The game between the Washington Nationals (62-77) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (65-74), both teams from the National League who do not boast excellent records but have had some good games, is going to happen as they square up for this one on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Oracle Park, Massachusetts at 640 PM ET in a now winding season for both teams. Watch the fun activities on MASN, SNP, MLBN, or MLB.TV, and do not forget to check our MLB daily free picks for more of their profound views about this game.
Nationals vs. Pirates 9/5/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park |
| Watch: | MASN, SNP, MLBN, MLB.TV |
| Nationals odds: | Moneyline +105 |
| Pirates odds: | Moneyline -125 |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Nationals (62-77) vs. Pirates (65-74)
The season has been tough for the Nationals, who hold a standing of 62-77, with the last few games being a roller coaster of defeats and occasional victories. Their last five matchups show how hard it is to remain consistent. They lost narrowly to Miami 3-4, managed to pick up a win 6-2 but were crushed by the Cubs, losing 1-14 and 3-5, and even their recent game finished in a loss at 6-7. These sequences of results suggest greatness for the prospects of the performance but weaken the confidence about the performance level in the next fight.
| Washington Nationals Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 4, 2024 | MIA | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 3, 2024 | MIA | 6-2 | W |
| Sep 1, 2024 | CHC | 1-14 | L |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CHC | 3-5 | L |
| Aug 30, 2024 | CHC | 6-7 | L |
On the other hand, the Pirates have been a bit tougher, with a record of 65-74, which is slightly better. Their recent streak has been nothing short of a thrill ride. The season started off, negatives include, with a 0-12 battering from the Chicago team and a loss 2-10 to Reds, but they picked up against them, defeating them 5-0, and carried on winning another game in a row with a 5-3 victory. On the contrary, some defeats, such as 1-6 against the Guardians and 3-0 loss, have shown some moments of inconsistency; hence, Ley brings some aspect of mystery to their home game plan against the Nationals.
| Pittsburgh Pirates Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 4, 2024 | CHC | 0-12 | L |
| Sep 3, 2024 | CHC | 5-0 | W |
| Sep 2, 2024 | CHC | 5-3 | W |
| Sep 1, 2024 | CLE | 1-6 | L |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CLE | 3-0 | W |
Jake Irvin (9-11, 4.08 ERA) vs. Bailey Falter (6-7, 4.41 ERA)
With a record of 9-11 and an ERA of 4.08, Jake Irvin has been the one reliable pitcher for the Nationals. In the course of 161 innings, he has struck down 136 batters and has been able to sustain a WHIP of 1.19. At times, he can limit the number of hits and walks a pitcher receives. Nonetheless, he has served up 26 homers this season, which could be hazardous when thrown into the Pirates’ batting order.
On the other hand, Bailey Falter of the Pirates has been 6-7 with an ERA slightly higher at 4.41. With less pitch count (116.1), Falter’s strikeouts are much lower, and he has also surrendered 14 home runs. His numbers suggest he has the potential, but his performance isn’t always steady, which might work out for the Pirates’ defense or be the downfall for this particular game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pirates -125, Total Odds: 8.5
The Pirates are slight favorites, inflating their moneyline to -125 against the total line of 8.5, which reflects a low-scoring match. Considering the form of both the teams and the profiles of the pitchers, the bettors may consider these odds closely for such chances.
Nationals Betting Trends
The Nationals have faced some huge challenges in their recent potential played out 1-5 Su standings in the last 6 away of Pirates games took place and the total has gone UNDER in 8 out of the last 11 games. In view of these statistics, it is understandable why most bettors may want to take a somewhat conservative attitude toward placing bets on the Nationals in their next games.
Pirates Betting Trends
As for the Pirates team, they tend to fare better at home and score OVER in at least 10 of their last 12 games played back home. Such recent victories at the home of the Pirates may cause or rather affect the outcome of those betting that this trend will continue.
Nationals vs. Pirates 9/5/24 Betting Picks
The analysis and the recent developments suggest that the Pirates will take full advantage of their home ground when playing against the Nationals. Although the Nationals have a poor record when playing away, which could be a concern for some, it would seem that as long as the Pirates score when they are at home, then they would cover the spread.
In this situation, the higher probability remains for the Pirates to overcome the spread sentiments, along with the ‘over’ for the total line, owing to the high-scoring capabilities of the two at the games played in Oracle Park. This one, in a way, would present the active bettors on the total with helpful opportunities. Members who are looking for more betting options will appreciate a valuable premium expert tip suggestion to study the current tendencies of both teams’ performance with a special emphasis on overs that were fortunate quite often in the recent games of the Pirates at home.