Nationals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 14, 2025, 10:33AM | Published: Sep 13, 2025, 7:32PM
The Washington Nationals will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Nationals Park on Monday, beginning at 1:35am AEST.
The Nationals will send Cade Cavalli (3-1, 4.67 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates will counter with Mike Burrows (2-4, 3.99 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Washington vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Nationals a 53% chance of defeating the Pirates at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $1.87, Pirates $1.95
- Line: Nationals -1.5 ($2.75), Pirates +1.5 ($1.48)
- 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 $1.87 and the Pirates at $1.95.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
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 model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Nationals vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Nationals -1.5 at $2.75 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Nationals vs Pirates betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
Even though 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.
Nationals vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs Pittsburgh game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Pittsburgh game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Nationals and Pirates at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 1:35am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 15 September 2025
- Time: 1:35am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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