Nationals vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 4:06PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 11:43AM
The Washington Nationals will take on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Nationals Park on Thursday, commencing at 2:05am AEST.
The Nationals will have Michael Soroka (0-1, 7.20 ERA) start, while the Guardians are going with Logan Allen (1-2, 4.02 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Guardians game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Washington vs Cleveland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Guardians a 53% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Guardians: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Nationals Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.10, Guardians $1.77
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.67), Guardians -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nationals at $2.10 and the Guardians at $1.77.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Guardians, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Guardians (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Nationals vs Guardians: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Guardians best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Guardians have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Nationals vs Guardians: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Cleveland game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Guardians: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Guardians at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 2:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 2:05am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Cleveland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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