Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 24, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 24, 2025 ,

MLB Baltimore vs Washington Nationals Prediction 4/24

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles will take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The game is set to begin at 6:45 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Orioles vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Nationals MoneyLine: -110. The Nationals have a better record and stronger home performance. MacKenzie Gore’s pitching stats are solid, giving them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-114). Both teams have shown inconsistent hitting, and with Gore’s effective pitching, a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Baltimore Orioles have a regular season record of 9-14, with a 5-6 record at home.
  • The Washington Nationals hold a regular season record of 11-13 and have won 7 out of 11 home games.
  • In a recent game on April 23rd, the Orioles lost to the Nationals 4-3, despite having more hits.
  • During their game on April 22nd, the Nationals shut out the Orioles 7-0, allowing only one hit.
  • The Nationals’ pitcher, MacKenzie Gore, achieved 13 strikeouts in a game against the Rockies on April 19th.

Orioles vs Nationals Preview

The Baltimore Orioles will visit the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The first pitch is set for 6:45 PM. Both teams are ready for a night game under the lights.

Cade Povich will start for the Orioles. This season, he has a 6.38 ERA in 18 1/3 innings. MacKenzie Gore will be on the mound for the Nationals. He has a 3.41 ERA in 29 innings with 45 strikeouts. The matchup between these left-handed pitchers will be one to watch.

Nationals’ Key Players and Stats Overview

The Washington Nationals have some strong hitters this season. James Wood leads the team with a .256 batting average and eight home runs. He also ranks first in the league for home runs and runs scored. Nathaniel Lowe is another standout player for the Nationals. He has a .291 batting average and leads the team with 19 RBIs. His performance places him second in the league for home runs and first for RBIs. Keibert Ruiz provides solid support with his .325 batting average. He has two home runs and 13 RBIs. Ruiz is third on the team for RBIs and fourth in the league for runs scored.

Baltimore Orioles: Top Players and Pitching Insights

Cedric Mullins is a key player for the Orioles. He has a .297 batting average and leads the team with six home runs. Mullins also tops the league with 19 RBIs and 16 runs. Adley Rutschman is another important player for Baltimore. His batting average is .214, but he has hit four home runs. Rutschman has contributed 11 runs and eight RBIs to the team. Jordan Westburg has played 20 games this season. He has a batting average of .190 and four home runs. Westburg has scored 12 runs and driven in five RBIs. Cade Povich is the starting pitcher for the Orioles. In four games, he has an ERA of 6.38 and a WHIP of 2.07. Povich has struck out 18 batters in 18 1/3 innings. The Orioles have a team batting average of .227. They rank 19th in both batting average and on-base percentage. Their slugging percentage is .401, placing them 7th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals hold a slight edge with their home record of 7-4, compared to the Orioles’ road record of 4-8. MacKenzie Gore’s pitching stats are a key factor, with a 3.41 ERA and a strong strikeout rate of 13.97 K/9. These numbers suggest he can limit the Orioles’ offense effectively.

The under 9.0 pick is supported by both teams’ inconsistent hitting. The Nationals have a batting average of .236, while the Orioles sit at .227. With Gore on the mound and the Orioles’ struggles against left-handed pitchers, a low-scoring game seems likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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