All 30 MLB teams are in action on Saturday, with the slate including an interleague matchup between Washington Nationals and the Athletics.
This game between the Nationals and Athletics has an expected first pitch time of 10:05 PM ET and is being played at the Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California and is being broadcast on MLB.TV.
Our article previews this clash between the Nationals and Athletics by giving you our best bet, as well as our favorite player prop.
Additionally, we will include the current betting odds, plus the home run odds for the best players from both teams.
Washington Nationals vs. Athletics betting picks and predictions
Athletics ML (-130)
Our top pick for this game between the Nationals and the Athletics looks for the Athletics to win.
The A's enter this game well below .500 on the season and because of that are in fourth place in the American League West division.
Set to start Game 2 of this series for the A's is J.T. Ginn, who has a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 3.67.
He has also been serviceable at home this season, having posted an ERA of 3.75 over 10 appearances (eight starts), in which he has allowed 24 runs (20 earned) across 48.0 innings.
As for the Nationals, they enter this game hovering around .500 and as a result, are currently in fourth place in the National League East division.
Starting this game for Washington is Zack Littell, who has a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 4.90.
To go along with his below-average numbers, he has been inconsistent on the road, having posted an ERA of 4.15 over seven appearances (four starts). In these appearances, Littell has allowed 21 runs (16 earned) across 34.2 innings.
Despite their poor overall record, the Athletics are the small favorite, however, they still look to be the best betting option.
The Nationals do have one of the best scoring offense, but due to the fact that Littell has been anything but reliable and Ginn has been solid for most of the season, backing the Athletics to win is our best bet.
James Wood to hit a home run (+250)
Our favorite player prop for this game is for Washington's James Wood to hit a home run.
He has been one of the best players for the Nationals this season and is hitting .279. More importantly, Wood leads the team with 28 home runs, which is also tied for 4th in the MLB.
This game also looks to be a good matchup for Wood, who has hit 20 of his 28 home runs against right-handed pitching, which is what he and the Nationals will see with Ginn on the mound for the Athletics.
Prior to the All-Star Break Wood hit five home runs over his last six games, therefore backing him to hit a home run in this game is our play.
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Washington Nationals vs. Athletics odds
Washington Nationals | +110 ML |
Athletics | -130 ML |
Run Line | Athletics -1.5 (+150) |
Total | O/U 10.5 |
Washington Nationals vs. Athletics player props
Player home run odds
James Wood (Washington Nationals) | +250 |
Shea Langeliers (Athletics) | +250 |
Tyler Soderstrom (Athletics) | +325 |
Luis Garcia Jr. (Washington Nationals) | +350 |
CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals) | +425 |
Lawrence Butler (Athletics) | +425 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
