With so many games on the MLB schedule on Wednesday night, there will be no shortage of chances to make MLB picks. The Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in one of those games, and this will be the second matchup of the season.
Baltimore took the series opener by a score of 1-0, but these MLB teams aren’t as evenly matched as that first result would suggest. The Orioles are trying to take the next step as a ballclub, while it should be another long year for the Nationals.
You will find that there are plenty of ways to make Orioles vs Nationals picks for this matchup on Wednesday night. This should be one of the better games on the schedule!
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Odds
If you are planning to make Orioles vs Nationals picks for this matchup, then you will first need to look at the MLB odds. You will find in pretty much every Washington Nationals game that they will be an underdog this season, and that’s the case in this matchup as well.
Orioles are the moneyline betting favorite at -145, and the over/under is set at 9.0 total runs.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Information
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals
Location of the Game: Nationals Park, Washington, DC.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 7:05 PM EST.
How to Watch: MLB Network
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Betting Preview
Baltimore Orioles
With a 10-7 record through the first 17 games, the Baltimore Orioles standings are about right where they were expected to be. Baltimore is not a favorite to win the AL East Division this season, but they are good enough to be in the mix.
Ryan Mountcastle is having a huge season for the Orioles, as he has belted six home runs and driven in 20 runs this season. Baltimore has hit 22 long balls as a team, and there is plenty of power up and down the lineup.
The Orioles are in a bit of a bind when it comes to starting pitching, and they don’t have anyone lined up to make this start. Baltimore is facing a Nationals team that doesn’t do a ton of damage on offense, and that could allow them to find a way to get through.
Orioles Injuries
Baltimore does have a clean MLB injury report as well, and that will give them a chance to rack up some wins with their best players on the field.
Washington Nationals
You should expect to find the Washington Nationals at the bottom of the MLB standings in the National League all season long, and that’s how things have started. Washington has gone just 5-12 through their first 17 games, and they don’t have the talent needed to win many games.
The Nationals have hit just eight home runs so far this season, and it’s not going to be easy to win games with such a lack of power. Starting pitcher Mackenzie Gore has put up some solid MLB player stats so far for Washington, as he has gone 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA.
Washington is going to be facing an uphill battle in most of their games this season, but playing at home will at least give them a little bit of an edge. This is a rivalry game as well, but there isn’t a ton of bad blood in this rivalry at the moment.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Betting Picks
You can explore props and other markets when making Orioles vs Nationals picks, but that would involve looking at many other things. There will be some MLB games that come off as a big upset on Wednesday, but that’s not going to happen in this matchup.
The series opener was close on Tuesday night, but you should expect more separation in this matchup.
Bet the Orioles moneyline at -145 and also take the under 9.0 runs, as Washington doesn’t do much to drive the total up.
- Over/Under: Under 9.0
- Moneyline/Run Line: Baltimore Orioles -145
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