in MLB.

    Baltimore’s 3.32 team ERA ranks sixth across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Nationals Stats & Insights

    The Nationals rank 21st in the majors with 145 total runs scored this season.

    Washington has hit 31 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the majors.

    The Nationals’ .232 batting average ranks 20th in the league this season.

    Washington ranks seventh in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.1 Ks per contest.

    The Nationals have an 8.2 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 23rd in the big leagues.

    Washington has the 15th-ranked ERA (3.99) in the majors this season.

    Orioles Key Players to Watch

    Bradish (0-0) takes the mound for the Orioles to make his second start this season.

    Gunnar Henderson leads Baltimore in home runs (10) and runs batted in (24) this season while batting .266.

    Adley Rutschman’s batting average of .322 leads all Baltimore hitters this season.

    Jordan Westburg has 35 hits this season and a slash line of .287/.336/.508.

    Anthony Santander has 27 hits and an OBP of .289 to go with a slugging percentage of .417 this season.

    Nationals Key Players to Watch

    The Nationals’ Parker (2-1) will make his fifth start of the season.

    C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals in home runs (seven) and runs batted in (19).

    Jesse Winker is hitting .263 with eight doubles, four home runs and 17 walks.

    Luis Garcia leads the Nationals with 19 runs batted in while racking up a team-best batting average of .330.

    Jacob Young is batting .300 with six doubles and five walks.

    Orioles and Nationals Injuries

    Orioles: Austin Hays: 10 Day IL (Calf), Tyler Wells: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Grayson Rodriguez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Nationals: Joey Gallo: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Lane Thomas: 10 Day IL (Knee), Josiah Gray: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Ferrer: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Orioles vs. Nationals Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Orioles 5, Nationals 4
  • Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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