Nationals vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2022

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, beginning at 6:35PM EDT.

Bryse Wilson (0-0, 6.75 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, while the Nationals are going with Josh Rogers (1-0, 1.69 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Nationals vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Nationals vs. Pirates?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Nationals-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Nationals and Pirates a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Nationals vs. Pirates Odds

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5, Nationals -1.5
• Moneyline: Pirates -115, Nationals +100
• Total: Over/Under 9

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Nationals, with -175 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Nationals (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +155.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Nationals vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Nationals -1.5 @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ -115 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Nationals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Nationals vs. Pirates Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Nationals-Pirates matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Nationals vs. Pirates on Saturday April 16, 2022.

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Nationals vs. Pirates 2022 Game Info

When do the Pirates play the Nationals?

• Date: Saturday April 16, 2022
• Time: 6:35PM EDT / 3:35PM PDT
• Venue: PNC Park

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