The Washington Nationals (24-46) and Baltimore Orioles (30-38) meet for the opener of a 2-game regional rivalry series Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Camden Yards. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting. The Nats and O’s split 6 games in 2021.
The Nationals snapped an 8-game skid with a win over Philadelphia Sunday. Washington starters own a collective 5.97 ERA — the worst mark in Major League Baseball by more than half a run.
The Orioles are 6-3 in their last 9 games with the offense posting a .745 OPS in that stretch.
Nationals at Orioles projected starters
RHP Erick Fedde vs. RHP Jordan Lyles
Fedde (4-5, 4.88 ERA) has logged a 1.56 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 62 2/3 IP across 13 starts.
- Threw a season-high 111 pitches in June 15 start vs. Atlanta Braves with 7 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 4 K in 5 1/3 IP.
- Had a 3.55 ERA on May 25, but has registered an 8.47 mark in 4 starts since.
Lyles (4-5, 5.10 ERA) is also making his 14th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 72 1/3 IP.
- Has been hurt by a .342 batting average on balls in play.
- Was scheduled to start Sunday against Tampa before being scratched due to a stomach virus.
- Has allowed 14 runs over his last 15 1/3 IP.
Nationals at Orioles odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 1:49 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Nationals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Orioles -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Nationals +1.5 (-180) | Orioles -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Nationals at Orioles picks and predictions
Prediction
Nationals 5, Orioles 4
Money line
The Baltimore bullpen owns an unsupportable 2.88 ERA this month. Both offenses perform better on the road: Advantage Nationals.
BACK WASHINGTON (+110).
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Run line/Against the spread
Washington is the lean in principle. but any profit here is drowned out by the extra juice. AVOID.
Over/Under
Peg just the slightest lean here on the UNDER 9.5 (-105). Either or both starters providing 5-6 quality innings would not be a surprise, and both bullpens come in well-rested.
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