Nationals vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 7

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen rounds third after hitting a solo home run off starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 30, 2023.
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  • The Pirates are -120 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Pirates Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Nationals / Pirates TV Channel: MAS2 | SNPT

The Washington Nationals (+100) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-120) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Nationals are 62-78 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 77-63 ATS.

Nationals vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Davidjohn Herz 2-7, 4.08 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Luis Ortiz 0-0, 26.99 ERA

Nationals vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -225O 8.5 -115+100
Pirates -1.5 +165U 8.5 -105-120

Nationals vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 51.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 15 away games (+15.30 Units / 102% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+12.40 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Juan Yepez has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 46 games (+12.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Jacob Young has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 36 games (+10.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Joey Gallo has hit the Walks Under in 21 of his last 28 games (+10.60 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Yasmani Grandal has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games at home (+21.40 Units / 357% ROI)
  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 24 games (+16.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Yasmani Grandal has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+11.15 Units / 139% ROI)
  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 24 games (+10.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Singles Over in 27 of his last 41 games (+10.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 46 away games (+10.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 75 of their last 132 games (+9.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 68 away games (+7.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 59 of their last 101 games (+15.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 63 games (+11.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+9.80 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 52 games at home (+8.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.95 Units / 46% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 78-62 against the Run Line (+5.88 Units / 3.2% ROI).

  • 62-78 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 66-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.1 Units / -4.64% ROI
  • 67-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.47 Units / -4.17% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 77-63 against the Run Line (+10.51 Units / 5.79% ROI).

  • 66-74 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.8 Units / -5.47% ROI
  • 68-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.85 Units / -3.76% ROI
  • 67-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.82 Units / -4.46% ROI

Pirates vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joey Gallo (WAS) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Joey Bart (PIT) 0.5 +600 0.5 -900
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000

Pirates vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (PIT) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
CJ Abrams (WAS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Nick Gonzales (PIT) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Pirates vs Nationals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Luis Garcia (WAS) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Keibert Ruiz (WAS) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Joey Bart (PIT) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250

Pirates vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
DJ Herz (WAS) 5.5 -115 5.5 -110
Luis Ortiz (PIT) 4.5 -105 4.5 -125

Davidjohn Herz has not allowed a home run in any of the last 21.0 innings he’s appeared — Cionel Perez has the longest active streak at 81.1.

Davidjohn Herz has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 15.0 innings pitched — Framber Valdez has the longest active streak at 17.0.

Mitchell Parker has a strike rate of 68% (562/822) when ahead in the count this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 56 total IP; League Avg: 61% — 98th Percentile.

Mitchell Parker has a strikeout rate of just 17% (23 SO in 138 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — 12th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 56 total IP; League Avg: 26% — 10th Percentile.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Mitch Keller has allowed a slugging percentage of .553 (119 Total Bases / 215 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .385 — first Percentile.

Mitch Keller has allowed an OPS of .908 (238 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .675 — first Percentile.

Mitch Keller has allowed an OBP of .354 (237 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .290 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .302 (65-for-215) against Mitch Keller when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — third Percentile.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Nationals are 11-2 (.846) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .580.

The Nationals are 14-6 (.700) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .588.

The Nationals are just 40-59 (.404) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .568.

The Nationals are just 56-227 (.198) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .279.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Pirates are just 17-29 (.370) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are just 54-6 (.900) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .946.

The Pirates are just 22-67 (.247) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .304.

The Pirates are just 6-12 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Nationals hitters have just 646 strikeouts in 3,420 PA’s (19%) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Nationals hitters have an OBP of just .303 (1,521 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .328.

Nationals hitters have just 1,043 strikeouts in 5,367 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Nationals are 9-4 (.692) against the run line (66.2% ROI) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .438.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .495 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.

Pirates hitters have 444 strikeouts in 1,313 PA’s (34%) in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of just .300 (3,873 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .498 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .580.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 21% in late innings since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% over the last 14 days — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Pirates have won 36% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,618 of 17,839 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .294 against Pirates pitchers with the shift this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .250.

Pirates vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Pittsburgh Pirates – No Injuries Reported
  • Washington Nationals – No Injuries Reported

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