The Baltimore Orioles host the Washington Nationals on May 17, 2025. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on MASN.
Read our Nationals vs Orioles prediction and MLB player prop pick below.
My Nationals vs Orioles Prediction
- Nationals vs Orioles Picks: James Wood Over 0.5 Doubles (+360, DraftKings)
My Nationals vs Orioles best bet is on James Wood's doubles prop. Check our live MLB odds page to find the best odds.
Nationals vs Orioles Odds
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -155 | 10.5 -112o / -108u | +124 |
| Orioles Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +130 | 10.5 -112o / -108u | -148 |
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Washington Nationals Player Prop: James Wood
Our Action PRO model’s favorite prop bet for Saturday’s Nationals vs. Orioles game is on James Wood’s doubles prop.
Wood is a prolific power hitter, with 12 home runs on the season behind massive hard-hit (59%, 99th percentile) and barrel (18%, 96th percentile) rates. As you can imagine, many bettors would want to back him to homer again.
However, our projections indicate his best bet is to smack a double.
We project Wood has a 30% chance of hitting a double in Saturday’s game, implying fair odds closer to +230, compared to the market prices over 100 points higher.
Wood ranks 14th among qualified MLB hitters in slugging (.540) and 15th in isolated power (.267), so he’s constantly a threat for extra-base hits.
He ripped a homer yesterday, so a double is within reach today.
Additionally, Camden Yards has been playing super hitter-friendly this season, leading all MLB ballparks in Statcast’s Park Factors (115), including sixth in its Doubles Factor (112).
Combining Wood’s power, the ballpark’s tendency, and the favorable odds, this prop bet on Wood to double is an excellent opportunity for bettors looking to capitalize on a smart, data-driven pick.
Pick: James Wood Over 0.5 Doubles (+360, DraftKings)
