Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals Prediction 9/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Angels vs Nationals Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, September 13th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Washington Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals have a 69-81 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL East. They have a 35-40 home record and are coming off a 6-5 home win against the Angels. They will face the Phillies and the Cardinals next.

The Washington Nationals have a .247 batting average this season, .323 OBP and .426 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 4.74 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. James Wood is the team’s best hitter with a .266 batting average. CJ Abrams leads the team in RBI with 96 and adds a team-high 30 home runs.

Jake Irvin (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Nationals, and he has a 2-9 record, 5.52 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 56-92 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the AL West. They have a 26-48 away record and are coming off a 5-6 road loss against the Nationals. They will face the Mariners and the Twins next.

The Los Angeles Angels have a .234 batting average this season, .308 OBP and .372 Slugging percentage. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has a 4.20 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Mike Trout is the team’s best hitter with a .243 batting average. Zach Neto leads the team in RBI with 72 and adds a team-high 25 home runs.

Grayson Rodriguez (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 4-7 record, 6.28 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.

Los Angeles Angels @ Washington Nationals Betting Trends: September 13, 2026

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin      Record this season: 2-9      ERA: 5.52
• Home Record: 0-4
• Last 5 against Angels: 0-0

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last nine day games after playing the previous day.
• The home team has won each of the Nationals’ last eight games.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven day games against NL East opponents.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in four of their last five day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six road day games.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six road day games.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez      Record this season: 4-7      ERA: 6.28
• Road Record: 3-3
• Last 5 against Nationals: 1-0

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Nationals have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites following an extra innings win.
• The underdogs have won four of the Angels’ last six games at Nationals Park.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against AL opponents following a win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as road underdogs following an extra innings loss.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the Nationals.
• The Angels have won the first inning in six of their last eight games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Nationals’ last eight day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Angels’ last five games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 13 of the Angels’ last 15 games against NL East opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Nationals’ last seven home games against AL West opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• James Wood has hit at least one home run in four of his last five Sunday appearances at Nationals Park.
• Jake Irvin has recorded five or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• James Wood ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.393) this season.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Josh Lowe has hit at least one home run in two of his last three appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.
• Grayson Rodriguez has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Grayson Rodriguez has recorded five or more strikeouts in seven of his eight previous appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Wade Meckler has recorded at least one hit in eight of his last nine road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Mike Trout ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.376) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for steals this season (165).
• The Nationals rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.426).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (599).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for home runs this season (143).

Angels vs Nationals Prediction

The Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Angels and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Washington.

In this Angels vs Nationals Prediction, the Nationals are coming as -120 home favorites. I don’t like the pitching in this matchup, as both starters have a combined 11.80 ERA and Irvin has been far weaker at home, with a 0-4 record and 6.75 ERA. Both bullpens have also been in terrible form, as they have a combined 12.75 ERA in their last 10 games. Yesterday’s game had 11 total runs and I expect another high-scoring affair. Take the over 9 runs in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 9