Chad Kuhl, Max Scherzer Take Mound in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Tilt

The Washington Nationals battle the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in MLB betting odds action at Nationals Park.

For the Washington Nationals, Max Scherzer gets the ball, charged with keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates hitters off the base paths. He'll face Chad Kuhl, 3-1 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Washington sat as -245 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.4-2.3 victory for the Nationals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals sport a record of 13-16 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 17-12 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 9 (Washington Nationals) and the No. 16 (Pittsburgh Pirates) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Washington owns the No. 18 ranking for hits at 8.14 per game. By contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates are rated No. 5 in the same category at 8.86 per game.

Washington owns the No. 10 defense, allowing 4.34 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Pittsburgh's No. 11-rated defense.