Athletics vs Washington Nationals Prediction – 8/5/2025
The Washington Nationals are set to host the Athletics on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. This is the opening game of a three-game series between these teams. There is not a ton to play for with both teams sitting in last place in their respective divisions. But someone has to win this game and I’ll make my Athletics vs Nationals prediction right here.
Our Athletics vs Nationals Pick
- Pick: Washington Nationals Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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Game Snapshot
| Matchup | Athletics vs. Washington Nationals |
| Date & Time | August 5, 2025, 6:45 PM EDT |
| Starting Pitchers | Luis Severino (ATH) vs. MacKenzie Gore (WSH) |
| Stadium | Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Broadcast | MASN, NBC Sports California |
Key Storylines to Watch
Pitching Matchup: Luis Severino takes the mound for the Athletics. Severino is 5-11 on the year and has a 4.83 ERA. His most recent starts have been some of his best of the season and he will look to continue moving in the right direction tonight. Severino will be opposed by Washington’s MacKenzie Gore. Gore is 4-11 and holds a 3.80 ERA. He has 148 strikeouts in 123 innings pitched.
Bullpen Usage: Both of these bullpens are not good and that could make the end of this game very interesting. The Nationals have the worst bullpen ERA in the league and the Athletics rank 28th out of 30 teams in that department.
Team Momentum: Both teams enter this game on losing streaks. The Athletics have lost two games in a row coming into this matchup. Washington is on a five-game losing streak heading into Tuesday’s action.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Luis Severino | Strikeouts | Over 6.5 |
| James Wood | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
Betting Trends & Head-to-Head
- This is the first meeting between the Nationals and Athletics this season.
- The Athletics are 26-31 on the road this season.
- Washington is 21-34 at home on the year.
- The Nationals have allowed seven or more runs in five straight games.
Athletics vs Nationals Model Projection
Projected Score: Nationals 5 – Athletics 4
Win Probability: Nationals 55% | Athletics 45%
Final Thoughts
Both of these teams are filled with flaws. Betting on either bullpen to hold in this game is admittedly a risky proposition. But I will go with the Nationals to get a win at home here. Gore is a more reliable starting pitcher than Severino in my opinion, even if both pitchers have rough looking records on the year.
