Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 8

Updated Sep. 8, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET

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Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates will see Patrick Corbin at the rubber for the Washington Nationals in the final game of a four-game series, Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. The favored Pirates have -162 moneyline odds against the underdog Nationals, who are listed at +136. Pittsburgh is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The over/under for the game is listed at 8.5 runs.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Pirates-Nationals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Pirates vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds

• When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. ET
• Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: MASN

Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction

• Score Prediction: Pirates 6, Nationals 5
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Pirates 53%, Nationals 47%

Pirates vs. Nationals Betting Insights

• The Pirates have been favorites in 53 games this season and won 29 (54.7%) of those contests.
• Pittsburgh has a record of 4-7 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -162 on the moneyline.
• The Pirates have a 61.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• The Nationals have come away with 51 wins in the 117 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Washington has a win-loss record of 23-38 when favored by +136 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 42.4% chance of walking away with the win.

FINAL

WSH 3 · PIT 7

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Washington Nationals

WSH

+1.5

+136

O 8.5

Pittsburgh Pirates

PIT

-1.5

-163

U 8.5

Pirates Recent Betting Performance

• The Pirates went 2-3 over the five games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 outings, the Pirates and their opponents combined to hit the over six times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Pirates have gone 4-6-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Pirates Recent Stats

Pirates Player Insights

• Not only does Reynolds lead the Pirates in hitting with his .278 average, he also paces the squad with 22 home runs and 79 RBI.
• Among all batters in baseball, Reynolds' home run total places him 38th, and his RBI tally ranks him 31st.
• Oneil Cruz is batting .270 with 33 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 40 walks.
• Cruz is 78th in home runs and 48th in RBI among all major league hitters this season.
• Cruz enters this matchup looking for his fourth game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with two doubles, two walks and an RBI.
• Andrew McCutchen is hitting .234 with 15 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 52 walks.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa is hitting .271 with 13 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 16 walks.

Pirates Team Props

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Nationals Recent Betting Performance

• The Nationals have played as underdogs in nine of their past 10 games and won five of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Nationals and their opponents are 4-5-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
• Over their last 10 games, the Nationals are 6-4-0 against the spread.

Nationals Recent Stats

Nationals Player Insights

• C.J. Abrams leads the Nationals in home runs (18) and runs batted in (63).
• Among all hitters in the majors, Abrams' home run total is 78th and his RBI tally ranks 69th.
• Luis Garcia's 63 RBI and .288 batting average both lead his team.
• Among all MLB hitters, Garcia ranks 112th in home runs and 69th in RBI.
• Jacob Young is hitting .258 with 23 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 27 walks.
• Keibert Ruiz has 17 doubles, 13 home runs and 15 walks while batting .227.

Nationals Team Props

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