Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
Two teams are set to face off in the MLB season opener in Washington D.C. as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals in a three-game series. Both teams are
Game outlook
Two teams are set to face off in the MLB season opener in Washington D.C. as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals in a three-game series. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous series, with the Pirates looking to continue their success after a 9-3 victory over Miami. Washington rallied to win 7-6 against the Reds in their last game. The Pirates dominated the Nationals in the season series last year, but Washington is favored to win this matchup with MacKenzie Gore on the mound. The game is set to take place on Monday afternoon, with Marco Gonzales starting for the Pirates. The current betting line favors Washington at -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +100 | Nationals -120
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-200) | Nationals -1.5 (+173)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 55%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their strong start to the season with a third straight win over Miami on Saturday. With a record of 3-0, they currently hold the top spot in the NL Central by half a game. Key players in their latest victory included Connor Joe, Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz, Jared Triolo, and Michael A. Taylor. Pitcher Jared Jones earned his first major league win in his debut, with an impressive performance. Marco Gonzales, acquired in the offseason, will make his first start for the Pirates. Pittsburgh ranks 6th in offense, 8th in defense, and has a perfect 82-80 record this season.