Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Tigers vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, May 19th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Tigers vs. Nationals
The Tigers take on the Nationals on Friday, May 19th 2023 at Nationals Park, Washington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (19-22) vs. Washington Nationals (18-26)
- Date: Friday, May 19th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
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Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Detroit Tigers take on the Washington hoping to improve on their record of just 19-22, placing them 3rd in the AL Central. Detroit will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 9-12 away from home.
Across their 41 games, Detroit has been favored three times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 20-20 with an average betting line of 8.
Tigers starter Matthew Boyd comes into the game with a record of just 2-3. With an ERA of 6.47, Matthew Boyd has had his struggles on the mound. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .265. Matthew Boyd has given up five home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .339. With a total of 15 walks, Boyd has a WHIP of 1.56.
Detroit's' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.5 runs per game, placing them 30th in the MLB. Through 42 games, the Tigers have struggled to string together hits, ranking 26th in team batting average (.229). In addition, the team's lineup has had problems hitting for power, ranking just 28th in the league, at 31 home runs. Up to this point, Detroit has been getting on base at a rate of just .294, placing them 30th in all of baseball.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Detroit, the Nationals have a record of just 18-26. This places the team 5th in the NL East. Washington has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 8-14.
Washington has been the underdog in each of their games this season, but they have still managed a 28-16 record vs. the runline. The team has an over/under record of 19-23, with an average betting line of 9.
Nationals starter Jake Irvin comes into the game with a record of just 1-1. Jake Irvin will take the mound with an ERA of 4.11. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .222. When looking at how opposing batters are faring in the power department, Jake Irvin has a WOBA allowed of .303 and has yet to be tagged for a home run. With a total of eight walks, Irvin has a WHIP of 1.30.
Washington's' offense comes into this game averaging just 4.0 runs per game, placing them 25th in the MLB. Despite their mediocre scoring average, the Nationals have combined to hit .259, which ranks 9th in the league. In total the team has hit just 29 home runs, placing them 29th in the league. To date, Washington has the MLB's 13th-rated OBP, sitting at .323.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Tigers vs. Nationals
Heading into today's matchup between Detroit and Washington, the Tigers are the betting favorite at -113 on the moneyline. Detroit's implied win probability sits at 53.05%. The MLB preditive model shows Detroit having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Detroit on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Tigers Moneyline
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