The Washington Nationals (31-35) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (32-34) on Wednesday, June 12th. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on MASN. The Nationals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Tigers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Nationals vs Tigers
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Nationals vs Tigers series. Washington went into the matchup as slight underdogs at -104 and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Nationals had a two-run 5th inning and scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 10th. As for the Tigers, they scored one run in the 5th and tied the game with a run in the 8th.
Detroit wasted a good outing from Kenta Maeda, as he gave up just one run in four innings of work for the Tigers. Andrew Chafin took the loss. Kyle Finnegan got the win out of the bullpen for the Nationals as Mitchell Parker went just 4 2/3 innings, giving up four hits and striking out one.
Offensively, the Nationals were led by Lane Thomas, who went 1/2 with a two-run homer. Gio Urshela had a three-hit game for the Tigers.
Washington has won four straight games and are 31-35 overall this season. The Nationals are 15.0 games behind the Phillies in the NL East and are 3rd in the division. So far, they have gone 11-10 in divisional games.
At home, the Nationals are 13-17 and are an even 18-18 on the road. Washington has been the underdog in most of their games this year, where they are 28-32. As the favorite, the Nationals are 3-3 this year, and they have an overall series record of 8-12-1.
Washington has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 40-26 overall. The Nationals have been particularly strong on the road, where they are 24-12 against the run line. They have covered the run line in their last three road games and in four straight games as the underdog.
The Washington Nationals are on the road today against the Detroit Tigers, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Nationals have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 30-33. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 7-7, and their games have averaged 8 runs per game. The over has hit in their last three games.
Jake Irvin Gets The Start For The Nationals
Jake Irvin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Tigers on the road. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 4-5 with an ERA of 3.12. Looking at his overall numbers, Irvin has a WHIP of 1.03 and opponents are batting .220 this season. Irvin has turned in eight quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing, he went six innings and got the win. Irvin has won each of his last two starts.
Nationals Offense Breakdown
The Nationals offense comes into today’s game averaging 4 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Washington’s team batting average is just 16th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of team OPS and isolated power.
CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas are both on five-game hitting streaks heading into today’s game. Abrams is also the team’s leader in RBIs and has 10 homers, which is 12th in the league. However, he is batting just .245 for the season and has gone 6/28 in his last seven games. Eddie Rosario is batting just .186 for the season and has gone 7/37 in his last 10 games.
Detroit is 32-34 overall as they get set to host the Nationals today. The Tigers are 4th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 11.5 games. So far, they have gone 10-9 in divisional games. Detroit lost the first game of this series vs. the Nationals.
As the Tigers get ready to host the Nationals, they are 15-18 at home compared to 17-16 on the road. Detroit has been slightly better as the underdog this year, going 16-20 compared to 16-14 as the favorite. The Tigers’ overall series record is 9-8-4, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.
Despite being a home underdog, the Tigers have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 22-14. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.6, but in winning games, it’s +3.6. Overall, they are just under .500 against the run line, going 29-37.
When the Detroit Tigers play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The over has hit in 11 of the 19 games with that line, and the Tigers have gone over in five straight games overall. Detroit’s games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for the season is 38-26.
Reese Olson Gets The Start For The Tigers
Detroit is hoping that Reese Olson can turn things around today, as he is coming off a rough outing vs. the Brewers. In that start, he gave up eight earned runs in just four innings of work. He ended up taking the loss in the game. Looking back over his last three outings, Olsen has given up at least one homer in each start. Olsen’s record for the season is 1-7, and his ERA is 3.43. Opposing batters are hitting .232 this season off Olsen. Overall, he has made 12 starts, and his ERA at home is 4.14 compared to 4.2 on the road.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. This is also the 18th ranked scoring offense in terms of home runs, and they are batting just .229 as a team. Detroit’s on-base percentage of .296 is also one of the worst marks in the MLB right now.
Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have been the Tigers’ top power threats so far this season, with Greene’s 11 homers leading the team and Carpenter right behind him with eight. Carpenter is also batting .283 for the season, while Greene is hitting just .242. Over his last six games, Gio Urshela has gone 7/23 and is currently on a three-game hitting streak.
Nationals vs Tigers Prediction
Our prediction for this Nationals vs. Tigers matchup is to take the Tigers on the money line at -136. We have the Tigers winning this one by a final score of 5-4. At -136, we see this as a good payout for a team that we have winning this game 60% of the time.
If you’re looking for a parlay, you could pair the Tigers with another team, or you could look to add an over/under pick. The line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and we have this one going under, but it’s a close call, as we have the game finishing with a combined nine runs.
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Last updated:June 12, 2024 Nationals, Tigers