After a four-hit game in a loss to the Twins, Adam Frazier leads the Kansas City Royals (58-60) as -171 favorites against the Washington Nationals (47-70). Action gets underway from Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, live on FDSKC and MASN2.
Kansas City’s Michael Wacha and Washington’s Mitchell Parker have been named the starters for this contest.
Royals vs. Nationals Odds
Royals odds to win: -171 Nationals odds to win: +143 Spread: Royals -1.5 Total: 8.5 runsRoyals vs. Nationals Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Time: 7:40 p.m. ET TV: FDSKC and MASN2Who Will Win Royals vs. Nationals?
Royals and Nationals Betting Trends
The Royals are 25-20 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 55.6% of those games).
Kansas City has gone 8-1 when it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -171 or shorter (88.9% winning percentage).
The Nationals have been underdogs in 100 games this season and won 43 (43%) of those contests.
Washington has a record of 15-21, a 41.7% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +143 or more by sportsbooks this season.
The Royals have played in 118 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 50 times (50-67-1).
The Nationals’ games have gone over the total in 59 of their 116 chances.
Royals Stats & Insights
The Royals have the No. 29 offense in baseball scoring 3.7 runs per game (434 total runs).
Kansas City has hit the third-fewest home runs in MLB play this season (103).
The Royals have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.244).
Kansas City strikes out 6.9 times per game, the second-fewest mark in baseball.
The Royals pitching staff is 22nd in MLB with a collective eight strikeouts per nine innings.
Kansas City’s 3.62 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
Nationals Stats & Insights
The Nationals have scored the 21st-most runs in the league this season with 498 (4.3 per game).
Washington has hit just 111 homers this season, which ranks 27th in the majors.
The Nationals rank 17th in MLB with a .244 team batting average.
Washington is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.9 strikeouts per game.
The Nationals average just eight strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in the majors.
Washington has the 29th-ranked ERA (5.31) in the majors this season.
Royals Key Players to Watch
Wacha (6-9) gets the starting nod for the Royals in his 24th start of the season. He has a 3.36 ERA in 131 1/3 innings pitched, with 98 strikeouts.
Bobby Witt Jr. has been key for Kansas City with 130 hits, an OBP of .340 plus a slugging percentage of .493.
Maikel Garcia is batting .303 to lead Kansas City, while adding 11 homers and 51 runs batted in this season.
Vinnie Pasquantino leads Kansas City in home runs with 20 and runs batted in with 71.
Salvador Perez’s 20 home runs are most among Kansas City batters. He’s driven in 66 runs this season while slugging .446.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals will send Parker (7-12) to the mound for his 24th start this season.
C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals with a .268 batting average.
James Wood has hit 25 home runs with 77 runs batted in. Both are team-highs.
Luis Garcia is batting .263 with 22 doubles, nine home runs and 21 walks.
Josh Bell is hitting .235 with 12 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 46 walks.
Royals and Nationals Injuries
Royals: Mark Canha: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Jac Caglianone: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Hunter Harvey: 15 Day IL (Abductor), Steven Cruz: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Michael Lorenzen: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Cole Ragans: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff)
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)
Royals vs. Nationals Prediction
Score Prediction: Royals 5, Nationals 3 Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runsHow to Bet on Royals vs. Nationals
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