| MATCHUP | Washington Nationals | Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 74-84 | 74-84 |
| Spread | +1.5 -148 | -1.5 123 |
| Moneyline | +148 | -180 |
| Total | Over 8 (-117) | Under 8 (-103) |
| Where | Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan | |
| When | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 74-84 on the year and play the Tigers and Mets next. The Washington Nationals are batting .247 on the season, with a .321 OBP and a .424 slugging percentage. The Washington Nationals’ pitching staff has a 4.67 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. CJ Abrams leads the Washington Nationals with 148 hits and 102 RBI, while James Wood and Daylen Lile have combined for 278 hits and 164 RBI.
Richard Lovelady gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, and he is 3-4 with a 3.86 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. Lovelady is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 74-84 on the year and play the Pirates next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .241 on the season and have a .319 OBP and a .400 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 3.64 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle leads the Detroit Tigers with 162 hits and 70 RBI, while Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene have combined for 273 hits and 164 RBI.
Framber Valdez gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 10-11 with a 4.06 ERA and 129 strikeouts this season. Valdez is 1-0 with a 1.31 ERA and 24 strikeouts in his career against the Washington Nationals.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last four games at Comerica Park following a loss.
- The Nationals have lost 11 of their last 13 road games after playing the previous day.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against AL opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in 18 of their last 24 games at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against NL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Nationals have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Nationals’ last six road games against AL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Tigers’ last nine games as favorites against the Nationals have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of Framber Valdez’s last 11 appearances as a starter.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the Nationals’ last five road games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his five previous home appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Max Clark has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Framber Valdez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- CJ Abrams has hit at least one home run in two of the Nationals’ last three road games.
- James Wood has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Nationals as underdogs against AL opponents.
- James Wood ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.389) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank 5th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.232).
- The Tigers rank 5th in the league for hits allowed this season (1204).
- The Nationals rank 2nd in the league for RBIs this season (758).
- The Nationals rank 3rd in the league for runs scored this season (800).
Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
As I’ve said all week, if I’m forced to get involved with these teams at this time of year, I need some bang for my buck. Laying almost -200 prices with the Tigers is nuts. Valdez has also been hit or miss with a 4.06 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. I’ve been on the Nationals a few times this week, and it’s paid off. They’re a losing team that’s playing through the finish line. The Nationals are competing, and Loevlady has just 32.2 innings under his belt and a major control issue, but he has a 3.86 ERA. Give me the Nats and the potential big payout.