The Washington Nationals hope to end their four-game losing run against the Detroit Tigers (20-22), on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.
The Tigers (+101 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Nationals (-118). The over/under for this game is 9.5.
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Nationals vs Tigers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | -118 | +101 | 9.5 |
Nationals Betting Insights
- The Nationals have not played a game this season while listed as the favorite.
- Washington has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -118.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.1% chance of a victory for the Nationals.
- Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of its 37 games with a total this season.
- The Nationals are 25-12-0 against the spread this season.
Nationals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.5 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| K/9 | 6.2 |
Tigers Betting Insights
- The Tigers have come away with 16 wins in the 32 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This season, Detroit has come away with a win 15 times in 30 chances when named as an underdog of at least +101 or longer on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Tigers have a 49.8% chance of pulling out a win.
- Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of its 36 opportunities.
- The Tigers have posted a record of 23-13-0 against the spread this season.
Tigers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.6 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.99 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
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Nationals Probable Pitcher – Patrick Corbin
- Corbin’s team is 4-3-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw six innings against the New York Mets, giving up two earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- Corbin has pitched five or more innings in eight straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- Corbin has yet to start a game this season when his team was the moneyline favorite.
- Corbin’s team has won four of his nine starts this season.
- In Corbin’s seven starts with a total, the teams have hit the over three times.
Nationals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Edwards Jr. | 19 | 17.2 | 12 | 2.55 | 6 | 1 |
| Erasmo Ramírez | 18 | 23.1 | 13 | 3.86 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Harvey | 18 | 19 | 21 | 3.32 | 7 | 1 |
| Mason Thompson | 16 | 23.1 | 21 | 4.63 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Finnegan | 16 | 15.1 | 14 | 5.87 | 1 | 8 |
Tigers Probable Pitcher – Alex Faedo
- Faedo (0-1) takes the mound first for the Tigers to make his third start this season.
- The righty last appeared on Saturday, May 13 against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
- Faedo heads into this matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this year.
- The Tigers were the underdog on the moneyline for two Faedo starts this season — they lost both.
- His team has lost both of the games he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Faedo’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.
Tigers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Foley | 18 | 18 | 14 | 1.50 | 7 | 2 |
| Alex Lange | 18 | 18.1 | 25 | 0.98 | 1 | 8 |
| José Cisnero | 16 | 16 | 14 | 2.81 | 4 | 0 |
| Chasen Shreve | 16 | 17.1 | 17 | 4.67 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Alexander | 12 | 19.2 | 19 | 6.86 | 1 | 0 |
Nationals Hitting Trends
- The Nationals have a 4-3 record in games this season when they hit at least two homers.
- Washington has had at least five extra-base hits in seven games this season, and has gone 6-1 in those outings.
- The club has notched eight or more hits in 29 games this season, and is 15-14 in those contests.
- Washington is 11-6 in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The Nationals have drawn five or more walks in 13 games this season, and are 5-8 in those contests.
Tigers Hitting Trends
- They are 5-3 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- Detroit has gone 4-1 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
- In 25 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 20-5.
- Detroit has won 17 of its 19 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- In 15 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 11-4
Nationals vs. Tigers Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Nationals (-118)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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