Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals are set to take on the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday. Washington is coming off a win against the Atlanta Braves
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals are set to take on the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday. Washington is coming off a win against the Atlanta Braves and will look to continue their momentum. Detroit, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after avoiding a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers. Both teams are currently trailing in their respective divisions and will be missing key players for the game. Mitchell Parker will be starting for the Nationals, while Kenta Maeda will be on the mound for the Tigers. Detroit is the slight favorite in the betting line, opening at -107.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals -107 | Tigers -108
Spread: Nationals 0 (-31) | Tigers 0 (0)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.
Washington Nationals
Washington's baseball team is currently ranked 24th in offense with batting average, on-base percentage, runs scored, and slugging percentage all ranking in the lower third of the league. CJ Abrams leads the team in home runs and RBI, followed by Eddie Rosario and Joey Meneses. The team has a total of 153 extra base hits in 65 games. On the pitching front, Washington is 17th in ERA and 20th in WHIP, with McKenzie Gore leading the team in wins and strikeouts. Jake Irvin has the best ERA among starting pitchers. Overall, Washington has a power ranking of 17 and a 30-35 record for the season.