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Washington Nationals Betting Record 2026
The Nationals went 77-85 in the 2026 regular season. A bettor who put 1 unit on them at the closing moneyline in every game finished +1.80u (+1.1% ROI), 7th of 30 MLB teams. They were 92-70 on the run line and 84-70-8 against the total, so their games leaned over (7th in over percentage).
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season games only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Nationals 2026 betting summary
At home the Nationals were 39-42 (-4.32u); on the road 38-43 (+6.12u). As a favorite they went 24-15 (+3.27u), and as an underdog 53-70 (-1.47u).
Nationals betting record by season, 2016 to 2026
Each row is one regular season. Moneyline units assume 1 unit on the Nationals in every game at the closing price. Their best year for a moneyline bettor in this span was 2023 (+18.19u); the worst was 2021 (-26.08u).
| Season | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Runs/G | Allowed/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77-85 | +1.80u | +1.1% | 92-70 | 84-70-8 | 8.84 | 5.07 | 5.03 |
| 2025 | 66-96 | -10.94u | -6.8% | 75-86 | 85-72-5 | 8.62 | 4.24 | 5.55 |
| 2024 | 71-91 | -1.32u | -0.8% | 90-72 | 77-77-8 | 8.45 | 4.07 | 4.72 |
| 2023 | 71-91 | +18.19u | +11.2% | 86-76 | 77-78-7 | 8.98 | 4.32 | 5.22 |
| 2022 | 55-107 | -21.95u | -13.5% | 70-92 | 76-77-9 | 8.62 | 3.72 | 5.28 |
| 2021 | 65-97 | -26.08u | -16.1% | 74-88 | 76-81-5 | 8.49 | 4.47 | 5.06 |
| 2020 | 24-33 | -5.14u | -9.0% | 28-29 | 31-24-2 | 8.84 | 4.91 | 5.12 |
| 2019 | 93-69 | +3.89u | +2.4% | 94-68 | 75-76-11 | 8.88 | 5.39 | 4.47 |
| 2018 | 82-80 | -18.21u | -11.2% | 77-85 | 76-82-4 | 8.47 | 4.76 | 4.21 |
| 2017 | 97-65 | +7.22u | +4.5% | 77-85 | 69-83-10 | 8.61 | 5.06 | 4.15 |
| 2016 | 95-67 | -6.12u | -3.8% | 82-80 | 77-80-5 | 8.02 | 4.71 | 3.78 |
| All 11 seasons | 796-881 | -58.65u | -3.5% | 845-831 | 803-800-74 | 8.61 | 4.59 | 4.76 |
Nationals betting splits, 2026
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 39-42 | -4.32u | -5.3% | 39-42 | 47-31-3 |
| Road | 81 | 38-43 | +6.12u | +7.6% | 53-28 | 37-39-5 |
| As favorite | 39 | 24-15 | +3.27u | +8.4% | 20-19 | 22-15-2 |
| As underdog | 123 | 53-70 | -1.47u | -1.2% | 72-51 | 62-55-6 |
| Favorite of -150 or shorter | 4 | 3-1 | +0.80u | +20.1% | 2-2 | 2-2-0 |
| Underdog of +130 or longer | 63 | 21-42 | -9.11u | -14.5% | 32-31 | 34-25-4 |
| After a win | 76 | 35-41 | -1.02u | -1.3% | 40-36 | 43-31-2 |
| After a loss | 85 | 41-44 | +1.08u | +1.3% | 51-34 | 40-39-6 |
| vs NL East rivals | 52 | 18-34 | -11.44u | -22.0% | 28-24 | 26-23-3 |
| vs AL (interleague) | 48 | 28-20 | +8.00u | +16.7% | 27-21 | 22-22-4 |
By month
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 3-2 | +3.45u | +69.0% | 4-1 | 3-2-0 |
| April | 27 | 12-15 | +2.08u | +7.7% | 15-12 | 18-9-0 |
| May | 28 | 16-12 | +6.56u | +23.4% | 20-8 | 15-11-2 |
| June | 27 | 13-14 | -0.25u | -0.9% | 16-11 | 14-12-1 |
| July | 24 | 11-13 | -4.11u | -17.1% | 12-12 | 9-13-2 |
| August | 29 | 11-18 | -6.38u | -22.0% | 14-15 | 12-15-2 |
| September | 22 | 11-11 | +0.46u | +2.1% | 11-11 | 13-8-1 |
Nationals record against every opponent, 2026
Sorted by number of meetings. Each opponent links to its own betting record page.
