Nationals at Pirates Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 13
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The Washington Nationals (7-8) travel to PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-6) in the first of a four-game series.
Pittsburgh is 8-2 in the last 10 games and earned their second road series victory over an NL Central opponent, which is more than they had last year (one). The Pirates had one of the worst offenses in the MLB last year, but are 11th in batting average (.238), tied eighth in home runs (16), and 10th in walks (63).
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Washington is riding a three-game winning streak, which is the longest of the season. The Nationals are 6-3 on the road and lost two of three road games by one run. Washington's offense has the fourth-best batting average (.274), tied for firth-most home runs (17), and the fourth-most hits (144).
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Pirates
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM EST
- Site: PNC Park
- City: Pittsburgh, PA
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for the Nationals at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Washington Nationals (+184), Pittsburgh Pirates (-226)
- Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-122), Pirates -1.5 (+102)
- Total: 7.5
Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Pirates
- Monday's pitching matchup (April 13): Cade Cavalli vs. Paul Skenes
- Natoinals: Cade Cavalli
2026 stats: 14.1 IP, 0-0, 2.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 11 Ks, 9 BB
- Pirates: Paul Skenes
2026 Stats: 12.0 IP, 2-1, 5.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12 Ks, 6 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not!
- The Nationals’ James Wood is hitting .274 with 17 hits, 38 total bases, and five home runs over 62 at-bats
- The Nationals’ Nasim Nunez is hitting .200 with nine hits and 12 strikeouts over 45 at-bats
- The Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is hitting .339 with 20 hits, 39 total bases, and six stolen bases over 59 at-bats
- The Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna is hitting .070 with three hits, 12 strikeouts, and five walks over 43 at-bats
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Pirates
- The Nationals 10-5 ATS this season
- The Pirates are 10-5 ATS this season
- The Nationals are 11-4 to the Over this season
- The Pirates are 9-6 to the Over this season
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Nationals and the Pirates
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Nationals and the Pirates.
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Pirates on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pirates at -1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Under on the Game Total of 7.5
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