Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates 8/20/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 20, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : WSH -170 Total 8.5
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 67-56 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a win, 16-8. Erick Fedde received the starting nod for the Washington Nationals, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5 innings. Brian Dozier had a big game from the plate for the Washington Nationals as he went 3 for 4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.
The Washington Nationals are set to start Stephen Strasburg (15-5, 3.82 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Stephen Strasburg had success in 1 start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2019 season as he gave up 2 earned runs in 7 innings.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 51-72 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Chicago Cubs, 7-1. Mitch Keller received the starting nod for Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4.1 innings. Starling Marte had a big game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Chris Archer (3-9, 5.23 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Angels. Chris Archer had success in his 1 start against the Washington Nationals during the 2019 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 5-21 in their last 26 overall.
Under is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 vs. National League East.
Free Betting Pick: Washington Nationals -170
The Washington Nationals have dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates as of recent, especially when Stephen Strasburg is on the mound as they have won 4 consecutive meetings. Stephen Strasburg is in consideration for the Cy Young, and reasonably so as he is posting a 15-5 record and a 3.82 ERA. The Nationals were amazing with their bats in their recent series against the Brewers as they combined for 33 runs in 3 games, and that is problematic for the Pirates as they are throwing Chris Archer who is 3-9 with a bad ERA of 5.23. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 7-2.