| Opponent | Games | Record | ML units | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 13 | 4-9 | -3.66u | 6-7 | 5-7-1 |
| Miami Marlins | 13 | 4-9 | -4.56u | 6-7 | 6-6-1 |
| New York Mets | 13 | 6-7 | -0.08u | 9-4 | 8-5-0 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 13 | 4-9 | -3.14u | 7-6 | 7-5-1 |
| Colorado Rockies | 7 | 4-3 | -0.33u | 4-3 | 3-4-0 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 7 | 3-4 | -0.33u | 3-4 | 4-3-0 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 4-2 | +2.18u | 5-1 | 2-4-0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 4-2 | +2.79u | 4-2 | 2-3-1 |
| Chicago Cubs | 6 | 3-3 | +2.25u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 6 | 5-1 | +4.75u | 5-1 | 4-2-0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 0-6 | -6.00u | 1-5 | 5-0-1 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 6 | 4-2 | +4.44u | 4-2 | 2-4-0 |
| San Diego Padres | 6 | 2-4 | -1.95u | 4-2 | 4-2-0 |
| San Francisco Giants | 6 | 3-3 | +0.40u | 5-1 | 4-2-0 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 6 | 3-3 | -0.16u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 2-1 | +0.41u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Boston Red Sox | 3 | 2-1 | +1.45u | 2-1 | 2-0-1 |
| Chicago White Sox | 3 | 2-1 | +1.33u | 3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 2-1 | +1.48u | 3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 3 | 2-1 | +1.65u | 2-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Houston Astros | 3 | 2-1 | +0.65u | 1-2 | 1-0-2 |
| Kansas City Royals | 3 | 2-1 | +0.43u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 3-0 | +2.10u | 0-3 | 2-1-0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 3 | 2-1 | +0.84u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| New York Yankees | 3 | 0-3 | -3.00u | 0-3 | 0-3-0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 3 | 2-1 | +0.96u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3 | 1-2 | -0.92u | 2-1 | 0-3-0 |
| Texas Rangers | 3 | 1-2 | -0.92u | 1-2 | 0-3-0 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 3 | 1-2 | -1.26u | 1-2 | 1-2-0 |
Last 15 Nationals games with closing lines
| Date | Opponent | Result | Close ML | Run line | Total | O/U | ML units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs Mets | W 6-4 | -108 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.93u |
| Sep 26 | vs Mets | L 1-7 | -110 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 25 | vs Mets | W 7-6 | -112 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.89u |
| Sep 23 | at Tigers | W 4-2 | +136 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Under | +1.36u |
| Sep 22 | at Tigers | W 3-1 | +129 | +1.5 | 8 | Under | +1.29u |
| Sep 21 | at Tigers | L 2-9 | +113 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 20 | at Cardinals | L 3-5 | +108 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 19 | at Cardinals | W 8-5 | -104 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.96u |
| Sep 18 | at Cardinals | W 9-1 | -112 | -1.5 | 8 | Over | +0.89u |
| Sep 16 | vs Phillies | L 0-3 | +159 | +1.5 | 9 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 15 | vs Phillies | W 6-3 | +181 | +1.5 | 8 | Over | +1.81u |
| Sep 13 | vs Angels | W 6-5 | -138 | -1.5 | 9.5 | Over | +0.72u |
| Sep 12 | vs Angels | W 6-5 | -132 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.76u |
| Sep 11 | vs Angels | W 4-3 | -161 | -1.5 | 8 | Under | +0.62u |
| Sep 9 | at Padres | L 2-9 | +154 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
Close ML is the Nationals' closing moneyline. The run line is shown from the Nationals' side.
Nationals betting FAQ
What is the Nationals betting record in 2026?
77-85 straight up, +1.80u betting 1 unit on every game at the closing moneyline, 92-70 on the run line and 84-70-8 on totals (the 2026 regular season).
Are the Nationals profitable to bet at home or on the road?
At home they were 39-42 for -4.32u; on the road 38-43 for +6.12u in 2026.
How do the Nationals do as a favorite and as an underdog?
As a favorite: 24-15, +3.27u. As an underdog: 53-70, -1.47u.
Do Nationals games go over or under?
In 2026 their games were 84-70-8 against the closing total, with an average total of 8.84 runs and 10.10 actual runs per game.
What was the Nationals' best betting season since 2016?
2023: 71-91 for +18.19u. The worst was 2021: 65-97 for -26.08u. Over all 11 seasons they are 796-881, -58.65u.
Methodology
Results and closing lines come from the Bet Legend game database: final scores for every regular season game since 2016, with the closing moneyline, run line and total. Every game is checked against ESPN's official schedule and final score; postseason games are excluded. Moneyline units risk 1 unit per game at the close, so a win at -150 pays +0.67u and a win at +130 pays +1.30u. The run line record compares the final margin with the closing line (MLB run lines are 1.5 runs, so there are no pushes). Over and under results compare total runs with the closing total; an exact match is a push. 2026 figures run through Sep 27, 2026.
Some past seasons are missing a game or two that has no closing line on file or did not match ESPN's final score, so those games are left out: 2017: 162 of 163 games; 2020: 57 of 60 games.
These are market results for the team, not BetLegend picks. Our own graded picks are on the MLB betting record page.