Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 13, 2025, 4:01AM | Published: Sep 13, 2025, 12:30AM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Nationals Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:05am AEST.
Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 1.86 ERA) will start for the Nationals, while the Pirates will counter with Bubba Chandler (2-1, 7.36 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nationals vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Washington vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Nationals a 54% chance of beating the Pirates at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $1.80, Pirates $2.05
- Line: Nationals -1.5 ($2.65), Pirates +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nationals at $1.80 and the Pirates at $2.05.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Nationals vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Nationals -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Pirates best bets are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Nationals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Nationals vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs Pittsburgh game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Pittsburgh game.
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Nationals vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Pirates at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 14 September 2025
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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