Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 4-3-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals betting prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 3rd at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Pirates recent form and recent player performance 
• The Nationals recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington 
• Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Washington
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Pittsburgh and Washington

Pirates Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 this season after they won game one of this series by a score of 8-4 on Monday. The Pirates have started the season undefeated, as they swept the Marlins in four games by scores of 6-5, 7-2, 9-3, and 9-7. The Pirates pitching staff has a 3.67 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and a .208 opponent batting average. The Pittsburgh offense has scored 39 runs with a .302 batting average and a .400 on base percentage. Bryan Reynolds is batting .333 with one home run and eight RBI’s for the Pirates. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller, who is 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP over 5.2 innings pitched this year. 

Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals are 1-3 this year after they dropped game one of this series on Monday afternoon. Washington lost two out of three games in their first series against Cincinnati, with the lone win coming by a score of 7-6. The Washington pitching staff has a 7.27 ERA, a 1.82 WHIP, and a .340 opponent batting average. The Nationals offense has scored 18 runs with a .252 batting average and a .329 on base percentage. Lane Thomas is batting .125 with 0 home runs and four RBI’s for the Nationals. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Trevor Williams, who was 6-10 with a 5.55 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP over 144.1 innings pitched this season. 

Washington Nationals Team Facts

• The Nationals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents following a home loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last five games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 13 night games.
• The Nationals have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts

• The Pirates have won each of their last seven games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last 12 night games following a road win.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last four games as favorites against NL East opponents.
• The Pirates have won the first inning in each of their last five Wednesday night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pirates have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against the Nationals.

Pirates vs Nationals Betting Prediction

Pittsburgh comes into this game looking to extend their undefeated season and they have scored a bunch of runs through their first five games. The Pirates should have another fruitful day at the plate in this game, as Trevor Williams really struggled in 2023. Washington has lost three of their first four games and they have allowed six runs or more in all four games. The Nationals will be facing Mitch Keller in this matchup, who got roughed up by Miami in his first start. I don’t love either starting pitcher in this matchup and while I do think Keller is the better hurler, I think we are going to see plenty of runs. Take the over here.