Athletics @ Washington Nationals Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/5/2025 6:45 PM EDT

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Athletics @ Washington Nationals Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Nationals -134 (FanDuel), Athletics +116 (FanDuel)
Best Spread Odds: Nationals -1.0 (+106) (DraftKings), Athletics +1.5 (-178) (FanDuel)
Best Total Odds: Over 8.5 (-105) (Caesars), Under 8.5 (-109) (BetRivers)

Game Info

Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 6:45 PM EDT
Location: Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
TV: NBCS-CA

Athletics @ Washington Nationals Preview

The Oakland Athletics (49-65) are set to visit the Washington Nationals (44-67) at Nationals Park on Tuesday. This matchup features two teams looking to find consistency as the season progresses. The Athletics have shown some positive signs recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games, though they are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their offense has been productive, boasting a .251 batting average, a .316 on-base percentage, and a .427 slugging percentage. On the mound for the Athletics will be Luis Severino (5-11, 4.83 ERA), who has found a new rhythm, posting an impressive 2.65 ERA over his last three starts.

The Washington Nationals, on the other hand, are in a challenging period, having lost their last five games and only securing 3 wins in their last 10 outings. Their team batting average stands at .244, with a .310 OBP and a .387 slugging percentage. The Nationals' pitching staff has struggled, holding a 5.32 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. MacKenzie Gore (4-11, 3.80 ERA) is slated to start for Washington. While Gore earned an All-Star nod earlier in the season, he has endured a difficult stretch since the break, with a sky-high 10.66 ERA in his recent appearances. Both teams rank among the bottom in the league in earned run average, with the Athletics at 28th and the Nationals at 29th, suggesting potential for a higher-scoring affair.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

While specific historic team head-to-head game results were not available in the provided research, we can analyze the individual pitcher-batter matchups for this game. Athletics pitcher Luis Severino has historically performed well against the current Washington Nationals roster. In 48 plate appearances, he has limited Nationals hitters to a mere .143 batting average and a .167 slugging percentage, without allowing a single home run. Key Nationals hitters like Josh Bell, CJ Abrams, and Nathaniel Lowe have struggled to find success against Severino in their past encounters.

Conversely, Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore has also shown effectiveness against the current Oakland Athletics lineup. In 16 plate appearances, Gore has held Athletics batters to a .188 batting average and a .188 slugging percentage, also without surrendering a home run. He has demonstrated a strong 37.5% strikeout rate against this group, limiting players such as Gio Urshela, Shea Langeliers, and Lawrence Butler. These individual matchups suggest that both starting pitchers have the potential to keep the opposing offenses in check, despite their teams' overall pitching struggles.

Pick: Athletics Moneyline (+116)

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The Oakland Athletics present compelling value as an underdog in this matchup. Despite their overall record, the Athletics have been playing much better baseball recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games. A key factor in their favor is the resurgent performance of starting pitcher Luis Severino, who has posted an impressive 2.65 ERA over his last three starts. This contrasts sharply with Nationals' starter MacKenzie Gore, who has struggled significantly since the All-Star break with a 10.66 ERA. The Nationals are also mired in a five-game losing streak, indicating a team that is currently lacking momentum. While the Nationals are favored, the Athletics' current form and Severino's improved pitching make them a strong pick to pull off the upset.

Top Player Prop Picks

Luis Severino Over Strikeouts

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Luis Severino has been in excellent form on the mound, demonstrating increased strikeout capability. He has recorded 17 strikeouts over his last three starts, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters. Furthermore, against the current Washington Nationals roster, Severino boasts a strong 22.9% strikeout rate in 48 career plate appearances. Given his recent resurgence and the Nationals' overall offensive struggles, Severino is well-positioned to exceed his projected strikeout total in this outing.

MacKenzie Gore Over Strikeouts

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Despite his recent struggles with earned runs, MacKenzie Gore remains a high-strikeout pitcher with significant swing-and-miss stuff. He has accumulated 148 strikeouts this season, highlighting his ability to generate punchouts. More importantly, Gore has a dominant 37.5% strikeout rate against the current Oakland Athletics roster in 16 career plate appearances. Even if he gives up some runs, his strong strikeout ability against this specific lineup is evident, making the over on his strikeout prop a favorable play.

Josh Bell Under Total Bases

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Josh Bell faces a challenging matchup against Athletics pitcher Luis Severino. In 12 career plate appearances against Severino, Bell has managed only a .182 batting average and a .182 slugging percentage, without hitting any extra-base hits. Severino has effectively limited Bell's production in their past encounters, consistently keeping him off base and preventing him from racking up total bases. This historical performance against Severino makes the under on Josh Bell's total bases a strong consideration for this game.

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