Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Prediction:
Nats will cover -1.5 runs
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by Lou Aguila | in MLB Picks
After splitting the first two games, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals are headed into a rubber match at PNC Park on Wednesday.
The Pirates are 1-4 in their last five games, including a 0-3 shutout loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. It marked Pittsburgh’s second shutout loss and third in the season. The Pirates’ offense is suffering through the first three weeks, batting .195 (30th in the MLB) with 60 runs (25th) and only 10 home runs.
The Nationals arrested their three-game losing streak with their first shutout win of the season. Jake Irvin pitched seven scoreless innings, surrendering three hits and striking out six strikeouts. Washington, who averages 4.6 runs per game in his last five games, got a homer from James Wood and two-run single from Nasim Nunez in a low-scoring game.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.438 | 162 | 71 | 91 |
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0.407 | 162 | 66 | 96 |
Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals Latest Matches
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Pittsburgh Pirates against Washington Nationals : Head to Head (H2H)
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Washington Nationals Key Points
- Washington are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against Pittsburgh.
- Washington are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games on the road.
- Pittsburgh are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Pittsburgh are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.
Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Prediction
The Nationals get a chance to win two in a row against the Pirates, as they will be facing a faltering Bailey Falter. Falter is 0-5 with a 7.83 ERA in his last 5 starts. He has allowed 10 runs in his last two starts. Meanwhile, the Nationals will be counting on Mitchell Parker to contain the Pirates offense that produces 2.3 runs per game at home. Unless the Pirates fix their scoring woes, I don’t see them outscoring the Nats, especially with a struggling pitcher starting on the mound on Wednesday. Our betting prediction for Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Nationals will cover -1.5 runs
Prediction:
Nats will cover -1.5 runs
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