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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
The Nationals will start Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.02 ERA), up against Chris Bassitt (3-2, 5.21 ERA) for the Orioles.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Nationals a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Orioles.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Orioles vs. Nationals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Orioles vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Orioles and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Nationals a 51% chance of beating the Orioles.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 10-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Orioles vs. Nationals odds [5/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Orioles | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+146) | +1.5 (-173) |
| Moneyline | -108 | -107 |
| Total | o10 (-105) | u10 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Orioles vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Orioles -1.5 | +146 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | -107 |
| Total | Over 10 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 10 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Orioles vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Nationals and Orioles at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 4:05 PM ET.
- Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Nationals, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Orioles in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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