In this article, we will formulate a Nationals vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 27, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals (33-48, 17-24 Away) will conclude their three-series road trip with three games against teh Angels. Previously, they managed to win one game against the Dodgers and Padres, but still lost both series. In a rubber match against the Padres, the Nats even failed to score in a 1-0 defeat. MacKenzie Gore took the loss after allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and three walks in 6.0 innings.

This year, the Nationals average 4.42 runs per game (18th in the MLB) on a .241/.307/.389 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Nationals’ staff has a 4.96 ERA (28th) and 1.38 WHIP (24th). James Wood leads the Nationals with a .277 batting average, 22 home runs, and 63 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Jake Irvin, who is 6-3 in 16 starts this season, with a 4.18 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 94.2 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (40-40, 19-18 Home) recorded their second sweep in June. After sweeping the Athletics earlier this month, the Angels were better than the Boston Red Sox in three games in Anaheim. In the latest 5-2 victory, Jo Adell and Travis d’Arnaud led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Yusei Kikuchi got the win after allowing two runs (none earned) on three hits with a season-high 12 strikeouts and one walk across 7.0 innings of work.

This season, the Angels average 4.22 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .227/.292/.405 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.49 ERA (24th) and 1.44 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .208 batting average, 19 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.

Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Friday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5-5 record in 16 starts this year with a 3.39 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 93.0 innings.

Why the Angels will beat the Nationals

The Angels have won each of their last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against teams that held a losing record.
The Nationals have lost eight of their last 10 road games.
The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last six games.

Total Runs Facts

Four of the Angels’ last five home games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Each of the Nationals’ last three games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last five games.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven night games between the Nationals and Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Matchup/League Facts

The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.227).
The Angels rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.292).
The Nationals rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (612).
The Nationals rank 27th in the league for hits allowed this season (715).

Nationals vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. I am going with the Angels in this one, not only because they are in better form, but also because Jose Soriano has better numbers than Jake Irvin this season. Soriano bounced back from a weak display against the Red Sox with three straight quality starts, allowing only two runs along the way. Irvin, on the other hand, surrendered multiple runs in eight of his previous nine starts, including the last five. Back the Angels.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Angels ML