Pirates vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 29

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The Pittsburgh Pirates () visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals () on Saturday, April 29, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm EDT in Washington.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Pirates vs Nationals Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Pirates are 18-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 15-9 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates O
Nationals U

Pirates vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 57.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Pirates and Nationals and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Carlos Santana has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+11.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+9.30 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Jack Suwinski has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+7.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Carlos Santana has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 19 games (+7.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Carlos Santana has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+7.00 Units / 33% ROI)

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

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • CJ Abrams has hit the Total Bases Under in 9 of his last 10 games at home (+9.40 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+7.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Dominic Smith has hit the RBIs Under in his last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Dominic Smith has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 55% ROI)

Nationals vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Austin Hedges 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +400 0.5 -800
Rodolfo Castro 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Connor Joe 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600

Nationals vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Hedges 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Bryan Reynolds 1.5 +150 1.5 -200
Rodolfo Castro 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Connor Joe 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Ke'Bryan Hayes 1.5 +135 1.5 -175

Nationals vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Austin Hedges 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Rodolfo Castro 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Connor Joe 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Nationals vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rich Hill 4.5 -110 4.5 -120
Patrick Corbin 3.5 -160 3.5 +125
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games (+15.10 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 23 games (+15.05 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games (+13.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 12 games (+9.40 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 18 games (+10.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+6.20 Units / 103% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.35 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.95 Units / 20% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 17-9 against the Run Line (+7.1 Units / 20.52% ROI).

  • 18-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.3 Units / 49.91% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.95 Units / -6.84% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.15 Units / 0.52% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 15-9 against the Run Line (+6.1 Units / 21.86% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.3 Units / 5.42% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.9 Units / -11.11% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.1 Units / 4.11% ROI

7 of Rich Hill’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

Rich Hill has an average fastball velocity of just 86.9 MPH this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 93.4 — first Percentile.

Rich Hill has thrown his curveball 66% of the time (89/135) with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Rich Hill has thrown his curveball 42% of the time (716/1,706) in non-two strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total CB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Chad Kuhl has a strike rate of just 53% (139/261) in non-two strike counts this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 64% — 0 Percentile.

Chad Kuhl has an ERA of 7.88 (64.0 IP) against division opponents since last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: 3.91 — second Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has an ERA of 7.47 (78.1 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: 4.05 — 0 Percentile.

Patrick Corbin has allowed a slugging percentage of .800 (16 Total Bases / 20 ABs) on fastballs away this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .398 — first Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Pirates are 17-6 (.739) when favorites since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .605.

The Pirates are just 0-7 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .039.

The Pirates are just 12-69 (.148) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .196.

The Pirates are just 4-85 (.045) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .086.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Nationals are just 28-64 (.304) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Nationals are just 114-13 (.898) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .954.

The Nationals are just 84-48 (.636) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .795.

The Nationals are just 20-106 (.159) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .291.

Pirates hitters have just 42 strikeouts in 273 PA’s (15%) in righty-righty matchups this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Pirates are batting just .148 with two-strikes since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Pirates hitters are slugging .546 on the road over the last 14 days (5 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .385.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .165 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .214.

Nationals hitters have 31 extra-base hits out of 130 total hits (just 24%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 30% at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Nationals hitters have just 170 strikeouts in 920 PA’s (18%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals hitters have 48 extra-base hits out of 203 total hits (just 24%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,283 of 13,363 batters (10%) since the 2021 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 57% of their games on the road since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 677 of 7,223 batters (9%) since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 2.58 (97.2 IP) against division opponents this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 4.31.

The Nationals have won just 20% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Nationals have won just 20% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Carter Kieboom (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • McKenzie Dickerson (Nationals): Calf, D10
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Israel Pineda (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Ildemaro Vargas (Nationals): Shoulder, D10
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs/Shoulder, D60
  • Chase De Jong (Pirates): Knee, D15
  • Robert Zastryzny (Pirates): Elbow, D15
  • Jarlín García (Pirates): Arm, D60
  • Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Ji Man Choi (Pirates): Achilles, D60
  • Oneil Cruz (Pirates): Ankle, D60
  • William Crowe (Pirates): Shoulder, D60
  • Jonathan Brubaker (Pirates): Elbow, D60

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