The Washington Nationals (32-35) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (32-35) on Thursday, June 13th. 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 12:10 CT.
Nationals vs Tigers
Washington rallied for two runs in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Nationals vs. Tigers series. The Nationals scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 5th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +103 on the money line.
Detroit wasted a good outing from Reese Olson, as he gave up just one run in 5 1/3 innings of work for the Tigers. Jake Irvin got the win for the Nationals, going six innings and giving up one earned run.
Offensively, the Nationals were led by CJ Abrams and Jesse Winker, as they were the only two Nationals hitters to have more than one hit. Abrams, Winker, and Joey Meneses each had two RBIs for Washington’s offense.
Washington has won five straight games and is 32-35 overall this season. In the NL East, they are 14 games behind the Phillies and are 3rd in the division. So far, they have gone 11-10 in divisional games. The Nationals took the first two games of this series vs. the Tigers and have an overall series record of 8-12-1 this year.
As the road underdog, the Nationals have gone 17-17 this year, and they are 19-18 as the road overall. They have been tough to beat as the underdog, as their overall record in these situations is 29-32. Washington’s win streak as the underdog is up to five straight games, and they are 3-3 as the favorite this year. At home, the Nationals are just 13-17 this year.
Washington has been a solid run line bet this season, going 41-26 overall. The Nationals have been especially good on the road, where they are 25-12 against the run line. They have covered in four straight games and are 5-0 against the run line as an underdog in their last five games. Washington’s average run differential is -0.3 runs per game overall, but they have been outscored by just 0.6 runs per game at home.
The Washington Nationals are on the road today against the Detroit Tigers. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Nationals have a combined run average of 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 31-33. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and their record when the line is set at 9 runs is 2-4-1. In 16.4% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set at 9 runs. Their over streak is currently at 4 games.
Patrick Corbin Gets The Start For The Nationals
Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Tigers on the road. He has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 1-7 with a 6.15 ERA. Corbin’s WHIP for the season is 1.66, and opponents are batting .307 off him this year. In his 13 starts, Corbin has turned in just three quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Corbin took the loss, giving up six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He has lost each of his last three outings.
Nationals Offense Breakdown
Washington’s offense is averaging just 4.1 runs per game this season, which is 23rd in the MLB. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Nationals are batting .233, and their collective on-base percentage and slugging percentage are also below average.
CJ Abrams has been one of the Nationals’ top power threats this season, as his 11 homers is 10th in the league. He is also batting .248 for the season and has gone 8/33 with two homers over his last eight games. Abrams and Lane Thomas both enter the game on six-game hitting streaks. Eddie Rosario is also a home run threat for the Nationals but is batting just .187 for the season.
Detroit is 32-35 overall and trails the Guardians by 11.5 games in the AL Central. The Tigers have dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Nationals 0-2. So far, they have gone 10-9 in AL Central games.
At home, the Tigers are 15-19 this year, and they are just above .500 at 17-16 on the road. So far, they have been favored in 31 games, going 16-15 in those contests. As the home favorite, the Tigers are 11-13 this year. Their overall series record is 9-8-4.
When it comes to betting the run line, the Detroit Tigers have been a team to avoid this season. They are 29-38 against the run line overall, including an 11-23 mark at home. They have lost their last two run line bets at home and are 2-7 against the run line when favored. However, they have been a solid bet on the road, going 18-15 against the run line.
The Tigers have been a strong over team this season, with a 39-26 O/U record. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their average O/U line is 8 runs. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, they are 4-1. Their games have gone over the total in six straight games.
Casey Mize Gets The Start For The Tigers
Casey Mize will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing as he gets the start for the Tigers today. Against the Brewers on June 8th, he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Looking back over his last four starts, Mize has allowed at least one homer in each outing. Mize’s record for the season is 1-4, and his ERA is 4.73. Opposing batters are hitting .286 off Mize this season. So far, he has made 12 appearances and four of them have been quality starts.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Detroit’s home run total of 61 is 19th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. As a team, the Tigers are batting just .230.
Riley Greene, Matt Vierling, and Kerry Carpenter are all tied for the team lead in RBIs, and all three players are also among the team’s leaders in home runs. Greene is batting .245 for the season, and Vierling comes in with a batting average of .268. Greene and Gio Urshela are both on hitting streaks, with Greene having a three-game streak and Urshela on a four-game streak. Over his last five games, Urshela is 8/21.
Nationals vs Tigers Prediction
Our pick for today’s Nationals vs. Tigers matchup is to take the Tigers on the money line at -154. We see the Tigers coming out on top by a score of 6-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also pair the Tigers with the over, as the line is sitting at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Casey Mize finishing with four strikeouts compared to Patrick Corbin with five. However, our projections have Corbin going six innings and Mize going just five.
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Last updated:June 13, 2024 Nationals, Tigers