• The Rangers are -160 favorites vs the Nationals
• Nationals vs Rangers Over / Under today: 8 Runs
• Nationals / Rangers TV Channel: RASN | NATV

The Washington Nationals (+135) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-160) on August 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Nationals are 60-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 54-68 ATS.

Nationals vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Nationals starting pitcher: Jackson Kent 0-0, 6.76 ERA
• Rangers starting pitcher: Cal Quantrill 4-4, 3.44 ERA

Nationals vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Nationals vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 57.2% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

• Abimelec Ortiz has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games (+15.20 Units / 190% ROI)
• CJ Abrams has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+13.70 Units / 42% ROI)
• Nasim Nunez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.05 Units / 37% ROI)
• Keibert Ruiz has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.15 Units / 32% ROI)
• Keibert Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.15 Units / 24% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Ezequiel Duran has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games at home (+22.50 Units / 281% ROI)
• Ezequiel Duran has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+16.30 Units / 81% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 25 games at home (+11.00 Units / 41% ROI)
• Wyatt Langford has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.10 Units / 45% ROI)
• Ezequiel Duran has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 games at home (+9.90 Units / 32% ROI)

Nationals Best Bets Today:

• The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 50 away games (+11.90 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 away games (+9.75 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 32 of their last 50 away games (+8.60 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.90 Units / 53% ROI)
• The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.75 Units / 46% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+15.95 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.65 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 7 games (+7.20 Units / 88% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.55 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+3.60 Units / 16% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 73-51 against the Run Line (+11.95 Units / 7.01% ROI).

• 60-66 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 3.38% ROI
• 67-53 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.4 Units / 6.79% ROI
• 53-67 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.45 Units / -14.73% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 54-68 against the Run Line (-20.9 Units / -12.96% ROI).

• 61-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.7 Units / -7.22% ROI
• 63-56 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.85 Units / 1.34% ROI
• 56-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.3 Units / -8.99% ROI

Rangers vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Nationals were just 65-96 (.401) in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Nationals were 8-5 (.615) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Nationals were just 64-79 (.444) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Nationals were just 22-76 (.224) when they scored 4 or fewer runs in the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .286.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Rangers are just 0-6 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Rangers were 6-60 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .043.

The Rangers are just 0-6 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Rangers were just 7-18 (.280) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals Hitting Stats & Trends

Nationals hitters are slugging .443 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Nationals have scored 384 runs in the first 5 innings this season — most in MLB.

The Nationals are batting .261 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Nationals hitters have an OPS of .765 (4,867 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends

Rangers hitters are slugging .612 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Rangers have scored 171 runs with two outs this season — 3rd fewest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have a groundball batting average of .297 with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rangers hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB.

Nationals Pitching Stats & Trends

Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.17 (574.0 IP) at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Nationals pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Nationals have allowed 5.75 runs per game (362/63) at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

Rangers pitchers have won only 22% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

The Rangers have won just 25% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in late innings this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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