REGULAR SEASON RECAP

The sum of all of their money line implied probabilities (adjusted for the juice) projects to 91 wins. Their 82 actual wins was below expectation. They didn't meet expectations on the road and at home. They went 41-40 on the road and were expected to win 42.4. They won 41 at home and were expected to win 48.6. In the latest simulations for next season they are averaging 92.2 wins per sim, which is a solid +10.2 improvement and are projected to finish second in the National League. There is not much of a gap between them and the #4 ranked Cubs who are projected for 90.8 wins.

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TEAM STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Their average run differential is 0 which ranks #0 in the NL, which is the same as how they rank in win percentage. They are the #0 ranked team in run differential (based on all teams' road stats). This is the same ranking they have among home teams.

TEAM STATS PER GAME (League Rank):

ALLOWED TO OPPOSING TEAMS (Lower # is Better):

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TEAM STATS AND BETTING RESULT GAMELOG

Below is a betting recap of all 162 regular games. Anyone who backed the Nationals in all of their games would be down -381 units. Against the run line, they have lost -1255 units risking 100 units on each pick (78-84 PL). They are down against the run line at home and on the road.