Washington Nationals 2024 World Series Odds
The Washington Nationals have been a pleasant surprise, at least to the Wise Guys. Washington has a losing record but is showing a tidy profit at the All-Star break. The Nationals' sneaky value is based on just being good enough to beat favorites occasionally at a huge underdog price. Casuals want nothing to do with the Nats, thinking that they are not a serious contender. But sharps see that the Nats are improving and good enough to cause trouble for huge favorites and the squares backing them.
2024 MLB World Series Betting Odds
Washington Nationals MLB Betting Odds
At the approach of the All-Star break, the Washington Nationals had a record of 42-52 and was 4th in the National League East Division. Offensively, Washington ranked 20th for runs scored, 19th for batting average, 26th for OPS, 29th for home runs, and 3rd for stolen bases. Defensively, Washington ranked 18th for earned run average, 20th for WHIP, 6th for strikeouts, 23rd for quality starts, 19th for fewest errors, and 20th for bullpen ERA. Washington was +537 on the moneyline and +496 on the run line.
Washington Nationals Key Players
LHP Patrick Corbin is the Nats' number one starter. Last Year, Corbin was 10-15 with a 5.20 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Corbin is a two-time NL All-Star during his days with the Arizona Diamondbacks. So far this year, Corbin has been a disaster with a record of 1-9 and a 5.5& ERA.
C Keibert Ruiz was the top threat at the plate for Washington. In 2023, Ruiz produced 55 runs, 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 67 runs batted in with a .260 average and .717 OPS. So far this season, Ruiz has 23 runs, six home runs, 27 RBI, and a .597 OPS in a stunning fall.
Washington Nationals Manager
Manager Dave Martinez has been in his position since 2018. He led the Nats to the 2019 World Series title.
Season-by-Season Record (Since 2015)
| SEASON |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
POSTSEASON |
| 2023 |
71 |
91 |
5th |
- |
| 2022 |
55 |
107 |
5th |
- |
| 2021 |
65 |
97 |
5th |
- |
| 2020 |
26 |
34 |
4th |
- |
| 2019 |
93 |
69 |
2nd |
Won World Series (Astros) |
| 2018 |
82 |
80 |
2nd |
- |
| 2017 |
97 |
65 |
1st |
Lost NLDS (Cubs) 3–2 |
| 2016 |
95 |
67 |
1st |
Lost NLDS (Dodgers) 3–2 |
| 2015 |
83 |
79 |
2nd |
- |
Since their 2019 World Series championship, the Washington Nationals have had four consecutive losing seasons and lost at least 91 games in the past three campaigns, including 107 defeats in 2022. Washington cut payroll and has not been interested in spending big money for free agents, preferring to develop its less expensive talent instead. Washington plays in the mega-competitive National League East with such proven powers as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies and a 2023 wild card team, the Miami Marlins. And then there is the free-spending New York Mets, who are a crashed stock that is due for a rebound. Gamblers have run for the tall grass as far as Washington and its 2024 future market prospects.
Last season, Washington stunned gamblers as one of the worst teams in baseball with one of the highest profit margins. Washington provided a great baseball betting lesson on value, especially in away games. The Nationals pulled off enough high-priced upsets to offset their usual losing. Gamblers that laid the lumber against the Nats were cleaned out in 2023. Oddsmakers could not put up high enough prices to draw action towards the Nats. Thus, the few who took the bargain basement prices on the Nats were rewarded.
The Nationals addressed their wish list for a lefty bat by signing Joey Gallo, who also brings defensive versatility. Washington showed its focus on the future by inviting its top prospects to Major League camp.
Which youngsters will debut in 2024? The Nationals will not rush their young talents for the sake of it, but will top prospects like outfielders Dylan Crews (No. 7 overall) and James Wood (No. 14 overall) be ready for the Majors this season? So far, that has not been the case.
Washington is not applying much investment to several parts of its roster, especially a pitching staff that ranked near the bottom of baseball in both starter and reliever ERA. Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore are a decent start to a young rotation, but there’s ample space here and in the bullpen for veteran assistance. Gray was on the 60-day IL at the All-Star break.
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