Cardinals vs. Nationals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Sep 20, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Sep 20, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Cardinals vs Nationals matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Cardinals are listed as the favorites with a -146 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 59.35% chance to win.

Cardinals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Nathan Church has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Alec Burleson has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 20% of 10 games)
  • Thomas Saggese has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Alec Burleson has a 0.11 Home Run projection

Nationals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Andres Chaparro has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • CJ Abrams has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • Dylan Crews has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • CJ Abrams has a 0.38 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Cardinals Nationals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Quinn Mathews Jake Irvin
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Leo Bernal (C)
  • Bryan Torres (LF)
  • Nolan Gorman (3B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Nathan Church (CF)
  • James Wood (LF)
  • Andres Chaparro (DH)
  • Brady House (3B)
  • CJ Abrams (2B)
  • Dylan Crews (RF)
  • Yohandy Morales (1B)
  • Harry Ford (C)
  • Jacob Young (CF)
  • Nasim Nunez (SS)

Cardinals

Projected Pitcher
Quinn Mathews
Projected Roster
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Leo Bernal (C)
  • Bryan Torres (LF)
  • Nolan Gorman (3B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Nathan Church (CF)

Nationals

Projected Pitcher
Jake Irvin
Projected Roster
  • James Wood (LF)
  • Andres Chaparro (DH)
  • Brady House (3B)
  • CJ Abrams (2B)
  • Dylan Crews (RF)
  • Yohandy Morales (1B)
  • Harry Ford (C)
  • Jacob Young (CF)
  • Nasim Nunez (SS)

Recent Form

Cardinals

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 18 vs WSH L 1-9
Sep 16 vs SF L 5-6
Sep 15 vs SF L 3-10
Sep 14 vs SF W 2-1
Sep 13 vs CWS W 3-1

Nationals

Last 5 Games (4-1)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 18 vs STL W 9-1
Sep 16 vs PHI L 0-3
Sep 15 vs PHI W 6-3
Sep 13 vs LAA W 6-5
Sep 12 vs LAA W 6-5

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What time does Cardinals vs Nationals start?

The game is scheduled for 9/20/2026, 2:15:00 PM.

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