Pirates vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 7 September 2024

Last updated: Sep 6, 2024, 10:46PM | Published: Sep 5, 2024, 6:29PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.

Luis L. Ortiz (6-4, 3.19 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, while the Nationals will counter with DJ Herz (2-7, 4.10 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Pittsburgh vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 51% chance of winning against the Nationals at PNC Park.

Pirates vs Nationals: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown below:

Head to Head: Pirates $1.80, Nationals $2.00
Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.50), Nationals -1.5 ($2.54)
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 $1.80 and the Nationals at $2.00.

The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Nationals, with odds of $1.50 available at TAB.

For the favourite Nationals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.

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 model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Pirates vs Nationals: Best Bets

Head to Head: Washington at $2.00 with TAB
Line: Nationals -1.5 at $2.54 with TAB
Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB

These Pirates vs Nationals betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Nationals -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

Pirates vs Nationals: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Washington game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Washington game.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Pirates vs Nationals: Essential Details

The game between the Pirates and Nationals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.

Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals
Date: Saturday 7 September 2024
Time: 8:40am 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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