Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Travis Pulver | in MLB Picks
The Detroit Tigers (74-84, 40-37 Home) will try to get back on the right side of the scoreboard today when they host the Washington Nationals (74-84, 37-43 Away) in the final contest of a three-game series. First Pitch at Comerica Park in the Motor City is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EST, with coverage provided by ESPN Unlimited.
Detroit’s lineup exploded in Game 1 to lead the Tigers to a 9-2 win on Monday. But the offense disappeared in yesterday’s matchup as the Nationals got the win, 3-1.
Framber Valdez is scheduled to get the start for the Tigers on the mound. He has gone 10-11 in 30 starts with a 4.06 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Teams have hit .255 against him. When pitching at home, he has posted a 5-6 record with a 4.00 ERA and a .256 OBA.
As for the Nats, Washington appears to be going with a bullpen day. Reliever Richard Lovelady is scheduled to get the start, his sixth of the season. He has appeared in 36 games with 32 2/3 innings under his belt and a 3-4 record with four saves. Lovelady has a 3.86 ERA, a 1.84 WHIP, and teams have hit .295 against him this season.
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Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Form
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0.468 | 158 | 74 | 84 |
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0.468 | 158 | 74 | 84 |
Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals Latest Matches
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Detroit Tigers against Washington Nationals : Head to Head (H2H)
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Detroit Tigers - Washington Nationals Key Points
- Detroit is 36-47 after a loss this season; Washington isgone 33-40 after a win.
- Detroit is 40-34 ATS (run line) after a loss; Washington is 38-35 ATS (run line) following a win this season.
- The OVER is 35-45-3 for the Tigers after a loss and 42-29-2 for the Nationals after a win.
- Betting Public: 80% of moneyline tickets and 53% of the handle are on the Tigers.
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Our Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Prediction
Detroit was terrible at the plate yesterday, but I feel like I still need to go with the Tigers to win this one outright. Valdez has not been too impressive this season, but he has been good enough to control a lineup hitting just .206 over the last week. It's hard to say how much support he’ll get. But I like his chances enough against a Washington bullpen with a 5.04 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and .261 OBA to go with the Tigers to win.
Our Washington vs. Detroit Pick: Tigers ML
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