Nationals vs Royals Prediction 8/13/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 13th at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 47-72 this year after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 4-7 and 5-8. In their game two loss, Washington trailed 7-2 in the sixth inning and came up just short in their comeback attempt. The Nationals recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Garcia Jr., Lile, DeJong, Abrams, and Wood, who all had one RBI in the loss. Washington started Parker, who allowed two hits and five earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Pilkington allowed two earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals won two out of three against the Giants, but lost two out of three against the Athletics before that. Washington has lost four of their last six games and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.34 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 507 runs with a .244 batting average and a .309 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 25 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Nathaniel Lowe has added 15 home runs and 64 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Jake Irvin, who is 8-7 with a 4.90 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 136.0 innings pitched this year. 

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 60-60 this season after they won game two by a score of 8-5 on Tuesday. Kansas City led 4-0 in the third inning and 7-2 in the sixth, but their bullpen did have some issues, before sealing the victory. The Royals recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Pasquantino, who went 2-3 with one home run and five RBIs in the win. Kansas City started Wacha, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Erceg picked up the save. 

Prior to this series, the Royals lost two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Red Sox. Kansas City has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 449 runs with a .244 batting average and a .303 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 21 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 21 home runs and 68 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Seth Lugo, who is 8-6 with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 127.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Royals will beat the Nationals

• The Royals have won each of their last six games against the Nationals.
• The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight day games following a loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against American League opponents.
• The favorites have covered the run line in each of the last four games between the Nationals and Royals.
• The Royals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four home day games.

Why the Nationals will beat the Royals

• The Nationals have won five of their last seven games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Royals have lost four of their last five games following a win.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games at Kauffman Stadium following a home win.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in five of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a road loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Royals’ last four day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Ten of the Nationals’ last 12 games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Royals’ last seven home games.

Nationals vs Royals Prediction 

Kansas City comes into this game looking to complete the series sweep and they have scored 18 runs in their last three games. The Royals are 30-28 at home this year, while the Nationals are 25-36 on the road. Washington continues to have major problems with their pitching staff and they are starting Irvin, who has allowed 3, 5, 2, and 5 earned runs in his last four starts. The Royals are going with Lugo, who has allowed 7, 2, 3, 2, and 5 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the over here.