Washington Nationals Home to the Baltimore Orioles in MLB Betting Odds Action

The Washington Nationals host Baltimore on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 37-21 mark against the 31-26 Orioles in MLB betting odds action at Nationals Park.

Washington sends Joe Ross out against Alec Asher for the Baltimore Orioles in this game. Ross is 2-2 with a 7.34 ERA on the season, while Asher is 2-3 on the year and has a 3.62 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Washington Nationals in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -150 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.4-3.1 win for the Nationals on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals bring a 37-21 record to the battle against the 31-26 Orioles. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Baltimore injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 9-ranked Washington Nationals and the No. 27-rated Baltimore Orioles in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Washington Nationals No. 1-ranked scoring average of 5.53 runs per game, against a Baltimore Orioles offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.54 runs per game. The Nationals have averaged 9.57 hits per game to date this season, more than the Orioles hitters have managed (8.98 per nine innings).

Baltimore brings the No. 18-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Nationals's No. 9-ranked defense.