- The Athletics are -130 favorites vs the Nationals
- Nationals vs Athletics Over / Under today: 8 Runs
- Nationals / Athletics TV Channel: MASN | NSCA
The Washington Nationals (+110) visit Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (-130) on Friday, April 12, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland, CA.
This season, the Nationals are 5-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 8-5 ATS.
Nationals vs Athletics Starting Pitchers Today:
- Nationals starting pitcher: Jake Irvin 0-1, 5.91 ERA
- Athletics starting pitcher: Paul Blackburn 1-0, 0.00 ERA
Nationals vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Nationals | +1.5 -190 | O 8 -115 | +110 |
| Athletics | -1.5 +155 | U 8 -105 | -130 |
Nationals vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Athletics will win Friday‘s MLB game with 51.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:
- Lane Thomas has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 23 away games (+16.35 Units / 54% ROI)
- Lane Thomas has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 21 away games (+11.90 Units / 49% ROI)
- Joey Meneses has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+11.00 Units / 115% ROI)
- Lane Thomas has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 23 away games (+9.95 Units / 33% ROI)
- Joey Meneses has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 24 away games (+9.45 Units / 33% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- JJ Bleday has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+6.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- JJ Bleday has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 13 games (+6.30 Units / 48% ROI)
- J.D. Davis has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 57% ROI)
- J.D. Davis has hit the Hits Over in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 57% ROI)
- Ryan Noda has hit the Singles Over in 4 of his last 5 games at home (+5.55 Units / 111% ROI)
Nationals Best Bets Today:
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 66 of their last 144 games (+23.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 45 of their last 75 away games (+10.25 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 23 away games (+8.08 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 away games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 86 of their last 148 games (+15.73 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.14 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 84 games (+9.75 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 53 games at home (+5.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+3.10 Units / 60% ROI)
Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 6-6 against the Run Line (-2.05 Units / -13.1% ROI).
- 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 5.39% ROI
- 6-6 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.6 Units / -4.58% ROI
- 6-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 8-5 against the Run Line (+1.1 Units / 6.49% ROI).
- 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -3.08% ROI
- 7-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.55 Units / 3.91% ROI
- 6-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.85 Units / -12.67% ROI
Athletics vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo (WAS) | 0.5 +275 | 0.5 -350 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -600 |
| Seth Brown (ะะะ) | 0.5 +450 | 0.5 -650 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -700 |
| Ryan Noda (OAK) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
Athletics vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| C.J. Abrams (WAS) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Abraham Toro (OAK) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Joey Meneses (WAS) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Seth Brown (ะะะ) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Luis Garcia (WAS) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +155 |
Athletics vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Brown (ะะะ) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Joey Gallo (WAS) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -225 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Lane Thomas (WAS) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
Athletics vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn (OAK) | 4.5 +105 | 4.5 -135 |
| Jake Irvin (WAS) | 5.5 +110 | 5.5 -145 |
Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 46% of the time (19/41) with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 16% — 100th Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 20% (108/545) against Jake Irvin since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 0 Percentile.
Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 32% of the time (14/44) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among in NL; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.
Jake Irvin has thrown his curveball 42% of the time (33/79) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among in NL; League Avg: 18% — 100th Percentile.
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Paul Blackburn has allowed an OPS of just .301 (47 PA’s) this season — 2nd best among in AL; League Avg: .646 — 97th Percentile.
Paul Blackburn has allowed an OPS of just .301 (47 PA’s) this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .676 — 99th Percentile.
Paul Blackburn has not allowed a runner to reach base (23 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .245 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents are hitless in 23 AB’s against Paul Blackburn with two-strikes this season — tied for best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .157 — 100th Percentile.
Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Nationals are just 21-38 (.356) after a home win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.
The Nationals are just 40-174 (.187) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .281.
The Nationals are just 65-43 (.602) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .730.
The Nationals are just 48-82 (.369) after a win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals
The Athletics are just 4-8 (.333) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .590.
The Athletics are just 90-63 (.584) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.
The Athletics are just 32-74 (.299) after a home loss since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .517.
The Athletics are just 83-24 (.769) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .869.
Nationals Hitting Stats & Trends
The Nationals are batting just .057 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .159.
Nationals hitters struck out just 1,149 times in 6,085 PA’s (19%) in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Nationals hitters are slugging just .066 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .225.
Nationals hitters averaged just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
The Athletics are batting just .225 against LHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .285 (6,068 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.
The Athletics batted just .200 with two outs in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .237.
Nationals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Athletics pitchers had an ERA of 6.09 (676.2 IP) on the road in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.44.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 39% of the time after an opposing score since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.
Opponents had a groundball rate of just 38% against Athletics pitchers in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Ken Waldichuk (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Aledmys Diaz (Oakland Athletics): Calf, 60-Day IL
- Freddy Tarnok (Oakland Athletics): Hip, 15-Day IL
- James Kaprielian (Oakland Athletics): Shoulder, Out
- Trevor Gott (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Drew Rucinski (Oakland Athletics): Back, Out
- Sean Newcomb (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 60-Day IL
- Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 15-Day IL
- Angel Felipe (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
- Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Ankle, 10-Day IL
- Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Nick Senzel (Washington Nationals): Thumb, 10-Day IL
- Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, 60-Day IL
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