The Washington Nationals will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Monday, April 14, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM under the night sky. Fans can look forward to a competitive game between these two teams.

Nationals vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nationals MoneyLine: +183. The Nationals offer better value with their moneyline odds. Their recent games show they can score runs, and Brad Lord has a low ERA this season.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (+100). Both teams have struggled offensively, and the starting pitchers have shown the ability to limit runs.

Team Trends

• Washington Nationals have a home record of 5-4 and a road record of 1-5 this season.
• Pittsburgh Pirates have a home record of 3-3 and a road record of 2-8 this season.
• In a recent game against the Miami Marlins, the Washington Nationals had 10 hits but no extra base hits or home runs.
• During a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski allowed 4 runs in 4 1/3 innings.
• Washington Nationals’ Jacob Young went 2/3 with 2 singles in a game against the Miami Marlins.

Nationals vs Pirates Preview

The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet at PNC Park. Brad Lord will pitch for the Nationals. In his recent start against the Dodgers, he allowed no runs and struck out four batters over three innings. His overall season ERA stands at 1.80.

Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates. He has been solid, with a 3.44 ERA over 18 1/3 innings this season. In his last game against the Cardinals, he pitched six innings and recorded seven strikeouts. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win under the night sky.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Stats

Oneil Cruz is a top player for the Pirates. He has played 13 games this season. Cruz is batting .195 with an on-base percentage of .352. He leads the team with 2 home runs and has 5 runs batted in. Cruz is dealing with finger soreness but is expected to play. Bryan Reynolds has been active in 15 games. His batting average stands at .206. Reynolds has 2 home runs and leads the team with 6 RBIs. He also has scored 5 runs this season. Ke’Bryan Hayes has played in 15 games as well. He is batting .212 with an on-base percentage of .305. Hayes has hit 1 home run and leads the team with 7 runs scored. His 5 RBIs rank second on the team.

Washington Nationals: Key Players and Game Outlook

James Wood is making a strong impact for the Nationals this season. He has played 15 games and leads the league with 5 home runs. Wood also ranks first in the league with 10 runs scored, showing his ability to get on base and make a difference. Nathaniel Lowe is another important player for the Nationals. He has a batting average of .250 and has hit 3 home runs. Lowe is battling an illness but is expected to play. He leads the team with 15 RBIs, which is also the highest in the league. Keibert Ruiz adds depth to the Nationals’ lineup. He has a .373 batting average, which is the highest on the team. Ruiz has contributed 9 runs and 10 RBIs, ranking him high in the league for both categories.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals’ moneyline at +183 offers good value. Brad Lord has a low ERA of 1.80, showing he can limit runs. The Nationals have shown they can score, with hitters like James Wood leading in home runs and runs.

The under 7.0 prediction is based on both teams’ offensive struggles. The Pirates have a low team batting average of .184, and the Nationals’ pitching has shown some promise. With both starting pitchers capable of limiting runs, the under looks like a solid choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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