On Friday, June 27, the Washington Nationals will face off against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, with the Nationals entering the game at a record of 33-48 and the Angels at 40-40. Jake Irvin will take the mound for Washington, while José Soriano will start for Los Angeles.
The Angels are on a positive trajectory, having won their last three games and securing seven victories in their last ten outings. In contrast, the Nationals have struggled recently, with a 1-3 record in their last four games and a disappointing 3-15 mark over their last 18 contests.
Fans can catch the game at Angel Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 PM EST. It will be broadcasted on MASN and FDSNW.
Regarding odds, as of Friday, the Angels are favored at -164 on the moneyline, while the Nationals are listed at +138. The spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Angels, and the total runs projected for the game is at 8.0.
Both starting pitchers have shown notable performance lately. Jake Irvin has a record of 6-3 with a 4.18 ERA; in his last outing, he pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 2 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. Meanwhile, José Soriano holds a record of 5-5 and a 3.39 ERA, having performed impressively with 10 strikeouts in his last 6.2 innings pitched.
Betting insights suggest the Angels have a strong record against teams with worse records—winning their last three home matchups against such opponents. The Nationals, however, have covered the spread in four of their last five games, benefiting bettors with a profit of 2.21 units. Notably, with Soriano on the mound, the Angels have won three straight and four of their last five appearances.
For those interested in betting, NBC Sports Bet recommends laying a wager on the Angels for the moneyline, while suggesting a play on the Nationals at +1.5 for the spread. They also project that the total runs of 8.0 will be exceeded.
Stay informed about all the latest MLB news and predictions through expert analyses available on NBC Sports. The landscape for both teams continues to evolve, and hope remains for fans of the Nationals to see a turnaround in their performance.