Royals vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 12, 2025, 4:40PM | Published: Aug 12, 2025, 5:21AM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 9:40am AEST.
Michael Wacha (6-9, 3.36 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, while the Nationals are going with Mitchell Parker (7-12, 5.43 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Royals vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Kansas City vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Royals a 61% chance of beating the Nationals at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.51, Nationals $2.61
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.08), Nationals +1.5 ($1.76)
- 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 Royals at $1.51 and the Nationals at $2.61.
The Royals are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.08 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.76.
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 58% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Royals vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.61 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.76 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Royals vs Nationals predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Royals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Royals vs Nationals: Prediction
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Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Kansas City vs Washington match-up.
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Royals vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Royals and Nationals at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Washington 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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