<p>The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Washington Nationals in an MLB regular-season game. The Orioles come into the game with a record of 20-25 and are ranked third in the AL East. They are on a one-game losing streak and have split their last ten games evenly.</p> <p>The Nationals have a record of 22-23 and hold the second spot in the NL East. They are on a one-game winning streak and have won six of their last ten games. The game will be played at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with mild weather expected. Chris Bassitt will start for the Orioles, while Cade Cavalli will be on the mound for the Nationals.</p> <h2>Baltimore Orioles Team Preview</h2> <p>The Baltimore Orioles are heading into their next game with some recent ups and downs. In their last game, they lost to the Washington Nationals by one run, finishing 3-2. Shane Baz pitched seven innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out four batters.</p> <p>In their recent win against the New York Yankees, the Orioles showed strong offense. They secured a 7-0 victory with ten hits, including a home run by Adley Rutschman. Kyle Bradish had a standout performance, pitching six innings and allowing only one hit.</p> <p>Looking at their season stats, the Orioles' batting average is .230, ranking 17th. They have hit 44 home runs, which ranks 12th in the league. Chris Bassitt is set to pitch in the next game, carrying a 3-2 record and a 5.21 ERA this season.</p> <h2>Orioles vs Nationals Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals</li><li>Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC</li><li>Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Orioles Moneyline -109, Nationals Moneyline -109, Orioles Runline -1.5 (+141), Nationals Runline +1.5 (-169), Total Over 10.0 (-110), Total Under 10.0 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Washington Nationals Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Nationals recently played against the Baltimore Orioles and secured a win by 3-2. Zack Littell started strong with five innings, allowing no earned runs. Daylen Lile stood out with three hits, including a home run.</p> <p>In the game before, the Nationals faced a tough loss against the Cincinnati Reds, 15-1. Foster Griffin had a challenging outing, giving up nine earned runs in over four innings. The team managed only three hits during this game.</p> <p>The Nationals have a team batting average of .241, ranking ninth in the league. Their slugging percentage is .407, placing them sixth overall. They lead the league in doubles with a total of 84 so far this season.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The game between the Orioles and the Nationals has both teams listed at -109 on the moneyline. The Orioles have a better pitching staff with an ERA of 4.60 compared to the Nationals' 4.97. With the Orioles' solid ranking in home runs and doubles, picking the Orioles to win straight up is a good choice.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 10.0 runs. Both teams have pitching staffs that rank low in ERA, suggesting they give up runs. Considering the Orioles' and Nationals' ability to hit home runs, the projected score is likely to be around 11, so taking the over is recommended.</p>

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