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Washington Nationals Favored Over Detroit Tigers in Doubleheader Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will be aiming for their third consecutive series win when they face the Washington Nationals in the second game of their doubleheader at Nationals Park on Wednesday night. Jack Flaherty will start for the Tigers, while MacKenzie Gore will take the mound for the Nationals. Washington has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Detroit. The Nationals are currently the betting favorite at -115, with the line shifting to Detroit at -110. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Tigers vs. Nationals matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -110 | Nationals -106
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+154) | Nationals +1.5 (-185)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 51%.

Detroit vs Washington Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have experienced recent success with series wins over the Athletics and Twins, solidifying their position at the top of the AL Central standings with an 11.5-game lead over Cleveland. They are looking to further increase their division lead with a win on Wednesday. Detroit's offense ranks fifth in runs per game (4.99) and fourth in batting average (.256), while their defense ranks sixth in runs allowed per game (3.82) and sixth in opponents' batting average (.232). Riley Greene has been the standout batter for the Tigers, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. With a power ranking of 15, Detroit is ranked fourth in offense, seventh in defense, and holds a season record of 53-32.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals bounced back from a series loss to San Diego with a series win over the Angels. They aim to maintain their momentum and secure a second consecutive series win as they play on Wednesday. The team averages 4.36 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league, with a .244 batting average (19th), .311 on-base percentage (22nd), and .393 slugging percentage (19th). CJ Abrams leads the team with a .287 batting average, while James Wood leads with 22 home runs and 64 RBI. Defensively, Washington is giving up 5.17 runs per game (27th), with opponents batting .260 against them (26th). Their 5.01 ERA ranks 28th, with a 1.39 WHIP ranking 25th. In their last game, pitcher Gore gave up five hits and one run in six innings in a 1-0 loss to San Diego. Currently, the Washington Nationals have a power ranking of 23 and rank 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game, and 27th in defense, giving up an average of 5.18 runs per game. Their overall record is 35-49, with Detroit winning 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Washington Nationals Have Upper Hand Against Detroit Tigers in Upcoming Matchup

The Washington Nationals have proven to be formidable opponents with two recent wins, compared to the Detroit Tigers' three wins in their last five games. Despite the differences in standings, the Nationals have the upper hand due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers and Flaherty's recent struggles on the mound, allowing 18 runs in his last three starts. On the other hand, Detroit boasts a strong offensive lineup but is unlikely to find success in this matchup against Gore, who has consistently performed well in his recent starts, allowing two runs or less in seven of his last eight starts. With Gore expected to contain Detroit's offense, it is recommended to bet on Washington winning in this game.

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