Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In the final game of a four-game series, the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-0) will face the Washington Nationals (1-3) with Martin Perez (2.08 ERA) pitching for the Pirates and Josiah Gray (15.75 ERA) for the Nationals. The Pirates have had success against the Nationals in the past and are currently favored to win with a -130 opening line that has remained steady. The game is set to take place on Thursday afternoon.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates -130 | Nationals +110

Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+125) | Nationals +1.5 (-145)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Martin Perez will be taking the mound for the Pirates on Thursday for the second time this season. In his first outing, Perez displayed a solid performance, only allowing one run in 4.1 innings against the Marlins. Despite this, he did not factor into the decision as the Pirates eventually won the game. Last season, Perez played for the Rangers and had mediocre results with a 4.45 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, along with a 10-4 record in 141.2 innings pitched. He has struggled in the past against the Nationals, giving up 13 runs in 15 innings with a 7.80 ERA and a 77-85 record. The Pirates are a young team with potential for a breakout season, as they have acquired young talent during their rebuild. They have had a strong start to the season, winning all five of their games so far, including an 8-4 victory against the Nationals. Bryan Reynolds has been a standout player, with eight RBIs and a 1.03 OPS in the early games. Pittsburgh has been dominant offensively, averaging 7.80 runs per game, and their pitching staff has posted a 3.67 ERA. With a power ranking of 13, the Pirates rank 4th in offense, 12th in defense, and have started the season with a perfect 82-80 record.