Nationals vs Angels Prediction - MLB Picks 4/10/23

Los Angeles Angels (5-3) vs Washington Nationals (3-6)

Game Info: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 9:38 pm (Angel Stadium of Anaheim)

Jose Suarez (0-1) (12.46) vs Patrick Corbin (0-2) (8.00)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Angels -205 / Washington Nationals +188 --- Over/Under: 9.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Washington Nationals will fly out to Anaheim to start a three-game set with the Los Angeles Angels this Monday night from Angel Stadium. LAA won two of three meetings at home last season.

Nationals Betting Preview

Washington dropped to 3-7 after losing to Colorado. The Nationals nearly picked up their third straight win, but they’d fall one run short, 7-6. The Washington offense is scoring 4.00 runs per game, while batting .265, with a .336 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 5.42 ERA, with a 1.44 WHIP. Lane Thomas has been one of the lone bright spots in the Nats lineup, and he’s leading the team in batting average (.361), after recording a hit in all four games versus the Rockies.

Patrick Corbin (0-2, 8.00 ERA, 6 Ks) will make the road start for Washington. The eleventh-year pitcher has struggled out of the gate, and unfortunately picked up right where he left off last season. Atlanta and Tampa represent tough opponents, but after giving up ten hits and six runs in last start versus the latter, he should be targeted each time he‘s slated to start.

Los Angeles fell to 5-4 after losing to Toronto. The Angels and the Blue Jays found themselves in a shootout, and the visitors would sneak away with a one-run extra inning victory, 12-11. The LAA offense is scoring 6.22 runs per game, while batting .244, with a .333 on-base percentage. The pitching staff carries a 4.05!ERA, with a 1.26 WHIP. Mike Trout has come through with a pair of homers in both wins over Toronto, and he leads the team in batting average (.355). Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of the season yesterday, and he’s second on the team in BA (.321) and RBI (6).

Jose Suarez (0-1, 12.46 ERA, 4 Ks) will get the ball for Los Angeles. The fifth-year lefty will look to avenge a rough season debut in Seattle after giving up six runs in just four innings versus the Mariners last week.

Washington vs Anaheim Trends

Washington is 5-5 against the spread this season, with a 6-3-1 over/under record. LAA is 4-5 ATS this year, with a 5-3-1 O/U record.

Corey's Free Pick

The Angels come into a great spot to bounce back in after narrowly falling in a high scoring affair with Toronto. Patrick Corbin has shown little resistance since landing in DC, and Los Angeles should find minimal trouble producing against them. Washington’s lineup is uninspiring, so lean on the Angels to flex their muscles here and open the series with a victory.