Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions June 27th 2025

Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals June 27th 2025

The Washington Nationals will visit the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, June 27, 2025. The game will start at 9:38 PM and will be broadcast on FDSW. The weather is expected to be warm with a clear sky and a light breeze.

Washington comes into the game with a 33-48 record this season. They have struggled in the NL East, sitting 14 games back. The Nationals’ starter, Jake Irvin, holds a 4.18 ERA and a 6-3 record. On the other side, the Angels have a 40-40 record and are 7 games back in the AL West. Their starter, José Soriano, has a 3.39 ERA and a 5-5 record.

Nationals vs Angels Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
• Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
• Betting Odds: Angels MoneyLine -162, Nationals MoneyLine +138

The Nationals Can Win If…

The Washington Nationals recently played against the San Diego Padres, losing 0-1. MacKenzie Gore pitched well, allowing just one run over six innings with six strikeouts. The Nationals’ offense struggled, managing only three hits in the game.

Despite recent losses, the Nationals have shown they can produce runs. In their win against the Padres on June 23rd, they scored 10 runs on 15 hits, including two home runs. James Wood was a standout, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs.

The Nationals have a strong lineup with players like CJ Abrams and James Wood. Abrams has a batting average of .283 with 11 home runs, while Wood has 22 home runs and 63 RBIs. With Jake Irvin starting, who has a 4.18 ERA, the Nationals have a solid chance to win against the Angels.

The Angels Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings, allowing only three hits and no earned runs. Travis d’Arnaud and Jo Adell both hit home runs, contributing to the team’s ten hits.

The Angels have shown strong power at the plate, ranking fourth in the league with 118 home runs. Their slugging percentage is tenth best at .405. This ability to hit for power gives them a good chance to score runs against the Nationals.

José Soriano will start on the mound for the Angels. He has a solid ERA of 3.39, which can help keep the Nationals’ hitters in check. With their recent winning streak and strong pitching, the Angels have the tools to win this game.

The Lean

The Angels are favored with a moneyline of -162 against the Nationals at +138. The Angels have a better home run ranking and a slightly better ERA. My model projects the Angels to win 5-3, so I recommend taking the Angels on the moneyline.

The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have high strikeout numbers and below-average batting averages. My model projects a total of 8 runs, so I recommend taking the under 8.5 for this game.

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Surging Angels Look to Climb Above .500 as They Host Nationals

For the first time in over two months, the Los Angeles Angels have a chance to see a winning record next to their name. Riding a wave of momentum, the Los Angeles Angels will look to climb above the .500 mark on Friday night as they open a three-game home series against the struggling Washington Nationals.

A “Good Vibe” in Anaheim

The Angels are playing their best baseball of the season. They have won seven of their last ten games and are coming off a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox. The team is finally translating its talent into victories, and the clubhouse atmosphere has completely changed.

“There’s a good vibe,” interim manager Ray Montgomery said. “I think the guys are loose. They’re having fun. They don’t feel like they’re out of any game.” A key part of that has been the emergence of outfielder Jo Adell, who is on an eight-game hitting streak and has hit four home runs during that span.

Washington’s Woes

While the Angels are surging, the Nationals are in the middle of a brutal month. They have won just five of their 23 games in June and are coming off a tough road series against the Padres where they lost two of three, including a 1-0 heartbreaker on Wednesday where their offense couldn’t support a great pitching performance.

“That’s on us, that’s on the lineup,” said center fielder Jacob Young. “He keeps us in almost every game. We just haven’t been able to score the runs.” This trend of losing close games is a difficult cycle to break, a topic often explored in our expert betting guide.

A Solid Pitching Duel

Friday’s game features a matchup of two right-handers who are both coming off excellent starts. The Angels will give the ball to Jose Soriano (5-5, 3.39 ERA), who was dominant in his last outing, striking out 10 over 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball to earn the win. The team has won his last three starts.

The Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin (6-3, 4.18 ERA), who is also coming off an impressive victory where he held the powerful Dodgers to just two runs over 5 1/3 innings. This quality pitching matchup will be a key focus on the scores and odds board.

The Bigger Picture

As these two MLB teams begin their series, one is looking to solidify its place as a legitimate playoff contender while the other is simply trying to end a miserable month on a positive note. To see who our experts think will win the opener, check out our daily MLB picks.