Get ready for an exciting matchup today as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals! The game starts at 1:05 PM EDT and the run total is set at 9.0. The Pirates are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +113, while the Nationals are +1.5 at odds of -133.
In terms of pitching matchup, Vince Velasquez is set to face Chad Kuhl. The Pirates are coming off a close 6-2 win against the Dodgers two days ago, while the Nationals are looking to bounce back after a loss against the Mets (9-8) in their last game.
Let’s take a closer look at the history between the Pirates and Nationals. The last time these teams played each other was on June 29, 2022 when the Pirates beat the Nationals 8-7. In that game, the Pirates were +132 and the total was set at 9.0, going over by 6.0 runs.
Win Trends
It’s always important to look at recent team performance to get a better gauge of how they’re playing. The Bucs have been on fire lately, winning 9 out of their last 10 games. The Nats, on the other hand, have won 5 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
Let’s see how these teams are performing in terms of run totals. The Bucs have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. The Nats have no clear trend, with the total going over in 4 of their last 10 games and staying under in 6 of their last 10.
With this information in mind, we are following the lead of hot Shark player SteveCatfish851 and placing our bets on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-135). Feeling unsure? Check out the Shark Book app, which is available for free, and see what others are saying about this highly anticipated matchup. Don’t miss out on the action!