Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Prediction and Picks, September 23, 2026

The Washington Nationals have been playing well lately, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They've also shown some spark, taking 3 of their last 6. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers have had a solid home record, winning 6 of their last 8 games, but they've only won 2 of their last 6 overall. This makes the Nationals a tempting pick to win this game, especially given their recent form. They are underdogs, but they definitely have a real chance to pull off the victory. The biggest risk is how strong the Tigers have been at home, making this matchup closer than it might seem.

Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals: Over 8.5 Total Runs (+110)

The Tigers and Nationals are both swinging the bat well lately, which makes this game exciting. The Tigers have won 6 of their last 8 games at home, showing they can score runs in familiar surroundings. Meanwhile, the Nationals have also found their rhythm, winning 6 of their last 10 games overall. This could lead to a high-scoring affair. Betting on over 8.5 total runs feels like a solid choice here. The numbers suggest a combined total around 8.8, so we're right there. A concrete risk is that both teams can be inconsistent, and if the pitchers have a good day, runs might be harder to come by. But with both lineups performing well, it's definitely worth a look!

Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals -1.5 Spread (+250)

The Washington Nationals have been playing well lately, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They've shown some spark, especially considering they recently managed to take 3 of their last 6. The Tigers, while strong at home, have only won 2 of their last 6, which might affect their confidence. Betting on the Nationals to win by more than 1 run is a bit of a gamble, but the odds are tempting. The risk here is that the Tigers are tough to beat at home, so it won't be easy for the Nationals to cover that spread.

That is everything our model likes in this game. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.