Pirates vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2025
Apr 17, 2025, 1:28AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, beginning at 2:35am AEST.
The Pirates will have Andrew Heaney (0-1, 3.00 ERA) start, up against Trevor Williams (1-1, 7.36 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Pittsburgh vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 55% chance of beating the Nationals at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.77, Nationals $2.10
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.65), Nationals +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.77 and the Nationals at $2.10.
The Pirates are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 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 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Nationals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.77 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Nationals best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Washington game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Washington match-up.
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Pirates vs Nationals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Nationals at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 2:35am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Friday 18 April 2025
- Time: 2:35am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Washington predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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