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 Sunday, May 21st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Tigers vs. Nationals
The Tigers take on the Nationals on Sunday, May 21st 2023 at Nationals Park, Washington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (20-23) vs. Washington Nationals (19-27)
- Date: Sunday, May 21st 2023
- Time: 1:35 ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington
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Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Detroit Tigers come into this road contest vs Washington with a below .500 record (20-23). In the AL Central standings, the team ranks 2nd. Detroit will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 10-13 away from home.
Despite being favored four times in 43 games, Detroit has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 21-21.
Tigers starter Joey Wentz comes into the game with a record of just 1-3. Against the Nationals, Joey Wentz is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.38. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .269. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Joey Wentz, who has a WOBA allowed of .339. With a total of 14 walks, Wentz has a WHIP of 1.45.
Detroit has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 30th in scoring with an average of 3.6 runs per game. So far, the Tigers have combined for a team batting average of just .228, placing them 29th in the league. In terms of home runs, the team is struggling to generate power at just 36 deep shots (27th). Detroit's offense currently sits 29th in OBP, coming in at .293.
Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Detroit, the Nationals have a record of just 19-27. This places the team 5th in the NL East. In their 24 games at Nationals Park, the Nationals have a record of just 9-15.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Washington has been favored one times in 46 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 20-24 with an average betting line of 9.
Josiah Gray gets the starting nod for Washington, looking to improve his overall record of 3-5. Leading up to the game, Josiah Gray has an ERA of just 2.73. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .241 against him. Josiah Gray has given up five home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .307. With a total of 22 walks, Gray has a WHIP of 1.33.
Offensively, Washington is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.1 runs per game. The Nationals' offense comes into this matchup ranked 9th in the league, at .259. In total the team has hit just 32 home runs, placing them 29th in the league. Washington's OBP of .321 places them 16th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Tigers vs. Nationals
Heading into today's matchup between Washington and Detroit, the Nationals are the betting favorite at -133 on the moneyline. Washington's implied win probability sits at 57.08%. The MLB predictive model has the Nationals picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals Moneyline
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