Pirates vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 April 2025
Apr 16, 2025, 2:29PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
Bailey Falter (0-2, 7.20 ERA) will get the ball for the Pirates, while the Nationals will counter with Mitchell Parker (2-0, 1.96 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model is unable to split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and the Nationals an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Pirates vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.91, Nationals $1.91
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.85), Nationals +1.5 ($1.44)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pirates at $1.91 and the Nationals at $1.91.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.85 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.44.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 69% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Pirates vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.44 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Nationals betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Nationals: Prediction
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Pirates vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Nationals at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday 17 April 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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