Athletics vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/12/2023]

The Washington Nationals will face the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, commencing at 7:05PM ET.

Jake Irvin (3-5, 4.93 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals, pitting him against Luis Medina (3-8, 5.47 ERA) for the Athletics.

Dimers' top betting picks for Athletics vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Athletics vs. Nationals

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Athletics-Nationals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nationals a 55% chance of getting the W against the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Nationals Odds [8/12]

• Run Line: Nationals -1.5 (+158), Athletics +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Nationals -130, Athletics +120
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-115/-115)

The Nationals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with +158 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +120, where you can put down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 10 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 10-run Over/Under has a 59% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Athletics vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 10 @ -115 via PointsBet (59% probability) 🔥

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While the Nationals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Athletics vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Nationals are more likely to defeat the Athletics at Nationals Park on Saturday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Nationals given a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Athletics-Nationals game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Athletics vs. Nationals on Saturday August 12, 2023.

Athletics vs. Nationals 2023

Saturday's MLB action between the Nationals and Athletics at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Saturday August 12, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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