Check the most recent Pirates vs. Nationals prediction and odds for today. PNC Park will host a National League showdown between the Pittsburgh Pirates (7–12) and the Washington Nationals (7–11) on Thursday at 12:35 p.m. ET.
The Pirates are slight home favorites at -127 on the moneyline, while the Nats enter as underdogs at +108. The game total is set at 7.5 runs, with a projected low-scoring duel between Andrew Heaney and Trevor Williams on the mound.
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📺 Where To Watch Pirates vs. Nationals? (April 17, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| 📍 Location | PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| 🕒 Time | 12:35 p.m. ET |
| 🗓 Date | Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| 📺 TV | SportsNet PT, MASN |
⚔️ Starting Pitchers Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | W-L | ERA | IP | K | BAA |
| Andrew Heaney | Pirates | 0-1 | 3.00 | 18.2 | 18 | .188 |
| Trevor Williams | Nationals | 1-1 | 7.36 | 14.2 | 11 | .371 |
- Heaney has been effective despite a lack of run support. He’s holding opponents to a .188 average and is averaging 6.0 IP per start.
- Williams, meanwhile, was roughed up in his last outing, giving up six earned runs to the Marlins.
🧢 Odds & Betting Lines
| Bet Type | Pirates | Nationals |
| 💰 Moneyline | -127 | +108 |
| 🧾 Spread | -1.5 (+169) | +1.5 (-205) |
| 🔢 Total | O 7.5 (-114) | U 7.5 (-106) |
| 📊 Win % (Implied) | 55.9% | 48.1% |
📈 Team Trends & Betting Insights
Pirates
- 4–4 as moneyline favorites this season.
- 2–2 when favored at odds of -127 or shorter.
- Over in 8 of 19 games.
- Trend: 5–5 ATS in last 10 games.
Nationals
- 6–9 as moneyline underdogs.
- 5–8 when underdog at +108 or longer.
- Over in 11 of 18 games.
- Trend: 7–3 ATS in last 10 games.
📊 Team Stats Snapshot (Last 10 Games)
| Team | Record | Runs/Game | HRs | ERA | K/9 |
| Pirates | 5–5 | 3.9 | 6 | 3.00 | 7.6 |
| Nationals | 5–5 | 4.8 | 7 | 5.55 | 9.1 |
🧨 Hitting Spotlight
Pirates Batting Leaders
| Player | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
| Oneil Cruz | .222 | 3 | 9 | .300 | .444 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | .203 | 1 | 7 | .282 | .297 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | .267 | 0 | 5 | .289 | .300 |
| Andrew McCutchen | .250 | 1 | 6 | .348 | .375 |
Nationals Batting Leaders
| Player | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
| James Wood | .271 | 6 | 14 | .344 | .627 |
| Keibert Ruiz | .317 | 3 | 10 | .385 | .476 |
| Alex Call | .297 | 1 | 7 | .413 | .378 |
| Nate Lowe | .254 | 2 | 16 | .336 | .373 |
🔥 Top Player Props
Pirates Player Props
| Player | Hits O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U |
| Oneil Cruz | 0.5 (-205) | 0.5 (+210) | 0.5 (+165) |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 0.5 (-250) | 0.5 (+170) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 (-230) | 0.5 (+185) | 0.5 (+175) |
| Jack Suwinski | 0.5 (-125) | 0.5 (+235) | 0.5 (+210) |
Nationals Player Props
| Player | Hits O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U |
| James Wood | 0.5 (-220) | 0.5 (+175) | 0.5 (+140) |
| Keibert Ruiz | 0.5 (-230) | 0.5 (+165) | 0.5 (+160) |
| Alex Call | 0.5 (-210) | 0.5 (+180) | 0.5 (+170) |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 (-155) | 0.5 (+215) | 0.5 (+165) |
💵 ClutchBuzz Parlay Pick (Sample)
- Pirates ML -127
- Over 7.5 Runs
- James Wood HR (+175)
📈 Total Odds: +550
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🔮 ClutchBuzz Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Nationals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
This is a classic “strength vs. weakness” game. The Pirates have the pitching edge with Heaney’s sharp form, but the Nationals’ lineup, powered by James Wood and Keibert Ruiz, is trending up.
Look for Pittsburgh to edge out a win, especially if they can get into Washington’s vulnerable bullpen early.
💥 Official ClutchBuzz Play: Pirates ML -127 & Over 7.5
