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Pittsburgh Pirates Set as Betting Favorite Against Washington Nationals in Thursday Showdown at PNC Park

On Thursday, the Washington Nationals are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park with a first pitch at 12:35 p.m. ET. In their last ten meetings, the Pirates have a 6-4 record against the Nationals with the over hitting in six of those games. Starting pitchers Trevor Williams for the Nationals and Andrew Heaney for the Pirates will take the mound. Pittsburgh opens as the betting favorite at -122 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Pirates prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +108 | Pirates -122
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-200) | Pirates -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 55%.

Washington vs Pittsburgh Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are currently 7-10 this season, with key players such as Trevor Williams starting against Pittsburgh tomorrow. Williams has struggled in his last outing, allowing six runs in less than five innings. The team's core players were acquired in a trade that sent Juan Soto to San Diego, including promising talents like MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams. While not expected to make a deep postseason run, the Nationals are seen as a team on the rise. Two key players, SS Paul DeJong and SS C.J. Abrams, are out for Thursday's game against the Pirates. Washington is ranked 11th in offense, scoring an average of 4.56 runs per game, but ranks last in defense, allowing an average of 5.63 runs against per game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled this season, currently holding a record of 6-12. After being swept by Cincinnati, their only series victory was against St. Louis. Left-hander Andrew Heaney will be pitching against Washington in their upcoming game, with a 0-1 record and 3.00 ERA this season. The team will be relying on young players like O'Neil Cruz, Brian Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, and Ke'Bryan Hayes to improve their standing in the league. Joey Bart is day-to-day with a back injury. With a power ranking of 24, the Pirates are ranked 25th in offense and 21st in defense, averaging 3.53 runs per game and giving up 4.76 points per game. Washington has a recent advantage against Pittsburgh, winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

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