Baltimore Orioles (70-49) vs Washington Nationals (54-65)
Game Info: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:35 pm (Oriole Park at Camden Yards)
Dean Kremer (4-9) (4.70) vs DJ Herz (2-4) (4.41)
Betting Odds: Baltimore Orioles -164 / Washington Nationals +139 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles meet Wednesday in MLB game 2 action at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Pick.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 55-65 on the year and play the Phillies and Rockies next. The Washington Nationals have scored 18 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 7 games. The Washington Nationals have won 5 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 111 hits and 59 RBI, while Luis Garcia Jr. and Jacob Young have combined for 197 hits and 84 RBI.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles are 70-50 on the year and play the Red Sox and Mets next. The Baltimore Orioles have scored 11 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Baltimore Orioles have won 9 of their last 12 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Gunnar Henderson leads the Baltimore Orioles with 135 hits and 69 RBI, while Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle have combined for 230 hits and 128 RBI.
Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Pitching Pick Matchup
DJ Herz gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 2-4 with a 4.41 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. Herz has allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs in his last 7.2 innings. Herz has a 6.75 ERA and .302 allowed batting average in 12 road innings. This will be Herz’s first career game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Dean Kremer gets the ball for the Baltimore Orioles, and he is 4-9 with a 4.70 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. Kremer has allowed 10 hits and 9 runs in his last 9.1 innings. Kremer has a 5.40 ERA and .264 allowed batting average in 36.2 home innings. Kremer is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will Beat the Nationals
- The Nationals have lost each of their last eight games against AL East opponents following a road win.
- The Orioles have won six of their last seven games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in 13 of their last 14 night games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites after playing the previous day.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Santander has hit at least one home run in three of the Orioles' last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- Colton Cowser has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Orioles' last five games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- Dean Kremer has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against opponents that held a losing record.
- Anthony Santander has scored at least one run in each of the Orioles' last seven games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- Gunnar Henderson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Ramon Urias has recorded at least one total base in each of his last nine appearances against NL East opponents at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Jordan Westburg has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ramon Urias has recorded a Single in each of his last seven appearances against NL East opponents at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Gunnar Henderson ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (29) this season.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has recorded at least one Double in three of the Nationals' last four road games.
- Luis Garcia has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five road appearances after playing the previous day.
- CJ Abrams has scored at least one run in eight of the Nationals' last 10 road games.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Harold Ramirez has recorded two or more total bases in four of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Joey Gallo has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Orioles.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Baltimore Orioles rank 3rd in the league for runs scored this season (606).
- The Baltimore Orioles rank 3rd in the league for RBI's this season (589).
- The Washington Nationals rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.260).
- The Washington Nationals rank 28th in the league for hits allowed this season (1071).
Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction
The Baltimore Orioles simply can't afford to blow games like this if they're going to win the AL East. The Washington Nationals have thrown in the towel on the season weeks ago, and the Orioles have the offense to punish the Nats. Dean Kremer has had his fair share of his ups and downs, and he's struggled at home at times, but still. There's no excuse for the Orioles to lose this game. I'll lay the juice with the O's at home.
Randy’s Pick Baltimore Orioles -164
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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