Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Washington Nationals
4/15/25 18:40
Pittsburgh Pirates

Prediction:

 

Pirates will cover -1.5 runs

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 by Lou Aguila | in MLB Picks

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally got a win after a three-game skid. On Tuesday, they will try to secure their first win streak in a while against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park.

The Pirates bagged a 10-3 win over the Nats in the series-opener behind a dazzling mound performance from ace Paul Skenes. Skenes torched the Nats’ sluggers with one earned run and only three hits in 6.0 innings. For a team that is pitching 4.26 ERA in the season, it’s a breath of fresh air to see Skenes impose his will right out the gates.

The Nationals have struggled since taking 2 out of 3 games in their series against the LA Dodgers last week. Since that series, Washington has lost four of their last five games, knocking down their record to four games below .500 at 6-10. Like the Pirates, the Nationals are going through pitching problems too. They are throwing a 5.50 ERA, which makes them the worst pitching team in baseball.

Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Form

Table

Teams % P W L
24
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
0.4 20 8 12
26
Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
0.368 19 7 12

Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Matches

Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals Latest matches
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  11
Miami Marlins

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  7
Miami Marlins

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
7 :  4
Miami Marlins

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  5
Washington Nationals

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  8
Washington Nationals
L W W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  5
Washington Nationals

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  8
Washington Nationals

Apr 7, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  6
Washington Nationals

Apr 6, 2025 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
4 :  5
Washington Nationals

Apr 5, 2025 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
3 :  4
Washington Nationals

Apr 4, 2025 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
6 :  4
Washington Nationals
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  11
Miami Marlins

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
6 :  7
Miami Marlins

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
7 :  4
Miami Marlins

Apr 2, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
2 :  4
Toronto Blue Jays

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  5
Toronto Blue Jays
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Latest matches
L W L L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  4
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
1 :  2
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates
L W W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
1 :  2
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 7, 2025 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  8
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 6, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 5, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
10 :  4
Pittsburgh Pirates
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  4
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  5
Cincinnati Reds

Apr 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  2
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 1, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  7
Tampa Bay Rays

Mar 31, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
1 :  6
Tampa Bay Rays

Washington Nationals against Pittsburgh Pirates : Head to Head (H2H)

Washington Nationals

33 %

Pittsburgh Pirates

67 %

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 8, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
3 :  7
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 7, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
8 :  6
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 7, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
5 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 5, 2024 - MLB

Washington Nationals
4 :  9
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 4, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
7 :  4
Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals - Pittsburgh Pirates Key Points

  1. Washington are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
  2. Washington are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Pittsburgh.
  3. Pittsburgh are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games.
  4. Pittsburgh are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League.

Our Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

In their last three meetings, these two teams have combined for 12 runs per game, with the Pirates scoring 7.66 runs per contest. Nats starter Jake Irvin allowed four earned runs in his last two starts, while Keller suffocated the Cards in a seven-inning shutout on April 9. I am high on the Pirates winning two in a row, especially if both Keller and the Pirates bullpen play well again. Our betting prediction for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Pirates will cover -1.5 runs.

Prediction:

 

Pirates will cover -1.5 runs

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