Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction 9/6/24 MLB Picks Today

Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction 9/6/24 MLB Picks Today

In a game that is as reminiscent of September baseball as one can get, the Washington Nationals go to PNC Park to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates. These two teams want to save something out of the disappointing campaigns. With the Nationals sitting below the .500 mark and the Pirates placing not much better, this game gives a glimpse of what sort of tactics teams use when playoffs are out of the picture, but development is at stake. Let’s delve into the exclusive reviews and predictions for this clash.

 

 

 

Nationals vs. Pirates 9/6/24 Game Info and Odds

When: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
Where: PNC Park
Watch: SportsNet PT, ESPN, MLB.TV
Nationals odds: -101 Moneyline
Pirates odds: -116 Moneyline
Total Line: 8.5

 

Nationals (62-78) vs. Pirates (66-74)

 

However, when looking at the Nationals’ recent form, they have simply been embroiled in losing games. In the last six, five have been lost. Nevertheless, a mixture of determination and loss is evidenced in the team. Their last five games reveal a team battling inconsistencies – a close win over Miami, followed by three more losses, including being humiliated 14-1 by the Cubs. The trend emphasizes a team struggling to establish proper balance during the long seasons of competitive basketball.

 

Washington Nationals Last 5 Games
Date Opponent Score SU
Sep 5, 2025 PIT 4-9 Lose
Sep 4, 2025 MIA 3-4 Lose
Sep 3, 2025 MIA 6-2 Win
Sep 1, 2025 CHC 1-14 Lose
Aug 31, 2024 CHC 3-5 Lose

 

For the Pirates, things have gone their way lately, as they have managed to win 4 of the last 6 games. Pirates’ resurgence in places is exemplified by the 9-4 win over the Nationals. A shutout of the Cubs 5-0 was another missed key victory in which they exhibited their pitching and batting. Their home advantages within a few matches from now could prove crucial as their home record seems to suggest some comfortability, which could be influential in determining possible outcomes.

 

Pittsburgh Pirates Last 5 Games
Date Opponent Score SU
Sep 5, 2025 WSH 9-4 Win
Sep 4, 2025 CHC 0-12 Lose
Sep 3, 2025 CHC 5-0 Win
Sep 1, 2025 CHC 5-3 Win
Aug 31, 2024 CLE 1-6 Lose

 

Nationals’ DJ Herz (2-7, 4.09 ERA) vs. Pirates’ Luis Ortiz (6-4, 3.19 ERA)

 

DJ Herz takes the mound for the Nationals with a less than impressive 2-7 record with a 4.09 ERA showing how poor he has been for the better part of the season. Herz has allowed 63 hits and 10 home runs in a little over 70.1 innings which is a soft spot that bold batting orders have taken advantage of. Marin’s strikeout rate is pretty good but the number of walks given up and home runs hit off him gives doubts about ending ball games if they are tied or lost by only a few runs.

 

On the other hand, Luis Ortiz offers a more positive opportunity for the Pirates. Ortiz has a 6-4 record but has stood out on the mound with a 3.19 earned run average. Over 113 innings pitched, he has a good whip of 1.1 which demonstrates his ability to not let other teams have a lot of chances. Ortiz will be vital in whether the team sets the tempo of the game; indeed in the past, he has been able to keep giving up lower hits plus home runs than Herz which is a great advantage to the Pirates.

 

MLB Odds/Point Spread: Nationals -1.5 (+158), Total Odds: 8.5

 

The betting odds lean slightly towards the Pirates, reflective of their recent form and home advantage. The point spread and total odds suggest a close game with moderate scoring, aligning with the historical performances and current dynamics of both teams.

 

Nationals Betting Trends

 

The Nationals are struggling to stay in the race, especially on the road where their record in the last 16 games has been a disappointing 4 wins against 12 losses. It has also been very hard to win at PNC Park as they have won 1 and lost 6 in their recent games there. Perhaps these trends would have psychological effects that may affect their performance this evening.

 

Pirates Betting Trends

 

The Pirates, on the other hand, continue to harness a terrific home record having won 6 of their last 7 encounters at PNC Park with the Nationals. The possibility of going OVER on total points, particularly at their home ground (for the last 7 games, it has been in 6), means that both teams are likely to be scoring above the expected number even though all teams have average points figures.

 

Nationals vs. Pirates 9/6/24 Betting Picks

 

Given the given information and especially recent results I am predicting that the Pirates will use their home field and somewhat better form to come out on top. Unfortunately for the Nationals, when looking into their pitching weaknesses, and specifically with Herz on the mound, he has a tendency to give up runs which will prove to be crucial.

 

As for prop bets or over/under, this anticipates moving towards the OVER 8.5 runs instead since that is the smarter bet with the current trends at PNC Park skewed towards high-scoring games. But with current form and statistics, the Pirates are the odds-on favorite to maintain their home unbeaten streak against a struggling Nationals team who are today’s pick for the MLB game predictions.

 

Free Pick and Prediction: Pirates 7, Nationals 3.