Scheduled for September 05, 2024, at PNC Park, the Washington Nationals are set to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates starting at 06:40 PM under expected clear skies. Pitching for the Nationals in this matchup is Jake Irvin, who holds a current ERA of 4.081, while Bailey Falter, with an ERA of 4.410, will take the mound for the Pirates.

Looking at the 2024 NL East Division standings, the Nationals are currently 13th with a record of 62-77, indicating a win percentage of .45, with 19 wins and 21 losses within the division, ranking them 4th. The team’s recent performance has yielded 4 wins out of the last 10 games, with a current L1 losing streak standing. At home, their record is 32-37 and on the road, it is 30-40. Daytime games have resulted in 30 wins for the Nationals, whereas nighttime games have brought in 32 victories. They’ve scored 584 runs while conceding 656.

Meanwhile, the Pirates, in the 2024 NL Central Division, hold the 12th position with a 65-74 win-loss record, resulting in a .47 winning percentage. Their division record is better, with 22 wins to 20 losses ranking them 5th. Also achieving 4 wins in their last 10 games, they share an L1 losing streak with the Nationals. With a home record of 32-36 and an away record of 33-38, the Pirates have secured 30 daytime and 35 nighttime game victories, scoring 582 runs and allowing 637.

Turning to the betting landscape for this game: the point spread is set at -1.5, with an over/under of 8.5. For moneyline bettors, the odds are in favor of Washington at +102, while Pittsburgh is pegged at -121. Taking into account these odds and the recent performances of both teams, bettors might lean slightly towards Pittsburgh due to their marginally better record and home-field advantage in this matchup.