Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - Apr 29, 2023

MLB action continues on Saturday at 6:05PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Chad Kuhl (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, up against Vince Velasquez (3-2, 3.76 ERA) for the Pirates.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pirates vs. Nationals, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pirates vs. Nationals?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Pirates-Nationals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pirates a 55% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Pirates vs. Nationals Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-130), Pirates -1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Nationals +126, Pirates -145
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (+100/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Pirates, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pirates (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +126. That means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Pirates are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Pirates-Nationals matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Pirates vs. Nationals on Saturday April 29, 2023.

Pirates vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Nationals and Pirates at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 6:05PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Saturday April 29, 2023
• Time: 6:05PM ET / 3:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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