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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oakland Athletics vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, August 11th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. Nationals
The Athletics take on the Nationals on Friday, August 11th 2023 at Nationals Park, Washington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (33-82) vs. Washington Nationals (50-66)
- Date: Friday, August 11th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
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Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Washington, the Athletics have a record of just 33-82. This places the team 5th in the AL West. In their 56 games on the road, the Athletics have a record of just 15-41.
Oakland's record against the runline, while being favored one times in 115 games, sits at 55-60. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 60-50.
The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound with an overall record of 2-2. Heading into action, Paul Blackburn has an ERA of 4.35. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.285). Paul Blackburn has given up five home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .331. With a total of 21 walks, Blackburn has a WHIP of 1.50.
Oakland's' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.6 runs per game, placing them 27th in the MLB. Through 115 games, the Athletics have the 21st-ranked batting average at .222. In terms of home runs, Oakland ranks 22nd, with a total of 111 long balls. Oakland's overall OBP of .301 puts them 21st in the league.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals come into this road contest vs Oakland with a below .500 record (50-66). In the NL East division standings, the team ranks 5th. In their 56 games at Nationals Park, the Nationals have a record of just 22-34.
Across their 116 games, Washington has been favored seven times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team has an over/under record of 54-58, with an average betting line of 9.
For Washington, Joan Adon gets the start, currently holding a record of 1-0. Heading into action, Joan Adon has an ERA of 4.91. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .154 against him. Joan Adon has given up three home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .232. With a total of two walks, Adon has a WHIP of .73.
Washington's offense comes into this game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. As a team, the Nationals are batting a healthy .258, placing them 5th in the league. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they have hit just 104 (25th). To date, Washington has the MLB's 13th-rated OBP, sitting at .317.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Athletics vs. Nationals
Heading into today's matchup between Oakland and Washington, the Athletics are the betting favorite at -110 on the moneyline. Oakland's implied win probability sits at 52.38%. The MLB preditive model shows Oakland having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Oakland on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Athletics Moneyline -110
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