Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Prediction:
Pittsburgh Pirates - 115 Moneyline
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by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks
The Pittsburgh Pirates (4-0) will have their immaculate record on the line when they slug it out with the Washington Nationals (1-2) on Monday at 3:05 PM US EST in Washington District of Columbia.
Team Form:
The Pirates showcased how relentless their offense can be for opposing teams this season, recording 31 runs in a four-game sweep vs. the Miami Marlins. Pittsburgh is batting .284 collectively with Ke’Bryan Hayes sporting a ridiculous .444 batting average.
Nationals engaged in an entertaining series with the Cincinnati Reds in which 2 of the 3 games were decided by 1 run. Washington, who is sporting .257/.436/.436 line at the plate, had the lead in the bottom of the 9th inning but allowed the Reds to score two homers, including a go-ahead 387-feet blast by Christian Encarnacion-Strand.
Pitchers Matchup:
Pirates: Marco Gonzalez (4-1) with 5.22 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 2023.
Nationals: McKenzie Moore (7-10) with 4.42 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 2023.
Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0.469 | 162 | 76 | 86 |
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0.438 | 162 | 71 | 91 |
Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Matches
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Washington Nationals against Pittsburgh Pirates : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - Pittsburgh Pirates Key Points
- The Pirates are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
- The Pirates are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Washington.
- The Nationals are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
- The Nationals are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games.
Our Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
The Pirates will be fielding the starting pitcher they acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Braves last December. Gonzalez provides stability in Pittsburgh’s starting rotation that features Luis Ortiz, Hunter Stratton and Mitch Keller. In their last three meeting, the Pirates average 4.6 runs, 9.0 hits and 4.0 walks while the Nats put up 2.33 runs, 5.33 hits and 2.33 walks.
The Pirates have had success against the Nationals in their recent matchups, winning 6 in their last 8 games. They are also 5-1 in their last 6 games on the road, including the four games they won in Miami. Meanwhile, Washington are 4-8 in their last 12 games but 11-5 in their last 16 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh. Still, the Pirates are still unbeaten for a reason and it will be a daunting for the home team to break the streak.
Our betting prediction for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Pirates -115 Moneyline
Prediction:
Pittsburgh Pirates - 115 Moneyline
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