Free MLB Pick: Nationals vs. Pirates Odds
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2019 MLB Season
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Tuesday August 20th, 2019
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
Projected Pitchers: Stephen Strasburg vs. Chris Archer
MLB Moneyline Odds: Nationals -165 | Pirates +135
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Off
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 8.5
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Washington Nationals
Washington is a very significant favorite as they continue their series with Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The line of WAS -165 could actually be considered on the low side as the Nationals bats are red hot right now.
That impressive Washington offense includes a 13-0 shellacking in the series opener on Monday. The Nationals have now scored an amazing 43 runs in the last three games including belting out 16 HR’s over that span. Tuesday’s O/U is listed at just 8.5 however.
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Washington is looking like a solid play in this one not just because of their red hot offense, but also because it’s Stephen Strasburg’s turn up in the rotation. The right-hander has had a bit of a tough go of it lately though, allowing 16 ER over his last three starts. Strasburg is still 15-5 on the season though with a 3.82 ERA.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates managed just 4 hits on Monday in what was their third straight loss. Over that span, Pittsburgh has managed to score just 1 run and are averaging only 5 hits per game. Washington meanwhile is averaging over 5 HR a game in their last three.
Only 5 Pirates batters have ever faced Strasburg which should give the Washington pitcher an edge. Those 5 players are a combined 9-39 vs. Strasburg for a .231 average.
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It will be Chris Archer getting the start for Pittsburgh in game two of the series. Archer has been solid with four quality starts since the all-star break, holding opponents to a .239 average over that span. Pittsburgh has lost his last 7 starts however.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Nationals are 6-1 last 7 overall
- Nationals are 39-12 in Strasburg’s last 51 road starts
- Pirates are 5-21 last 26 overall
- Pirates are 0-7 in Archer’s last 7 starts
Free Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Hard to not like the Nationals in this one. The game should also be a pitcher’s duel but an under bet is dangerous the way Washington is hitting the ball as of late.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Nationals RL -1.5
Archer is a solid pitcher but the Pirates have still lost his last 7 starts
MLB Free Score Prediction: Nationals 7 – Pirates 3
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