Nationals vs. Pirates Game Preview: Live MLB Prediction, Odds & Picks
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Nationals vs. Pirates preview (Apr 16). Updated every 15 minutes with current odds (Pirates -166), CJ Abrams props & pitching matchup: Foster Griffin vs. Braxton Ashcraft (probable).
Today's Data Snapshot
| Market Source: | FanDuel Sportsbook |
|---|---|
| Primary Prediction: | Nationals +1.5 |
| Key Player Prop: | CJ Abrams Over 0.5 RBIs |
| Probable Pitchers: | Foster Griffin (LHP; 1.76 ERA) vs. Braxton Ashcraft (RHP; 2.12 ERA) |



Washington Nationals
8-10
SportsNet PT

Pittsburgh Pirates
11-7

GAME PREDICTIONS
PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME
CHANCE TO WIN
Model Picks
Nationals
Nationals +1.5
Nationals
Nationals +140
Total
Total U 8.5
Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model
LATEST INJURY STATUS
Nationals INJURIES
The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Cole Henry on the 15-day injured list with right rotator cuff strain.
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
The Washington Nationals placed LHP Ken Waldichuk on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
The Washington Nationals placed RHP Trevor Williams on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.
Pirates INJURIES
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Jared Jones on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his surgery.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed INF Jared Triolo on the 10-day injured list with a right knee patellar tendon injury.






















