The Kansas City Royals host the Washington Nationals on August 12, 2025. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FDSKC.
Find my MLB betting preview and Nationals vs Royals prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Nationals vs Royals Prediction
- Nationals vs Royals pick: Nationals ML +154
My Nationals vs Royals best bet is on Nationals moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Nationals vs Royals Odds
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -132 | 9 -103o / -118u | +162 |
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +108 | 9 -103o / -118u | -199 |
Nationals vs Royals Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Royals pushed their home winning streak to three games on Monday, beating the Nationals 7-4 to start a three-game set.
Kansas City sends veteran Michael Wacha to the bump on Tuesday, and Mitchell Parker (5.43 ERA) will take the mound for Washington.
While backing one of the worst teams in baseball doesn't necessarily seem like a smart bet, a system is lighting up for this moneyline play on Washington.
Evan Abrams' "Road Dogs Interleague" system projects a Nationals victory based on profitability in these spots in recent years. In fact, interleague road underdogs have been profitable since 2016, posting a 2.2% return on investment for +$5,717.
Because of the fact that there's unfamiliarity between the leagues, lineups and teams, this creates more value compared to how the books project and post their lines.
Pick: Nationals ML +154
Moneyline
The bet for this Nationals vs. Royals game is on Washington moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
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Over/Under
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Nationals vs Royals Betting Trends
