Washington Nationals vs. Oakland Athletics Odds, Line, Picks, and Prediction

Washington Nationals beat Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday night. The Nationals are 44-86 this season, while the Athletics are 49-82. Ken Waldichuk will start for Oakland, making his major league debut. The A's have been a bad team at home this year, with a 21-47 record at Nationals Park. Washington has gone just 13-23 against southpaws this term.

Washington Nationals play Oakland Athletics on Thursday, September 1 at 4:05 p.m. EDT at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Sean Murphy is slugging .553 in his last 94 at-bats. He will look to keep it going on Thursday.

Sean Murphy picks Washington Nationals to win over 1.5 bases.

Washington Nationals haven't done well against left-handed pitchers this year. Oakland Athletics are expected to lead after five innings.