Tigers vs Nationals Prediction 9/21/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 21st at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 73-83 this year after they lost three out of four against the White Sox by scores of 1-3, 11-8, 1-3, and 1-8. In game four, Detroit allowed the first six runs in the game and never had a chance in the loss. The Tigers recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Clark, who went 0-2 with one RBI. Melton allowed four hits and four earned runs over 3.2 innings for the loss, while Madden allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Rockies. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.66 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 697 runs with a .240 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 21 home runs and 75 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is River Ryan, who is making his first appearance in the MLB this year. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 73-83 this season after they won two out of three against the Cardinals by scores of 9-1, 8-5, and 3-5. In game three, Washington led 3-2 in the sixth inning, but they allowed the last three runs for the loss. The Nationals recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Abrams, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Irvin allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Cruz picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Washington split two games with the Phillies and swept the Angels in three games. 

This season, Washington has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 798 runs with a .247 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 31 home runs and 99 RBIs, while James Wood has added 30 home runs and 76 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is DJ Herz, who is also making his first appearance in the MLB this season. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Nationals have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs.
• The favorites have won 14 of the Nationals’ last 15 games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against NL opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against AL opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in 17 of their last 22 home games against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Tigers have lost each of their last nine night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against AL opponents following a road loss.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have lost the first inning in three of their last four games.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Nationals’ last six games as underdogs against AL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the last seven games between the Nationals and Tigers have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last eight Monday games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Nationals’ last eight games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last two games as favorites against the Nationals.
• Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 12 games as home favorites against NL opponents.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• James Wood has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Nationals as underdogs against AL opponents.
• DJ Herz has recorded four or more strikeouts in 13 of his last 14 appearances.
• CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous appearances against the Tigers.
• James Wood ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.390) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 29th in the league for steals this season (55).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for triples this season (33).
• The Nationals rank 1st in the league for steals this season (171).
• The Nationals rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (276).

Tigers vs Nationals Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they have scored exactly one run in all four of those losses. The Tigers are 39-36 at home this year, while the Nationals are 36-42 on the road. Washington has won three of their last five games and they have scored 23 runs in those three wins. The Nationals are starting Herz, who will be pitching in the MLB for the first time in about two years, while Ryan was acquired in the Skubal deal earlier this year. We have some unknowns in this matchup, so I will side with the Nationals and the plus money.