Nationals vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - July 17

The Washington Nationals will aim to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday. Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.83 ERA) gets the start for the Nationals, who are 48-49 this season and fourth in the NL East. Gage Jump (3-4, 3.51 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics, who are 41-55 and fourth in the AL West.

Despite playing on the road, the Nationals are still a decent moneyline favorite (-137) over the Athletics (+114). The over/under for this contest is set at 10.

Nationals vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, July 17, 2026
• Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: West Sacramento, California
• Stadium: Sutter Health Park
• Favorite: Nationals (-137)
• Underdog: Athletics (+114)
• Over/under: 10

How to Watch Nationals vs. Athletics

• TV Channel: NBCS-CA and NATS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Nationals vs. Athletics: Betting the Moneyline

• The Nationals have won 50% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (8-8).
• The Athletics have come away with 25 wins in the 60 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, the Nationals have won four of their six games when favored by at least -137 on the moneyline.
• This season, the Athletics have come away with a win 15 times in 35 chances when named as an underdog of at least +114 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have a 57.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 46.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Nationals vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Nationals have played in 97 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 55 times (55-36-6).
• Games involving the Athletics have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 46 of 96 chances this season.
• The Nationals have a 57-40-0 record against the spread this season (covering 58.8% of the time).
• In 96 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 44-52-0 against the spread.