The Washington Nationals will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Baltimore Orioles pay a visit to Nationals Park.
The Washington Nationals will turn to Gio Gonzalez and his 11-7 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Baltimore Orioles send Ubaldo Jimenez (11-9) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Washington sat as -140 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.8-3.4 result in favor of the Nationals. 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 sport a record of 78-71 heading into this matchup, while the Baltimore Orioles sit at 73-76 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Baltimore injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Washington Nationals at No. 1 and the Baltimore Orioles at No. 24 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Washington Nationals and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 4.51 runs per nine innings, against the No. 9 line up of the Baltimore Orioles at 4.42 runs per outing.
Washington owns the No. 10 defense, allowing 4.51 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Baltimore's No. 16-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Baltimore looks to rebound from a loss to the Rays, who beat them 7-6 on Sunday behind a start from J Odorizzi at Tropicana Field.
Washington enjoyed a laugher in their last game on Sunday, running up a 13-3 score against the Marlins.
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Washington, Tuesday, September 22nd