The Athletics (49-65) will look to JJ Bleday, after his four-hit game last time out, to lead them in a matchup with the Washington Nationals (44-67) on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET on MASN2 and NBCS-CA. The Athletics are +128 underdogs for the contest, according to bookmakers.
MacKenzie Gore will get the ball for Washington while Sacramento will counter with Luis Severino.
Nationals vs. Athletics Odds
Nationals odds to win: -152 Athletics odds to win: +128 Spread: Nationals -1.5 Total: 8.5 runsNationals vs. Athletics Promo Codes
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Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 6:45 p.m. ET TV: MASN2 and NBCS-CAWho Will Win Nationals vs. Athletics?
Nationals and Athletics Betting Trends
The Nationals have been favored on the moneyline 15 total times this season. They’ve gone 4-11 in those games.
In games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -152 or shorter, the Nationals have a record of 1-5 (16.7%).
The Athletics have been underdogs in 89 games this season and won 37 (41.6%) of those contests.
This season, the Athletics have won 14 of their 45 games, or 31.1%, when they’re the underdog by at least +128 on the moneyline.
The Nationals have combined with their opponents to go over the total 58 times this season for a 58-49-3 record against the over/under.
Games involving the Athletics have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 55 of 114 chances this season.
Nationals Stats & Insights
The Nationals rank 19th in runs scored with 477, 4.3 per game.
The Nationals average 1.0 home run per game to rank 24th in MLB play with 106 total home runs.
The Nationals have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.244).
Nationals batters strike out 7.8 times per game, the fifth-fewest strikeouts in baseball.
The pitching staff for the Nationals has a collective 7.7 K/9, the fifth-worst in the majors.
The Nationals have the 29th-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (5.33).
Athletics Stats & Insights
The Athletics have scored the 14th-most runs in the league this season with 493 (4.3 per game).
The Athletics have hit 153 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
The Athletics have a team batting average of .251 this season, which ranks 11th among MLB teams.
The Athletics rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.
The Athletics have an 8.1 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 21st in the majors.
The Athletics have the 28th-ranked ERA (5.03) in the majors this season.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals will send Gore (4-11) to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 4-11 with a 3.80 ERA and 148 strikeouts through 123 2/3 innings pitched.
C.J. Abrams leads Washington in batting average (.274) this season while adding 14 home runs and 42 RBI.
James Wood is batting .258 this season with a team-high 24 home runs and 71 RBI.
Luis Garcia is slashing .261/.300/.399 this season for the Nationals.
Nathaniel Lowe has 92 hits and an OBP of .289 to go with a slugging percentage of .378 this season.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
Severino (5-11) will take the mound for the Athletics, his 24th start of the season.
Brent Rooker has hit a team-best 23 homers.
Tyler Soderstrom has totaled 64 runs batted in to lead his team.
Nick Kurtz paces the Athletics with 23 home runs.
Shea Langeliers is hitting .258 with 18 doubles, 19 home runs and 25 walks.
Nationals and Athletics Injuries
Nationals: Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Williams: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dylan Crews: 60 Day IL (Back), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Derek Law: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Keibert Ruiz: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
Athletics: Denzel Clarke: 10 Day IL (Abductor), Jacob Wilson: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Max Muncy: 10 Day IL (Hand), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Grant Holman: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jose Leclerc: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Brady Basso: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Nationals vs. Athletics Prediction
Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Athletics 5 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runsHow to Bet on Nationals vs. Athletics
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