Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction MLB Picks 6/13/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 13th at Fenway Park. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Nationals’ form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers recent form and recent play performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Detroit

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Nationals and Tigers. 

Nationals Impressed on Wednesday

The Nationals sure impressed on Wednesday as they were able to secure the 7-5 victory. CJ Abrams had a strong game hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Jake Irvin had a strong start going six innings and he gave up only one run. The Nationals are averaging 4.02 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.3 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 13th in the league. They have a run differential of -0.29 which is 19th in the league. They have a batting average of .231 which is 22nd. CJ Abrams has hit 10 home runs and driven in 32 RBIs so far this season. Mackenzie Gore comes into this game with a 5-5 record and an ERA of 3.57. In his last start against the Nationals he went five innings giving up six hits and two runs. The Nationals will meet the Marlins after this series.

Why Nationals Will Win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have won each of their last four games against the Tigers.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight games at Comerica Park against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in eight of their last nine day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Tigers Need Better Pitching

The Tigers need better pitching on Wednesday they gave up seven runs on the way to the defeat. Reese Olson went 5.1 innings giving up 10 hits and four earned runs. Matt Vierling and Riley Greene both hit a home run. The Tigers are averaging 4.21 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the pitching is ranked 14th. They have a run differential -0.11 which is 16th in the league. They have a batting average of .229 which is 26th in the league. Getting the start for the Tigers is Casey Mize who sits with a 1-4 record and an ERA of 4.73. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers he went 5.1 innings giving up eight hits and five runs. The Tigers will face the Astros and Braves following this series.

Why Tigers Will Win

• The Nationals have lost eight of their last nine road games against American League opponents following a road win.
• The Tigers have won six of their last eight day games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last seven Thursday day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games against American League opponents following a road win.

Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

The Nationals are going to find a way to get the job done here. The Tigers send Mize to the mound, and he has had issues this season. In his last start he gave up five runs and he’s going to get blown up here. The Nationals are going to get the offense out to a fast start and that is going to be the difference here as Washington is going to get the job done. Back the Tigers on the money line to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Tigers ML