Nationals vs. Tigers Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 20

Saturday's contest between the Washington Nationals (18-27) and Detroit Tigers (20-22) matching up at Nationals Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Nationals, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will start at 4:05 PM ET on May 20.

The probable starters are Patrick Corbin (2-5) for the Nationals and Alex Faedo (0-1) for the Tigers.

Nationals vs. Tigers Game Info & Odds

• When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 4:05 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN2
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Nationals vs. Tigers Score Prediction

Our pick for this contest is Nationals 5, Tigers 4.

Total Prediction for Nationals vs. Tigers

• Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs

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Nationals Performance Insights

• The Nationals are favored for the first time in a while, as they have not been the favorite in their last 10 games.
• In its last 10 games with a total, Washington and its opponents are 5-4-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
• Bookmakers have not set a spread for any of the Nationals' last 10 games.
• This is the first time the Nationals will play as favorites this season.
• Washington has not entered a game this season as bigger favorites on the moneyline than the -115 odds on them winning this game.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 53.5% chance to win.
• Washington ranks 24th in the majors with 182 total runs scored this season.
• The Nationals have the 19th-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (4.44).

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