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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 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 Wednesday, September 13th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Pirates
The Nationals take on the Pirates on Wednesday, September 13th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (65-80) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (67-78)
- Date: Wednesday, September 13th 2023
- Time: 6:35 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Nationals have a record of just 65-80. This places the team 5th in the NL East. The Nationals hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 34-37.
Across their 145 games, Washington has been favored 10 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 70-70 with an average betting line of 9.
With Jackson Rutledge set to make his major league debut, the Nationals will be eager for him to get off to a strong start. Rutledge will be joining a team that has been pitching well recently, allowing just 4.67 runs per game over their last three games, good for 11th in the league.
Washington's offense enters play with the 21st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Through 145 game, the Nationals have a team batting average of .255, ranking 7th. So far, home runs have been elusive for the team, as they rank 24th in the league, at 133 home runs. Throughout the season, Washington is ranked 16th in OBP (.315).
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs Washington with a below .500 record (67-78). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 4th. Heading into today's game, the Pirates will look to turn things around at home. Currently they are just 35-38 at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh currently has an above .500 (73-72) record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 30 times in 145 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 77-63.
Starting for the Pirates will be Colin Selby, with an overall record of 2-1. With an ERA of 8.64, Colin Selby has had his struggles on the mound. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .261. Colin Selby has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .341. Selby has a WHIP of 1.74, with 11 walks allowed.
Pittsburgh is the 24th-ranked scoring team this season, and with an average of 4.2 runs per game being hard to come by for the lineup. Through 145 games, the Pirates have the 18th-ranked batting average at .237. In terms of home runs, Pittsburgh ranks 22nd, with a total of 141 long balls. To date, Pittsburgh has the MLB's 17th-rated OBP, sitting at .313.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and Washington, the Pirates are the betting favorite at -128 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 56.14%. The MLB predictive model shows the Nationals knocking off Pittsburgh in an upset win. It is recommended to take Washington on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals Moneyline +105
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