
Overview
The matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals is set for April 14, 2025. Ace Paul Skenes is slated to start for the Pirates, while rookie Brad Lord will be on the mound for the Nationals.
Betting Odds
- Nationals Money Line (+184): Most books show a line around +180, but FanDuel offers +184.
- Over/Under 7 Runs (-118): This line is trending across betting applications, with various odds available.
- Skenes Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-145): Skenes has hit this total in 2 out of 3 starts this season.
Predictions
The SportsLine model sees
- The Nationals winning 40% of the time in simulations, providing value against the spread.
- The over hitting in 64.4% of its projections.
With the potential for a high scoring game, betting on the over might be a wise move.
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