Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 6 games between the Los Angeles Angels and the Washington Nationals.
DraftKings has already bumped up the over/under to 9.0 runs in Game 3, but even that higher ceiling won’t prevent these teams from hitting the over again.
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The Washington Nationals have claimed their first 2 games of this series by pulling off clutch hits in the final innings. Over the last five games, the Nats have posted a 5.23 ERA and averaged 3.7 runs on a .198 clip.
The Los Angeles Angels have gone 2-3 in their last five games, with their two wins coming at the expense of the Boston Red Sox. During this five-game stretch, the Angels have registered a 3.95 ERA and 4.3 runs per game.
Starting Pitchers: Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (2-9, 5.52 ERA) vs. Angels RHP Grayson Rodriguez (4-7, 6.28 ERA).
The Matchup: The total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 6 games
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Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Form
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Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches
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Washington Nationals against Los Angeles Angels : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - Los Angeles Angels Key Points
- Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez has posted a 4.39 ERA over his last five starts.
- The Angels have posted a 3.95 ERA over their last five games
- Nationals starter Jake Irvin has posted a 4.85 ERA over his last five starts.
- The Nationals have posted a 5.23 ERA over their last five games.
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Our Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Key Stats: Both Rodriguez and Irvin have registered an ERA over 4.00 in their last five starts.
In his last start against the Angels on June 27, 2025, Irvin allowed 8 runs over 4.1 innings. Meanwhile, Rodriguez has surrendered 9 combined runs in his last two starts.
What to Expect: The offense will set the tone for this match as Rodriguez and Irvin struggle to keep the big bats in check. DraftKings has raised the over/under to 9.0 runs, considering how poorly the projected starters have performed on the mound over their past starts.
Fearless Forecast: The Angels 7, the Nationals 5
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Angels vs. the Washington Nationals: Over 9.0 Runs
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