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10,000 Sim Trials Run
WSH

Washington Nationals

Away 73-83 (36-42 Away)
W L W W L
Projected Final Score
2.6 — 3.1
DET

Detroit Tigers

Home 73-83 (39-36 Home)
L L W L L
Spread
WSH +1.5 (-185)
DET -1.5 (+155)
Total
Posted 8.5 (-115)
Simulated 5.7
Moneyline
WSH +115
DET -130

Simulated Outcome Probability

Washington Nationals
41.5%
Detroit Tigers
58.5%
No edge at +115
+2.0% edge at -130

Our 10,000 iterations project the Detroit Tigers to win outright in 58.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: WSH +1.5 / DET -1.5
WSH covers (-185) 63.1%
DET covers (+155) 36.9%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-115) 19.5%
UNDER (-105) +29.3% Edge 80.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: DET starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.015).
  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at DET's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Detroit Tigers winning outright in 58.5% of run trials, with a projected score of WSH 2.6 - DET 3.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with WSH +1.5 covering in 63.1% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 80.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
100.0%
+46.5% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-115
Implied Probability: 53.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **100.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter DJ Herz (K%: 20.0%, BB%: 8.0%) faces DET's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.1%). Home starter River Ryan (K%: 20.0%, BB%: 8.0%) matchups against WSH's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.2%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+46.5%) at -115.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

WSH

DJ Herz

Away Starter
ERA 9.00
WHIP 1.75
Record 0-1
IP 4.0
SO 4
GS 1
DET

River Ryan

Home Starter
ERA 0.00
WHIP 1.00
Record 0-0
IP 3.0
SO 3
GS 1

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Washington Nationals

L @ St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 5 | Sep 20, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
8 - 5 | Sep 19, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
9 - 1 | Sep 18, 2026
L vs Philadelphia Phillies
0 - 3 | Sep 16, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
6 - 3 | Sep 15, 2026

Detroit Tigers

L @ Chicago White Sox
1 - 8 | Sep 20, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
1 - 3 | Sep 19, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
11 - 8 | Sep 18, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
1 - 3 | Sep 17, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 5 | Sep 16, 2026

Injury Reports

Washington Nationals 29 reported

P Adam Bloebaum
60-Day
P Alejandro Rosario
- Full Season
P Brenner Cox
- Full Season
P Bryant Olson
- Full Season
C Caleb Lomavita
60-Day
P Darrel Lunar
- Full Season
P Davian Garcia
- Full Season
C Drew Millas
60-Day
P Dylan Tebrake
60-Day
P Grant Manning
- Full Season
P Greyson Gimenez
60-Day
P Henry Moreno
60-Day
P Hernan Mejia
60-Day
P Jonah Conradt
- Full Season
P Jose Feliz
60-Day
P Julio Chivilli
- Full Season
P Ken Waldichuk
60-Day
SS Kevin Made
60-Day
CF Levi Jordan
60-Day
P Matt Waldron
60-Day
P Mitchell Parker
60-Day
C Nick Hollifield
60-Day
P Noah Dean
60-Day
P Owen Puk
60-Day
P PJ Poulin
60-Day
P Santiago Moreno
60-Day
P Travis Sykora
60-Day
P Tyler Baum
60-Day
P Tyler Stuart
60-Day

Detroit Tigers 52 reported

P Abraham Gomez
60-Day
P Alexander Bertiz
60-Day
P Alexander Padilla
60-Day
P Alistair Tanner
- Full Season
P Anderson Diaz
60-Day
P Antonio Florido
60-Day
P Bailey Horn
60-Day
P Blake Dickerson
60-Day
P Branell Anderson
60-Day
P Burch Smith
60-Day
P Carlos Marcano
- Full Season
OF Danandres Colon
60-Day
P Dawson Price
- Full Season
P Eddy Felix
60-Day
P Ethan Schiefelbein
- Full Season
P Francisco De Sala
60-Day
SS Franyerber Montilla
- Full Season
P Gabriel Reyes
60-Day
P Garrett Burhenn
- Full Season
1B Garrett Pennington
60-Day
P Gregory Amarante
60-Day
P Henderson Salas
60-Day
SS Jack Penney
- Full Season
P Jaden Hamm
60-Day
P Jatnk Diaz
60-Day
P Jeremy Cano
60-Day
IF Jhonger Ochoa
- Full Season
P Joe Ruzicka
- Full Season
P Jorger Petri
- Full Season
SS Jose Dickson
60-Day
P Joseph Montalvo
60-Day
P Kameron Douglas
60-Day
RF Kerry Carpenter
60-Day
P Luis Castillo
60-Day
P Luis Villamizar
60-Day
P Marco Arcia
60-Day
CF Matt Vierling
60-Day
SS Meridian Leffew
60-Day
P Mitchell Evans
- Full Season
3B Nestor Miranda
- Full Season
CF Parker Meadows
60-Day
P Reese Olson
60-Day
P Reymer Chourio
60-Day
P River Hamilton
- Full Season
C Roman Silgado
60-Day
P Shay Timmer
60-Day
P Trevor Heishman
60-Day
SS Trey Sweeney
60-Day
RF Wenceel Pérez
60-Day
P Will Vest
60-Day
P Wuilberth Mendez
- Full Season
P Yeuri Ramirez
60-Day