Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction: Can Nationals Surprise Kenta Maeda, Tigers on Road?
The Washington Nationals will take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night to start off a mid-week road trip. Can the Nats get to Kenta Maeda and the Tigers in the opening matchup? Krabs is targeting the Nats to stay hot on the road in this Nationals vs. Tigers prediction.
Krabs - June 11, 2024, 9:01 AM EDT
5 minWashington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction: Can Nationals Surprise Kenta Maeda, Tigers on Road?
After a great start to the season, the Detroit Tigers' offense has fallen off a cliff, especially against left-handed pitching. The Nationals will have their young lefty Mitchell Parker on the bump tonight in the first game of this series. Will the Nationals stay hot, winning their fourth game in a row, or will the Tigers steal one at home?
Nationals vs. Tigers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 11, 2024
- Start Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction
Nobody expected Mitchell Parker to start out his MLB career in this fashion. He is the first pitcher in Nationals history to give up three or less runs in the first ten starts of his career, even surpassing the great Stephen Strasburg. Are we in for another Mitchell Parker legacy start on the road tonight? He’s already mowed down some of the best offenses in baseball this season… the Tigers shouldn’t stress him out.
Don’t look now, but the Washington Nationals are only two games back of a wild card spot. They’ve won three straight games against the Atlanta Braves, an impressive feat. We’ve seen this team play better on the road than home this season, and a win tonight would put their winning percentage at .500 on the road in 2024. They also prefer facing right-handed pitching, and will be hitting against the soft-throwing Kenta Maeda and his 6.25 ERA on Tuesday.
I like the Nats’ chances of keeping their momentum going on Tuesday. This team has been undervalued in the betting market all season, and the same could be said about Mitchell Parker in his 10 starts. Until oddsmakers figure out how good this young lefty truly is, let’s keep backing the Nationals in his starts.
You can get Washington at nearly a Pick ‘Em price against the struggling Maeda on Tuesday. Lock them in on the moneyline before the odds get any worse. I’ll meet you at the cash counter after another Mitchell Parker gem.
Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers Pick
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