Coming off a lopsided loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Nationals are hoping to redeem themselves today. The Pirates, however, are determined to keep their winning streak going. The game starts at 2:35 PM EDT, and the run total is set at 8.5.
The current pitching matchup is Johan Oviedo vs. Josiah Gray. The Pirates are currently favored to win at -152, while the Nationals are the underdogs at +139. The Pirates are also -1.5 on the run line at odds of +105, while the Nationals are +1.5 at odds of -125.
Last Game Recap
These teams played each other just yesterday, with the Pittsburgh Pirates beating the Washington Nationals by a score of 16-1. In that game, the Pirates were -149. Similarly, the total for that game was set at 9.0 and went over by 8.0 runs. The Nationals are certainly looking to avoid that kind of humiliating defeat again.
Win Trends
Looking at recent games, the Pirates have been doing exceptionally well. In their last 10 games, they’ve won a whopping 9 times. The Nationals, on the other hand, have won only 4 of their last 10 games. This win trend strongly suggests that the Pirates have the edge in this game, even as favorites.
Totals Trends
The Pirates have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Similarly, there has been no significant total trend for the Nationals, as the total has gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 7 of their last 10.
Expert Pick
Despite being the underdogs, our expert tip for this game is to take the Washington Nationals (+139). We’re following the hot hand of Shark player SteveCatfish851, who has been on a roll recently. For more sports betting tips and insights, download the free Shark Book app and see what other sports bettors are saying about this matchup. With our expert tips and the Shark Book community’s insights, you can bet with confidence and increase your chances of winning big.