Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 1

C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday at Nationals Park. Marco Gonzales will be on the mound for Pittsburgh, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Nationals as -112 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Pirates -108 moneyline odds to win. Pittsburgh is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total is 8.5 runs for this game (with -110 odds to hit the over and -110 odds on the under).

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Nationals-Pirates game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Nationals vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds

• When: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT

Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction

• Score Prediction: Pirates 9, Nationals 3
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Nationals 75%, Pirates 25%

Nationals vs. Pirates Betting Insights

• The Nationals were the moneyline favorite 12 total times last season. They finished 9-3 in those games.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -112 or shorter last year, Washington had a record of 9-2 (81.8%).
• The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Nationals a 52.8% chance to win.
• Last season, the Pirates won 56 out of the 130 games, or 43.1%, in which they were the underdog.

Nationals Player Insights

• Lane Thomas finished with a .268 batting average last season and 28 home runs.
• Abrams hit .245 with an OBP of .300 and a slugging percentage of .412.
• Last season, Joey Meneses drove in 89 runs while batting .275.
• Keibert Ruiz collected 136 hits, posted an OBP of .308 and a .409 SLG.

Nationals Team Props

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Pirates Player Insights

• Bryan Reynolds drove in 84 runs last season while batting .263.
• Ke'Bryan Hayes had a .271 batting average with 134 hits.
• Jack Suwinski hit 26 home runs last season while slugging .454.
• Andrew McCutchen hit .256 with 19 doubles, 12 home runs and 75 walks.

Pirates Team Props

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