Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates 8/19/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 19, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : WAS -128 Total 10
The Washington Nationals are set to visit PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a National League clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Washington Nationals come into this matchup with a 66-56 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Milwaukee Brewers, 15-14 in 14 innings. Anibal Sanchez received the starting nod for the Washington Nationals, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 4 innings. Adam Eaton had a solid game from the plate for the Washington Nationals as he went 4 for 8 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Washington Nationals are set to start Joe Ross (3-3, 5.91 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6.2 innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Joe Ross last recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2016 season, but he has had success in 12 road appearances this season as he is posting a 3.86 ERA.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 51-71 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Chicago Cubs, 2-0. Steven Brault received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. Adam Frazier had a solid game from the plate as a pinch-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he contributed the lone extra-base hit of the game.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Trevor Williams (5-5, 5.25 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Angels. Trevor Williams had success in his 1 start against the Washington Nationals during the 2019 season as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6.1 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 18-22 in their last 40 as an underdog.
Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 games on the money line.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 games on the money line.
Free Betting Pick: Washington Nationals -128
The Washington Nationals have played good baseball as of recent as they have won 7 of their last 10 games while the Pirates have dropped 7 of their last 10. Joe Ross has pitched well as of recent as he has moved into the starting rotation, and he should once again find success against the Pirates as Josh Bell is the only threat to any pitcher. The Nationals were impressive with their bats in their recent series against the Brewers, especially Anthony Rendon as he brings 26 HRs, 94 RBIs, and a .319 batting average into this matchup. The Pirates have also had little success in their home ballpark this season as they are 25-33, expect similar trends to follow here. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-3.