The Pittsburgh Pirates (2-3) and Washington Nationals (3-3) clash on Thursday at 6:35 PM ET, opening a four-game series at PNC Park.
The favored Pirates (-123 on the moneyline) host the Nationals (+103). The Pirates will give the ball to JT Brubaker against the Nationals and Joan Adon. The contest has an over/under of 9.5.
Pirates vs. Nationals Predictions
Pirates vs. Nationals Betting Odds
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | -123 | +103 | 9.5 | -103 | -117 | -1.5 | +155 | -183 |
Pirates vs. Nationals Hitting Splits 2021
Pirates
- The Pirates averaged 0.7 homers per home game last season (58 total at home).
- The Pirates had a .377 slugging percentage and averaged 2.6 extra-base hits per game at home.
- The club averaged 7.9 hits per game and batted .245 at home last season.
- The Pirates’ offense averaged 4.1 runs in home games.
- The Pirates averaged 3.5 walks per game with an on-base percentage of .322 at home.
- At home last season the team averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game.
Nationals
- They hit 87 homers, an average of 1.1 per game, in 81 road contests last season.
- They slugged .404 in 81 road games last season.
- They averaged 8.7 base hits per game and had a .251 batting average on the road last season.
- They scored 4.6 runs per game last season on the road.
- They got on base at a .334 clip with 3.7 walks drawn per contest away from home last season.
- In 81 road games last season, they averaged 8.7 strikeouts per contest.
Pirates vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Betting Trends
Projected starter: JT Brubaker
- Brubaker has started just one game with a set spread, which the Pirates failed to cover.
- The Pirates have not been favored on the moneyline when Brubaker starts this season.
- His team lost the only game he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Brubaker’s lone start with a total this season went over.
Projected starter: Joan Adon
- Adon and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- His team lost his only start as an underdog this season.
- Adon’s team lost in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Adon with a total this season hit the under.
Pirates Batting Leaders
- Bryan Reynolds hit 24 home runs and had 90 runs batted in last season, while racking up a batting average of .302.
- Kevin Newman hit .226 with 22 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 27 walks.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes hit .257 a season ago with 20 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 31 walks.
- Ben Gamel hit .247 with 18 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 51 walks.
Pirates Batting Leaders
- Juan Soto finished last season with a .313 average and 95 RBI.
- Josh Bell hit .261 with an OBP of .347 and a slugging percentage of .476.
- Nelson Cruz finished with a .265 batting average last season and 32 home runs.
- Cesar Hernandez collected 132 hits, posted an OBP of .308 and a .386 SLG.
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