The Washington Nationals will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The game will take place at PNC Park. The first pitch is set for 12:35 PM.

Nationals vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nationals MoneyLine 111. The Nationals have shown some strength in recent games against the Pirates, and with their top hitters performing well, they offer good value as the underdog.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-116). Both teams have struggled with pitching, and the Nationals’ recent games have seen high scores, making the over a reasonable choice.

Team Trends

• Both the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates have similar records, with the Nationals at 7-11 and the Pirates at 7-12.
• In their recent games, both teams have a home record of 5-4 and a road record that shows more losses, with the Nationals at 2-7 and the Pirates at 2-8.
• During the April 16th game, the Pirates won against the Nationals with a score of 6-1, hitting two home runs.
• In the April 15th game, the Nationals secured a 3-0 win over the Pirates, with James Wood hitting a home run.
• Oneil Cruz from the Pirates had a standout performance on April 16th, going 2-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBIs.

Nationals vs Pirates Preview

The Washington Nationals are set to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Thursday. The game will start at 12:35 PM. Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams will take the mound. He has had a challenging start to the season with an ERA of 7.36 over three games.

For the Pirates, Andrew Heaney will pitch. Heaney has shown better form with a 3.00 ERA in his three starts. Both teams will look for strong performances from their starters in this afternoon game.

Pirates’ Performance and Key Players

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in the early season. Their team batting average stands at .198, which is 25th in the league. However, they have managed to secure 23 stolen bases, placing them 5th. Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates in several categories. Despite a batting average of .222, he has hit 3 home runs and scored 8 runs. Cruz is dealing with finger soreness but is likely to play. Andrew Heaney will start as the pitcher for the Pirates. He has a 3.00 ERA over 18 innings this season. In his last game, he pitched 6 innings against the Reds, allowing 4 earned runs.

Nationals’ Key Players and Pitching Challenges

The Washington Nationals have a team batting average of .229. James Wood is leading the team with a .242 average and 6 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe is expected to play despite an illness and has a .270 average with 16 RBIs. Keibert Ruiz stands out with a .317 batting average. He has contributed 9 runs and 11 RBIs. The Nationals have 20 stolen bases, ranking 7th in the league. Trevor Williams will pitch for the Nationals. He has a 7.36 ERA over 14 2/3 innings this season. In his last game, he allowed 6 earned runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Marlins.

Final Betting Pick

The Nationals’ recent performance makes them a solid pick for the Money Line at 111. Their top hitters, like James Wood and Nathaniel Lowe, have been strong, with Wood leading in home runs and runs. Despite their overall record, the Nationals have shown they can win against the Pirates, as seen in their recent 3-0 victory.

The Over 7.5 (-116) is a reasonable choice due to both teams’ pitching struggles. Trevor Williams has an ERA of 7.36, and Andrew Heaney has allowed runs in his recent starts. With both teams’ pitching allowing high scores, the game could easily surpass the 7.5 total.

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