Athletics vs Washington Nationals Prediction – 8/6/2025
The Athletics will face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. This matchup features two teams in the midst of rebuilding phases as both teams are in last place in their respective divisions. The Athletics won the first game of this three-game series behind an offensive outburst on Tuesday. Before these teams play again on Wednesday, continue reading to get my Athletics vs Nationals prediction.
Our Athletics vs Nationals Pick
- Pick: Athletics to win
- Confidence: 3 stars
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Athletics vs Washington Nationals
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:45 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Jeffrey Springs (Athletics) vs Cade Cavalli (Nationals)
- Stadium: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: MLB.tv
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Jeffrey Springs enters this game with a 10–7 record and a 4.00 ERA for the Athletics this season. He has been a reliable arm for the Athletics and one of the biggest success stories for that franchise during a rough season. Cade Cavalli will get the start for the Nationals in this matchup. This is his first appearance on the mound in around three years and he will hope to make it an impactful one.
Key Players
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): The rookie sensation continues to impress for the Athletics. He hit .395 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI in July. He is hitting .467 to start the month of August.
- Robert Hassell III (Nationals): Hassell has driven in five runs in the first four games of August for Washington.
- James Wood (Nationals): No member of the Nationals has more home runs or RBI than James Wood this season.
Recent team streaks
- Athletics: The Athletics snapped a two-game losing streak with their win over the Nationals on Tuesday.
- Nationals: The Nationals are on a six-game losing streak and are 24 games below .500 for the year.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Riley Adams | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Jeffrey Springs | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Athletics won the lone meeting between these teams by a score of 16-7 on Tuesday.
- With 23 total runs scored in that game, the over is 1-0 in previous meetings between the A’s and Nats.
Athletics vs Nationals Model Projection
- Score Projection: Athletics 6 – Nationals 4
- Win Probability: Athletics 60%, Nationals 40%
Final Thoughts
We could see the best of the Athletics in this game on Wednesday evening in Washington. Springs has been a reliable arm for the Athletics and the young core of their lineup is showing signs of progress. While both of these teams have struggled this year, I feel like the Athletics are clearly making more progress than the Nationals at this point in time. I’ll take the A’s to win this game on the road and clinch the series win over Washington.
