Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction MLB Picks 9/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 8th, at the PNC Park.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Nationals recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pirates recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Pittsburgh

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the  Nationals and Pirates.

Nationals Swept Doubleheader

The Nationals swept the doubleheader on Saturday and in the last game they scored eight runs. Andres Chapparo had a strong game hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. The Nationals are averaging 4.21 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.74 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the ptihcing is ranked 24th. 

CJ Abrams has hit 18 home rsn and driven in 63 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Nationals will be Patrick Corbin who sits with a 5-12 record adn an ERA of 5.41. In his last start against the MIami Marlins he went 5.2 innings giving up seven hits and two runs. 

Two Bad losses for the Pirates

It was two bad losses for the Pirates on Saturday. In the last game Mitch Keller had a strong game but the bellpen blew it late and that led to the defeat. The Pirates are averaging 4.21 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.58 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th, while the pitching is ranked 21st.

Bryan Reynolds has hit 22 home runs and driven in 79 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Jared Jones, who has a 5-7 record and an ERA of 3.91. In his last start against the Chicago Cubs, he went 6.1 innings, giving up six hits and three runs. 

Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

The Pirates bats are going to start hot early in this game and they are going to crise to the victory. Corbin was better in his last start but overall this season he has still struggled and those struggles are going to be the difference. The Nationals bats will struggle early in this game and they aren’t going to give Corbin any sort of run support. Back the Pirates on the money line to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Pirates ML