Nationals vs. Orioles: Betting Preview for August 13

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 13, 2024

In the series opener on Tuesday, August 13, Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles (70-49) take on C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (54-65). The first pitch will be thrown at 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Orioles (-175), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Nationals (+145) This matchup carries an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Nationals vs. Orioles Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
  • Time: 6:35 PM ET
  • Location: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -175
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +145
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Jake Irvin (8-10) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 25th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw five innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up five earned runs while allowing eight hits.
  • He has started 24 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 13 of them.
  • Irvin will look to pitch five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 97 homers this season, which ranks last in the big leagues.
  • Washington is 25th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .375 this season.
  • The Nationals rank 15th in MLB with a .243 team batting average.
  • Washington ranks 18th in the majors with 508 total runs scored this season.
  • The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .312 this season, which ranks 12th in the league.
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.5 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.33 ERA this year, which ranks 24th in MLB.
  • Washington strikes out 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 24th in MLB.
  • The Nationals have a combined 1.337 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-highest in MLB.

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