Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals 8/10/24 – The Los Angeles Angels (51-65) will play against the Washington Nationals (53-64) at Nationals Park on Saturday August 10, 2024, at 6:45 PM ET, in what is a meeting between two teams struggling with consistency this season. It could be an opportunity for either team to rise out of the bottom rung of its division and provide a stage for any notable displays. For those looking for premium expert advice on this MLB tilt, both the nature of each team and an individual show could determine who wins in the match.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals 8/10/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 10 at 6:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Nationals Park |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Los Angeles Angels (51-65) vs. Washington Nationals (53-64)
The Los Angeles Angels have been disappointing this year, but they hold promise with good results when they play away. They are a little behind their competitors in terms of offensive power with a .237 batting average and only 469 runs which is a mild figure. On the other hand, watch their .306 on-base percentages as well as slugging figures of .378; however, these are at least three areas where there should be concern. Their team has amassed over a hundred homers meaning that they still have some fire. According to defensive metrics, ERA stands at 4.52 while WHIP is rated at 1.31, and the pitchers struck out 903 batters throughout the season. When analyzing teams in a similar vein, such as the St Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals game today, the Angels’ pitching consistency becomes a key factor in predicting their success in upcoming games.
On the other side, the Washington Nationals seem to be a better hitting side, having an average batting average of .243 while scoring 496 runs. This indicates a balanced offense since their OBP stands at .312 and similar slugging percentage like that of Angels. The ERA for the Nationals pitching staff registered 4.4 thus making it a more efficient yet comparable whip rate of about 1.33 against opponents from different teams playing within them. Their performance against teams with aggressive batting, like the dynamics observed in the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins game today, suggests they might have the edge in managing high-pressure innings.
Griffin Canning (4-10, 5.1 ERA) vs. Patrick Corbin (2-12, 5.88 ERA)
This season has not been kind to the Angels’ Griffin Canning as he has struggled with a 5.1 ERA and WHIP of 1.41 across 121.2 innings pitched. These difficulties notwithstanding, his pitching skills have enabled him to strike out ninety-three batters, indicating glimpses of an ability that could be critical in tight games. On the downside, there is still doubt about his susceptibility to home runs (21 this season), which could very well swing the game in favor of Nationals if it is not managed.
Patrick Corbin’s year has gone just as poorly for him as it has for Canning in terms of stats. He gave up a lot of hits over one hundred twenty-seven innings, one hundred fifty-three, culminating into eighteen homers by the Angels who could exploit that concern. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is nearly even with Canning’s but his higher ERA and WHIP suggest more frequent lapses in control and pitch placement.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Angels -1.5 +141, Total Odds: 9.5
The betting odds reflect a slight favor towards the Angels with a -1.5 spread, promising for those betting on an Angels win by two or more runs. The over on a total of 9.5, despite the pitching struggles on both sides, seems influenced by both teams’ capability to hit home runs and score in bursts.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
The Angels show a positive trend in their recent outings, going 4-2 SU in their last 6 games and an impressive 6-2 on the road. These trends suggest a team finding its rhythm away from home, a crucial factor considering the current series is at Nationals Park. Historically, they have managed a strong record against the Nationals, which could psychologically benefit them.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals have had an inconsistent run, marked by an 8-4 record in their last 12 games. However, they’ve seen the total go UNDER in 8 of their last 11 games against the Angels, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring games when these two teams collide, especially at home.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals 8/10/24 Betting Picks
On the analysis of betting tendencies and trends, the Angels seem to be in a good position for a win on the basis of their recent games and long standing dominance over the Nationals. Nevertheless, a safer bet instead may be finding out the number of runs to be scored. With both teams’ pitching weaknesses and recent UNDER trends, it may not be wise to bet on a higher than expected total. Those looking for top MLB total picks might consider taking UNDER 9.5 as there is some value here.