Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Prediction – 7/1/2025
The Detroit Tigers will travel to Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Detroit is tied with the LA Dodgers for the best record in baseball coming into this game. Meanwhile, the Nationals have struggled to find any sort of consistent winning formula. With first-place Detroit (53‑32) squaring off against last-place Washington (35‑49), this series opener will be an interesting one. As Jack Flaherty faces Trevor Williams on the bump, keep reading to get my Tigers vs Nationals prediction. Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline Jack Flaherty has shown flashes of brilliance, recording 100 strikeouts across 84.1 innings. But he has struggled to pitch at a high level consistently in 2025. He has a 5-9 record and a 4.80 ERA and is always vulnerable to struggles even against teams like the Nats. Washington’s Trevor Williams has been hit hard all season, posting a 5.65 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. The Nationals’ bullpen is the worst in MLB with a 5.93 bullpen ERA, having collapsed in late innings multiple times, including allowing six runs in the seventh during a recent loss to the Angels. Manager Dave Martinez has admitted to stretched arms and a lack of depth. Detroit’s bullpen has been more reliable, though they’ll need to finish strong against a Washington offense that can erupt. Score Projection: Detroit 6 – Washington 4 Win Probability: Detroit 56%, Washington 44% The Tigers enter this matchup with more momentum, stronger overall metrics, and a deeper pitching staff. Flaherty’s strikeout ability should neutralize Washington’s weak offense, while Detroit’s reliable run production means they shouldn’t be tripped up by the runline. The Nationals’ bullpen remains a liability and Williams likely won’t match up with Detroit’s lineup. I will take the Tigers to get the win tonight.Our Tigers vs Nationals Pick
Confidence: ★★★★☆Game Snapshot
Market Detroit Nationals Moneyline −158 +126 Runline (±1.5) −1.5 (+105) +1.5 (−125) Total 9.5 Key Storylines
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Player Stat Line Odds Jack Flaherty Over 6.5 strikeouts −120 Riley Greene Over 1.5 total bases +110 James Wood Home run +300 Betting Trends & H2H
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