Nationals vs Orioles Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2026
Last updated: May 16, 2026, 8:05PM | Published: May 15, 2026, 5:46PM
The Washington Nationals will face the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Nationals Park on Sunday, starting at 6:05am AEST.
The Nationals will send Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.02 ERA) to the mound, while the Orioles will counter with Chris Bassitt (3-2, 5.21 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Orioles game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Washington vs Baltimore MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nationals a 51% chance of defeating the Orioles at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Orioles: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Nationals Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $1.91, Orioles $1.91
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.61), Orioles -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 10 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 $1.91 and the Orioles at $1.91.
The Nationals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Orioles, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Orioles (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Nationals vs Orioles: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 10 at $1.91 with TAB
These Nationals vs Orioles predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nationals vs Orioles: Prediction
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Nationals vs Orioles: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Orioles at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles
- Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Baltimore predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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