Washington Nationals vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions August 6th 2025

Nationals vs Athletics Prediction: Can Washington Snap a Six‑Game Slide?

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Oakland Athletics (50–65) visit the Washington Nationals (44–68) for a pivotal finale at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 6:45 PM ET and will air on NSPCA. Oakland is listed at –128, with Washington at +109. The total is set at 9.0 runs.

The Nationals enter this game mired in a six-game losing streak and have been outscored 54–21 over their last four outings. Meanwhile, Oakland’s bats erupted for 16 runs in Tuesday’s win, pushing them to 7 wins in their last 10.

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Oakland Athletics Can Win If…

Oakland’s offense was dynamic in the series opener, tallying 24 hits and 5 home runs. Shea Langeliers led the charge with a 5‑for‑6 night, hitting three solo homers and a double, showing why he’s a rising offensive force.

Jeffrey Springs (10–7, 4.00 ERA) gets the ball and enters with eight quality starts in his last nine. His ability to limit damage early gives Oakland a strong chance to keep the game close and give their offense room to flex.

Washington Nationals Can Win If…

Washington looks to reset behind the return of Cade Cavalli, making his first MLB start since August 2022. Though he’s shown rust at Triple-A, his first big-league outing in years represents a reset for a struggling staff.

Offensively, the Nationals need timely hits from CJ Abrams (.273 avg, 14 HR) and consistent production from Luis García Jr. and Brady House. If they string together on-base chances and capitalize early, Cavalli can settle in and stave off the skid.

Pitching Matchup Comparison

Key MLB Betting Trends

• Nationals have been outscored 54–21 in their last four games
• Oakland has won 7 of their last 10 games
• The under is in play in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games due to elite pitching
• Washington has struggled in series openers, frequently allowing rallies late

The Lean

Oakland’s bats are active and their rotation stable—especially vs. a Nationals staff in disarray. My model shows Athletics moneyline at −128 as the clearest result, projecting a 6–4 win for the visitors.

With both teams showing recent high-scoring tendencies and Cavalli’s debut being unknown, the total of 9.0 leans over, with my projection landing at 10 combined runs.

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