The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to square off against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. This NL matchup gets going at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can watch it on either ATPT or MASN.
Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds
Vegas has listed Washington (-125) as the favorite over Pittsburgh (+115). If you think the game’s total will go under 10 runs, bookmakers are currently offering -110 odds. Playing the over will give you -110 odds. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds standing at +120 for the Nationals -1.5 runs and -140 for the Pirates +1.5 runs.
The Pirates are 51-72 straight up (SU) and 59-63 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 11.0 units for moneyline bettors and 19.3 units ATS. The Nationals, on the other hand, have gone 67-56 SU this year and are 67-55 against the spread. Overall, the team’s lost 5.5 units for moneyline bettors, but have gained 8.6 units ATS.
Pirates games have an over/under record of 69-47-6 in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 56-60-6.
The right-handed Joe Ross is getting the start for the visiting Nationals. Ross is 3-3 with a 5.91 ERA and 36 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Pirates this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Pirates are going with righty Trevor Williams (5-5, 5.33 ERA), who has 80 strikeouts and 29 walks to his name, along with a 1.40 WHIP. Williams is 0-0 with three strikeouts and a 2.84 ERA in one start against Washington this year.
As a unit, Pittsburgh’s pitchers have yielded 5.5 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 5.23 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.74 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 9.7 K/9.
The Pittsburgh offense is putting up 4.7 runs per outing, including 4.3 per game over its last 10 games and 3.6 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .234/.330/.335 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that span.
Starling Marte has helped lead the Pirates’ offense this season with 21 home runs, 70 RBIs, 84 runs and 22 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Washington’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 3.63 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.58 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 6.09, along with a K-per-9 of 9.21.
Nationals hitters have slashed .261/.340/.449 on their way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 7.9 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 10.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Anthony Rendon has led Washington’s offense and is hitting .318/.397/.605 with 27 home runs, 97 RBIs and 88 runs scored.
The Nationals just got a 16-8 victory over the Brewers, while the Pirates are coming off of a 7-1 loss against the Cubs.
Nationals vs. Pirates Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Nationals, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in four of Washington’s last seven contests.
- The Nationals have hit 25 home runs in their last 10 games, including 17 over their last five.
- The Nationals have an OPS of .789 this season and an OPS of .779 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Pirates’ OPS sits at .749 overall and .768 versus righties.
- Pittsburgh has posted 21.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 19.2 over its last five.
- The Nationals have won six of their last seven games SU while the Pirates have dropped three of their last four.
