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2022 MLB Handicapping
(2-4) Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (3-3)
Date: Sunday, April 17th, 2022
Time: 1:35 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park
Projected Pitchers: Josh Rogers vs. Jose Quintana
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals -130 Pirates +110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Nationals -1.5, Pirates +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates face off on Sunday in an MLB game at PNC Park.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals come into this game with a 4-5 record overall but away from home they have gone 3-2. On Friday the Nationals offense was strong scoring seven runs and that was enough for the five run victory.
The Nationals are averaging 4.11 runs per game while they are giving up 5.44 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the pitching staff is ranked 26th and they need a strong pitching game in this one. Josh Bell has been the top player hitting two home runs and driving in nine RBI’s.
Getting the start for the Nationals is Josh Rogers and in his start against the Braves he went 5.1 innings giving up two runs and one hit.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On the other side of this matchup is the PIttsburgh Pirates who sit with a 3-4 record and they have gone 2-2 at home. Two games ago the Pirates offense scored nine runs and they need the offense to find success in this game.
The Pirates are averaging 4.14 runs per game while giving up 4.86 runs per game. Bryan Reynolds has had a nice season hitting two home runs and driving in three RBI’s.
On the mound for the Pirates will be Jose Quintana who sits with an 0-1 record but he has an ERA of 1.69. He went 5.1 innings against the Cubs giving up five hits but only one run. Even though he had a good start he still secured the victory.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Nationals are 1-7 in Corbins last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Nationals are 1-7 in Corbins last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts on grass.
- Under is 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts overall.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Quintana was good in his first start even though he picked up the loss and I expect he is going to be better in this game. Look for Quintana to hold the Nationals to only a run or two and the Pirates are going to get the job done. Back the Pirates on the money line.
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