The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels meet Sunday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s a Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction. This article will include a Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Pick.

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 34-49 on the year and play the Tigers, Red Sox, and Cardinals next. The Washington Nationals are batting .244 on the season, have a .310 OBP, and a .393 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals pitching staff has a 4.99 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. James Wood leads the Washington Nationals with 88 hits and 64 RBI, while CJ Abrams and Nathaniel Lowe have combined for 154 hits and 82 RBI. 

Mitchell Parker gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 5-8 with a 4.59 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. This will be Parker’s second career game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 41-41 on the year and play the Braves, Blue Jays, and Rangers next. The Los Angeles Angels are batting .228 on the season, have a .294 OBP, and a .408 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Angels pitching staff has a 4.61 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Los Angeles Angels with 79 hits and 32 RBI while Zach Neto and Taylor Ward have combined for 132 hits and 85 RBI.

Jack Kochanowicz gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 3-8 with a 5.49 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. This will be Kochanowicz’s second career game against the Washington Nationals.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

The Angels have won each of their last four home games after playing the previous day.
The Nationals have lost each of their last four day games against AL West opponents.
The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last seven home games after playing the previous day.
The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games against AL West opponents.
The Angels have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against the Nationals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Angels have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Nationals.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

The Nationals have won each of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
The Angels have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last 11 road games against AL West opponents following a road loss.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as home favorites against NL East opponents following a home win.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

Jo Adell has hit a home run in three of the Angels’ last four games as home favorites.
Jo Adell has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 10 games.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

Josh Bell has hit a home run in each of the Nationals’ last three games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
Nathaniel Lowe has recorded two or more hits in each of his last four appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances against the Angels.
James Wood ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.553) this season.

Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction

The Nationals are having issues stringing wins together and Parker has been hittable this season, which includes a 5.70 ERA in 36.1 road innings. The Angels have been a surprise team lately, but Kochanowicz has allowed 26 hits and 16 runs in his last 21.2 innings. In 36.2 home innings, Kochanowicz has a 5.40 ERA and .309 allowed batting average. I’m leaning toward the over in this spot, as both of these pitchers can get rocked. Give me the over.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Over 9.5