The Los Angeles Angels host the Washington Nationals on Friday, May 6th at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The first pitch in this matchup is scheduled for 09:38 ET. The MLB Odds Board places Los Angeles as the -180 favorite, with an OU line set at 9.
STARTING PITCHING
Washington: Joan Adon (1-4, 7.33)
Los Angeles: Jaime Barria (0-0, 2.31)
Nationals Projected Lineup
C Keibert Ruiz
CF Victor Robles
LF Yadiel Hernandez
3B Maikel Franco
SS Alcides Escobar
CF Nelson Cruz
1B Josh Bell
2B César Hernández
RF Juan Soto
Angels Projected Lineup
C Max Stassi
SS David Fletcher
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Brandon Marsh
SS Andrew Velazquez
CF Mike Trout
LF Jared Walsh
RF Taylor Ward
DH Shohei Ohtani
STRAIGHT UP/ OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS
Washington Nationals: 9-17-0 SU / OU 12-13-2 / Run Line W/L 10-17-0
Los Angeles Angels: 16-10-0 SU / OU 12-14-1 / Run Line W/L 14-13-0
Recent Form
The Nationals come into this game having suffered a 9-7 loss to Colorado. On their way to giving up 9 runs, the Nationals staff allowed 10 hits. The Nationals ended the game with 15 hits of their own, leading to 7 runs. The loss came as Washington was the betting underdogs, getting 128.0. With the OU line set at 11.0 runs, Nationals and Colorado combined to go over this total. On the season, Washington’s over-under record is 12-13-2.
The Nationals will be hoping to pick up a win in today’s matchup, as they have gone just 2-3 over their last 5 games. Even with this record, their scoring differential during this time is 3. However, the team’s offense isn’t to blame, as they are averaging 6.6 runs per game compared to their season average at 4.22. Washington’s overall series record is just 2-5-1.
In their last game, the Los Angeles Angels picked up an 8-run win over Boston by a score of 8-0. For the game, the pitching staff held Boston to 0 runs on 6 hits. Offensively, they finished with 7 hits leading to 8 runs. Los Angeles picked up the win while being favored at -130.0. For the season, the team has been favored in 21 games, winning at a rate of 67.0%. In terms of the over-under, the Angels and Boston combined to surpass the line of 7.5 runs. On the season, the team has an over-under record of just 12-14-1.
In their last 5 games, the Angels have put together a record of 3-2. During this time, the team’s run differential sits at 7. The Angels’ offense has elevated their play over their last 5 games, averaging 4.8 runs per game, compared to their season average of 4.74. On the season, Los Angeles has won more than half of their series, going 5-2-1.
Pitching Matchup
For the Nationals, Joan Adon gets the start. So far, he has put together a record of 1-4. To date, Adon has an ERA of 7.33 while lasting an average of 5.64 innings per appearance. Teams have been able to rack up runs against him, as he has a batting average allowed of 0.277. In addition to a high a batting average allowed, opposing batters have been able to drive the ball with power against Adon, averaging 2 homers per 9 innings pitched. Up to this point, Adon’s has a strikeout percentage of 19.0% and a per 9 average of 4.2. For the season, he has struggled with command averaging 5.01 walks per outing.
For the Angels, Jaime Barria gets the start. So far, he has yet to factor into a decision. Heading into his matchup vs Washington, Barria has a strong ERA, sitting at just 2.31. This has come while averaging 2.8 innings per appearance. In his previous outings, he has a combined batting average allowed of 0.227. In terms of power, the right-hander is giving up 2 homers per 9 innings pitched. Heading into today’s action, Jaime Barria is averaging 2.0 K’s per 9 innings. Throughout the season, his strong command has led to an average of just 0.77 walks per contest.
Washington vs Los Angeles History
Today’s matchup between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels will be their first meeting of the season.
- Get more details: Nats vs. Angels 5/6/22 Betting Stats
Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games
- LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 5 games when playing Washington
