Washington Nationals defeat Los Angeles Angels 6-5: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Angels 5, Washington Nationals 6

Washington Nationals defeated Los Angeles Angels 6-5 on Sunday at Nationals Park. The Angels covered the +1.5 spread despite the loss, and the game went over the 9.5 total with 11 combined runs.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap

Rodriguez and Irvin kept the game scoreless through three innings before the Angels broke through in the fourth for a 1-0 lead. A second run in the fifth extended it to 2-0, the game's largest margin. Washington tied it 2-2 in the sixth, then the Angels answered with two runs in the eighth to go up 4-2. The Nationals responded in the same inning with four runs, taking a 6-4 lead that held through the final out. The Angels scored once more but fell short.

Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals?

The Los Angeles Angels covered the +1.5 spread. Washington opened as a +1.5 underdog but closed at -1.5 favorite, a three-point shift toward the Nationals. Despite winning by one run, Washington failed to cover the closing line, leaving the underdog Angels to exceed it. AiQ's Angels +1.5 pick graded as a win.

Did Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?

The game went over the 9.5 total, finishing with 11 runs. Scoring remained sparse through five innings (Angels 2, Nationals 0) before six runs crossed in the sixth and eighth combined. AiQ's under 9 pick resulted in a loss.

How did AiQ's Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals predictions do?

AiQ finished 2-1 across graded picks.

The model nailed the moneyline and spread but underestimated late-inning scoring.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The bookmaker's margin sat at 4.1%. AiQ's moneyline expected value was calculated at +0.9% using a -121 price from betrivers, indicating a slight edge over the market's 55% implied probability, which matched AiQ's own calibrated estimate. The spread shifted three points toward Washington, yet the underdog ultimately covered.

The Angels sit at 54-91 overall (29-44 at home, 25-47 away/neutral). They are on a three-game losing streak.

The Nationals sit at 69-81 overall (36-40 at home, 33-41 away/neutral). They are 67-55 against the spread in 122 games and 59-56-8 on the over/under in 123 contests. They have won three straight.

What's next for Los Angeles Angels and Washington Nationals?

The Angels will host the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, September 17. The Nationals travel to St. Louis to face the Cardinals on Friday, September 18.