Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - Apr 28, 2023

The Washington Nationals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Nationals Park on Friday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Chad Kuhl (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, while the Pirates are going with Rich Hill (2-2, 4.50 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Pirates vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Pirates vs. Nationals?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pirates-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pirates a 54% chance of getting the W against the Nationals.

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Pirates vs. Nationals Game Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-137), Pirates -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Nationals +120, Pirates -140
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Pirates, with -137 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pirates (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -137 via FanDuel Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +120 via BetMGM (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Pirates are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Pirates vs. Nationals Betting Guide

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Pirates vs. Nationals on Friday April 28, 2023.

Pirates vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Nationals and Pirates at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Friday April 28, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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