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MLB Prop Bets: Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels (September 12, 2026)

The Los Angeles Angels (56-91) face the Washington Nationals (68-81) at Nationals Park on Saturday at 4:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Andrew Alvarez is the probable pitcher for the Nationals. The Nationals are favored to win at -118, while the Angels are at -102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.

  • The Angels (+162) have a 72-75 Run Line record this season, while the Nationals (-198) hold a record of 85-64.
  • The Angels have a 59-85-3 O/U record this season (meaning 59 games have gone over the total runs line, 85 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Nationals have a 77-65-7 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Angels are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Nationals are averaging +1.1 more at 5.1 runs (2nd).
  • In the field, the Angels are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Nationals are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (28th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Angels are at .235 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Nationals are batting .247 (12th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Nationals are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 198 to rank 3rd. Alternatively, the Angels are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 142 (27th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Nationals have been outstanding this season, recording 720 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Angels have performed poorly in this area, recording only 568 RBIs to rank 28th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Nationals have an earned run average of 4.74 this season (28th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.20 (18th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1313 this season, ranking T6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Nationals rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 1162.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .256 against the Nationals this season (27th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .235 (7th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Angels 40-28-79 26-11-37 14-17-42 8-2-16 32-26-63 0-0-0 1-1-8
    Nationals 38-32-79 22-11-41 16-21-38 12-5-18 26-27-61 0-0-0 0-3-7

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Angels 56-56-35 33-20-21 23-36-14 14-8-4 42-48-31 0-0-0 4-4-2
    Nationals 59-50-40 35-18-21 24-32-19 18-6-11 41-44-29 0-0-0 2-6-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 74-73 in Angels games this season. The Nationals have a 76-73 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Nationals recorded an upset 4-3 victory over the Angels at Nationals Park yesterday. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Mike Trout did what he could, hitting a home run.